Picking up a new 1911... One problem

[PegLeg45]

First thing I'd do is lube it and shoot it for function. If the tightness does not impede function, it will loosen up over time.

Also, if you put a standard spring guide and plug in it, try pulling the slide back about 3/4" and then turning the bushing (after you have taken the plug and spring out).

[kmitch200]

First thing I'd do is lube it and shoot it for function. If the tightness does not impede function, it will loosen up over time.

Also, if you put a standard spring guide and plug in it, try pulling the slide back about 3/4" and then turning the bushing (after you have taken the plug and spring out).

Ahh......you lost me.  
Don't you have to turn the bushing and THEN take the plug out?
Granted, pulling the slide back to get the barrel off the tightest part of the bushing should make it easier but it loads the spring also.

Lube it and shoot it. Get it good and hot and see if the bushing binds up. If it does it's a warranty fix - unless you don't want to ship it out and prefer the local gunsmith.

On edit:
OK, I'm caught up here....color me slow....I missed the part that the bushing was hanging up in the slide and not during initial takedown...my bad.

[Ichiban]

Ok. Say I wanted to try to correct the issue I'm encountering where the bushing is so tight I can't remove it by hand even with the aid of the barrel bushing wrench. I can get it turned correctly to where it should come out but it won't. At least not with out taking a small rubber mallet and giving it some persuasion.

I'm a little confused about just what you are whacking here.  Are you hitting the bottom of the bushing (that restrains the spring plug) as it is turned sideways?  Can you get the bushing in & out okay without the barrel in place?  I'm wondering if the bushing is binding with the slide or with the barrel.

[garand4life]

I got the bushing to turn so I could remove the plug. I can't get the bushing out of the slide but the barrel moves smoothly through the bushing. It's between the slide and bushing. I was told be SA customer service that this can happen until it's been fired a bit. So, I will shoot it and then if it still does this I will send it in.

[Majer]

After you removed the Plug did you turn the bushing in the opposite direction before trying to remove it?

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[garand4life]

After you removed the Plug did you turn the bushing in the opposite direction before trying to remove it?

Yes and I can see the lug on the bushing centered in the middle of the slide so it should just come out.

[Majer]

Ok, Try using the barrel to pull the bushing out, fold the link down and slide the barrel against the bushing ,Kind of like a slap hammer,It should come out.

[garand4life]

Ok, Try using the barrel to pull the bushing out, fold the link down and slide the barrel against the bushing ,Kind of like a slap hammer,It should come out.

That worked but it took a good light slap with a rubber mallet. Should it be that hard or will it loosen up like SA suggested?

[Majer]

yes it will get looser with use, You want a tight fit for best accuracy,but it shouldn't be that tight

[garand4life]

That's what I thought when I tried to remove it. On the up side my neighbor, who has a SA GI model gave me his old guide rod so now my SA looks just like I want it with no FLGR sticking out. Looks sweet!!!!