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If you've ever fumbled the tiny stock slide stop on your 1911 during a reload, you already know why folks reach for an extended release. The Wilson Combat Extended Slide Release gives you a noticeably larger purchase, so your right thumb can drop the slide with very little change to your firing grip. That small upgrade adds up to quicker, more consistent reloads, which is exactly what you want whether you're running a match, training, or just want your carry gun to handle better.
This is the blued version (part 7B), finished with a glass-bead blue that looks at home on a traditional 1911 without standing out. It's built to Wilson Combat's usual standards out of heat-treated steel, so it holds up to the constant pounding a slide stop takes round after round. It's chambered specifically for .45 ACP guns, so it won't fit 9mm or .38 Super 1911s since the tab geometry is different on those.
Fit is where you'll want to set expectations. A lot of shooters report this one drops right in and runs perfectly, while others find their particular frame needs a little dressing or polishing to function smoothly. That's normal for 1911 small parts given how much tolerances vary between manufacturers. If you're not comfortable doing minor fitting yourself, it's worth handing off to a gunsmith. Either way, it's a common, well-documented install.
It fits standard 1911-pattern .45 ACP pistols across the board, so it's a popular pick for Colt, Kimber, Springfield, Tisas, RIA, and similar guns. Lefties and right-eye-dominant shooters like it too, since the extra leverage makes the slide easier to run without contorting your hand. Package includes the extended slide release. If you're already running an extended mag release or thumb safety, this rounds out the controls nicely so you can work the whole gun without breaking your grip.
No, this release is made specifically for .45 ACP 1911s. The slide stop tab on 9mm and .38 Super guns has a different shape, so the .45 part won't engage correctly. You'll need a slide release made for those calibers instead.
It varies by gun. Plenty of shooters report it dropping right in and working perfectly with no adjustment, while others find their particular frame needs a little filing or polishing to run smoothly. That's typical for 1911 small parts since tolerances differ between manufacturers, so plan for the possibility of minor fitting.
It's designed for standard 1911-pattern pistols chambered in .45 ACP, including Colt, Kimber, Springfield, Tisas, RIA, and similar guns. Owners have installed it successfully across a wide range of 1911s. As long as your pistol uses a standard .45 ACP 1911 frame, it should be a candidate.
The bigger lever lets you drop the slide with your right thumb without shifting your firing grip much, which speeds up reloads and keeps them consistent. Shooters often find the stock release too small to hit reliably without two hands. Lefties and right-eye-dominant shooters tend to appreciate the extra leverage as well.
This is the blued version, finished with a glass-bead blue that pairs nicely with traditional 1911 finishes. There's also a matte stainless version (7S) if you'd rather match a stainless gun. Keep in mind the blue can read slightly differently against various factory finishes, so an exact color match isn't guaranteed.
| UPC | 874218002787 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 7B |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 Caliber |
| Color | Blue |
| Length | 4.5500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Slide Release, Extended |
| Shipping Weight | 0.1 |
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