Remington R1 1911

CSM-H · 08-27-2019, 14:54

Hey to all, just purchased another .45, like I really needed one. Any way took it out fired a few rounds out of it. No issues, standard .45 until I go to clean it. Seems that the barrel bushing is so tight that you have to use a "tool" to remove it. Call me crazy, but I just do not like the idea, that I need a tool to break down this pistol. Has any one else purchased one, experienced this and did the bushing loosen up after use? thanks,

**PRB** · 08-27-2019, 16:35

Well, one should expect some issues with antique weapons.....

CSM-H · 08-27-2019, 16:38

PRB, not sure if your are joking or not. this is a NEW pistol... and yes I know how to take one a part... Lol

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Originally Posted by PRB

Well, one should expect some issues with antique weapons.....

**PRB** · 08-27-2019, 16:46

Well, it is new if you factor in your age....

**PRB** · 08-27-2019, 16:56

OTOH never known one to need a tool....if parkerized it could be a thick coat binding...i'd oil it and work it a bit...if it really bugs you put it in the freezer to 'shrink' the steel for it's first take down.

JJ_BPK · 08-27-2019, 17:42

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Originally Posted by PRB

OTOH never known one to need a tool....if parkerized it could be a thick coat binding...i'd oil it and work it a bit...if it really bugs you put it in the freezer to 'shrink' the steel for it's first take down.

This is what I'm guessing..

How did it shoot??

At one time you purchased all parts for the 1911 oversized to buff and smooth for a tight fit, including the barrel bushing.

In the case of an "issue" 1911 sloppy was the norm.

tom kelly · 08-30-2019, 15:29

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Originally Posted by CSM-H

Hey to all, just purchased another .45, like I really needed one. Any way took it out fired a few rounds out of it. No issues, standard .45 until I go to clean it. Seems that the barrel bushing is so tight that you have to use a "tool" to remove it. Call me crazy, but I just do not like the idea, that I need a tool to break down this pistol. Has any one else purchased one, experienced this and did the bushing loosen up after use? thanks,

YES, Have 2 Les Baer pistols and not only the dissemble needs a barrel bushing wrench to re-assemble the pistol you need a thin blade to depress the slide stop plunger while pushing the slide stop rearward up & in until the slide stop is fully home. The extreme close (very tight) tolerance is according to Les Baer required for accuracies to shoot 3 inch groups at 50 yards. The pistol has been field stripped numerous times for cleaning and it is as tight now as it was in Aug.2007. NOTE: I have never shot a 3 inch group at 50 yards. Les Baer claims some can shoot 2 & 1/2 inch OR BETTER groups ?