Keepmvng
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I own a Kimber 1911 grand rapture that I have never been pleased with its accuracy. Over the years when I have taken it to the range, it has always had flyers. In comparison, I own a Smith & Wesson model 945 that has never had flyers and shoots very accurately with the same handloads. After getting advice from people that I consider experts, I took the gun to the recommended gunsmith and explained my issues with the rapture. I pointed out to him the play between the slide in the frame and he dismissed that as an issue. He asked me numerous questions about my shooting and told me he would spend time at a range, evaluate the gun, and get back with me. After several weeks I was called back to his shop and given his evaluation and recommendation. He was able to demonstrate 1 inch groups at 25 yards with match grade ammunition. The only thing he found wrong was a loose bushing that would help accuracy if replaced. The big thing that he recommended with my handloads was to stop using range brass (mixed brass). I have since replaced the bushing with a Bailey swivel bushing. The bushing was sized to a slight interference fit and had to be lapped to the barrel. The bushing is very tight to the slide and requires a tool for installation. Play between the slide and the frame has mostly gone away. No more flyers and the accuracy has improved greatly. Not as accurate as the 945, but I am very pleased.