1911 barrel link question

[VMJade]

Hey all,

I've got a question re: a 1911 barrel link- any advice would be much appreciated.

So I was cleaning my 1911, and the pin holding the swinging link to the barrel managed to work its' way out, and I can't seem to find the damned thing. My question is whether those pins are a standard size, or does it differ by manufacturer?

Bonus fun: the 1911 in question is a Dan Wesson patriot, which is apparently no longer made since CZ-USA bought the company.

[knight0334]

Generally they are of a "standard" size, but small variances can occur between manufacturers. Note though, there are oversized link pins but they will be advertised as such.

Link pins are cheap, just buy one from a 1911 parts manufacturer and try it. if it doesn't fit, use a mic or caliper to measure the unit that you purchased and then repurchase with the measurement in hand.

[Xringshooter]

You can find link pins through most gun parts places, Brownells (and you get a discount if you go there through the PaFOA site), MidwayUSA, egunparts (Numrich) and others. If you have a good set of calipers or an inside micrometer (or an outside mic and an expanding ball tool to measure small holes) you can get the exact size you need.