Bull versus Bushing barrel

[Longslide]

I a few days I will be receiving my new RIA custom Medallion/Match Royal blued longslide with a bushing barrel. All my other Longslides (except for my Fusion 10) have bull barrels.

So to date - they just came the way they came. I do not have any issue with it being a bushing barrel, -- I just want to increase my knowledge about way one could be more functional, accurate, increase reliability and etc.

I know that Bulls are easier for field stripping - and the extra weight susposedly increases control. Is there more to it than that????

[John]

After 98 years of continues use, when the fit between the bull barrel and the slide gets worst, restoring the pistol to its original good shape would require either a new slide or a new barrel (expensive things). In a bushing set-up, restoring things would require only a new bushing (cheap alternative). Now, if you do not plan to shoot it that much.... that's another story. :D :) :p

[Gordon Jr.]

I a few days I will be receiving my new RIA custom Medallion/Match Royal blued longslide with a bushing barrel. All my other Longslides (except for my Fusion 10) have bull barrels.

So to date - they just came the way they came. I do not have any issue with it being a bushing barrel, -- I just want to increase my knowledge about way one could be more functional, accurate, increase reliability and etc.

I know that Bulls are easier for field stripping - and the extra weight susposedly increases control. Is there more to it than that????
All of my pistols have bulls on them as well. I really like them. Actually, the bushings are a little easier to field strip. I have no problem taking down my bulls but as you know it does require a take down tool. The bushing require no tool, but I have taken some down that were not easy to get the bushing to turn. Of course a tool (like the one sold on this site) should make things easier. My first 1911 (actually a 2011, semi-custom for competition) came with a bull on it and I liked it so much that I had bulls put on all my others to date. All that being said, I don't think their is any difference in reliability. My next 1911 (that I am currently researching) will be a full-custom build. It will have a bushing on it. I want one of the historical, time tested designs. In short I think you will love your gun with the bushing.

[Rick McC.]

I have them with both systems, and, other than take down, can't tell any difference functionally. That said, I totally agree with John's post, and any custom pistol I ordered would have a bushing.

Rick

[gottripletsNC]

Bushing for a gun that gets shot a lot. You can also tighten up and ever so slightly modify your groupings with a bushing style gun.
You get what you get with bull barreled guns.
And as John said, if you get unusual wear, or damage, you gotta get a new slide or barrel or both.

[Longslide]

After 98 years of continues use, when the fit between the bull barrel and the slide gets worst, restoring the pistol to its original good shape would require either a new slide or a new barrel (expensive things). In a bushing set-up, restoring things would require only a new bushing (cheap alternative). Now, if you do not plan to shoot it that much.... that's another story. :D :) :p

John
I got to talk to Arnel at Armscor today and that is exactly what he said. He would always want a bushing rig over a bull barrel. If the pistol wears than you have to get a new slide / barrel or both - versus $40.00 for a new EGW custom fit bushing.

NOW I am REALLY glad the new pistol has a bushing barrel :eb:
Thank to all for your imputs!