EGW 1911 Ridge Slide Stop .45 ACP Blue
Quick Check:
Fits: 1911 pistols chambered in .45 ACP
Pin Diameter: .200"
Material: Carbon Steel Bar Stock
Manufacturing: Machined from solid
Finish: Blued
Paddle: EGW Ridge Pattern
Weight: 0.3 oz (9 g)
Installation: Minor fitting may be required
.45 ACP VERSION
This version of the EGW Ridge Slide Stop is designed for .45 ACP 1911 pistols. It is not the 9mm version. Verify the caliber of your pistol before ordering.
Product Overview
The EGW Ridge Slide Stop for .45 ACP 1911 pistols is machined from solid carbon steel bar stock and features a .200" diameter pin for a strong, precisely manufactured replacement or upgrade to the factory slide stop.
The slide stop performs several important jobs in a 1911. It retains the slide and barrel assembly, provides the pivot point for the barrel link, locks the slide open after the final round, and gives the shooter a manual control for locking or releasing the slide.
EGW's Ridge design gives the thumb a textured engagement surface without using an oversized competition-style paddle. The raised ridge pattern provides positive contact when manually operating the slide stop while maintaining a clean 1911 profile.
This version is machined specifically for .45 ACP applications and finished in blue to pair naturally with blued frames and other dark-finished EGW controls.
Technical Specifications
- SKU: 11029
- Platform: 1911
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Component: Slide Stop
- Design: EGW Ridge
- Pin Diameter: .200"
- Material: Carbon Steel Bar Stock
- Manufacturing: Machined From Solid
- Finish: Blued
- Weight: 0.3 oz (9 g)
- GTIN: 841370120154
- Installation: Minor Fitting May Be Required
Designed for .45 ACP 1911 Pistols
This Ridge Slide Stop is intended for 1911 pistols chambered in .45 ACP.
The caliber-specific geometry of the slide stop matters because the internal lug interacts with the magazine follower and ammunition as the pistol cycles. Use the slide stop designed for the caliber of your pistol.
VERIFY YOUR CALIBER
This listing is for the .45 ACP Ridge Slide Stop. If you are building or servicing a 9mm, .38 Super, .40 S&W, or 10mm 1911, use the appropriate slide stop for that application.
.200" Diameter Slide Stop Pin
The Ridge Slide Stop uses a .200" diameter pin.
The slide stop pin passes through the frame and barrel link and becomes part of the barrel's locking and unlocking system as the pistol cycles. Proper pin diameter and fit are important to consistent operation.
Always verify the slide stop pin fit in your individual frame and barrel link during installation.
Machined From Solid Carbon Steel
The EGW Ridge Slide Stop is machined from solid carbon steel bar stock.
Machining the component from solid material allows EGW to closely control critical dimensions and provides a durable steel component for a part that repeatedly handles barrel movement, slide lockback, and recoil forces.
This version receives a traditional blued finish that pairs well with blued frames, thumb safeties, and other dark-finished 1911 components.
EGW Ridge Paddle
The Ridge design adds a textured engagement surface to the exterior paddle of the slide stop, giving the shooter's thumb a positive surface for manual operation.
The Ridge slide stop pairs well visually with EGW controls such as the EGW Ambidextrous Thumb Safety and EGW HD Single-Sided Thumb Safety, allowing builders to maintain a consistent style across the pistol's controls.
LOOKING FOR A SMOOTH PADDLE?
EGW does not currently manufacture a slide stop with a completely smooth exterior pad. This model uses the EGW Ridge pattern.
Why Choose the EGW Ridge Slide Stop?
- ✔ Designed for .45 ACP 1911 pistols
- ✔ .200" diameter slide stop pin
- ✔ Machined from solid carbon steel bar stock
- ✔ Blued finish
- ✔ EGW Ridge paddle for positive thumb engagement
- ✔ Strong replacement for factory slide stop components
- ✔ Pairs well with EGW thumb safeties and other 1911 controls
- ✔ Premium EGW-machined 1911 component
Installation & Fitment
The Ridge Slide Stop is designed for .45 ACP 1911 pistols, but 1911 frames, barrel links, magazines, and related components can vary between manufacturers and individual pistols.
Minor fitting may be required to achieve proper function.
After installation, verify proper pin fit, barrel movement, slide lockback, magazine follower engagement, plunger engagement, and complete firearm function.
FITMENT NOTE
1911 components are not universally drop-in. Minor fitting may be required due to dimensional differences between frames, barrel links, magazines, and other related parts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caliber is this Ridge Slide Stop for?
This version is designed for .45 ACP 1911 pistols.
Is this the 9mm version?
No. This listing is specifically for the .45 ACP Ridge Slide Stop.
What is the slide stop pin diameter?
The slide stop has a .200" diameter pin.
What is the slide stop made from?
It is machined from solid carbon steel bar stock.
What finish does it have?
This version has a blued finish.
What is the Ridge design?
The exterior paddle uses EGW's Ridge pattern to provide a positive textured surface for thumb engagement.
Does EGW make a smooth-pad slide stop?
No. EGW does not currently offer a slide stop with a completely smooth exterior pad.
Does this require fitting?
Minor fitting may be required because 1911 frames, barrel links, magazines, and related components can vary between manufacturers.
INSTALLATION & SAFETY WARNING
WE RECOMMEND THIS SLIDE STOP BE INSTALLED AND CHECKED BY A QUALIFIED AND COMPETENT GUNSMITH. Verify slide stop engagement, barrel link movement, magazine follower contact, plunger tension, slide lockback, and complete firearm function before use.
A Machined .45 ACP Slide Stop with the EGW Ridge Profile
Machined from solid carbon steel bar stock with a .200" pin, blued finish, and EGW Ridge paddle, this slide stop provides .45 ACP 1911 builders with a durable, purpose-built replacement or upgrade.
Warning: This product may be alloyed with trace amounts of lead and other elements which are known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm and cancer. To prevent exposure, do not alter the product by welding, grinding, or similar processes. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
