Springfield 1911 TRP - swapping out the FLGR?
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I've never understood the perceived advantage of a full length guide rod. I have two 1911s. One has a FLGR amd the other doesn't. The disadvantage I do see is the Smith with the FLGR needs a bushing wrench to take down and re-assemble. My SIG without the FLGR shoots the same if not better than the S&W and takes down easier.
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How do you remove the slide stop without loosening the tension from the guide rod spring first, which requires the bushing be turned? Or is there another way of taking down a 1911 that I don't know about?
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This has nothing to do with the FLGR. It just means that the bushing has a really good fit to the barrel/slide. Which is actually a good thing.
OP, why swap it out? I added a Wilson Combat 2 piece FLGR with shok buffers to my Colt GCT.
That's the question. Because it seems most TRP owners on the Interwebz are swapping out the FLGR for a GI length rod. (Maybe because they're purists, and take the position that the 1911 design doesn't need it).
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You can still do this with a FLGR.
You don't need a bushing wrench to remove a full length guide rod unless it's a two-piece design. Then you'll need to unscrew the top part with an hex wrench. Swap it with a one piece full length or short guide rod. I personally prefer the full length because it makes the action run smoother.
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It's a 50/50. Some like it some don't. It's your choice if you want it of not. If the gun runs fine with it, leave it in, you already paid for it. I've always used the WC 2 piece in all my Colt 1911's with no problems.
I swear by FLGR's, all my 1911's have them, and the ones that don't, get them eventually.
Makes taking down much nicer if I don't want to clean the top end, also 2 piece FLGRs are easier to work with. Especially on a comp'd gun.
The theory of the FLGR is "supposed" to keep the recoil spring from going in all directions and help reduce muzzle flip due to extra weight. That's in theory
Makes taking down much nicer if I don't want to clean the top end, also 2 piece FLGRs are easier to work with. Especially on a comp'd gun.
The theory of the FLGR is "supposed" to keep the recoil spring from going in all directions and help reduce muzzle flip due to extra weight. That's in theory
...'cause all the cool guys are doing it, that's all. Theories aside, there is no reason whatsoever for a FLGR (two piece or otherwise) in a 1911 that shoots a center fire cartridge. I do have them in all my GSG .22 1911's but that is to help maintain the barrels position in the slide. (completely different design than a 1911 internally {barrel and slide}).
I like full length guide rods,bit more weight up front so slightly less muzzle flip, smoother cycling as the spring compresses uniformly,easier takedown( imo) as no chance of recoil spring plugs flying off, as others have mentioned it's nice to be easily take off the top end for a quick wipe down at a match.
Personally I stay with the one piece guide rod as I've found the 2 piece can unscrew itself while shooting.
Personally I stay with the one piece guide rod as I've found the 2 piece can unscrew itself while shooting.
Yes. It is called the Pygmalion effect.
