Altering Original Parts

[stdalire]

If I change the recoil spring guide of Colt Model 01091 into a "full-length recoil spring guide, rod", would it be alright – not making the pistol vulnerable to such mechanical defect as the model is not really made for that purpose having a full-length recoil spring guide, rod.

Need your help!!! Thanks.


[This message has been edited by stdalire (edited September 14, 1999).]

 

[JoeHatley]

stdalire,

I've put full length guide rods on every 1911
I own. Why?!? Because I think it looks kool.

Doesn't seem to effect reliability one way or the other.

Does add a ounce of weight up front, which I like.

Some folks have said it helps the recoil spring last longer, but I shoot target loads so my springs last several thousands of rounds anyway.

Good Luck...

Joe


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