STI 2011 grip...how to remove

[eflatminor]

Could anyone lend advice as to how to remove the plastic grip from an STI 2011 pistol? I've removed both of the larger screws on the grip itself and the smaller hex screws just in front of the trigger guard. The grip is not budging. Any suggestions?

 

[eerw]

did you take out both pieces at the triggerguard and the two bushings in the grip that the two screws fit into??

if still tight..I turn the gun upside down, hold onto the grip and tap the dustcover and beavertail area with a nylon rod to loosen it up. make sure you have a soft place for it to land.

 

[eflatminor]

The two bushings...I missed those. What's the best way to get the bushings out? They look different from 1911 grip bushings.

 

[olyeller]

put the screws back in about half way then give them a tap and the bushings will get pushed out into the magazine well.