The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - 1911, full length guide rod vs traditional style

jmr40 · August 7, 2010, 06:17 PM

My personal opinion is that it matters little either way. I have had guns set up both ways and both have been equally accurate and reliable.

My only criteria with the FLGR's is that you are able to field strip the gun without tools. Some require special tools or a screw driver. I bought one 1911 used that had this type of guide rod. I replaced it with a GI type plug. It worked fine, I just didn't want the extra steps to take the gun apart. Or worry about the threads backing off during firing.

August 7, 2010, 06:17 PM	#2
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,803	My personal opinion is that it matters little either way. I have had guns set up both ways and both have been equally accurate and reliable. My only criteria with the FLGR's is that you are able to field strip the gun without tools. Some require special tools or a screw driver. I bought one 1911 used that had this type of guide rod. I replaced it with a GI type plug. It worked fine, I just didn't want the extra steps to take the gun apart. Or worry about the threads backing off during firing.