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Mike38 · January 13, 2013, 01:46 PM

Advantages of a full length guide rod.

The pistol runs smoother and the slide to frame fit stays snug longer because the slide is guided straighter back and forward on the guide rod, rather than depending so much on the frame rails for guidance.

Adds a touch of muzzle weight. Which helps dampen the natural ‘wobble zone’.

Pistol is actually easier to field strip if it has a tight bushing to slide fit. Stripping is done similar to the Beretta 92FS as well as others like it. The spring stays captured in the upper assembly when removed.

Bottom line, it’s six of one, half dozen of the other. Which ever you prefer, do it.

January 13, 2013, 01:46 PM	#38
Mike38 Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 2,710	Advantages of a full length guide rod. The pistol runs smoother and the slide to frame fit stays snug longer because the slide is guided straighter back and forward on the guide rod, rather than depending so much on the frame rails for guidance. Adds a touch of muzzle weight. Which helps dampen the natural ‘wobble zone’. Pistol is actually easier to field strip if it has a tight bushing to slide fit. Stripping is done similar to the Beretta 92FS as well as others like it. The spring stays captured in the upper assembly when removed. Bottom line, it’s six of one, half dozen of the other. Which ever you prefer, do it.