The Nowlin Heavy Duty Firing Pin Spring (brand part no. 251) is a replacement firing pin spring built for the Government-model 1911. It’s rated heavier than a standard-power spring, helping protect against firing pin drift and light strikes on a well-used pistol.

Key Specifications

• Built for the Government-model 1911.
• Rated as a heavy-duty spring, stronger than a standard-power firing pin spring.
• Helps guard against firing pin drift and light strikes as the factory spring wears.
• A small, low-cost wear part worth keeping as a spare.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use a heavy-duty firing pin spring? A heavier spring resists firing pin drift and light strikes better than a standard-power spring as it wears in service.

What platform does this spring fit? The Government-model 1911.

Buy the Nowlin Heavy Duty Firing Pin Spring

Order the Nowlin Heavy Duty Firing Pin Spring through our Nowlin lineup at Schaefer Defense and we will ship it fast, fully insured, from our Lubbock, TX gun shop, along with more handgun parts.