Bullet-proof Slide Lock

[jridg]

I am simply curious - I know this is a great part - I agree that it is well made and I love 'drop-in' parts that make life simpler.

Question,

Will adding this part enhance the function of the weapon on a general level - I know that sometimes magazines are not as good as we like them to be, but will a top-notch part like the bulletproof slidelock lever make them work 'better'?

Thanks......

[Ericthenorse]

The "bullet proof" parts that Wilson sells, are just beefier than standard, not necessarily any better.... Some people like to have the beefiest most overbuilt parts they can. Functionally, it is no different than any other part.

One thing it will not do, is make your magazines work any better.

The only thing that will do that is your magazines themselves. Wheather or not it will be better than what you have, depends on which manufacturer of pistol you have.... If you have a cheap gun, then going through the wilson catalog might not be a bad idea. If you have one of the higher end 1911's, then what you have already is probably just as good...

[Lazarus]

Jr,
By now, you know that there is no such thing as a drop-in part. Even though the slide stop looks innocent enough, there are a number of things that need to work right when you change one out. Is the pin diameter different? Does the outer locking lug have enough clearance with the bottom of the slide? Does the inner locking lug engage the magazine follower correctly? Can the slide stop be inserted easily, or will it take extra tools? Will a detent be required?

Sometimes you do get lucky and a part will just slide in and work without any need for tweaking. But realistically, if you know what is supposed to happen, it can give you a heads up on what might need a little filing or shaping to get the best final result.

-Lazarus

[Hersh]

Jr,
By now, you know that there is no such thing as a drop-in part. Even though the slide stop looks innocent enough, there are a number of things that need to work right when you change one out.
-Lazarus

That's true. I installed a Wilson when I was waiting for a replacement from Colt. The "lug" that engages the slide stop notch isn't shaped like a Colt part. The lug on the Wilson is more square, while the Colt has rounded corners. It took a bit of dressing to make it function as smoothly as the oem part. Other than that, it functions like a champ.

Ymmv,

[screwman]

The Bullet proof slidestop also has a detent built in. Don't know if that makes it worth 52 bucks or not. I got one and it works ok, but I'll by the cheaper ones and put my own detent in 'em.

Mike

[sixshooter_45]

I'm not 100% sure but my guess is it may be made from a 4140 steel and is heat treated for even greater strength.

"Bullet Proof® Slide Stops are fully machined from solid bar stock with extra metal left in critical areas for added durability. But the real key to a Bullet Proof® Slide Stop is the material. After considerable research and field testing, we have found what we believe to be the finest slide stop steel possible which when properly heat treated produces a truly Bullet Proof® Slide Stop."

You get what you pay for!

:geek:

[Hersh]

You get what you pay for!

Exactly what Bob Rodgers told me. When I needed a replacement he told me the Wilson is, "definitely on the pricey side, but a good part."