Posted: 10/25/2009 2:11:27 PM EDT
| I am going to replace the guide rod in my Kimber Custom SS Target II which rod would you choose. I am thinking a 2 piece guide rod because I like the one in my TRP. But I am also considering the short guide rod which do you guys recommend. |
I just took the two piece guide rod assembly out of my SA Stainless pistol. This is the most accurate pistol that I own. How much of that is due to the full length rod I do not yet know. I do not care for the full length guide rod because it makes disassembly more complicated than it needs to be.
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| I've replaced the two-piece guide rods in my Springfields 'cause the darn things would unscrew during use, and they were a PITA to reassemble. Other than a lot of buzz mumble and verbal arm waving, I've never seen any evidence that the complication of a full length system whether two-piece or single piece, was justfied. The fact that the FBI REQUIRED that their semi-custom Springfields be provided with the traditional g.i. short rod system kinda says it all––to me at least. |
| Current rod has gouges from the spring having an issue this weekend when I was running the Kimber. This is not the first time I have had this spring gouge the rod. I check to make sure the rod and spring were installed right and the spring was the right direction. So I am going to replace the spring and rod due to this issue and the spring is starting to drag on the gouges in the rod. |
Just did ordered a Wilson Combat 2 piece and a 1 piece GI guide rod... You read my mind. If all else fails I will have a backup.
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I ordered GI length parts for my brand new TRP. EGW rod and Ed Brown plug. Though, I am disappointed in the quality of the Ed Brown plug. It's the only stainless one I could find. Bummer, EGW makes a stainless plug, looks/works great, was only something like $12 on their website 2 months ago. |
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For some reason, the USGI style is "en vogue" again.
I grew up shooting 1911's and there is nothing wrong with the USGI stuff. Despite what's popular on the internet gun culture, the 1 piece full length is my favorite. It makes it easier to swap out my 22LR conversion. It's also required on bull barrels |
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I prefer a GI guide rod and plug on a 5" pistol:
Ease of cleaning/maintenance/takedown Don't feel the need for a FLGR Press checks One handed racking I don't know that I'd buy a replacement specifically if I bought a pistol that has a one piece FLGR, but I have spares, so it's not hard for me to drop one in when I disassemble the pistol. Two piece FLGRs are a no go in my book. Once a tool is involved for field/range maintenance I'm out. Never shot one in a pistol long enough to have it shoot out on me, so I can't comment on that one. ~Augee |
| I just replaced the two piece FLGR in my PO P16 with a GI length guide rod and spring plug.It had the FLGR ever since i bought it and i wanted to change it for easier takedown.It shot good with the full guide rod and shoots just as good without it.So it works either way. |
| So I tried my guide rods out today. Burned about 400 rounds of my 45 ammo so I am near empty and no where to buy currently at a good price. But I think in all honesty I like the full length two piece better for this pistol. The GI one was fine and it shot just as good but I like the extra weight in the muzzle end but I have to option to change it if I plan on carrying it to cut down some weight. Thanks for all the help and suggestions. |
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I put a couple mags through my gun yeasterday with the GI length rod, and I can't really notice any increase in perceived recoil. (Although, I haven't shot it back to back with a FLGR in it.) Shoots smooth and has a nice "push" type of recoil, not a snap like some pistols. I see no need to go with an FLGR. |
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| I prefer large (full size) heavy steel guns, as I believe they are more controllable in that I can recover quicker between shots. So 5" bull barrels are my favorite, with 1 piece tungsten FLGR and steel 1 piece FLGR to follow. The 1st 2 options are excluded if you are shooting competitively with the gun. |
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Despite what's popular on the internet gun culture, the 1 piece full length is my favorite. It makes it easier to swap out my 22LR conversion. It's also required on bull barrels Not required for bull barrel. My Springfield compact 4" uses a bull barrel and a GI spring guide, however, the plug is a reverse design. Excellent function. |
Have full and GI guide rods for my Springfield, and in all honesty had no problem with either. However, on a whim at a gunshow, I picked up a full length piston guide rod made by Omega Arms, and that has become my favorite. It reduces recoil to the point that it feels like I'm shooting a 9mm. Double taps and follow up shots are fast and accurate. The down side is that you must have Thumbzilla like strength when it comes to take down.
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