1911 Reassembly
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relliott, I am sorry if you thought I was being confrontational. I post things the way I see them and I prefer a match bushing to a FLGR. Lastly, I am not even overly enamored with a match barrel bushing that take "Man Mountain Dean" to turn. Regards, Richard
relliott, I am sorry if you thought I was being confrontational. I post things the way I see them and I prefer a match bushing to a FLGR. Lastly, I am not even overly enamored with a match barrel bushing that take "Man Mountain Dean" to turn. Regards, Richard
No worries. It's all about preference. As I've said, they work fine without them, but FEEL smoother with them, and I like a smooth cycling competition gun. When you shoot as many rounds a year as I do, small things like this are noticeable.
relliott, I am sorry if you thought I was being confrontational. I post things the way I see them and I prefer a match bushing to a FLGR. Lastly, I am not even overly enamored with a match barrel bushing that take "Man Mountain Dean" to turn. Regards, Richard
Talk about a Mountain Man needed to remove a barell bushing(even knowing how to move the slide back a little)the conical bushing on the G Model series 70 was a real headache!
The best thing was just to Mic the barrel ,and order another one(lap it and be done with it)another great Enhancement feature not needed.
The Conical bushing.
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relliott, I am sorry if you thought I was being confrontational. I post things the way I see them and I prefer a match bushing to a FLGR. Lastly, I am not even overly enamored with a match barrel bushing that take "Man Mountain Dean" to turn. Regards, Richard
Nothing like a properly fitted match bushing to assist with the accuracy potential on a 1911. But one does give up a something in terms of reliability to pick up that accuracy edge however.
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To FLGR or not to FLGR, that is the question....
After seeing Richard's extensive list of personally owned 1911's, then checking my own inventory, I discovered that only 15% of the 1911's I currently own have a FLGR installed. So, while I may not be adverse to having one installed in my 1911's, it certainly is not the "norm" on my stuff. So, while I believe the FLGR is a useful tool, it is quite obvious that I can "get by" just as well with the standard recoil spring setup and not be disadvantaged....
Richard, Richard, Richard.... I have to politely disagree.
But I do agree a 1911 is much easier to reassemble without a FLGR installed....
After seeing Richard's extensive list of personally owned 1911's, then checking my own inventory, I discovered that only 15% of the 1911's I currently own have a FLGR installed. So, while I may not be adverse to having one installed in my 1911's, it certainly is not the "norm" on my stuff. So, while I believe the FLGR is a useful tool, it is quite obvious that I can "get by" just as well with the standard recoil spring setup and not be disadvantaged....
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To answer the initial question, it's the slide stop plunger that is the culprit in my experience. I put an idiot scratch on a brand new $1200 Gold Cup.
Once you have the stop through the link, line it up so it is over the plunger. Hold it there with your right index finger and thumb and make sure the notch is lined up.
Use the handle of a plastic or polymer screwdriver and tap it in. As long as it is lined up you should be okay to whack it in. I've had a few of these that were stuborn and this always works for me.
Once you have the stop through the link, line it up so it is over the plunger. Hold it there with your right index finger and thumb and make sure the notch is lined up.
Use the handle of a plastic or polymer screwdriver and tap it in. As long as it is lined up you should be okay to whack it in. I've had a few of these that were stuborn and this always works for me.
as far as the flgr vs standard, i'd say TRY IT- just like anything else, if you notice a change in group size for the better, go with, if not, they're cheap enough ( or were) to throw in the "junk " box or sell off- that being said, i only have 2 1911s, both in 45, and the one the flgr is installed in also has the finger bushing- colt mk4, series 70 gov't model- and it DID improve the groups( ie made tighter) , so that's why it's there- but i also need a allen wrench to do even a field strip
Richard, Richard, Richard.... I have to politely disagree.
But I do agree a 1911 is much easier to reassemble without a FLGR installed....
Boooooooooooo
Only GI Plug and Guide here......
Neither, draft beer tastes way better.
That's it?
Yup, all you need is the recoil spring guide and the plug. You use the recoil spring off the flgr set-up with it to take your 1911 back to 'stock'. If you want to cheap out, you can even use the openended plug that comes with the flgr.... in which you only need to purchase the stock guide.
Yup, all you need is the recoil spring guide and the plug. You use the recoil spring off the flgr set-up with it to take your 1911 back to 'stock'. If you want to cheap out, you can even use the openended plug that comes with the flgr.... in which you only need to purchase the stock guide.
