1911 Full length guide rod?

[oberon]

When I hotrodded my 1911, I put a bunch of parts in. Among them was the FLGR and a shock buffer. The only noticeable mod was a sweet FCG. The thing shot the same as with he OEM stuff in it. It always grouped well; I just couldn't shoot that good.
We are boys at heart and like to think that fiddling with things is a way to offset our lack of talent, shooting-wise. I'm stayin' with the hotrod parts. In fact, my son wants me to hotrod his 1911 as funds and parts permit. I'll probably go with fundamental improvements first, and let him decide if he wants to cough up sheckels for mods of questionable effectiveness.
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it.

 

[Mountain Walker]

My new S&W is the first 1911 I've ever had that came with a FLGR standard.
Ran OK with it. Complicates field stripping, however.
No way to do it blindfolded with just my hands as I was taught ages ago.
Replaced it with the JMB designed original. Runs fine.
Same with the gas pedal ambi safety that precludes safe holstering in condition one.
Threw that thing away immediately and swapped in a standard Colt unit that runs perfectly.
My guess is that S&W adds this stuff as many (most?) buyers have come to believe that it's an essential bit of bling.

I was planning to do the exact same thing for the exact same reasons to a spanking brand new S&W 1911 E SC commander. I really dislike the winged safeties. The Colt Standard, is the best I have found.

 

[jstanfield103]

I have a FSGR on my 1911, have no problems with it. I beleive I will put the GI Guide Rod in mine though, just because I don't like the look of the open end on the guide rod. Stupid I know, but it just does not look right and can allow burnt powder and dirt to get inside.
Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[George9]

I don't know. I think a lot of this topic was meant for the makers of the guide rods with $$$$ in mind.. Like Audio Files they tend to hear or feel what others tell them they should be hearing or feeling and of corce then they hear and feel it. Bunk!!!! Shooting is the same when it comes to full length guide rods. Of course unless other factors tack place at the same time like custom frame to slide fit same with barrel bushing.. I have run Two Colt Officers models fully stock for 20 + years with out a failure of any kind.. Never a new spring in mag or gun!Never launched my slide because of the so called weak barrel bushing.. Well if people are fitting new recoil springs to these guns because they think they are doing good. That's where issues start. Long springs are the main issue bad bushings launched slides and other issue.."Lack of knowledge"" Most need to be fit and fit right to the gun in many ways" Good guns Colt Smith Beretta and so many others don't really need to be fused with unless your competition shooting and then you better know what you doing.. My officers modeled shoot just as well with ones fitted with a full length guide rod.. Take down easier and easier to maintain as well.. Plus shoots as well! You just put in a recoil spring or don't fit it to the gun you could have a lanched slide on this model.
I may have been a little off topic but feel it comes up so much I may as well post !!George

 

[TAKJR]

The ONLY FLGR I EVER used was a tungsten one, which did add some EXTRA weight to the gun. That's about it.

JMB designed the 1911 for the military with the idea that it could be disassembled in the field EASILY without ANY tools

If you like the FLGR buy one and use it.

Otherwise........forget it.

TAKJR

 

[Oldnoob]

Can I just throw in an open invitation that for those that stated they throw away the FLGR when it come with their gun. I'll be happy to take them off for you. I'll even pay shipping for your trouble.