Fitment Guide/ FAQ

1911 Size Guide: Will this fit my gun?

Government 1911's

(5 inch barrel)

Commander 1911's

(4.25 inch barrel)

Compact/Officer 1911's

(4 inch or shorter barrel)

Full Size Grips YES YES NO
Compact Grips NO NO YES
Full Size Compensators YES NO NO
Commander Compensators YES YES  NO

 *Our compensators replace the barrel bushing.  If you have a bull barrel or ramped barrel our compensators will not install.

 

Government Size 1911's have 5 inch barrels and full size frames.  A Government 1911 requires full size grips.  The barrel bushing is full size and will accept full size compensators as well as commander size compensators.  

Commander Size 1911's have 4.25 inch barrels and full size frames.  A Commander size 1911 requires full size grips. The barrel bushing is shorter than a full size Government model so you will need to purchase a Commander size compensator.   

  • Government/Commander grip measurements: The distance between the screw holes, center-to-center is 78 mm or approximately 3 1/16 inches.

 

 

Compact/Officer 1911's usually have barrel lengths around 4 inches or shorter.  Only Officer/Compact grips will fit.  We do not make compensators for this size because they usually do not have barrel bushings

  • Compact/Officer grip Measurements: The distance between the screw holes is approximately 2 5/8 inches.

 

*Other barrel lengths and non-standard 1911's do exist.  To find out if an item will fit your 1911 you can find the relevant measurements in the product descriptions.

 

Barrel Types:

A Bushing barrel has a barrel bushing.  The barrel bushing's purpose is to support the front of the barrel in the slide and provide a bearing surface for the slide to traverse the barrel during the recoil cycle.  Our 1911 compensators replace the barrel bushing.

A Bull Barrel or Ramped Barrel does not have a barrel bushing.  Instead, the end of the barrel is thicker to provide the same function of a barrel bushing without needing the extra piece. If you have a bull barrel you will not be able to install a barrel bushing style compensator. 

 

 

What is the Recessed Ambi Safety cut?/Do I need this cut?

The recessed ambi cut is a notch cut into the back side of the right grip panel.  It leaves clearance for an ambi safety leg some 1911's have which sits under the grip.  If you take off your stock grips and the back sides (that sit flush against the gun) are completely smooth then you do not need this cut.  If you do need this cut we will add it for no additional cost.  Just put "ambi cut" in the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELLER box when you checkout.

 

 What are the most common fitment issues I may encounter when installing an after market compensator?

  • Some buyers may find that they need to modify the locking lug on the compensator if the fit is too tight.  If you are comfortable making modifications yourself you can usually do so with either a dremel or fine grit sandpaper.  If not we recommend consulting a gunsmith.
  • If your stock spring plug is longer than 1.2" it will most likely not depress down far enough to install the compensator.  In that case we recommend that you use a Valkyrie Dynamics spring plug, Commander spring plug, or shorten your stock spring plug.

 

Why do you recommend a Valkyrie Dynamics/ Commander spring plug to install the compensator?

We recommend our spring plug or a Commander spring plug because some Government 1911's have spring plugs that are too long to depress down all the way when installing the compensator.  If your plug is too long you will not be able to rotate the comp into place.   This is not the case for every buyer and if your spring plug is around 1.2" you should be fine.  We recommend it just to insure the fit but if your spring plug does not interfere with the install then you do not need to do anything.

 ***Free Valkyrie Dynamics Spring Plug included with full size combos!

 

How do I remove the compensator?

Please visit the install/removal page by clicking HERE.  

  

Will I need to use different screws or bushings with your grips?

You can purchase our grip screws by clicking HERE or as an add on item when you purchase a pair of our 1911 grips.  You should also be able to use your stock grips screws. 

 

How thick are the 1911 grips?  Can I install them on my double stack?

The 1911 grips are .22 inches thick.  Slightly slimmer than what is considered standard thickness but will not replace double stack grips.  

 

 Match Grade VS After Market?

Match grade usually means hand fit.  Basically that your barrel and slide have the tightest possible tolerances.  An after market part is a part made to the closest universal specs to fit the most models.  An after market part is not guaranteed to fit a match grade barrel 100% perfectly with zero fitting simply because the part was not custom made for your firearm.  We try to get as close to a universal fit as possible but unfortunately not all 1911's are exactly the same.

 

Will this fit a 10mm and 9mm?

yes.

Will this fit a Springfield loaded / two piece guide rod

yes just install the threaded piece last 

why haven't you shipped yet!!!!

we are not amazon and work 6-5pm Monday thru Friday. If you order Saturday night and email us why haven't you shipped yet Sunday morning, we will ship Monday morning.

Can i Call you?

Best way to reach us is by email 

Barrel Bushing

If you 1911 has a barrel bushing our comps will fit.

Our comps do not ship with barrel bushings,

If your spring cap is longer than 1 inch you will need our spring cap

THREADED BARREL

Yes it will fit but the threading will block the porting.

 

Here Is short fit list, there are many not on the list. IF IT HAS A BARREL BUSHING IT WILL FIT

 

  • American Tactical Imports FX45 1911
  • American Tactical Imports Titan 1911
  • Armscor Rock Island Armory Pro Match Ultra 6" 1911
  • ATI Firepower Xtreme Titan 1911
  • Auto-Ordnance 1911
  • Auto-Ordnance 1911A1
  • Beretta 1911
  • Bersa Thunder 1911
  • Bul Armory SAS II 1911
  • Cabot Guns Vintage Classic 1911
  • Charles Daly 1911
  • Citadel 1911
  • Citadel M1911-A1
  • Coonan Classic 1911
  • Colt Combat Elite 1911
  • Colt Defender 1911
  • Colt Gold Cup Trophy 1911
  • Colt Lightweight Commander 1911
  • Colt Wiley Clapp CCO 1911
  • CZ Dan Wesson TCP 1911
  • CZ-USA Dan Wesson Valkyrie 1911
  • CZ-USA Dan Wesson Vigil 1911
  • CZ-USA Dan Wesson Wraith 1911
  • Dan Wesson TCP 1911
  • Ed Brown Kobra Carry Lightweight 1911
  • Ed Brown Kobra Stainless 1911
  • Ed Brown Special Forces Carry 1911
  • EAA Tanfoglio Witness 1911
  • Fusion Firearms Freedom Series 1911
  • Guncrafter Industries American 1911
  • Guncrafter Industries Blackout 1911
  • Guncrafter Industries Frag 1911
  • Guncrafter Industries Hellcat 1911
  • Guncrafter Industries Hellcat X2 1911
  • Guncrafter Industries No Name 1911
  • Guncrafter Industries Prime Elite 1911
  • Guncrafter Industries Vickers Elite 1911
  • Iver Johnson 1911
  • Kimber Custom TLE/RL II 1911
  • Kimber Pro Carry II 1911
  • Kimber Stainless Target II 1911
  • Kimber Super Carry Pro 1911
  • Les Baer Boss .45 1911
  • Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight 1911
  • Les Baer Ultimate Recon 1911
  • Metro Arms American Classic II 1911
  • Nighthawk Custom GRP 1911
  • Nighthawk Custom Shadow Hawk 1911
  • Para Ordnance 1911
  • Para Ordnance Black Ops 1911
  • Remington R1 Enhanced Threaded Barrel 1911
  • Remington R1 Recon 1911
  • Rock Island Armory 1911
  • Rock Island Armory 1911 Tactical
  • Rock Island Armory Tac Ultra FS 1911
  • Ruger SR1911CMD Lightweight Commander 1911
  • Ruger SR1911 Officer-Style 1911
  • Sig Sauer 1911 C3
  • Sig Sauer 1911 Emperor Scorpion Carry
  • Sig Sauer 1911 Fastback Emperor Scorpion Carry
  • Sig Sauer 1911 STX
  • Sig Sauer 1911 TACOPS (barrel bushing model)
  • Sig Sauer 1911 Ultra Compact
  • Smith & Wesson E-Series SC 1911
  • Smith & Wesson Performance Center 1911

  • Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded

  • Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Elite Operator

  • Springfield Armory 1911 Ronin Operator

  • Springfield Armory EMP 1911

  • Springfield Armory TRP 1911

  • Springfield Armory A1
  • STI Lawman 1911

  • STI Trojan 1911

  • Taurus 1911

  • Taurus PT1911

  • Tisas 1911
  • Tisas Regent BR9 1911

  • Tisas Regent CC45 1911

  • Tisas Regent R100 1911

  • Tisas Regent R45 1911

  • Tisas Regent TR1 1911

  • Tisas Zig M1911 1911

  • Tripp Research 1911

  • Turnbull Manufacturing 1911

  • Walther 1911

  • Wilson Combat Classic Supergrade 1911

  • Wilson Combat CQB Elite 1911

  • Wilson Combat EDC X9S 1911

  • Wilson Combat Hackathorn Special 1911

  • Wilson Combat Protector 1911

  • Wilson Combat Super Sentinel 1911

  • Wilson Combat Ultralight Carry Sentinel 1911

  • Wilson Combat X-TAC Elite 1911

  • Zenith Firearms Elite 1911

  • ATI FX45 1911 Military

  • ATI FX45 1911 Titan

  • ATI FX45 GI 1911

  • ATI FX45 Thunderbolt 1911

  • ATI GSG 1911

  • ATI Titan 1911

  • Auto-Ordnance 1911PKZSE

  • Cabot Guns Icon Government 1911

  • Cabot Guns Jones Deluxe 1911

  • Charles Daly EFS 1911

  • Charles Daly Empire Grade 1911

  • Charles Daly Superior Grade 1911

  • Citadel 1911-A1 FS

  • Citadel 1911-A1FS Tac

  • Colt Custom Competition 1911

  • Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911

  • Colt Lightweight Commander XSE 1911

  • CZ Dan Wesson Mayhem 1911

  • CZ-USA Dan Wesson Discretion 1911

  • Dan Wesson Discretion 1911

  • Dan Wesson Guardian 1911

  • Dan Wesson Kodiak 1911

  • Dan Wesson Mayhem 1911

  • Dan Wesson Specialist 1911

  • Dan Wesson Valor 1911

  • Dan Wesson V-BOB 1911

  • Ed Brown Executive Carry 1911

  • Ed Brown Special Forces 1911

  • Ed Brown Special Forces SR 1911

  • Ed Brown Supergrade 1911

  • Ed Brown Tracker 1911

  • EAA Witness Elite Limited Custom 1911

  • Guncrafter Industries 50GI 1911

  • Guncrafter Industries CCO 1911

  • Guncrafter Industries Frag Elite 1911

  • Guncrafter Industries No Name Recon 1911

  • Guncrafter Industries NN BBQ 1911

  • Guncrafter Industries NN CCO 1911

  • Guncrafter Industries NN Heavy 1911

  • Guncrafter Industries NN No-Likey 1911

  • Guncrafter Industries NN Supergrade 1911

  •     Guncrafter Industries NN4 1911
        Guncrafter Industries Operator 1911
        Guncrafter Industries Supergrade 1911
        Iver Johnson Eagle XL 1911
        Iver Johnson Eagle XL-10 1911
        Kimber 1911 Custom II
        Kimber 1911 Custom TLE II
        Kimber 1911 Pro Carry II
        Kimber 1911 Stainless II
        Kimber 1911 Super Carry Custom
        Kimber Warrior SOC 1911
        Les Baer Custom 1911
        Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911
        Nighthawk Custom 1911
        Para Ordnance Black Ops 1911
        Para Ordnance Elite 1911
            ra Ordnance Expert 1911
        Para Ordnance GI Expert 1911
        Para Ordnance LTC Tactical 1911
        Para Ordnance Nite-Tac 1911
        Para Ordnance Tac Four 1911
        Remington 1911 R1
        Remington R1 Carry 1911
        Remington R1 Enhanced 1911
        Remington R1 Stainless 1911
        Ruger SR1911
        Sig Sauer 1911 Emperor Scorpion
        Sig Sauer 1911 Max
        Sig Sauer 1911 Spartan
        Sig Sauer 1911 Traditional Match Elite
        Sig Sauer 1911 Ultra Compact
        Smith & Wesson 1911 E-Series
        Smith & Wesson 1911 PD
        Smith & Wesson M1911
        Springfield Armory 1911 EMP4
        Springfield Armory 1911 TRP Operator
        Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Mil-Spec
        Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Loaded
        Springfield Armory Range Officer Elite Champion
        STI Guardian 1911
        STI Spartan 1911
        STI Trojan 5.0 1911
        Taurus 1911FS
        Taurus 1911SS
        Taurus PT1911AR
        Taurus PT1911B-1
        Taurus PT1911DT
        Taurus PT1911FS
        Tisas Regent BR9 SS 1911
        Tisas Regent R100 SS 1911
        Tisas Regent TR1 SS 1911
        Tisas Zig M1911 Stainless 1911
        Tripp Research Cobra Carry 1911
        Tripp Research Professional 1911
        Turnbull Manufacturing Classic 1911
        Turnbull Manufacturing Heritage 1911
        Turnbull Manufacturing Rendition 1911
        Walther PPQ 1911
        Wilson Combat CQB 1911
        Wilson Combat EDC X9L 1911
        Wilson Combat EDC X9R 1911
        Wilson Combat Sentinel Compact 1911
        Zenith Firearms Custom 1911