Thread: What is better on a 1911 full length or short recoil spring guide?
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Old 07-13-2017, 07:15 AM
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I have purchased several 1911s that came with a FLGR. One of the first things I did was replace it with a standard short guide rod.
As near as I can tell, in a 1911, its only purpose is to make field stripping more difficult.
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