1911 Recoil spring assembly

[Capbyrd]

My Springer Loaded has a two piece guide rod that is removed with an allen wrench. I know that there are models out there that do not require tools to take down. How can I convert mine to that style guide rod/spring assembly?

Thanks!

[molonlabetn]

Either buy a one piece guide-rod, either GI or full length:

EGW : 1911 AUTO ONE-PIECE GUIDE ROD - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

[xd shooter]

The full length is supposed to make your recoil spring last longer : or so I hear.

[Guest Todd@CIS]

All you need is one plug and one guide rod found here...

ED BROWN : RECOIL PLUG & GUIDE for 1911 AUTO - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

There is no benefit from having a 1-piece guide rod and the negative of needing a tool to take your gun apart.

When I owned 1911s, the first thing I did was put a GI rod and plug in the gun if it came otherwise.

[Guest Todd@CIS]

The full length is supposed to make your recoil spring last longer : or so I hear.

I've never seen any evidence of that and people with alot more 1911 knowledge than me have said the same thing.

Some research can be done here...

www.1911forum.com

Edited January 28, 2010 by Todd@CIS

[molonlabetn]

But, but... I like seeing two shiny things sticking out when I pull the slide back!!!

It's true though... all you need is the stub rod and a plug, a full guide rod really adds nothing except weight.

[eapking]

All you need is one plug and one guide rod found here...

ED BROWN : RECOIL PLUG & GUIDE for 1911 AUTO - World's Largest Supplier of Firearm Accessories, Gun Parts and Gunsmithing Tools

There is no benefit from having a 1-piece guide rod and the negative of needing a tool to take your gun apart.

When I owned 1911s, the first thing I did was put a GI rod and plug in the gun if it came otherwise.

As JMB intended.

Also, a full length guide rod can get prevent one-handed cycling.

[Capbyrd]

Question, Is there any reason why I cant just replace the plug? If I don't need the full length rod, can I just take the screw in piece off of mine, use the short piece and replace the plug with a normal one?

[Guest flyfishtn]

The guide rod will be too long. Just get the shorter length. I have done it on both TRP's and they function 100%.

[molonlabetn]

Question, Is there any reason why I cant just replace the plug? If I don't need the full length rod, can I just take the screw in piece off of mine, use the short piece and replace the plug with a normal one?

The threaded piece will be too long, with the slide fully retracted it will either bind on the spring coils or hit the plug.