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Can I just unscrew the full length guide rod and leave that piece out? The remaining parts look like they would just work like a regular GI recoil plug.
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I've also wondered this. One of these days I'm just going to order a GI set up. -
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I contemplated this- SA customer service recommended against it. They suggested to me that the flat surface on the unscrewed guide rod could hang up, and that the full length was fitted by design to fit tightly with the recoil rod plug. Not sure how bogus that is, but generally gi plugs do have rounded ends.
I just switched to one piece full length from Wilson for my SA loaded 9mm, and my RIA tac 9mm uses a Dawson precision one piece full length. Makes cleanup easier. Your mileage may varyComment
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If there is enough length take it to a grinder and round off the end? Cheaper to buy the g.i. version probably and sell the other off. I went full length and went back again......Last edited by Sheldon; 11-13-2016, 8:01 AM.Comment
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No reason to NOT get a GI guide rod and plug. You can use the same recoil spring. All very inexpensive parts.
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What or is there any benefit to the FLGR? Not wanting to start debate but just curious what the simple answer is?Comment
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"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." B.Franklin,1759Comment
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Some say it smooths out the act of compressing the recoil spring for more consistent recoil of the slide. Others say its a gimmick to sell yet another 1911 part.
One of the advantages of NOT having the full length guide rod is when you get a round stuck in the chamber and you are able to push the slide back by bracing the recoil plug against something and pushing forward on the gun....great leverage versus trying to grip the slide manually. Comes in handy.Comment
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For the typical shooter, a FLGR won't provide any real benefits. There are *maybe* a few. Some say that the extra weight helps with recoil control. I am not sure about that. I suppose it may. If you want to remove just the top end off the gun (for whatever reason), it's easy to do since you can keep the slide, barrel, spring and guide rod all in place (like a lot of striker fired pistols).
Other than that, no real benefits. IMHO.
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LeadWaster, I tried what you're suggesting on my first Springfield, a Loaded Stainless. When hand cycling it, I thought I could feel the recoil spring hang up on the square end of the FLGR bottom half. Installed a standard GI style guide and that feeling went away. That was enough for me to spend a couple of bucks to do the same on my latest SA purchase. YMMV of course.I'm retired. That's right, retired. I don't want to hear about the cop who stopped you today or how you didn't think you should get a ticket. That just makes me grumpy!Comment
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Just ditched the flgr in my trp operator for the 10 8 plug and Wilson flat wire setup. You don't need anything special, Low cost gi set up from any one is winningComment
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