Wilson Combat Firing Pin for Commander Frame, .38 Super/9mm

The Wilson Combat Firing Pin for the mid-size Commander 1911 frame (Wilson Combat part no. 416-38) is sized to the .357-.359-inch bore diameter shared by 9mm and .38 Super pistols. Wilson Combat is one of the most respected names in match-grade 1911 pistolsmithing, and the firing pin is the part that transfers the hammer’s energy directly into the primer to ignite the cartridge, making it a critical part to replace with an exact-fit component rather than a generic substitute. It is sized for the Commander frame.

Key Specifications

• Sized for the Commander frame, the mid-size 4 to 4.25-inch-barrel 1911 platform.
• Built to the .357-.359-inch bore diameter shared by 9mm and .38 Super pistols.
• As the firing pin, it transfers the hammer’s energy directly into the primer to ignite the cartridge.
• It is a direct-fit replacement for a worn, bent, or broken factory firing pin.
• Firing pins are typically replaced alongside the firing pin spring and stop during a full fire control rebuild, rather than swapped individually.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does a firing pin need exact-fit replacement? The firing pin must strike the primer with correct alignment and protrusion for reliable ignition, so an exact-fit factory-spec replacement is safer than a generic substitute.

Does this fit both 9mm and .38 Super pistols? Yes, both calibers share the same .357-.359-inch bore diameter this firing pin is built to.

Buy the Wilson Combat Firing Pin, Commander

Order the Wilson Combat Firing Pin for the Commander frame from Wilson Combat through our handgun parts selection for a correct, direct-fit replacement. Our Lubbock, Texas team can help confirm fitment before you order.