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Kreyzhorse · February 5, 2013, 06:34 PM

I replaced the two piece full length guide rod on my Springfield TRP. Why? It did nothing but complicate the break down of the gun. I replaced it with an Ed Brown GI standard length rod and plug and have been very happy with the switch.

A FLGR is a solution in search of a problem in my opinion.

February 5, 2013, 06:34 PM	#27
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	I replaced the two piece full length guide rod on my Springfield TRP. Why? It did nothing but complicate the break down of the gun. I replaced it with an Ed Brown GI standard length rod and plug and have been very happy with the switch. A FLGR is a solution in search of a problem in my opinion. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson