EGW 1911 Firing Pin – .092″ Tip Diameter 45ACP

EGW 1911 Firing Pin – .092″ Tip Diameter (GI .45 ACP)

The EGW 1911 Firing Pin with a .092‑inch tip diameter delivers precise fit, improved ignition reliability, and added protection against primer‑related malfunctions. Designed specifically for GI‑style .45 ACP slides, this firing pin meets the demands of competition shooters while also supporting serious 1911 builders who value consistency and durability.

Unlike extra‑long firing pins, EGW machines this firing pin to a controlled overall length of 2.260 inches. Because EGW controls this dimension so precisely, the firing pin maintains correct protrusion while avoiding excess travel. As a result, ignition remains consistent, and internal components experience less unnecessary wear.

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Precision Fit Reduces Primer Flow and Shear

EGW manufactures each firing pin to fit the firing pin hole within .001 inch. This tight tolerance plays a crucial role in long‑term reliability. Under hot loads, especially in match‑grade pistols, primer material can flow around an undersized firing pin. Then, as the barrel unlocks, that excess primer material can shear and block the firing pin channel.

By closely matching the firing pin diameter to the slide, this EGW firing pin actively helps prevent:

• Primer flow

• Primer shear

• Firing pin channel blockage

• Light primer strikes and misfires

Consequently, your pistol maintains reliable ignition even when you run higher‑pressure ammunition.

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Designed for GI‑Style and Modern .45 ACP Slides

While many manufacturers now use smaller firing pins in .45 ACP pistols, GI‑style slides still require a larger diameter for proper fit. This .092‑inch firing pin matches traditional GI specifications and fills the firing pin hole correctly. Therefore, it eliminates excess clearance that smaller pins can create.

In addition, EGW offers multiple firing pin diameters to match different slide designs. Because of this wide selection, you can choose the exact firing pin your specific 1911 requires and avoid compromise.

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Compatible 1911 Models

This firing pin fits the following platforms:

• Government Model 1911

• Commander Model 1911

• Officer Model 1911

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Available EGW Firing Pin Diameters

• .066

• .068 (Colt / Caspian)

• .075 (Most Springfield Armory)

• .092 (GI .45 ACP)

Always measure your slide’s firing pin hole before ordering. Proper measurement ensures correct fit, safe operation, and optimal ignition performance.

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Key Features

• Tip Diameter: .092″ (GI .45 ACP)

• Overall Length: 2.260″

• Precision Fit: Within .001″

• Performance: Reduces primer flow and primer shear

• Reliability: Prevents firing pin channel blockage

• Compatibility: Government, Commander, and Officer 1911s

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The EGW 1911 Firing Pin delivers a simple yet critical upgrade. Through precise dimensions, controlled length, and proven design, it helps your 1911 fire reliably and consistently, even under demanding conditions.