1911 question...

[Bushwack44]

I have an SA 1911 Stainless Loaded 9mm in DROS. I'd like to replace the guide rod to a conventional/GI rod and plug (and get a spare recoil spring). Would the rod and plug be identical for the same pistol in a 45ACP?

I'm looking at http://shopwilsoncombat.com/1911-Acc...epartments/13/ and they don't differential between a 9mm and 45ACP regarding rods and plugs. I thought the rod and plug for a 9mm would be smaller then for a 45ACP (due to the recoil spring).

FWIW, below is what I was about to order but thought first I'd ask for advice (I'm not sure which recoil spring to order).

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Recoil-Spring-Guide-Full-Size-Bullet-Proof-Stainless/productinfo/575S/

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Recoil-Spring-Plug-Flat-Cap-Bullet-Proof-Stainless/productinfo/565/

Thanks

[skosh69]

The recoil spring plug and guide rod do not know the difference between 9mm and 45 ACP, but the spring itself will.

As long as you order the right size - Gov't model, you're good to go.

Congrats on your S/A Loaded.

[Steve_In_29]

^^^^ This.

[Bushwack44]

Thanks for the feedback.

One more thing....Should I replace the original with a full length guide rod or will a shorty be OK?

[350skylark]

Thanks for the feedback.

One more thing....Should I replace the original with a full length guide rod or will a shorty be OK?

I thought you wanted to change from a full length guide rod to gi??

[Bushwack44]

I thought you wanted to change from a full length guide rod to gi??

The pistol comes with the spring attached to half of the guide rod. I would prefer a full length guide rod, new recoil spring and new plug. But if a full length guide rod wouldn't work (I can't imagine why but I'm putting it out there), would a shorty do?

I'm thinking aloud wondering if there was a specific engineering reason why Springfield decided on a 2 piece set-up and not conventional like other 1911s. I would think their 2 piece guide rod would be more costly to produce (and a pain if dis-assembly is required in the field). I'm fairly new to the 1911 platform so I'm learning as I go.

[GunHo]

I have both the SA Loaded and Range Officer in the 9mm. Replaced both OEM guide rods with a Wilson Combat full length guide rod. If you like the guide rod look, I recommend doing the same.