1911 grip screws

[paramedictim]

Torx or flat head? Crowd sourcing on opinion on the issue. Also have a kimber and a few Springfield's and want to have the same set of screws across the board (ease of maintenance) will the bushings have yo be replaced with new screws?

Thanks in advance

[INVINCIBULL84]

I would imagine that u do not have to replace the bushings if they are not that old but it won't hurt to replace them since they probably are not that expensive

[Black Majik]

Neither.

Go Hex.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/1485354530/ed-brown-grip-screws-hex-head-1911

[keenkeen]

Allen head.

End thread.

[Bill Steele]

Bushings should be fine unless you change to thin grips. My preference is Allen wrench, but Torx should work well too, just maybe not as easy to find at a range in a pinch.

[5ZS]

No replacement needed of the bushing. All standard 1911 grip screws (from a reputable manufacturer) will conform to the standard screw threading for the 1911.

Ease of maintenance, I would say flat head. In a pinch, you can even use the .45 casing to unscrew them out.

I personally have no need to field strip out in the field. I just go with the better looking one .

So to the Torx vs Allen/Hex, I am on the Torx side . There are some more exotic option, but mehh on those.

[RR.44]

Torx is the way to go, properly installed grips don't "shoot loose". YMMV

[Thanatos2203]

Torx is by far one of the best designs. Flat heads slip too easily and you can end up marring your weapon and stripping the head over time.

I have so many broken, twisted, and stripped allen/hex heads wrenches and screws that it makes me wonder how such a poor design ever flourished.

[Rastoff]

The 1911 was designed with slotted screws for a purpose. They are the best way to go. The benefit is that it is easy to find a slotted screwdriver, not so easy to find a Torx. These screws only come loose at in opportune times. So, best to use the most easily sourced stuff.

Anyone who is careless enough to scratch their gun with slotted screws, will scratch it with any screw.

[Bainter1212]

Might as well pick up some spare bushings and the proper bushing tool while you have the credit card out.
Sometimes you will have bushings unscrew along with the grip screw....they are almost impossible to separate from the screw without ruining the threads.

[SonofWWIIDI]

Doesn't matter to me. I keep a slot and Phillips head screwdriver in my range bag, along with a small torx set and Allen wrenches (standard and metric). Small change, springs, a brass rod, extra mags, tape, ammo...basically everything except the kitchen sink. Heavier than hell, but it's got wheels! And if necessary I can wear it like a backpack...although I wouldn't want to schlep it very far that way.

[pipboy]

Slot head screws.

Easy to tighten with a 45 Auto casing rim when they shoot loose, which they always seem to. I rarely remember to have a torx or allen wrench with me when I'm on the range.

I've also had Springfield and Nighthawk allen head grip screws break. They're weaker than a slot head where the shaft meets the head of the screw.

[Steemax]

As far as looks are concerned... Torx all the way.
If it's convenience you're looking for than... flat head.

[JDay]

Slot head screws.

Easy to tighten with a 45 Auto casing rim when they shoot loose, which they always seem to. I rarely remember to have a torx or allen wrench with me when I'm on the range.

I've also had Springfield and Nighthawk allen head grip screws break. They're weaker than a slot head where the shaft meets the head of the screw.

O-rings will keep the screws from backing out.

[Rastoff]

O-rings will keep the screws from backing out.

Be careful with these. I have seen many wood grips split because of these. They shouldn't be necessary.