A Wilson Combat checkered mainspring housing is a great way to improve the grip and appearance of your 1911 handgun. Our mainspring housings are fully machined from bar stock with real cut checkering. These high quality housings are a drop-in upgrade for handguns with cast or polymer housings and the same parts used in our custom guns.
The Wilson Combat V-Grip mainspring housing forces the web of your hand up high into the grip safety for reduced muzzle flip and improved sight acquisition.
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WOW what a difference | 6/8/2021 |
Really grips with getting a "high grip" | ||
- Larry White, SC | ||
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Perfect drop in for my Colt Combat Elite | 2/6/2015 |
No fitting required, and has a striking look vs the OEM flat mainspring. Also helped take up some rattling/slop in my grip safety. | ||
- Bill, MT | ||
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Better Than Expected | 3/3/2014 |
I purchased this MSH as an upgrade from my stock, flat housing. When it arrived, I began to swap out the internal parts, but discovered that my stock mainspring would not fall into the housing Wilson warns that minor fitting may be needed. Fortunately I had purchased a Custom Tune Spring Kit from WC last year, only I didnt replace the mainspring. Once located, I tried it out, and it dropped in without issue! After reassembly, I marveled at how amazing it felt in my hands, and it looked great on my 1911. I cant comment on MSHs from other companies, but I can vouch for the quality and fit of this one. Ive made multiple purchases through WC now, and they keep building my confidence to continue doing so. | ||
Justin | ||
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disappointed | 5/23/2011 |
Absolutely did not fit my CQB elite. Was replacing the regular MSH and speed chute. I had to figure out the where and why of the lack of fit and file down quite a bit of metal until it would slide in all the way. Of course had I known I would not have black armor tuffed it when I ordered it. | ||
Nate | ||
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V-Grip Mainspring housing is a winner! | 1/25/2011 |
Since I usually prefer arched mainspring housings and short triggers on my 1911s, I thought Id give this V-Grip a try and Im glad I did. This MSH helps keep my hand up tight under the beavertail for the highest hold possible. Other pluses - perfect drop-in fit, stainless finish matches my Stainless Wilson beavertail, clean 30 LPI checkering, fits perfectly flush with the bottom of the grip. Minus - None | ||
Ray K | ||