Challis Standard Bushing Extractor

The Challis Standard Bushing Extractor makes slim 1911 grip bushing removal fast and safe. It grips the bushing securely and pulls it straight out. You avoid slipping, damaged slots, and scratched frames.

Slim bushings leave little room for error. Standard tools often fail or strip the slot. This extractor solves that problem. It engages the bushing firmly and gives you full control during removal.

Use this tool anytime you work with slim grip bushings. It works well on tight or thread-locked bushings and helps prevent costly frame damage. Gunsmiths and serious 1911 builders trust it for clean, repeatable results.

Important Notes:

• Designed for standard size slotted 1911 grip bushings only

• Not compatible with VZ universal bushings

This is one of the best standard bushing tools available today and a must-have for any 1911 bench that sees slim grips.

The Challis Bushing Extractor is placed over the bushing and rotated until it engages the slot. It is then firmly secured to the bushing using a standard grip screw. This keeps the tool in constant axial contact and alignment with the bushing, something that is very difficult to achieve when using a screwdriver, even one made for the purpose.

When the force required to turn the bushing with a screwdriver exceeds the strength of the bushing’s narrow rim, the rim will begin to shear off. If there is not something to prevent this, the rim will easily peel away because the driving forces are progressively acting on a smaller cross-sectional area. The Challis Bushing Extractor supports the very top of the bushing by clamping it tightly against the tool. It also closely fits the shape of the bushing at the rim’s circumference, and the grip screw prevents material from peeling inward. Because of this, the rim has nowhere to go and the driving forces act on the entire cross-section of the rim. Simply put, the Challis Bushing Extractors will easily remove bushings that can’t be removed with a screwdriver.