Standard Guiderod and Plug for a 1911

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Skorzeny

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A while back, there was a discussion about FLGR and standard length guiderods in 1911s.

My Springfield "Loaded" came with a two-piece FLGR and it does become loose after a while. So, I am thinking about either a one-piece FLGR or the standard length setup.

What do the folks here recommend? Also, what is a good place to purchase (online) either one-piece FLGR or the standard ones?

Lastly, does the disassembly procedure change (from the two-piece FLGR) with either the one-piece FLGR or the standard on? Right now, I pull the slide back 3/4 inch or so to turn the bushing and remove the plug.

Skorzeny

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Well with the standard RSG in place, make sure the pistol is unloaded, lower the hammer, holding the pistol muzzle up, depress the recoil spring plug and then turn the muzzle gland (bushing) until the recoil spring and plug can be removed.

Goto: http://www.m1911.org for a good on line description of the removal.

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Try either Brownell's or Denny's Shooter's on-line. They both have on-line illustrated catalogs. Denny's has better prices on some things. You MAY need to change the guide rod "plug" at the front of the slide, and if you currently have a "reverse shoulder" plug, there will have been some machining done on the slide to accomodate it. Also, note whether your guide rod has been beveled at the end near the "trigger" to help lock the barrel into place. (Once I got started with the quotes, I couldn't stop.)

Ledbetter
 
All you need is a GI-style recoil spring guide and plug. Ed Brown makes these and www.brownells.com sells 'em.

The catalog #'s are 087-881-001 and 087-882-001 for the plug and guide, respectively. They'll set you back $7.95 and $15.00 respectively.

They're drop-in parts. No machining or fitting required.

Rosco
 
I agree with you, there is nothing wrong with a standard spring guide and plug, also to the prev. member, the bevel at the rear is to allow the barrel to unlock without obstruction, not to help it lock up.I use many of Ed's products in my custom pistol line, SC e <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rosco Benson:
All you need is a GI-style recoil spring guide and plug. Ed Brown makes these and www.brownells.com sells 'em.

The catalog #'s are 087-881-001 and 087-882-001 for the plug and guide, respectively. They'll set you back $7.95 and $15.00 respectively.

They're drop-in parts. No machining or fitting required.

Rosco[/quote]
 
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