What do you call the part where the grip screw screws in ??

Reysc · Post by **Reysc** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 11:23 am

Anyway, it's for my "new" Colt Gold Cup Trophy.. I was changing the grip screw when I noticed "that thing" is not attached/hooked up to the frame. It's the upper left side "thing" How do you replace that and how hard is it to replace?? Know where I can get them?? Anybody got an extra one they can sell..
Thanks,
ReySC

stevie_d_64 · Post by **stevie_d_64** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:15 pm

I'm not sure what thing yer talking about...I have an idea what it may be...

But lemme go check...I always thought that that thing was on the right side of the grip/frame...

Is it the thing that the makers have to design a little notch so you can place the grip, but not cover the place where the "thing" is???

That "Post your 1911 beauties" might be a good place to look to confirm what thing your talking about...

BRB...

Reysc · Post by **Reysc** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:19 pm

OK, let me answer my own question.. After a little research from Greg of Wilson Combat, it's called grip screw bushing and they are !.50 each... I ordered four and I only need one so if somebody needs some in the future, you know who to call.. Second, it screws on but it a tad long so it needs to be filed a little bit.. ( that's the another reason I ordered 4.. just in case I mess -up.. another alternative is have my 'smith install it for may be $30.00 ugh!)
FYI
Reysc

jbirds1210 · Post by **jbirds1210** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:22 pm

stevie_d_64 · Post by **stevie_d_64** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:23 pm

It looks like the "thing" opposes the magazine release button where the trigger guard meets the grip...

If thats the thing you're talking about...

Some 1911 .45 guru will have the part name and or the technical specs of that part...

Hey, I still call some parts "things" too!

I'm good where it counts...

stevie_d_64 · Post by **stevie_d_64** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:25 pm

Greaaaaat, a pic...

But it wasn't what I was thinking about...

Whatya expect...I shoot Glocks...

stevie_d_64 · Post by **stevie_d_64** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:26 pm

Grip screw bushing...check...

jbirds1210 · Post by **jbirds1210** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:30 pm

I hear ya Stevie...just another reason to shoot a Glock!

Those darn grip screw bushings...laying around everywhere..until you need one!

Jason

Reysc · Post by **Reysc** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:38 pm

jbirds1210 wrote:

Yes Jason, that's the "thing" a.k.a GRIP SCREW BUSHING.. Gosh, I wish you live down the street so you can help me file it down and install it properly!!
Thanks for the pics..
Reysc

Reysc · Post by **Reysc** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:42 pm

stevie_d_64 wrote:Grip screw bushing...check...

Thanks stevie_d_64 !!! I've learn something new today.. Hopefully,should not be tough to install..
ReySC

longtooth · Post by **longtooth** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:14 pm

Easy to install Rey. Clean the threads real good & put a tiny drop of elmers glue on the threads that screw into the frame. That will make sure that the grip screw is always the one that unscrews instead of the bushing. You can do it.

HighVelocity · Post by **HighVelocity** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:16 pm

Grips screw bushings are known to cause bad language.

stevie_d_64 · Post by **stevie_d_64** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 4:23 pm

Guess I got something to play around with tonight...

At least look at it, see what all the hub-bub is about...

I can see it now...

"ting"....fzzzzzzzzzzz....There it goes, flying across the room...Into the dark recesses of carpet fuzz!

And Steve coming into the forum tomorrow and posting...

"Guess What!"

"I thought this would never happen to me..."

Reysc · Post by **Reysc** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 4:34 pm

HighVelocity wrote:Grips screw bushings are known to cause bad language.

Oh goodness!! That did it, Gary!! Got a 6 year old grandaughter in the house and I can't afford that kind of language.. Might as well pay my 'smith $30-$40 and keep the economy going ....

Reysc · Post by **Reysc** » Thu Sep 28, 2006 4:37 pm

longtooth wrote:Easy to install Rey. Clean the threads real good & put a tiny drop of elmers glue on the threads that screw into the frame. That will make sure that the grip screw is always the one that unscrews instead of the bushing. You can do it.

Thanks longtooth.. It's the filing it down so it won't rub the mags w/o messing up that fine thread that's worrying me..
ReySC