The Wilson Combat .273-inch Barrel Link, Government Model (Wilson Combat part no. 142R2) is a precision-ground replacement link sized for full-length Government-frame 1911 pistols. Wilson Combat machines the link to a .273-inch center-to-center measurement, matched to the Government frame’s longer barrel and slide travel, so it brings the barrel into correct lockup timing with the slide stop pin. On a tilting-barrel 1911, the link pulls the barrel’s lower lugs down out of the slide’s locking recesses as the slide cycles, and an incorrectly sized link is a common source of timing-related function and accuracy problems. It’s sold individually for smiths and owners who already know the correct link size for their Government-frame gun.

Key Specifications

• Precision-ground to a .273-inch (6.9mm) center-to-center dimension.
• Sized specifically for Government-model 1911 frames, the full-length frame in the 1911 lineup.
• 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? Government-model 1911 frames, the full-length frame in the 1911 lineup.

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.

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