Grip Screw Bushing Stripped Thread

[kenb]

My Springfield GI 1911A1 has an issue with one of the grip screw bushings. The threads where the busing screws into the frame are stripped. This was like it when I got the pistol (used). I've tried a little threadlocker but it didn't do much. Does anyone know what size thread these are? I'm thinking if I chase it with a tap, get a new bushing, and use threadlocker it might hold. Any thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks,
Ken

[swampertwo]

Brownells sells slightly oversize bushings----now for the bad news--they also sell the tap,but the price is high.
Try this link:
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=621&title=1911%20AUTO%20OVERSIZED%20STOCK%20BUSHINGS%20&%20TAP

[kenb]

Oh jeez a $60 repair. Not what I was hoping for. Anyone try heavy epoxy of some sort in this application?

[Hawkmoon]

Oh jeez a $60 repair. Not what I was hoping for. Anyone try heavy epoxy of some sort in this application?
That's essentially what red LocTite is. Normally I prefer to use blue, but for this application I think red is the one that might offer some hope of succeeding.

[af22raptor]

I had the same issue with my SA Loaded among other issues and SA can do the work at no charge or you can get the oversized grip bushings kits.

[Pappy]

I used Brownell's Acraglas Gel epoxy.

It held with a mild grip screw insertion. I was afraid to go too tight.......

[sethmark]

Let SA fix it. I had one spin and I got the oversized tap and bushing. Its a royal pain to do perfectly.... and I'm a machinist.

[Pappy]

Let SA fix it. I had one spin and I got the oversized tap and bushing. Its a royal pain to do perfectly.... and I'm a machinist.

I'd like to send you a PM but your box is full.

[sethmark]

I'd like to send you a PM but your box is full.
Its better now.