The GRAVES 1911 V MAX is designed for high performance 1911 handgun applications. This system is a compact recoil spring guide rod assembly with an integrated energy rejecting motion controlling air braking function.

• Increase handgun durability and mechanical integrity
• Decrease recoil and mechanical shock energy
• Increase functionality, usability, and controllability 

Installation for COLT® 1911 with .460 ROWLAND® conversion

*Always install with "closed coil" of a recoil spring facing the front of a handgun (Install with 1911 V MAX piston seated within a "closed coil" end of recoil spring)

• Fits COLT® 1911 (full size) & clones
• Useful with standard or extra energy springs
• Decreased ejection velocity
• Decreased slide stop impact
• Increased slide reversal duration
• Decreased slide return velocity
• Decreased slide return impact

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​COLT 1911 Government Model installation photos
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Damper motor specifications
Volume: .074 cubic inches
Approximate compression ratio: 11:1

Product Information Notice

1911_v_max_pin.pdf
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Maintenance
Clean and inspect after initial 3 to 100 rounds. Clean and inspect periodically or as needed. Clean with mineral spirits. Lubricate with light oil.
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​GRAVES 1911 V MAX is a closed cylinder/cylinder head or blind cylinder style of construction for use with high powered high performance handguns therefore it will generally perform best with a clean, and lightly lubricated piston, and cylinder assembly. 

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Fitment & Metrics information
This product may generally be used with any compatible 1911 having a nominal barrel shroud length between 1.500" and 1.750". This product may be configured for maximum performance and compression using a recoil spring plug "spacer" between the piston's recoil spring retainer face, and the inside face of the recoil spring plug. To learn more about Fitment & Metrics click here.