1911: How do you stop a Full Length Guide Rod from unscrewing?

[Armored Metal]

Question: I recently purchased a Springfield 1911 "Fully Loaded"s/s. It has a Full Length Guide Rod. Every time, after app 100 rounds, the Guide Rod unscrews itself while shooting. How can I prevent that? Should I use Lock-Tite? Not the permanent one of course but the one that permits you to unscrew it with a little bit of effort.

Any suggestions?

 

[Halger280HVMag]

A bit of blue Loctite works wonders.

 

[agit-prop]

I would only use the tiniest of droplet of blue locktie though...Maybe the size of a pinhead, and far away from the free end of the threads

 

[SCULLY]

If you must have a full length guide rod , put in a 1 pc'e .

 

[PeterPan]

Do not worry about it.
Same happen to me with my Springfield F loaded.
Have allen key handy and just screw it back or change to one piece guide rod

 

[Cocked&Locked]

Hmmm, are you tightening it up well when re-installing it? My back sight always loosened off, but I never had the guide rod come loose in 1000-1500 rounds. Bit of blue loctite will do the trick, just a bit, and definitly NOT the red or green!!

 

[Rapt]

I vote for a one piece if you don't want it to unscrew. With a takedown hole they're more reliable and easier to use.

 

[Bookworm]

Well I've never had that problem with any of my 1911's but a bit of blue locktite will sure solve the problem but it should not be happening to start with. I think I would change rods to see if that cured the problem.

Dave

 

[Armored Metal]

Thanks for the advice you guys.

This is why I LOVE CGN, there is always someone out there willing to help.

Thanks again.

 

[1851 Navy]

This is a trick question. You don't need a FLGR in a 1911.

 

[shugrnutz]

Try using a couple wraps of pipe thread tape, or wind some dental floss around the threads.