The 1911, a work horse that has been reeltively unchanged in design for over one hundred years. Sure there have been several modifications and add ones that have improved the overall feel of the pistol. Up until now, there has not been any "ground breaking" leaps forward in technology for the 1911.

The Challis hex bushings are a game changer! The bushing has been an often looked over part of the 1911 for an entire century. No one, until now, had thought of modifying this tiny part. The days of using an easy out or vise grips to removed a bushing are over. Now all that is needed is a nut driver. The hexagonal shape allows for a six-point socket to be used for a secure fitment.

The bushings design also allows the user to install o-rings to secure the grips to the frame.



Challis has taken this small, often overlooked part, and propelled it into the 21st Century.

I won the entire package in a drawing and installed on a Kimber that I had had customized. I have to say I was very impressed. If you're replacing your grips, get the challis system; you will be pleased.

Started to check the tightness of my bushings and one side cracked. Thought I'd have to take it to a Gun-smith. Watched the Video on your site and decided to do it myself! Already purchased the right size bushing socket. Also used my butane pencil torch to soften the loctite. Came out like a breeze. Easily removed all the old bushings. Re-installed Challis bushings and o-rings. Great fit and Bomb-proof design! Extremly pleased. Posted results on my 1911 Grips & more Facebook page. I have Custom Grips and no worries now... Thanks Challis

Very high quality and worth the price. Glad I found these replacements.

Long overdue innovation to end the nightmare of slotted, impossible to remove and reuse, single use 1911 grip bushings. Simply screw them in and out time after time to swap from regular grips to thin or from gun to gun, etc. They should be used by every 1911 manufacturer in every 1911 built on the planet. Do not overlook the ingenious Challis slotted bushing removal tool to remove the POS slotted bushings from your 1911s.