Replacement guide rods for a 1911

[HPGunner]

What's a good suggested replacement to the two piece guide rod that's in the Springfield Loaded 1911? Can I replace it with a full length one piece guide rod? What's the main difference between a full length and the standard length?

Sorry I'm new to 1911s. Thinking about what I can do that is simple to customize it and improve a great gun already.

thanks

[chuckdc]

When I put guide rods into my 1911s, I preferred the 2-piece kind, as it's only the step of unscrewing the longer part that changes it from the original in terms of takedown and reassembly. The one-piece kind has its uses, but they are more of a chore to disassemble. I have one of those on my Open class IPSC gun, because I have the compensator and all that that pretty much mandate that.

[foxtrotuniformlima]

For a bushing gun, the take own is no different than the stubby one.

The difference between them is the recoil spring has support through the entire cycle. I would not have a 1911 without one.

As for a replacement, http://speedshooter.com/product_deta...iece-Guide-Rod

[Mute]

Just get a standard (short) guide rod. Nothing to be gained from a full length guide rod whether one or two piece.

[DVSmith]

Just get a standard (short) guide rod. Nothing to be gained from a full length guide rod whether one or two piece.

+! If JMB thought it needed one he would have designed it with one. Don't mess with perfection.

[MA2]

Only if you are having problems, then change it out.

The only bad thing I have heard bad from the 2-piece is that some unscrew after lots of rounds.

If you want the front to be slightly lighter in weight, go with the g.i style.

[chuckdc]

Only if you are having problems, then change it out.

The only bad thing I have heard bad from the 2-piece is that some unscrew after lots of rounds.

If you want the front to be slightly lighter in weight, go with the g.i style.

Gotta wonder exactly how many rounds that would be. I've gone 1200 rounds in a day without it loosening at all. the other thing is that if it does loosen, and you don't have the hex key, just take the shaft of the guide rod out, and presto, it's more or less a factory recoil spring guide.

[Cyc Wid It]

I prefer GI plug system. If you must have a guide rod, I'd suggest a Wilson Bulletproof? They carry them at Brownell's and I'm sure they're readily available at other retailers too. Something like $15.00.