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How to Safely Remove a 1911 Barrel Bushing Without Launching Your Recoil Spring. The M1911 isn't just another pistol—it's an American legend.
But if you've ever field stripped one, you've probably encountered one of the platform's most frustrating rites of passage: launching the recoil spring plug across the room during disassembly.
The good news? It doesn't have to happen.
