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If you've ever fumbled a reload because your thumb slipped off a slick factory mag release, this is the fix. Wilson Combat's Bullet Proof Tactical Magazine Release is machined from hardened billet tool steel on CNC equipment, which is a big step up from the cast or injection-molded parts that come in a lot of production 1911s. It's a small piece, but it's one of those upgrades you notice every time you run the gun.
The button sits about 1/16" higher than a standard release. That little bit of extra height makes a real difference in speed, giving your thumb something to find fast under pressure, but it's not so tall that it prints in a holster or gets bumped accidentally during normal handling. That balance is why so many shooters run this same part on both their match guns and their everyday carry pieces. The face is checkered at 30 LPI, so even with sweaty hands, gloves, or a hard stress reload, your thumb stays put.
This is the blued (chromoly steel) version, which has a polished dark finish on the flat right side that blends in nicely with most traditional blued 1911s. It's built for standard 1911-pattern pistols, and it covers a wide range of guns from Colt and Springfield to Kimber, STI, and the rest of the usual suspects.
A couple of honest notes before you order. The magazine catch lock and spring are not included, so plan to reuse the ones from your existing release. And while these are designed as drop-in parts, 1911 tolerances vary from maker to maker, so minor fitting is occasionally needed to get the magazine dropping free when the button is fully pressed. On a lot of guns it truly drops right in, but if you're not comfortable doing light fitting, a gunsmith can knock it out in a few minutes.
Background worth knowing: Wilson Combat backs its Bullet Proof line with a guarantee against defects and breakage, which says a lot about how this part is built to hold up over years of hard use.
Many shooters report a true drop-in fit with no work needed, especially on guns like Colts and Springfields. That said, 1911 tolerances vary between manufacturers, so minor fitting is sometimes required to get the magazine to drop free when the button is fully pressed. If you're not comfortable doing light filing, a gunsmith can handle it quickly.
No, the magazine catch lock and spring are not included. You'll reuse the existing parts from your current magazine release during installation. They transfer over easily, so it's not a problem for most folks.
Not at all. This tactical release only sits about 1/16" higher than a stock part, which is enough to speed up reloads without the bulk of a large competition button. It's a popular choice for guys who want one release that works for both carry and range or match use.
It comes down to finish and the base material. The blued version is chromoly steel with a polished dark finish that matches traditional blued 1911s, while the stainless option suits stainless or two-tone guns. Function and design are identical between the two.
The face is cut at 30 LPI, which gives your thumb a positive, non-slip surface to push against. That texture really pays off during fast reloads, with gloves on, or when your hands are wet or sweaty. It's a small detail that makes mag changes more consistent under pressure.
| UPC | 874218005092 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 31TBP |
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| Product Type | Magazine Release |
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