Present Arms PCT (Plug Capture Tool) For 1911
Published: November 25th, 2013
Present Arms has developed a bushing wrench for the 1911 pistol designed specifically so that the recoil spring and plug does not shoot across the room (or into somebody’s eye) when you remove the bushing. This is a very simple idea, but it seems to work well. It is demonstrated in the video below …
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The tool is made from polymer so it will not scratch the pistol. Present Arms sell it on their website for $12.95.
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And here I always assumed that the spring flying across the room was a feature, intended to make people move at least a little bit while they find it. ;)
And yea, you can use your thumb, but this might be easier. I like easier, within reason; $12 doesn't sound unreasonable.
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