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The Wilson Combat #29CO is a stainless steel barrel bushing made for Officer's-model 1911 pistols, and it's the go-to fix when a factory bushing has gone sloppy or you're chasing tighter groups. It's cut for the Colt Officers ACP and Para-Ordnance P-12 pattern, and it carries the same reputation for quality that has followed Wilson Combat parts since the company started building custom guns back in 1977.
What sets this bushing apart is how it's dimensioned. It comes with extra material on both the inside and outside diameters, which gives you room to fit it precisely to a smaller barrel or a slide that needs a more exact match. That means a gunsmith or a patient home builder can dial in the lockup rather than settling for whatever tolerances the factory left you with. The stainless steel construction holds up to plenty of cycling and shrugs off wear over the long haul.
This one is meant to be fitted, not just dropped in and forgotten. Plan on some hand work with the bushing and slide to get everything mating up right, and a bushing wrench is worth having on the bench before you start. Take your time going slow with hand tools rather than power ones, since you can always remove more material but you can't put it back.
When a bushing is fit correctly, it locks the barrel and slide together more consistently shot to shot, and that's where the accuracy gains come from. Folks who've swapped these in on tired Officer's guns and older Colts regularly report groups tightening up noticeably once the fit is right. If you're building or refreshing a compact 1911 and want a proven part to anchor the front end, the #29CO is a smart place to start.
It's built for the Officer's-size 1911 platform, including the Colt Officers ACP and Para-Ordnance P-12 that use a barrel bushing. If your compact 1911 follows that pattern, this bushing is the right footprint. Always confirm your barrel and slide dimensions before ordering.
It's listed as a drop-in style, but in practice it's designed to be fitted. Wilson leaves extra material on the inside and outside diameters so you can match it exactly to your barrel and slide, which usually means some hand work to get a proper fit. Many people do get a snug fit with only minor filing.
A 1911 bushing wrench is the main tool you'll want on hand for removing the old bushing and seating the new one. For fitting, stick to hand tools like fine files or abrasive paper so you can go slowly and check the fit often. Working by hand gives you far more control than power tools.
When it's fit correctly, a tighter bushing locks the barrel and slide together more consistently, which is where accuracy gains come from. People swapping these onto worn Officer's guns and older Colts often see their groups tighten up meaningfully. The key is careful fitting, since a poorly fit bushing won't do you any favors.
| UPC | 874218000714 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 29CO |
| Model | |
| Style | Drop-In |
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