I went to change the G10 grips out on my latest S&W PC1911 yesterday and all four bushings came out on the screws. The bushing threads look very clean, so I put some Loctite (only had blue) on and put it all back together to sit overnight and try again today. In case I try the red Loctite today and it doesn't work, can I just buy any set of 1911 grip screws and bushings, or are there various sizes - pitch, length, diameter, etc? This is a lighweight Commander-size bobtail 1911.

unless one of the overseas makers uses metric, they (the bushings or actually grip screw escutcheons) should be all the same,

they should also be staked,

I guess I asked too soon. The blue Loctite overnight trick worked like a charm. I had no problem getting three of them to break free very cleanly. One was stripped on the inside of the screw head. But it was easy to drill out, and I happened to have a spare set of new screws. All good now.

Got this for $400 (used) last week in a blowout sale.

Sounds like you are in good shape. When I replace bushings, my go-tos are from Challis Grips. Hex head bushings with o-rings that keep them in place. Amazon carries them or you can order from the Challis website.

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Originally posted by lyman:
unless one of the overseas makers uses metric, they (the bushings or actually grip screw escutcheons) should be all the same,

they should also be staked,

All the ones I have seen have the same threading, but there are some that are shorter for use with thin grips. (I put thin VZ grips on my CBOB for a while before switching back.)

Another vote for Challis screws and bushings. Eventually, I bought an assortment and some of their tools.

$400.00?

Nice Score!!!!!!!

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Originally posted by Greg:
Another vote for Challis screws and bushings. Eventually, I bought an assortment and some of their tools.

I’ll “third” that Challis vote. I picked-up their assorted tools, as well.