EGW 1911 Firing Pin – .066″ Tip Diameter – 9/38

EGW 1911 Firing Pin – .066″ Tip Diameter

The EGW 1911 Firing Pin with a .066″ tip diameter delivers precise ignition and improved reliability for serious shooters and builders. EGW machines this firing pin to exact dimensions, holding tight tolerances that help eliminate primer flow and primer shear—two common causes of light strikes and misfires in 1911 pistols.

Unlike extra-long firing pins, this model measures a correct 2.260″ overall length. Because of this, it fits the slide properly and maintains consistent firing pin protrusion. As a result, ignition stays reliable even when running hotter loads in match or defensive pistols.

EGW designs these firing pins to fit slide firing pin holes within .001″. This tight fit matters. Under recoil, especially with hotter ammunition, primer material can flow back around an undersized firing pin. When the barrel unlocks, that flowing primer material can shear and bind the firing pin. By reducing this clearance, EGW helps prevent primer drag, firing pin blockage, and misfires.

Additionally, many manufacturers now use smaller firing pins in .45 ACP pistols to increase reliability and reduce primer-related issues. This .066″ tip follows that modern approach while maintaining compatibility with properly sized slides.

Key Features & Benefits

• .066″ Tip Diameter – Ideal for slides cut for small-diameter firing pins

• Correct 2.260″ Length – Not extra long; maintains proper firing pin protrusion

• Tight Tolerance Fit – Helps eliminate primer flow and primer shear

• Improved Ignition Reliability – Reduces light strikes and misfires

• EGW Precision Machining – Built for performance and consistency

Available Tip Sizes

EGW firing pins are also offered in:

• .066″

• .068″ (Colt / Caspian)

• .075″ (most Springfield Armory pistols)

• .092″ (GI .45 ACP)

Always verify your slide’s firing pin hole size before ordering.

Compatibility

Fits:

• Government 1911

• Commander 1911

• Officer 1911

Why Choose an EGW Firing Pin?

EGW builds parts to solve real-world problems. This firing pin improves reliability by addressing primer flow, shear, and inconsistent ignition. Whether you’re building a match gun or upgrading a duty pistol, the EGW .066″ 1911 Firing Pin delivers dependable performance you can trust.