New Design CGW Barrel Bushing

[Dan_69GTX]

Yes,  SPO1SHADOW - as others have said - thanks for the details!!  (you should get a commission or at least an employee discount)

Order placed!

[Boris_LA]

I  have received mine this week. Installation was not difficult and new bushing went in with slight tap of the hammer through piece of wood.
Tested my SP-01 with new bushing on outdoor range today. The best group was about 3" at 50m with wrists rested on the counter, but occasional "flyers" that i have experienced before looks like gone. Even not the best ammo at 50m gave predictable groups, although larger than the best (so far) reloads. Factory S&B 115 FMJ and 124FMJ about 5" as before. Overall very happy with upgrade, looking forward to try it on my already great shooting CZ75b SA and CZ 75BD Police.

[tdogg]

I received the barrel bushing today and installed it. 

Install Notes:
I destroyed the old bushing getting it out so hopefully the CGW bushing will function without issue.
I used a short well socket with better success than a deep well socket.  I believe it was a 7/16.
I taped the end of the slide with several layers of duct tape to protect the finish when hammering out the old bushing.  I put the tape over the guide rod hole and used that as my rest during removal.
You want to support the slide on a sturdy surface like the edge of the flat anvil area on a bench vise.  It will take several deliberate blows with a hammer and punch to get the bushing moving.
Once the bushing is out I would degrease the slide and CGW bushing before installation.  I used some denatured alcohol to clean everything prior to installation.  I placed the CGW bushing in the freezer prior to starting the project to help installation.
Make sure you have the roll pin groove lined up properly before you drive the new bushing home.  My bushing was a very snug fit in the slide (even when frozen) and I'm sure it would get mangled if I had to remove it.  I used a block of wood and placed the muzzle down (once the new CGW bushing was correctly aligned and started into the slide) and lightly tapped the opposite end of the slide with a plastic mallet to drive the new CGW bushing into place.  Take your time and make sure you have roll pin groove aligned before you drive that bushing completely into the slide!

Fit Notes:
The bushing is very tight around the barrel.  I have to say I'm a little concerned that it may bind during prolonged sessions of fire once the barrel is hot.  At first I didn't think I was going to be able to install the barrel into the slide when reassembling post bushing installation.  It takes a slight twisting/wiggle motion to get the barrel to go into position in the slide.  There is very little room for expansion/crud/etc... once the barrel is installed.  I put thin skin of CGW's moly grease on the bushing and barrel prior to reassembly.
The finish looks OEM and it matches the poly coat well.

I have baseline OEM bushing accuracy data and will post up my before and after results once I am able to get out and shoot with the new bushing.  I may torture test it as well with a several magazine prolonged firing session to test out the barrel expansion hypothesis.  If it doesn't bind, it has to be more accurate than the stock bushing.  More to come...

Cheers,
Toby

[Joe L]

tdogg--If it is any consolation, the 97B"E" bushing seemed almost too tight to me when I got it.  However, in use, it has been perfect.  Hang in there.
Joe 

[IDescribe]

The bushing is very tight around the barrel.  I have to say I'm a little concerned that it may bind during prolonged sessions of fire once the barrel is hot.  At first I didn't think I was going to be able to install the barrel into the slide when reassembling post bushing installation.  It takes a slight twisting/wiggle motion to get the barrel to go into position in the slide. 

Sounds like it's exactly as it should be. You're in good shape. 

[windkn0t]

Hmm, interesting to see the differences experienced with this bushing. Mine, when frozen fell in, then I had to pull it out again.....

But at room temp, I was able to push the 10x bushing halfway in (cut sight channel to tip of the slide). I wonder if CZ's kind of differ on the bushing bore size

[mszvetecz]

just did mine with spo1shadow's technique, easy peasy--including the 11mm socket (genius), and freezing the new one (only for an hour).  Didn't need the heat on the slide for either part, and barrel dropped in without much trouble.  Looks/feels as tight as everyone else has said--between this and the new trigger, can't wait to get to range, later today or this weekend--haven't been for over a month.

[tdogg]

For those that said the bushing dropped into the slide when frozen, how difficult is it to install the barrel into the slide?  Do you have to get it "Just right" in order for it to fall into place?  Or can you just drop the barrel into the slide without much effort?

I am shooting this weekend and will report back my results.

Cheers,
Toby

[windkn0t]

No, it is a firm fit. I have to push the lugs down with my thumb to get the barrel in place. When I first changed the bushing, it took a tap with my SMALL delrin hammer to get it in. Now, 1K round later, its a bit better. Still does not drop in. Like I stated before, a little push with your thumb should do it.


Also, getting the barrel out is a trick. I find that if I lift it up by the lug about 30 degrees I guess, then pull it back into the breach face, I will feel a pop as the barrel moves back a bit and it will then lift right out

[PHDFlorida]

Schmecky,

I ordered a bushing and installed it without any trouble thanks to you and all the fine people here on the site.
My questions is will this bushing fit my CZ 75 SAO Shadow??  It has a heavy barrel (.550).  I am not sure if the slide bushing is the same od.
Thanks.

[painter]

Schmecky,

I ordered a bushing and installed it without any trouble thanks to you and all the fine people here on the site.
My questions is will this bushing fit my CZ 75 SAO Shadow??  It has a heavy barrel (.550).  I am not sure if the slide bushing is the same od.
Thanks.

Does this help?

http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=75186.msg559360#msg559360

[PHDFlorida]

Schmecky,

I ordered a bushing and installed it without any trouble thanks to you and all the fine people here on the site.
My questions is will this bushing fit my CZ 75 SAO Shadow??  It has a heavy barrel (.550).  I am not sure if the slide bushing is the same od.
Thanks.

Does this help?

http://www.czfirearms.us/index.php?topic=75186.msg559360#msg559360

I saw that page and I am still unclear.  I know the bushing will fit the .550 SAO Shadow 9mm barrel but is the OD of the bushing compatible with the ID of the slide bushing hole.  I am assuming it will be but just want to be sure. 

[Tok36]

An SP-01 Slide and the CZ SA (75 Shadow) slide are the same slide aside from the roll mark. They both use the 0.550 heavy barrel. There is no reason that the bushings should be any different.

[schmeky]

^^^^^ What Tok36 said ^^^^^

Tok36 knows CZ's. 

[Earl Keese]

It will work in a P-06 as well correct?