Palm wrench for 1911 style pistol barrel bushing

Abstract

A handgun bushing removal tool, designed to encompass the end of the slide, to facilitate the safe and rapid removal and replacement of the barrel bushing on a 1911 type semi-automatic pistol. The tool contains an aperture generally conforming to the shape of a 1911 barrel bushing, which the bushing passes through, which when held in the palm of the hand, allows direct pressure to be applied to the spring plug while the tool is rotated. The tool is also designed to limit the rotation of the bushing by contacting the slide wall with the end of the slide when the correct amount of rotation has been achieved.

1 ) A tool comprising a single piece of material for removing and replacing the barrel bushing of the 1911 style pistol, comprising:
 a) A generally annular tool, of generally rigid material, with a bushing opening and generally annular recess for encompassing the end of the pistol slide.   b) The tool of  claim 1  in which the generally annular recess has a generally solid bottom to limit the forward movement of the spring plug.   c) The tool of  claim 1  in which the generally annular recess has side walls to limit the rotation of the tool.   d) The tool of  claim 1  in which said side walls encompass the end of the pistol slide.   
       Whereby, said generally annular recess in said tool encompasses the end of the slide and acts as a means for dissipation of said spring pressure and limiting of rotational travel, while manipulating the barrel bushing.