Challis 1911 Bushing Extractor | for Easily Removing Grip bushings from 1911 Frames

A lot of really great reviews have been written about the Challis 1911 Slim Bushing Extractor and I must say THEY ARE ALL TRUE!!! This is by far a revolutionary tool that takes ALL the frustration out of removing slotted grip bushings on 1911's. It will safely remove bushings that have been over-tightened, Loctited, or staked into place. I found it easy to use and none of mine required any heat to soften the old loctite that typically causes big problems. I was left with bushings that were in perfect condition that could have been easily re-used but I replaced them with the Challis Hex Bushings that incorporate both bushing and grip screw o-rings... a far superior improvement over the traditional and now outdated slotted style.And the bonus is, If you have ANY questions, call them and you will be talking to either Brian Challis, the fellow who invented the system, or his son Nate. Both are great guys who are always more than happy to help out. They can even customize their tools and parts if your 1911 has any special need, like they did with bushings and a specialty slotted torque screwdriver they did for me. It doesn't get any better than this, people!!!I am just another happy customer.

The slim sized bushing extractor not only worked great on removing the bushing, but it also works great installing slim sized bushings.The full sized bushing extractor also worked great on removing bushings. On one gun, the gunsmith used Loctite 271 and staked the bushing. (Staking is a technique that was used before the invention of thread locking compounds. It essentially enlarges the bushing after it is installed in the frame.) Heat quickly loosened the Loctite, but since the bushing was also staked, it was very difficult to remove using a standard screwdriver. In fact, the only thing a standard screwdriver did was buggered the screw head. It could not remove the bushing. So I purchased the Challis extractor, and even though the bushing had a buggered screw head, the Challis easily removed the bushing.

I've been working on 1911s for years and I can't count the number of grip bushings that have caused me to have an RCF (Raging Cuss Fit). This tool is awesome. It works perfectly. I removed staked bushings from 10 Colts in a matter of minutes with no damage to the frame or bushings. Typically at least 1/2 are a pain and a good amount of those end up destroyed. Best tool I've bought in a long time.

I wish I had this tool years ago. I removed & replaced 3 sets of bushings with out breaking a sweat or a single foul word, a first.

This is another tool that you don't need until you REALLY need it. Which is usually right after you gouge a huge scratch through your lower trying to use a cheap harbor freight screwdriver.I replace all my grip bushings with the ones that use a hex socket, but first you have to get the old, staked bushings out first. Its just not worth it to me to try to save a few dollars while risking damaging a $1-2K sidearm.

Worth every penny. Works flawlessly. Follow the instructions, and the bushings come out without much effort, with no damage to the pistol frame. I highly recommend this tool. It will save you the trouble of having to fight to remove staked on or Loctite secured bushings.

Outstanding product, had some grip bushings that had been locktited in place, and even used a heat source and could not loosen them. Buggered up one before i ordered this wrench. Took all of a few seconds to remove the buggered up one, and had all of them out in a few minutes. Will order the regular wrench as i ordered the slim wrench. Don't mess around with bushings and a regular screwdriver, order this BEFORE you need it.

My grip bushings were staked and this tool removed them with EASE. No damage to bushings or frame threads. Genius design. I was thoroughly impressed. The right tool for any job is a must. This is the right tool for grip screw bushings. Even better than traditional “proper” driver bits that most recommend.