The Standard plug and guide rod are certainly easier for detail strip. I've never seen the exchange for the FLGR to adversely affect accuracy or function.
The Standard plug and guide rod are certainly easier for detail strip. I've never seen the exchange for the FLGR to adversely affect accuracy or function.
A true "Gun Guy" (or gal) should have familiarity and a modicum of proficiency with most all firearms platforms.
I have guns with both, but I prefer the standard GI length. The full length guide rods do tend to cycle smoother, but I have noticed nothing else.
Made it to the range yesterday and the Colt, unsurprisingly, ran just fine with a standard recoil spring guide/plug.
Andy
I'm an enthusiast of the 1911 platform and carried a 1911 for most of my LE career. I have a few in my safe including the brands of Les Baer, Wilson, Ed Brown, and Colt. I don't care for the full length guide rod and would not recomment one because they do not permit easy disassembly and complicate the firearm.
My Loaded model has a FLGR. Works fine, but no better than my Mil Spec that lacks one. Probably going to switch to a GI guide rod. Simpler.
I don’t get how a FLGR is simpler. Everybody says that. My Wilson works just like a Glock. I can take the whole slide off if I want without disassembly. I can take the whole thing apart or put it together without tools. I don’t get how the plug, short rod, and spring is any easier.
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I honestly don't get 2 piece rods that screw together and require a tool or recoil to seperate.
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This^ I have an Ed Brown and a SW PD both have full length guide rods. Press Recoil spring plug rotate barrel bushing disassemble etc.. Never needed any extra tools.
At best they add a couple of ounces under the barrel where it would do the most to reduce recoil, but I guess it's so little I can't tell the difference.
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