Posted: 6/3/2017 12:12:35 PM EDT
Just curious if anyone had done any scientific random tests with a flgr and swapping it for the regular 1911 guide rod.
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I have done some un-scientific testing, and I couldn't tell a difference.
The only practical use that I see for the full length guide rod is to place a bit more weight close to the muzzle, to reduce recoil and muzzle flip. I have never timed myself to see if that works, and I can't tell much difference otherwise, though maybe a little. I have given up on full length guide rods, though I still have a tungsten one around some where. Others swear by them, however. |
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No, there is no accuracy difference and I wouldn't expect there to be.
The FLGR does put a little non-reciprocating weight up front that maybe tames muzzle flip a bit. They also make it easier to take down a bull barrel gun, and remove the top end as a unit (handy if you have a caliber conversion). Outside of that there isn't much benefit. |
| I believe American Handgunner had a writer do an extensive test and the GI guide bested it by a few thousandths. I shot a Heinie rod and liked the forward balance but it snapped at the head and went pinging downrange on the floor of the indoor range. I only have one FLGR left on an STI. |