1911 Guide Rod Spring Options

[mattc1683]

lol....why did you put the bushing on the spring? is that a new accuracy mod?

[ProCovert2]

full length guide rods help with accuracy. good vid!

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@MR500BULLIT yea i can't wait to get a stainless revolver!

[FirearmPop]

BRAVO!

[mynutzritchy]

This is a great 1911

[leoffensive]

thats why i didnt buy a loaded cause the full length rod is something that is not needed at all in a 1911

[GotAmmo21]

Thanks for making this marbles ive been considering buying a 1911 for years now and one this thats stuck with me is the difference in guide rod length as far as reliability thanks again bro later!

[thebushwackerkid]

I NEED A 1911

[brokor1]

Yes, the GI setup is my way, too --and takedown and reassembly can be done differently now since there is no guide rod assembly. I tilt the 1911, pop out the latch, then pull the whole slide right off, the spring comes out automatically (hold with hand), and the rest is cake as you know I am sure. I reassemble in reverse. I was gonna make a YT vid, but there are already a few who do it just like I do. Spring wear is always a possibility running like this, but if you have extras, you are gtg.

[TacticalGunChannel]

Hey yinzer i did the same same thing but i have the full lenght wilson combat on mine im put a vid up soon so b on the look out for it cause i added something else that im sure ur gonna like

[jdawg54874]

i have the black stainless target model and hate the full length guide rod also, had it loosen up and fall out while shooting

[jdawg54874]

i have the black stainless target model and hate the full length guide rod also, had it loosen up and fall ot while shooting

[jmmurdy]

cool

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@shootcentermass Thanks

[aaadream]

looks good like-et

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@aaadream Thanks me too!

[mrmezmureyz]

stick with Wilson combat...all mil spec

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@mrmezmureyz Thanks!

[ps90tacguy]

i hate guide rods for a 1911. 

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@ps90tacguy Why?

[thenowandaway]

That looks great! You wil love it! Mine shooots great! Awesome video!

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@thenowandaway Thanks man!

[prchico520]

Go with a Wilson combat full length guide rod.

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@prchico520 Yea i think i will thanks!

[OilTheGun]

Certainly makes it a lot easier to take down. Looks great.

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@OilTheGun Thanks friend! What are you thoughts on it? you own a few!

[OilTheGun]

@Lookinformemarbles I prefer to carry something that I can strip without a tool, otherwise it doesn't bother me. I don't carry a 1911 anymore, but I love to shoot them.

[shtfgear]

I replaced my 2 piece on my Springfield 1911 loaded as well with a GI guide rod and plug for the same reason. no issues so far after 300 rounds.

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@shtfgear Thanks good to hear!

[MyHollowpoint]

That's puzzled me too. I'll eventualy do that to mine. BTW: What's a yinzer? :)

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@MyHollowpoint A yinzer is me and you! Like are you all coming over to shoot? But i would say are Yinz coming over!

[rogrich]

Iv'e heard of the spring binding problem but in over 20 years of competition and hobby shooting have never seen it happen.I did get a full length guide rod for my 1911 and your right, It is a pain. As far as weight and muzzle flip, they make a Tungsten guide rod that's got some weight to it.Could effect you speed and gun balance though. Stay safe.

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@rogrich Thanks a lot good info to know for sure!

[ArtisanTony]

That is the same setup I have in my 70 series Colt!

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@ArtisanTony Good to know! I see the house project is coming along nicely!

[sicklid72]

someone's got the 1911 itch....excellent.

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@sicklid72 Yea i need to scratch it! lol

[Knife4life123]

@Lookinformemarbles Nice vid dude

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@Knife4life123 Thanks!