Nowlin Pre-Fit Barrel Bushing, Commander

The Nowlin Pre-Fit Barrel Bushing for Commander-frame 1911 pistols (Nowlin part no. 225SC) is machined to a tighter tolerance than a standard factory bushing so it seats with minimal play against the barrel and slide right out of the box. Nowlin’s Pre-Fit designation means the bushing is sized to work with most Commander-length barrels without the extensive hand-fitting an oversized bushing requires, giving builders and owners a faster path to a tighter lockup and improved accuracy. A properly fitted bushing reduces the small amount of play between the barrel and slide at lockup, which is one of the most effective ways to tighten group sizes on a 1911. Because fit can still vary slightly between individual pistols, a final check-fit by a gunsmith is recommended even with a pre-fit part.

Key Specifications

• It is built as a Pre-Fit bushing, requiring less hand-fitting than an oversized blank.
• It is sized for the Commander-frame 1911.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Pre-Fit different from an oversized bushing? A Pre-Fit bushing is machined closer to final dimension so it needs less hand-fitting to install, while an oversized bushing requires more gunsmith work to true up.

Should I still have a gunsmith check the fit? Since fit can vary slightly between individual pistols, a final check-fit is recommended even with a pre-fit part.

Buy the Nowlin Pre-Fit Commander Barrel Bushing

Nowlin machines this bushing to a tight pre-fit tolerance for a faster path to a tighter Commander 1911 lockup. Browse our full rifle parts selection and order yours from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping.