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rocnrol

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Got my new 1911 yesterday, just waiting on the new paperwork to get it out. I have a question on what looks to be a difference in design between some models and manufacturers. When I #### mine back and/or lock the slide lock, the rod (gide rod?) for the return spring sticks out, whereas other models don't? What's the difference? Can the parts be retrofit? Is one system better than the other?

Thanks!
 
Still alive said:
You have one with a full length guide rod. You will see a hole on the front cap which allows the rod to come through.
Most people prefer this design vs the short recoil spring.
And yes, the long and short can interchange easily.
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Thanks SA, that confirms what I was thinking. Now the next million dollar question, why the preference for the full length rod? Does it offer more reliable service over the short rod by controlling the spring compression better?
 
rocnrol said:
Thanks SA, that confirms what I was thinking. Now the next million dollar question, why the preference for the full length rod? Does it offer more reliable service over the short rod by controlling the spring compression better?
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The belief was that a full length rod improved accuracy but I believe that's been proven to be bunk.
 
rocnrol said:
Thanks SA, that confirms what I was thinking. Now the next million dollar question, why the preference for the full length rod? Does it offer more reliable service over the short rod by controlling the spring compression better?
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Depends which guru you believe.
 
The FLGR is supposed to do a lot of things if you believe in Myths.

Supposed to increase accuracy, supposed to reduce movement due to the spring not bunching upwards or sideways, supposed to reduce muzzle flip due to more weight.

Overall, I just like it for the look also, but all my competition pistols have a FLGR
 
Mine also all wear full length guide rods....but whether or not it affects anything......don't know..
 
There's no doubt that the added weight out on the end would aid in controlling muzzle rise to SOME extent. Some shooters might notice and some may not though.

Some have reported that the full length rods make it a lot tougher to field strip the gun. I found it wasn't harder, just different. But then I took on and mastered the mysteries of field stripping the Ruger Mk III pistols which have a reputation for confusion as well.
 
rocnrol said:
Thanks SA, that confirms what I was thinking. Now the next million dollar question, why the preference for the full length rod? Does it offer more reliable service over the short rod by controlling the spring compression better?
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If you go to You Tube and type in "springfield loaded 1911" you'll see a short video with Rob Leatham, a very experienced competitive shooter with tons of 1911 experience. He talks about the two rods and I think you'll find he'll give you the straight goods.
 
sailor723 said:
In terms of field stripping a FLGR 1911 there is a good You Tube video from STI showing the "paper clip" method. I use it on my STI Trojan and it seems pretty easy to me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ7lDf7YVa4
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Damn, I've been doing it wrong for years apparently. I just remove the bushing first with a wrench and use that to control the spring and guide rod coming out the front before I pull the slide. Who knew?


Mark
 
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