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Anyone who owns a 1911 knows the drill: you press down the recoil spring plug, twist the bushing, and cross your fingers that the spring doesn't come rocketing out. The Real Avid 1911 Smart Wrench takes the guesswork and the flying parts out of the equation. Instead of fighting with the flimsy factory plastic wrench that shipped in your pistol's box, you set this tool flat on a bench, press the muzzle down into it, and give it a twist. The bushing breaks loose and the spring plug stays corralled inside the tool's cavity, so nothing goes airborne.
The outer ring is rubberized, so it grips the table and stays put while you apply pressure. A lot of the appeal here is control. You can put your body weight into compressing that recoil spring and let the parts come out at your own pace rather than wrestling them one-handed. That table-braced technique is a favorite trick with folks running stiffer springs or full-length guide rods, and it's a big reason this design gets recommended over old-school two-prong wrenches.
The body is molded from engineering-grade resin, which was toughened up in the 2018 revision. Because it's non-marring, it won't scratch your muzzle, slide, or bushing the way a metal tool can. That makes it just as at home on a high-end collector piece as it is on a beater range gun. There's also a lanyard hole molded in, so you can hang it on a pegboard or clip it into a range bag and keep it within reach.
The two-sided layout means a single wrench covers both Government and Officer sized 1911s, and it handles Commander lengths too. It's compact, lightweight, and tucks into a cleaning kit without taking up real estate. For a tool that solves one of the most annoying parts of 1911 maintenance, it earns its spot on the bench.
The two-sided design covers both Government and Officer sized 1911s, and it works with Commander lengths as well. Each side of the wrench is shaped for a different bushing size, so you flip it to match your frame. It's built for the standard 1911 platform rather than a single specific make.
As you twist the bushing loose, the tool captures the recoil spring plug inside a molded cavity. That keeps the spring and plug contained instead of launching across the room. Setting the wrench flat on a table lets you use your body weight to control the spring tension as it releases.
No. It's molded from non-marring engineering-grade resin specifically so it won't scratch or mar your muzzle, slide, or bushing. That's a big reason people prefer it over metal wrenches, especially on nicer finished pistols.
It's primarily designed for takedown and bushing removal, and that's where it shines. Many owners do use the same table-braced press-and-turn method to help seat the spring plug during reassembly, particularly on guns with stiffer springs. Results on reassembly can vary depending on your specific plug and guide rod setup, so some folks start the plug by hand and finish with the wrench.
| UPC | 813119011771 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AV1911SW |
| Blade Length | Compact |
| Color | RED |
| Length | 7.2000 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Wrench |
| Shipping Weight | 0.16 |
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