This is not a drop-in part. Installation of this feed ramp insert requires permanently modifying and machining the firearm's frame. This work must be performed by a qualified and experienced 1911 gunsmith.
The definitive, permanent solution for repairing and perfecting any 1911 frame, whether steel or aluminum. The EGW Steel Feed Ramp Insert is designed to replace a damaged, worn, or incorrectly angled integral feed ramp. By installing this hardened steel insert, you create a durable, reliable, and perfectly angled ramp that ensures flawless feeding and can restore a frame that might otherwise be scrap.
This Feed Ramp Insert is for:
The secret to a long-lasting, reliable 1911 is a perfect feed ramp. Here’s why our steel insert is the superior choice for repair and protection:
Material: Solid Steel
Finish: In The White / Natural
Compatibility: .45 ACP Aluminum or Steel 1911 Frames
Gunsmithing: Frame Machining Required
There are two primary reasons. For aluminum frames, the softer alloy material can be gouged by modern hollow-point ammunition, causing malfunctions. This steel insert prevents that damage. For both steel and aluminum frames, this insert is used to repair a feed ramp that is already damaged, pitted, or was machined with an incorrect angle from the factory, restoring the frame and ensuring reliable feeding.
No. This is one of the most advanced 1911 modifications. It requires a milling machine to cut a precise pocket in the frame for the insert to be installed. This is absolutely not a home-gunsmithing part and must be performed by a professional with the correct tools and experience.
