RIA 1911 recoil plug

[akjunkie]

long story short, the recoil plug slipped off my thumb during diassembly and flew off somewhere in my garage. cant find it so far. was wondering if the RIA 1pc guide rod is mil spec diameter before I order a replacement plug online.


tia.

[littlejake]

I'm pretty sure it is. I swapped the 2 piece full length guide rod in my SA 1911 loaded model to a GI type guide and plug. I used Brownells part #100-003-258WB from Nighthawk Custom -- NHC part number BR0313. It has a small tab indented to screw onto the recoil spring to help capture it (no guarantee) -- every 1911 owner needs a couple of these in his spare parts bin and range bag.

Don't feel bad about losing one -- heck, I broke a window when one got away about 40 years ago!

[akjunkie]

Was actually looking for this one. Just wanted to know if the RIA was a different diameter, etc.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=45082/Product/RECOIL-SPRING-PLUG-FOR-1911

[1911Luvr]

You can just use an empty .45 case until you find the plug.

[littlejake]

Was actually looking for this one. Just wanted to know if the RIA was a different diameter, etc.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=4...-PLUG-FOR-1911

You have a full length guide rod? If so, no guarantee that plug will work with an RIA full length guide rod.

BTW -- a full length mil spec guide rod is an oxymoron.

[redcliff]

Just get a standard g.i. type guide rod and recoil spring plug from someone like Ed Brown and be done with that full length guide rod silliness. I only tolerate those on bull barrel and cone compensated barrels without standard bushings.

[littlejake]

Just get a standard g.i. type guide rod and recoil spring plug from someone like Ed Brown and be done with that full length guide rod silliness. I only tolerate those on bull barrel and cone compensated barrels without standard bushings.

Amen. I tossed the 2 piece full length guide rod in my SA loaded model. Went with Brownells part #100-003-258WB


and guide rod 296-000-113WB


Before:


After:

[Brandon04GT]

You can just use an empty .45 case until you find the plug.

I just looked this up and wow!!! I didn't know that!



You almost learn something new about the 1911 every day...

[akjunkie]

Amen. I tossed the 2 piece full length guide rod in my SA loaded model. Went with Brownells part #100-003-258WB


and guide rod 296-000-113WB


Before:


After:

I have the same setup on all my other 1911s. I tried that on the RIA and I couldnt pull the slide back.

[WWDHD?]

I'm pretty sure it is. I swapped the 2 piece full length guide rod in my SA 1911 loaded model to a GI type guide and plug. I used Brownells part #100-003-258WB from Nighthawk Custom -- NHC part number BR0313. It has a small tab indented to screw onto the recoil spring to help capture it (no guarantee) -- every 1911 owner needs a couple of these in his spare parts bin and range bag.

Don't feel bad about losing one -- heck, I broke a window when one got away about 40 years ago!

Ha ha. First time I disassembled my RIA Tac (first 1911 for me) I almost shot my eye out with that plug. Safety glasses for me for now on.

[littlejake]

I have the same setup on all my other 1911s. I tried that on the RIA and I couldnt pull the slide back.

You don't by chance have the Commander version? It's shorter and requires a shorter plug and recoil guide.

[markw]

Ha ha. First time I disassembled my RIA Tac (first 1911 for me) I almost shot my eye out with that plug. Safety glasses for me for now on.

I had a guy loose one of those over the side on midwatch one night. Bonehead was bored and wanted to see how the gun was assembled. Lucky for him there was a barge between the ship and dock, and it landed on that. He got it back, but funny how he had to requalify and stand a ton of mid watches after that.

[akjunkie]

You don't by chance have the Commander version? It's shorter and requires a shorter plug and recoil guide.

Nope, have the full size model. I do notice the 1pc guide rod has a groove that sits on the barrel link. Wonder if that makes a difference.

[littlejake]

Nope, have the full size model. I do notice the 1pc guide rod has a groove that sits on the barrel link. Wonder if that makes a difference.

Yes it would. The normal guide rests in the frame and has two "legs that contact the barrel.

I can find no evidence that it should have that groove -- any chance that's just worn into the guide?

[akjunkie]

Yes it would. The normal guide rests in the frame and has two "legs that contact the barrel.

I can find no evidence that it should have that groove -- any chance that's just worn into the guide?

No, this groove is "Factory" from RIA. This gun only has 500rds thru it.

I'll post pics when I can.