Changing Grips On A Beretta 92 ?

[blackwolfe]

an escutcheon IS the grip panel after it's screwed onto the grip.....

"1.  a shield or shield like surface on which a coat of arms is depicted.

2.  an ornamental or protective plate around a keyhole, door handle, drawer pull, light switch, etc.

3.  Nautical . a panel on the stern of a vessel bearing its name and port of registry."

it's a bushing, nothing more and they are a pain in the butt, especially with an aluminum frame...

Timothy, As many things in the english language the correct definition or meaning is often butchered.  I was just trying to figure out what word BillT couldn't figure out how to spell.  It only took me about 45 minutes looking in the dictionary to figure it out and how to spell it.   I have heard bushings refered to as both ferrules and escutcheons in reference to grips.  Actually definition No. 2 fits pretty well as the bushing could be a decorative plate around the keyhole (mounting hole) of the grip.

[Rob10ring]

Beretta grips = easy - just screw them in straight and slow.
Yes, 1911 can be a pain in the ass and they are grip screw bushings.

[billt]

Timothy, As many things in the english language the correct definition or meaning is often butchered.  I was just trying to figure out what word BillT couldn't figure out how to spell.  It only took me about 45 minutes looking in the dictionary to figure it out and how to spell it.   I have heard bushings refered to as both ferrules and escutcheons in reference to grips.  Actually definition No. 2 fits pretty well as the bushing could be a decorative plate around the keyhole (mounting hole) of the grip.

I tried to type it in and give it to spellcheck, but no matter how I typed it, there was no recognition. I remember hearing a gunsmith call it that, but had no luck researching the spelling. You are a more patient man than I.      Bill T.

[blackwolfe]

here is an explanation and instructions on 1911 grip bushings installation.  Brownells I think has instructions also.

[kmitch200]

I unscrew them (1911 bushings) and clean out/degrease the holes and threads with denatured alcohol on a q-tip.
A dab of locktite and they aren't a problem from there on.

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[blackwolfe]

Forgot to add the link:
http://texasgunowner.com/forum/1911s/3225-1911-grip-screws-bushings-problems-cures.html

[Big Frank]

In the army we staked loose bushings, but it takes a special tool that you hit with a punch through the hole in the opposite side bushing. Just give it a good whack and they stay tight for a long time. They rarely came loose but it did happen enough that they issued us the tool. I would just use Loctite instead.

[billt]

So am I correct that Beretta uses no such bushings, and the grip screws are threaded directly into the frame itself?  Bill T.

[Ichiban]

While I don't specifically remember them, it looks like bushings are involve.

http://stevespages.com/ipb-beretta-92.html

[billt]

Thanks, that's what I was afraid of.  Bill T.