1911 Mainspring Housing Cap Pin – Carbon Tool Steel – Blued
Restore Secure Mainspring Retention and Reliable Function
The 1911 Mainspring Housing Cap Pin – Blued restores secure retention while ensuring consistent performance, which directly improves your pistol’s overall reliability. Precision machined from high-grade carbon tool steel and fully heat treated, this replacement pin provides an exact fit, allows smooth installation, and delivers long-term durability. Consequently, your 1911 maintains reliable ignition and dependable operation, even under heavy use or extended shooting sessions.
Over time, factory cap pins can wear, loosen, or deform. As a result, mainspring components may shift, which can negatively affect ignition and overall pistol function. However, this hardened, blued steel cap pin effectively corrects that issue by restoring secure retention, stabilizing the mainspring assembly, and maintaining consistent performance, which in turn keeps your firearm operating safely and predictably.
Swiss CNC Precision Manufacturing
Each cap pin begins as premium carbon tool steel and is then machined on high-end Swiss CNC screw machines for exact dimensional control. Furthermore, after precision machining, every pin undergoes a meticulous finishing process that includes:
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Centerless grinding for precise diameter control
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Full heat treatment and hardening for superior strength
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Black oxide blued finish for enhanced wear and corrosion resistance
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Final surface finishing for smooth, reliable installation
Therefore, the pin installs cleanly, seats securely, and continues to perform reliably through thousands of firing cycles. Additionally, this careful manufacturing process reduces wear on surrounding components and ensures long-term stability.
Built for Strength and Long-Term Reliability
Unlike softer factory pins, this hardened blued steel cap pin resists bending and deformation, even under repeated recoil. Consequently, it prevents pin walk, maintains proper mainspring housing alignment, and preserves consistent ignition performance. As a result, your 1911 continues to function smoothly and reliably, whether during daily carry, competitive shooting, or extended range sessions.
In addition, this cap pin delivers long-term service life and meets or exceeds manufacturer specifications, which guarantees dependable performance in duty, carry, and competition pistols. Therefore, your investment in this high-quality component translates directly into sustained reliability and reduced maintenance.
Key Features and Benefits
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Precision-fit 1911 mainspring housing cap pin
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Manufactured from high-grade carbon tool steel
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Swiss CNC machined for exact tolerances
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Centerless ground for perfect fit
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Fully heat treated and hardened for durability
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Black oxide blued finish for corrosion and wear protection
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Prevents loosening and deformation under recoil
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Maintains consistent mainspring alignment
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Drop-in ready installation
Thus, this cap pin ensures your mainspring housing remains secure and functions as intended immediately after installation.
Compatibility
This cap pin fits most standard 1911 platforms, including:
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Government and Commander pistols
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Single-stack 1911 frames
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Many custom 1911 builds
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Compatible with major manufacturers
Consequently, it provides broad compatibility for nearly any 1911 project, upgrade, or rebuild, which makes it a versatile solution for gunsmiths and enthusiasts alike.
Ideal Applications
This mainspring housing cap pin is perfect for:
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Replacing worn or damaged factory pins
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Full 1911 rebuilds
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Duty and carry pistols
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Competition pistols
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Custom 1911 projects
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Preventive maintenance upgrades
By choosing this pin, you ensure smooth mainspring operation, long-term reliability, and reduced risk of failure, which ultimately improves the overall function of your pistol.
Finish
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Material: Carbon Tool Steel
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Finish: Black Oxide (Blued)
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Provides enhanced corrosion resistance and surface wear protection
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Delivers a clean, professional appearance
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Matches blued or blacked-out pistol finishes
Therefore, it not only performs reliably but also enhances the visual appeal of your firearm, making it suitable for show-quality builds and tactical pistols alike.
Summary
By restoring proper mainspring retention, the 1911 Mainspring Housing Cap Pin – Blued delivers precision fit, hardened steel durability, and consistent ignition performance. Ultimately, this small yet critical component ensures your 1911 operates smoothly, safely, and reliably, while simultaneously reducing the risk of malfunction, preserving component life, and extending service intervals.
With this cap pin installed, you can confidently shoot, build, or maintain your pistol, knowing that your mainspring housing remains properly secured and aligned. Therefore, it represents a simple yet vital upgrade that dramatically improves overall firearm reliability and longevity.





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