Hey All,
A few weeks ago I bought a sweet Colt MKIV Series 70-1911. From the serial numbers made in 1976 and in excellent shape.
I take it apart to inspect and clean it and I find that it has the "Series 70"-finger/collet barrel bushing.
I know many a conversation has taken place on the pro's and con's of this style of barrel bushing.
****What I need to know*****
Is there a solid barrel bushing that I can "drop in" in place of the finger/collet bushing?
One that I don't have to measure the end of the barrel, one that replaces the original bushing without any modification, measurements, or anything else???
If there is a drop in replacement....blued......what brand or who sells it??
***I don't want to get into the conversation or argument on collet barrel bushings***
I just don't want to shoot this fine pistol and one of those fingers breaks off and I have a very jammed up gun...yes, I know that may never happen...but I want a solid bushing...if possible.
I just want to know if there is an easy fix or replacement to this question?
How do I know an easy fix will work or if the seller of the solid part knows what they're talking about??!!
The one on the left is what I want....the one on the right is what came from the factory.
Thanks!!!!!
A few weeks ago I bought a sweet Colt MKIV Series 70-1911. From the serial numbers made in 1976 and in excellent shape.
I take it apart to inspect and clean it and I find that it has the "Series 70"-finger/collet barrel bushing.
I know many a conversation has taken place on the pro's and con's of this style of barrel bushing.
****What I need to know*****
Is there a solid barrel bushing that I can "drop in" in place of the finger/collet bushing?
One that I don't have to measure the end of the barrel, one that replaces the original bushing without any modification, measurements, or anything else???
If there is a drop in replacement....blued......what brand or who sells it??
***I don't want to get into the conversation or argument on collet barrel bushings***
I just don't want to shoot this fine pistol and one of those fingers breaks off and I have a very jammed up gun...yes, I know that may never happen...but I want a solid bushing...if possible.
I just want to know if there is an easy fix or replacement to this question?
How do I know an easy fix will work or if the seller of the solid part knows what they're talking about??!!
The one on the left is what I want....the one on the right is what came from the factory.
![m1911.org_images_dana_bushing.jpg](https://www.okshooters.com/data/MetaMirrorCache/m1911.org_images_dana_bushing.jpg)
Thanks!!!!!