Let me clarify a little. Out of habit, I use a polymer bushing wrench to turn the bushing then use the edge of the polymer wrench to tap the flange to move the bushing a 1/4" or so so that I can grab it with my fingers and pull it out. Mine is probably the same fit as everyone else's, I'm just old and weak! Probably helps to remove the spring and drop the barrel out of battery slightly too, which I don't always do.
Joe