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 for GI-style .45 ACP slides, this firing pin meets the demands of both competition shooters and serious 1911 builders.

Unlike extra-long firing pins, EGW machines this firing pin to a controlled overall length of 2.260 inches. Because of this exact length, the firing pin maintains proper protrusion while avoiding excess travel. As a result, ignition stays consistent without increasing wear on internal components.

Precision Fit Reduces Primer Flow and Shear

EGW manufactures firing pins to fit the firing pin hole within .001 inch. This tight tolerance plays a critical role in reliability. Under hot loads, match-grade pistols can experience primer flow around the firing pin. When 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 helps prevent:

• Primer flow

• Primer shear

• Firing pin blockage

• Light primer strikes and misfires

Consequently, your pistol delivers more reliable ignition, even with higher-pressure ammunition.

Designed for Modern and GI-Style .45 Slides

While many manufacturers now use smaller firing pins in .45 ACP pistols to improve reliability, GI-style slides still require a larger firing pin diameter. This .092-inch firing pin matches traditional GI dimensions and provides proper fit where smaller pins would cause excess clearance.

In addition, EGW offers multiple firing pin diameters to match different slide designs, ensuring the correct fit for a wide range of 1911 pistols.

Compatible 1911 Models

This firing pin fits the following 1911 platforms:

• Government Model 1911

• Commander Model 1911

• Officer Model 1911

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 to ensure the correct diameter.

Key Features

• Tip Diameter: .092″ (GI .45 ACP)

• Overall Length: 2.260″

• Precision fit within .001″

• Reduces primer flow and primer shear

• Improves ignition reliability

• Prevents firing pin channel blockage

• Designed for Government, Commander, and Officer 1911s

The EGW 1911 Firing Pin is a simple but critical upgrade. With precise dimensions and proven performance, it helps your 1911 fire reliably, even under demanding conditions.