1911 Question

[Dirtbikindad393]

I am purchasing a SA 1911 Loaded from a calgunner and where we did the PPT the guy said to get a push button guide rod and spring plug to replace the allen wrench take town proceedure and make it faster and easier to field strip. So what exactly am I looking for?

I found this place and it looks like I need the part number 889 but I am not sure. Still learning as this is my first 1911.

http://www.edbrown.com/cgi/htmlos.cgi/0073.3.584509882866062826

[NewbieDave]

What size is your 1911? You need the 3 items in the center... a USGI bushing, guide rod and spring.



Bushing: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1...BARREL-BUSHING

Plug: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4...IL-SPRING-PLUG

Guide Rod: http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2...IECE-GUIDE-ROD

[Dirtbikindad393]

Its the 45acp

[Montu]

Its the 45acp

its assumed its 45 acp what his asking is if it's a full size or other

there's
government - full size 5 inch
commander - 4.25
officer - 3.5

I assume you have the government?

[Dirtbikindad393]

Sorry full size 5" barrel. I am new to the 1911 lingo.

[Montu]

Sorry full size 5" barrel. I am new to the 1911 lingo.

the links he provided are exactly what you need.

make sure to get the gi style guide rod ..a full length one needs a hole in the plug.

Personally I just switched out my SA 2 piece FLGR for a single piece and am happy..but its all preference.

if you just switch our the rod you can keep your bushing/plug and it eliminates the problem of the 2pc becoming loose after firing a few rounds off (and you wont need a tool to field strip although it might hurt your finger)

[AeroEngi]

I agree with everyone here. Get a GI guide rod and plug. It's the best and easiest thing I changed on my 1911.