What to replace my springfield loaded 1911 guide rod with?

[teddy12b]

My only gripe with the springfield armory loaded 1911 loaded guide rod is that I can't disassemble it to clean it without an allen wrench. I really don't see an advantage or disadvantage about a full length guide rod or a smaller length guide rod. I really don't care, all I know is that I want the gun to run 100% of the time like it always has, but I want it to be a little bit easier and field expedient to clean/lube. Anyway, could any of you more knowledgeable on the 1911 recommend a drop in replacement part for me to put in the gun?

 

[Robert Richardson]

Wilson Combat makes some very good G.I. type guide rods and recoil spring plugs.

 

[AllenM]

full length or GI doesn't make much difference in function but STI makes affordable full length that just requires a paper clip for take down

 

[Leo]

This one is working good for me. I do not like needing an allen wrench or other tool either

1911 FULL-LENGTH GUIDE ROD WITH PLUG | Brownells

 

[Jim McKalip]

I've replaced all of my 1911 recoil spring guide/plug setups with the Wilson Combat R8 guide and the Cylinder and Slide mil-spec recoil spring plug. The guide is the short GI type and the plug "screws" onto the spring so it doesn't launch into low earth orbit if you lose control during assembly or disassembly. This was pretty much the standart back when I was a lot younger.

I've never had any function problems with this setup.

 

[churchmouse]

I've replaced all of my 1911 recoil spring guide/plug setups with the Wilson Combat R8 guide and the Cylinder and Slide mil-spec recoil spring plug. The guide is the short GI type and the plug "screws" onto the spring so it doesn't launch into low earth orbit if you lose control during assembly or disassembly. This was pretty much the standart back when I was a lot younger.

I've never had any function problems with this setup.

My son has a nice round scare over one of his eyes from just such a launch.

 

[Mech45]

Replaced all the guide rods I had that took an allen wrench or a piece of paper clip to remove with Dawson Toolless Guide rods.

https://dawsonprecision.com/gun-par...rt=Guide Rods&category=204&is_category_page=1