1911 two-piece guide rod question

[DeadWhiteGoose]

So it's been brought to my attention that usually the higher end 1911's are fitted with a two-piece guide rod. Supposedly to improve accuracy and reliability while at the same time requiring an allen wrench to field strip the firearm. I have a Springfield Loaded 1911 that has the two piece guide rod feature. My question is whether or not it actually improves the firearm or if it is just something extra and unnecessary? Field stripping and cleaning would be easier with out the need for a tool but I would rather not sacrifice accuracy if it indeed helps a significant amount. Just looking for your opinions on the subject. Thank you!

[Call_me_Tom]

I have 1911's with both. I don't notice any difference except one is a pain to field strip & the other is not.

[Bastard]

the better question is GI or full length; I have been told by many learned people that the full length is better, it keeps the recoil spring from binding and right where it is supposed to be. that said I have had one with a one piece guide rod & a very tightly fitted bushing break - short of a big hammer... well lets just say that I run exclusively GI guide rods now

[Vin63]

So it's been brought to my attention that usually the higher end 1911's are fitted with a two-piece guide rod. Supposedly to improve accuracy and reliability while at the same time requiring an allen wrench to field strip the firearm. I have a Springfield Loaded 1911 that has the two piece guide rod feature. My question is whether or not it actually improves the firearm or if it is just something extra and unnecessary? Field stripping and cleaning would be easier with out the need for a tool but I would rather not sacrifice accuracy if it indeed helps a significant amount. Just looking for your opinions on the subject. Thank you!

In the end it comes down to personal preference. A couple of my newer 1911s have FLGRs and several don't. The only thing that some may notice is that there is a little more weight at the front the pistol, which can help with target re-acquisition.

[SNCaliber]

unneccessary IMO, GI plug preference for me, easier to field strip

[Sunday]

So it's been brought to my attention that usually the higher end 1911's are fitted with a two-piece guide rod. Supposedly to improve accuracy and reliability while at the same time requiring an allen wrench to field strip the firearm. I have a Springfield Loaded 1911 that has the two piece guide rod feature. My question is whether or not it actually improves the firearm or if it is just something extra and unnecessary? Field stripping and cleaning would be easier with out the need for a tool but I would rather not sacrifice accuracy if it indeed helps a significant amount. Just looking for your opinions on the subject. Thank you!

Toss the crap and go to a GI quality guide rod and spring Keep the 2 piece of crap guide rod if you decide to sell the 1911. You don't want to add more parts that can break to anything.

[RandyD]

My 1911 was built by Wilson Combat and it has one of their guide rods. It is a pain to fieldstrip, but it never malfunctions and shoots small groups.