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Wilson Combat Flat Wire Recoil Spring Kit – Compact 1911s



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Wilson Combat has introduced a new version of its Flat-Wire Recoil Spring for 4-inch compact 1911s. Compact 1911s are known for being extra hard on recoil springs Wilson Combat explains, and compared to the traditional round wire recoil springs found in 1911s, the Wilson Combat flat wire has a longer free length with more coils and resists tension loss better.

 Flat-Wire Recoil Spring Kit – 4” Compact

  • Improves Cycling and Overall Operation
  • Improved Recoil Spring Life
  • Hardened Stainless Steel Full-Length Guide Rod Machined from Barstock
  • .250″ Rod Diameter
  • Guide Rod Head is Clearanced for Compact Barrel Lugs and Link
  • Hardened Stainless Steel Reverse Spring Plug
  • 22# Chrome Silicon Flat-Wire Recoil Spring
  • Longer Free Length with More Coils
  • Resists Tension Loss Much Better than Conventional Round Wire Springs
  • MSRP: $49.95

Compatible with the following handguns:

  • Wilson Combat 4″ Compact (.45 ACP) – Tactical Supergrade Compact, Ultralight Carry Compact, CQB Compact, CQB Light-Rail Lightweight Compact, Bill Wilson Carry Pistol
  • Wilson Combat 4″ Professional (.45 ACP) – Tactical Supergrade Professional, CQB Light-Rail Lightweight Professional, Professional, Professional Lightweight
  • Kimber 4″ Compact (.45 ACP) – Compact Stainless II, Compact CDP II
  • Kimber 4″ Professional (.45 ACP) – Pro Carry II, Stainless Pro Carry II, Pro Carry HD II, Pro TLE II, Pro TLE/RL II, Stainless Pro TLE II, Stainless Pro TLE II (LG), Stainless Pro TLE/RL II, Pro Crimson Carry II, Tactical Pro II, Eclipse Pro II, Eclipse Pro Target II, Pro Covert II, Pro Aegis II, Pro CDP II, Pro Raptor II, Stainless Pro Raptor II, Super Carry Pro, Super Carry Pro HD

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