If you can get a flathead screwdriver into the slots in the bushing, just take it out and replace it. If not, try a pair of needle nose pliers to get it started. I'd tape it first so as to not scratch the frame. Don't worry about damaging the bushing, just get it out, since you'll be replacing it anyways.

 

Yah it shouldn't be in there to bad. Just like Charles said put some tape over it like when we did your lower to keep it from scratching then just shove something in there that either fits (screwdriver and slots) or anything that can grip it even a bit to get it going. Angling the tool might create enough friction to get it out also.

 

I can help you with that if you want John. I may even have a replacement bushing around here if I look hard enough.

 

I'm taking it you torqued it to much putting the grip on and it sheared off when you tried to break it lose, or in the best case scenerio it was just a cheap mim part? Go ahead and soak the screw down with wd40, aerokroil, breakfree, whatever you have that'll lube it. If it's drilled all the way through the frame spray it in from the other side too.

You can try to take the finest point flat blade screwdriver you have and try to turn the screw by catching a rough part of the surface near an edge and gently taping on it. WORK SLOWLY AND CAREFULLY.. you can scratch the gun very easily doing this. You can protect the finish somewhat by using tape around the hole just in case you slip, electrical tape works really good.

If that doesn't work hit the hardware store and ask for a tool called an easyout. You will need a small one to get that off. You're basicly going to drill a small hole in the screw itself and let the easyout grab ahold of the hole to turn the screw out. You're going to need a tiny one to do that size screw, so a hardware store might not have one that size look at the smallest they have, if it doesn't look like it'll work you'll need to order a tool.

Most of the gunsmith supply houses sell easyouts meant for smaller screws like that are in gun actions.. I have this set and it works good for me.
http://www.amazon.com/Smith-Wesson-SW1062-Extractor-5-Piece/dp/B000M64SDM/ref=pd_cp_hi_2

Take a sharp pointed punch and put a dimple on the broken part of the screw or the drill bit will tend to walk off the rough broken part and onto the gun. Drill the screw about an 1/8-1/4 inch in to let the easyout have something to bite into (use a drill press if you have one, if not, be careful). You'll see the thread on the easyout is oposite the thread on the screw, so turning to losen the screw actually makes the easyout bite in.

If any of that makes you feel nervous, just take it to a smith, it's about a 5 minute job and most guys are only going to charge about $20 or so to do it.

 

Go to your nearest Sears and tell them you need a screw extractor kit. It will work like a charm just read the directions. The only other piece of equipment you need is a reversable variable speed drill.If you shove something in there you'll end up damaging the threads and there's not many in there to start with.

 

left hand drill bit if you have one small enough

You could also try super gluing the end of something to shaft and you might be able to twist it out easily

Or you might be able to use a sharp pick and use it to twist the screw through the bushing

The easiest solution is just buying a set of bushings and a set of quality screws

 

thanks a ton everyone

I just took the bushing out... needed an excuse to get the thin alumagrips and associated bushings anyway!

 

Glad you got it out of there... Removing the bushing is much easier than trying to extract the screw. And new bushings are cheap...

When I popped the head off mine (Springfields screw for the thin grips, they have a shoulder on them) I used Vise Grips and unscrewed the bushing.

 

Now that you have the bushing off try screwing the remaining part of it out the other side... if it won't go try from the other way.... or just keep it around as a reminder not to tighten grip screws that tight .