What's the difference?

DasBoot · July 8th, 2007, 09:30 PM

I often read how someone prefers a short guide rod over a full length.
Why is one preferable over the other and how does it affect performance?

JD · July 8th, 2007, 09:33 PM

For what type of gun? I'm assuming a 1911, but some clarification would be nice.

Pete · July 8th, 2007, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DasBoot

I often read how someone prefers a short guide rod over a full length.
Why is one preferable over the other and how does it affect performance?

http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...0&postcount=11

DasBoot · July 8th, 2007, 11:14 PM

1911.

JD · July 8th, 2007, 11:26 PM

In that case QKs post proved by Pete spells it out pretty good.

I've found them to be of no real benefit to anyhthing and they can be a pain during disassembly and reassembly.

I recently removed two full length guide rods (FLGR) from my Springfield and my Colt and there was no difference in performance, only a difference in ease of field stripping.

As QKs post states the two piece FLGRs can come undone at the most inoppurtune moments. The one pieces are better than a two piece IMHO as there are no extra tools for disassembly, with a 2 peice you need to tighten/loosen the forward half with an allen wrench.

July 8th, 2007, 09:30 PM	#1
DasBoot Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 133	What's the difference? I often read how someone prefers a short guide rod over a full length. Why is one preferable over the other and how does it affect performance?

July 8th, 2007, 09:33 PM	#2
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 8,891	For what type of gun? I'm assuming a 1911, but some clarification would be nice. __________________ Looking for something else to read? Check out the DefensiveCarry.com Blog Section Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

July 8th, 2007, 11:26 PM	#5
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bedford County Virginia Posts: 8,891	In that case QKs post proved by Pete spells it out pretty good. I've found them to be of no real benefit to anyhthing and they can be a pain during disassembly and reassembly. I recently removed two full length guide rods (FLGR) from my Springfield and my Colt and there was no difference in performance, only a difference in ease of field stripping. As QKs post states the two piece FLGRs can come undone at the most inoppurtune moments. The one pieces are better than a two piece IMHO as there are no extra tools for disassembly, with a 2 peice you need to tighten/loosen the forward half with an allen wrench. __________________ Looking for something else to read? Check out the DefensiveCarry.com Blog Section Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

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July 8th, 2007, 11:14 PM	#4
DasBoot Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 133	1911.