(0) 
Newsletter
Blued
Government
Drop-In
1911
The 1911 Barrel Bushing from Clark Custom is designed to improve accuracy and eliminate excess play in your firearm.
Upgrade your 1911 with this high-quality barrel bushing and experience the difference in performance.
Blued
Government
Drop-In
1911
Excellent product 05/11/2011
I use these bushings for both bullseye and game guns. In my opinion, its the best bushing you can buy. A lathe makes short work in the fitting department, and you don't have to use your barrel as a slide hammer.
VERY Oversized, tricky to fit. 01/07/2010
I purchased this bushing along with a Clark Custom 6" .45 ACP non-ramped barrel, to fit to a Caspian XR slide. I have used Clark barrels before with much success, so figured I'd give their bushing a shot.
The ID of the bushing where the barrel slides through has a LOT of material. As the description says, it is better for undersized/G.I. barrels, not a full-sized match barrel. It took a good while with an adjustable hand reamer to remove enough material to fit it to the barrel properly to a light drag fit.
Unlike most other bushings which are completely round on the skirt, this has 3 flanges that contact the ID of the slide where the barrel rides. I figured this would be easy enough, using the Brownells bushing mandrel to turn it down on a lathe. I cut the flanges until it would slide into the opening, yet I was still getting drag marks on the leading flange as I tried to twist the bushing into place with a bushing wrench.
Turns out the flanges are also oversized for the tunnel in which the lug rides, and on the forward edge of the lug as well as the outer surface of the bushing that contacts the slide. In all there are about 8 points of contact (including the ID where the barrel rides) to fit on this bushing. Very time consuming.
I have fit other manufacturers' oversized bushings, which tool much longer and served to build very accurate pistols. I'd stay away from this one unless you've got tons of experience or lots of spare time on your hands.
We encountered an error while loading this content. Please refresh the page to continue. If the issue persists, contact our customer support.
to Brownells UK, your destination for anything gun related. With our roots in a genuine passion for firearms, we bring you an unmatched selection of Gun Parts, Firearm Accessories, Gunsmithing Tools, Scopes & Red Dot Sights and Expert Knowledge.
Whether you're looking to maintain, repair, or upgrade, we've got what you need!
For Shooters, By Shooters
We share your enthusiasm and know exactly what you're looking for because we're part of the community.
Massive Selection
From the essentials to the unique, find everything under one roof.
Our blend of tradition and innovation
Shop with the convenience of modern technology, backed by a legacy of experience.
Browse our collection and discover why we're the trusted name in shooting sports & hunting.
© 2025 Brownells UK
Part of the Brownells Europe Group
Classical view
Mobile view
Help and contact
