Mainsprings wear out due to age and use and should be replaced every 3,000-5,000 rounds. We recommend this spring rather than the factory standard for a lighter, longer-lasting trigger pull. Plenty of power to set off even the hardest of primers.
For use on competition guns for faster magazine changes.
For use on all guns for upgrade or replacement. The firing pin spring should be replaced every 3,000-5,000 rounds.
High-quality, tempered spring with extra length on the center leg that allows precise tuning of the disconnector. Helps prevent disconnector failure and gives positive sear engagement. Guaranteed for life against breakage.
Make sure your recoil spring is correctly matched to the ammunition you are shooting. When you have the proper weight recoil spring for a particular load, ejected brass should land 8-12 feet away. If brass is falling within a few feet of you, your spring is too heavy for that load. If brass lands more than about 12 feet away, your spring is too light for that load. Either case leads to reduced reliability.
We recommend replacing the recoil spring every 3,000 rounds. Ed Brown 5″ 45 ACP Government models are equipped with an 16.5# recoil spring as standard (our part number 9165-G), while the 18# recoil spring (our part number 918-G) is generally preferred for heavier loads. Ed Brown 4.25″ 45 ACP Commander models are equipped with a 20# recoil spring (our part number 920-C).
An oversize button allows faster and easier magazine changes without shifting your grip. Great for competition or speed shooting. Beautifully checkered 40 lines per inch. The .375 diameter button has a positive stop and the 4-40 hex screw is included. Requires drilling and tapping of a standard factory magazine release.
A standard magazine catch, drilled and tapped for our .375 diameter oversize button. The oversize button allows faster and easier magazine changes without shifting your grip, great for competition or speed shooting. Drop-in fit, machined from solid bar stock and heat treated for durability. Button has beautiful machine cut checkering at 40 lines per inch. Includes oversize button & screw. Fits all single stack 1911 frames. Uses existing magazine catch spring and magazine catch lock, or purchase Ed Brown rebuild kit #814 or #814-S.
A magazine release with the button extended an additional .060 for easier reach and faster magazine changes. Drop-in fit, machined from solid bar stock and heat treated for durability. Beautiful machine cut checkering on button. Does not interfere with tactical style holsters. A positive stop is machined in to prevent over-travel. Fits all single stack 1911 frames. Uses existing magazine catch spring and magazine catch lock, or purchase Ed Brown rebuild kit #814 or #814-S.
The original design for the 1911 pistol. Drop-in fit, machined from solid bar stock and heat treated for durability. Beautiful machine cut checkering on button. Fits all single stack 1911 frames. Uses existing magazine catch spring and magazine catch lock, or purchase Ed Brown rebuild kit #814 or #814-S.
Ensure flawless feeding and function with every round with these high quality, stainless steel magazines for the Officer’s style 1911 pistol. Each magazines includes one thick and one thin base pad and screws for each, allowing you to choose which pad you would like to install. Leave the pad off for a flush fit, install the slim pad for a low-profile, or install the thick pad for use with a magwell.