Handguns parts and accessories

Cylinder & Slide opened in November 1978 when Bill Laughridge decided to turn his gunsmithing passion into a full-time business. What started as a teenager helping out at a local gun shop—fixing a Colt Woodsman the owner's son couldn't figure out—evolved into one of the most respected 1911 and handgun operations in the country.

Laughridge spent years traveling to major IPSC matches across the country with a custom-built shop trailer, repairing competitor race guns on-site. He's worked on firearms for some of the biggest names in competitive shooting and built relationships across the sport that lasted decades. That hands-on competition experience feeds directly into the parts and knowledge Cylinder & Slide offers today.

• •1911 Parts - The core inventory includes extractors, barrels, bushings, links, disconnectors, ejectors, enhancement kits, firing pins, grips, grip screws, guide rods, hammers, hammer sets, magazines, mag wells, mag releases, main spring housings, pins, plunger tubes, safeties, sears, sights, slide stops, springs, triggers, and Series 80 parts.

• •Browning Hi-Power Components - New hammer struts and hammer strut/spring assemblies, barrels, beavertails, extractors, firing pin stops, frame cams, hammers, magazines, mag wells, mag releases, safeties, sears, sights, springs, tools, and triggers. They also stock parts for BHP, Tisas, Girsan, and Springfield Armory SA-35 models.

• •Other Handgun Parts - Sig Sauer (380 and Classic P-series), Glock (extended take downs, connectors, mag releases, sights, slide stops, springs), CZ 75B, Smith & Wesson revolvers and autos, Colt 380, Colt revolvers (D-Frame, E-Frame, Python), and Colt factory parts for everything from 1911s to Woodsmans to AR-15s.

• •Factory Replacement Parts - Original parts for Colt Detective, Diamondback, SAA, Anaconda, Trooper Mark III, King Cobra, Colt 22 Single Action, Colt Woodsman, Smith & Wesson Models 41 and 52, and more.

• •Accessories & Gear - Dunk-Kit, Kahr magazines, Alessi holsters, Hyskore's GripLight, light rail mounts, manuals, books, and lubrication/cleaning products.

"Featured in American Handgunner magazine by Evan Marshall for custom revolver work, setting Laughridge on the path to becoming a recognized name in the handgun community."

• •Custom work is not being accepted at this time. However, the shop has a dedicated gunsmith available for technical questions.

Unlike generic parts suppliers, Cylinder & Slide was built by someone who spent decades actually doing this work—not selling it. Laughridge learned gunsmithing hands-on, built a reputation fixing race guns at major matches, and only expanded into parts distribution because he understood what shooters actually needed. The inventory reflects real-world experience: they stock parts for guns people still shoot, not just museum pieces.

• •The Ultimate 1911 45 ACP Extractor Series 70 ($34.95) - Custom extractor design
• •BHP Hammer Strut Assemblies - Available with 21-pound or 26-pound hammer springs ($52.23)
• •C&S 1911 Walnut Grips ($150.00) - Premium factory-style replacement
• •Keller Checkering Fixture - For custom grip work
• •Tisas BHP Handguns - Complete firearms available for purchase

They've produced several signature models over the years, including the 1911 Government Model 100th Anniversary Edition, Modern Classic, Pocket Model, and Trident II. These showcase the level of customization and knowledge the shop can deliver.

Laughridge's approach is simple: make your living doing something you actually love, and the rest takes care of itself. For 46+ years, that philosophy has meant consistent quality, deep technical knowledge, and parts availability that only someone embedded in the 1911 community could build.