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1911 Performance Slide Stop - 1911 Slide Stop .45 Stainless Steel
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SKU: 100007262
Overview
Designed for shooters who want a more deliberate and dependable slide-stop control, this upgraded component is built around easier manipulation and positive operation under recoil. Its long, wide finger pad with aggressive serrations provides a secure point of contact, while the modified engagement surfaces are intended to support smooth interaction with the magazine follower and slide notch. The contoured profile and angled rear face help it stay positively in place until the magazine is empty, making it a practical choice for a hard-use 1911 setup.
Why Hunters Choose the 10-8 Performance
Machined From
Bar stock for added strength
Long, Wide
Aggressive serrations improves traction
Contoured Design
Supports easy, reliable, positive operation
Modified Engagement
Surfaces are optimized for slide
Angled Rear
Face helps the detent plunger
Key Features
- Redesigned 1911 slide stop for .45 ACP pistols
- Machined from bar stock for added strength
- Long, wide finger pad with aggressive serrations
- .200-inch diameter pin for secure lockup and smooth operation
- Modified engagement surfaces for magazine follower and slide notch
- Rear face angled to stay positively in place under recoil
Best Used For
- 1911 .45 pistol owners seeking a replacement slide stop with a long, wide finger pad for easier manipulation
- Shooters wanting a redesigned slide stop with modified engagement surfaces and positive operation under recoil
- Hunters and range users who prefer a contoured control part with aggressive serrations for reliable traction
- 1911 users looking for a stainless steel slide stop with a matte bead blast finish and .200-inch pin
- Owners of compatible 1911 pistols needing a bar-stock machined part for secure lockup and smooth operation
Specifications
| Blade Finish | matte bead blast finish |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Pad Length | .750" (1.91cm) |
| Pad Width | .200" (.54cm) |
| Pin Diameter | .200" (.54cm) |
Pros
- Machined from bar stock for added strength and a solid feel
- Long, wide finger pad with aggressive serrations improves traction
- Contoured design supports easy, reliable, positive operation
- Modified engagement surfaces are optimized for slide and magazine follower contact
- Angled rear face helps the detent plunger hold it positively in place under recoil
- .200-inch pin supports secure lockup and smooth operation
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed specifically as a 1911 .45 slide stop, so it is not a universal fit for other pistol platforms or calibers.
- The long, wide finger pad with aggressive serrations improves traction, but it also creates a more pronounced control surface than a minimalist slide stop.
- The product is offered in carbon steel or stainless steel versions, so finish and appearance will vary by selection.
- This is a replacement part focused on function; installation and compatibility should be verified against the specific 1911 setup being used.
Suggested Comparisons
- 1911 pistol parts and accessories
- 1911 slide stops
- 1911 magazine-related replacement parts
- 1911 stainless steel small parts
Suggested Accessories
- 1911 magazine
- 1911 pistol cleaning kit
- Pistol maintenance tools
- Gun oil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this part designed to do on a 1911 .45 pistol?
It is a redesigned slide stop for a 1911 .45, intended for positive, reliable operation and secure lockup.
What material and finish are listed for this slide stop?
The stainless steel version is listed with a matte bead blast finish. The specs also list a carbon steel version with a black oxide, matte black finish.
Does the product description say how the slide stop is made?
Yes. It says the redesigned slide stop is machined from bar stock for strength.
What features are mentioned for operating the slide stop with gloves or wet hands?
The description says it has a long, wide finger pad with aggressive serrations for excellent traction.
Are the exact dimensions of the pad provided?
Yes. The pad is listed as .750 inches long and .200 inches wide.