Roland Thunder
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I have a Springfield 1911 Loaded Target 9mm. It has a guide rod that you have to use an hex tool to remove for cleaning the gun. Can this guide rod be replaced. If so where is a good place to get one.
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Springfield 1911 Guide Rod
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g.willikers
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No reason it can't be replaced with something else, preferably with a plain ole' original type.
Everyone sells them.
Midwayusa, Brownells, 'etc, 'etc.
Everyone sells them.
Midwayusa, Brownells, 'etc, 'etc.
Roland Thunder
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Is there an advantage of a one piece over 2 piece or vice versa?
and thanks for responding
and thanks for responding
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marine6680
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A full length is supposed to help the recoil spring last longer. It smooths out the action a little when you rack the slide as well.
The original type short guide rod works fine though.
If you want a full length guide rod but without needing a tool... There are options available. With them, the guide rod is a little shorter than the one you have now, it does not sit flush with the plunger, but slight recessed. So you can still push down the plunger
Wilson combat makes a special flat wound spring assembly for 1911s. Flat wound Springs are longer lasting that coil springs. So that's an option as well.
The original type short guide rod works fine though.
If you want a full length guide rod but without needing a tool... There are options available. With them, the guide rod is a little shorter than the one you have now, it does not sit flush with the plunger, but slight recessed. So you can still push down the plunger
Wilson combat makes a special flat wound spring assembly for 1911s. Flat wound Springs are longer lasting that coil springs. So that's an option as well.
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polyphemus
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The guide tube or rod when solid,functions as the reaction spring center guideIs there an advantage of a one piece over 2 piece or vice versa?
and its collar as a shield from slide batter.
Any perceived advantages of the several types in use over the original short
ordnance guide tube and spring plug are subjective and all tests inconclusive.
One piece over two piece? What kind of advantage are you looking for?
Some people think a full length guide rod is a bit smoother when cycling; others can't tell and think it's psychological/marketing. The added weight theoretically dampens muzzle flip a bit, but most shooters won't notice that much difference.
On the other hand, as you have found out, a FLGR usually requires an extra tool. I have a one-piece FLGR in a couple of my 1911s and they're just a bit more hassle to field strip and reassemble -- that's why some folks prefer the two piece FLGR. Also, for those who like to "press check" from the front (I don't), the FLGR gets in the way.
Two piece guide rods have also been known to come unscrewed during shooting -- yep. Those who use them should use some of the blue Locktite glue for security.
If you want to use your 1911 as a serious defense weapon, I suggest a standard guide rod (though a one piece guide rod would be okay). If you want to use strictly as a range gun, a two piece FLGR is okay, IMO. Any online gun parts store should have a standard recoil spring guide -- Midways, Brownells.
On the other hand, as you have found out, a FLGR usually requires an extra tool. I have a one-piece FLGR in a couple of my 1911s and they're just a bit more hassle to field strip and reassemble -- that's why some folks prefer the two piece FLGR. Also, for those who like to "press check" from the front (I don't), the FLGR gets in the way.
Two piece guide rods have also been known to come unscrewed during shooting -- yep. Those who use them should use some of the blue Locktite glue for security.
If you want to use your 1911 as a serious defense weapon, I suggest a standard guide rod (though a one piece guide rod would be okay). If you want to use strictly as a range gun, a two piece FLGR is okay, IMO. Any online gun parts store should have a standard recoil spring guide -- Midways, Brownells.
lee n. field
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Can this guide rod be replaced.
yes
If so where is a good place to get one.
Brownell's or Midway