SA grip issues - Page 3

Xbonz · #21 03-06-2014, 04:51 PM

Just got off the phone with Springfield Armory C.Svc. Was told that there have been bushings that are oversized and that since my pistol was built back when they staked the escutcheons/bushings to the frame, they would fix it for me at no cost. Shipping included.. I am a happy camper, or will be in 2-4 weeks..

Riverpigusmc · #22 03-06-2014, 06:32 PM

Good. Loctited bushings you could have done at the kitchen table...staked, probably not. Glad it worked out

Caleb · #23 03-06-2014, 07:58 PM

Great news, way to go SA CS

flphotog · #24 11-13-2014, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dw1911

Yep, I agree too. And SA does use Loctite. A heat gun works well on Low setting. And that tool. Best money you can spend. I have one from Brownells. Rarely use it, but, that sucker will save a LOT of cussing & fussing!
Here:
http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-to...s-prod493.aspx

I agree about using a heatgun to free up loctite, never had an issue that way. It's also handy if you need to make a slight adjustment to a kydex holster.

flphotog · #25 02-17-2015, 05:32 PM

I've never changed the grips on my SA's so just went and tried all of my spare grips on both of them and they all fit fine. The Para grips were a little tight but they fit.

pony up · #26 02-17-2015, 08:31 PM

I have read posts regarding the quality of SA customer service. My experience has been the taming of my XDs .45. It was my very favorite ever range gun when the little bugger went full auto on me two summers ago with the extended magazine in it. My brain immediately went into full reverse recalling the first time we snapped in with our new grease guns. Of course I stitched the sky that super hot afternoon in 1960, not the ceiling of the indoor range. The range owner yelled, "What the hell was that?" He wanted to see it again, so of course. Pretty cool. a 3.3 inch machine gun. SA issued a recall repair on thousands of XDs pistols. Even sent them back with another free extended magazine. Cool beans. Their response on the bushing situation is impressive. I am a fan. On the issue of bushings, has anyone seen the 1911 bushing and grip screw treatments that Dan Chinnock has listed on his web site? I think they are a great step forward, especially if one is concerned with protecting expensive firearms and costly grips.