The Wilson Combat .268-inch Barrel Link, Officer’s Model (Wilson Combat part no. 142R1) is a precision-ground replacement link sized for Officer’s-frame 1911 pistols, which use a shorter link geometry than Government or Commander guns. Wilson Combat machines the link to a .268-inch center-to-center measurement, a specific sizing point used to bring the barrel into correct lockup timing with the slide stop pin on a tilting-barrel 1911. As the slide cycles, the link pulls the barrel’s lower lugs down out of the slide’s locking recesses, and getting that link length right is central to both reliable function and tight groups on a fitted Officer’s-model gun. It’s sold individually for smiths and owners who already know the correct link size for their pistol.

Key Specifications

• Precision-ground to a .268-inch (6.8mm) center-to-center dimension.
• Sized specifically for Officer’s-model 1911 frames, which use a shorter link than Government or Commander guns.
• Controls barrel lockup timing with the slide stop pin during the recoil cycle.
• Sold as a single link for a known correct fit rather than a multi-piece fitting kit.
• Replaces a worn factory link that can cause timing-related function or accuracy issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

What frame is this link sized for? Officer’s-model 1911 frames, which use a shorter link than Government or Commander frames.

What does the center-to-center measurement refer to? The distance between the link’s two pivot points, which sets how far it pulls the barrel down during the recoil cycle.

Is this sold individually or as a fitting kit? Individually, for a known correct link size rather than a range of lengths to select from.

Buy the Wilson Combat .268-inch Barrel Link for Officer’s Model

Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, ready to ship as soon as it’s available, and get the right 1911 part for your Officer’s-frame pistol.