Posted: 8/9/2016 8:33:49 AM EDT
| I have been looking at getting a new bushing for my Citadel but cant figure out which would be correct one for it, obviously not the commander size I know that but I found a stainless one I want but there are three different sizes, there's standard, that's all it says , there's special 702 x 570 and gov match. any one know or would be able to tell me which mine takes? its a Citadel CIT45FSP full size |
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Measure your slide ID and barrel OD with a caliper and order an angle bored bushing from EGW. This is the best way to proceed.
Barrel Bushings at EGW You will have the best possible fit this way. |
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Standard bushing are normally .699 x .580 and normally fit a little loose from experience.
Special Bushing .702 x .570 will need to be lightly hand fit,made just slightly over sized. A match bushing will be way oversized and will need more fitting than the special bushing.Reamers/Drill attachement/or lathe needed for this one. And patience if youve never installed a Match bushing. Like other poster said,best bet is measure your slide ID (larger number) and your barrel OD (smaller number) and order from EGW. I always order one thousanth oversize and do a final hand lap. And yes,Angle bore is the preference so you dont get springing in your barrel. |
| ok so there is no set number for it? I can get ahold of a micrometer I was just hoping I wouldn't have too, oh well and id prefer something in the middle, a little better than factory but not requiring gunsmithing or pro fitting as every time I want to take down the gun I need a wrench and tools. Thank you for the input guys but angled bore is better is one main thing I'm taking away from this I had no idea |
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ok so there is no set number for it? I can get ahold of a micrometer I was just hoping I wouldn't have too, oh well and id prefer something in the middle, a little better than factory but not requiring gunsmithing or pro fitting as every time I want to take down the gun I need a wrench and tools. Thank you for the input guys but angled bore is better is one main thing I'm taking away from this I had no idea Correct, there isn't a set number. You need to measure your barrel and slide and buy the corresponding bushing from EGW. A micrometer won't help you with the slide ID unless it is an inside mic. Get a reasonable caliper and measure both with it. |