THE PATRIOT'S BENCH BLOG

The Patriot's Bench is the official Badass Patriot blog featuring firearm maintenance guides, gunsmithing tips, product reviews, American-made gear, and practical advice for responsible gun owners.

ALWAYS ENSURE YOUR FIREARM IS CLEAR AND SAFE BEFORE CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE. ALWAYS FOLLOW MANUFACTURER'S GUIDELINES AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR YOUR FIREARM

Badass Patriot 1911 Barrel Bushing Wrench

How to Safely Remove a 1911 Barrel Bushing Without Launching Your Recoil Spring

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.

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