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James K · February 10, 2009, 03:17 PM

I believe firmly that they are not only a waste of money and a nuisance, but have led to a lot of unnecessary problems. The reason I say that is that they are most likely the cause of all the laws about safety if a 1911 type pistol is dropped on the muzzle. With the old spring guide, the slide can move back and absorb the blow enough that the firing pin won't creep forward and fire a chambered round. But with a FLGR, the rigid guide rod keeps the energy from being absorbed and the gun can fire. Then come all the laws and safety checks, then the light firing pins, firing pin safeties, etc.

Jim

February 10, 2009, 03:17 PM	#6
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	I believe firmly that they are not only a waste of money and a nuisance, but have led to a lot of unnecessary problems. The reason I say that is that they are most likely the cause of all the laws about safety if a 1911 type pistol is dropped on the muzzle. With the old spring guide, the slide can move back and absorb the blow enough that the firing pin won't creep forward and fire a chambered round. But with a FLGR, the rigid guide rod keeps the energy from being absorbed and the gun can fire. Then come all the laws and safety checks, then the light firing pins, firing pin safeties, etc. Jim