i wasn't sure where to post this, but i figure i will get more answers on this one..
i have never seen a stock colt with a full length guide rod. personally i don't care for them. but so many other makers seem to think that they have to be there.
the colts i have and the ones i have messed with never seemed to need them.
i know that they are supposed to help hold the spring, but where is it going to go?? i have neveer seen a spring kink inside of a 1911 that didn't have it.
as i said before i don't have them or care for them, i strip my colt by taking out the slide lock and then sliding the slide off of the frame, like other guns. and the full length guide rod makes this a pain
any insightfull input would be great.
thanx,
russel the cop
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