1911 Barrel Link

1911 Barrel Link

The barrel link is the small swinging part that connects the barrel of a 1911 pistol to the frame. When the slide recoils, the link pulls the rear of the barrel down and out of engagement with the slide, then lifts it back into lockup as the slide returns to battery. This United Defense link is a replacement for owners and gunsmiths repairing, rebuilding or fine-tuning a 1911.

Features

• 1911 Pattern Link — Made for the 1911 locking system, where the link controls how the barrel tips down to unlock during each shot cycle.
• Two Pin Holes — One hole takes the link pin through the barrel's lower lug and the other takes the slide stop pin, which anchors the link to the frame.
• Differing Hole Diameters — The two holes are sized differently to match the two pins they carry, as the photographs show.
• Rounded Oval Profile — The rounded ends let the link pivot freely inside the barrel lug and frame cutout without binding.
• Dark Finish — A dark, low-glare finish matches the internal parts of most blued and black 1911s.
• United Defense Manufacture — Produced by United Defense, a commercial maker of firearms parts.
• Single Replacement Part — Sold as the link alone, so you can replace a worn or damaged link without buying a full parts kit.

Fitting And Function

A worn link, or one with stretched or elongated holes, can cause loose lockup and inconsistent accuracy, so the link is a common part to replace during a rebuild. Link fit directly affects how the barrel locks up, and 1911 links are made in different lengths for that reason. Check your pistol's existing link and barrel fit before installing, and have a qualified gunsmith fit it if you are unsure.