[CornellBigRed]

My Wilson Combat GI spring guide and recoil spring plug are on order. I just hope they’re not delayed by a moose outside of the UPS shipping office...

 

[dakota1911]

Depending on the design of the back of the two piece I might worry about the sharp edges on it. Also with a lot of recoil springs the front is not flat and I might worry about it going through the hole in the holey recoil spring plug. Since these parts do not cost that much and are easy to change I would get a new traditional recoil spring and plug.

 

[Yellowsupersport]

Lol I think the guide rod question was answered and it become a Moose thread lol...

The problem with a moose is.... oh look, a squirrel !


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[mikegalway]

Thanks el Perdido. The core of my question is whether I can leave the recoil spring guide that is part of the two-piece system in place rather than getting a new one. It appears to be the same width and length, with the only difference (that I can see) being threads at the end that faces the spring plug.

The standard rod is so inexpensive , why cheap out . The exposed threads may be abrasive to the spring . If you screw the threads up on the 2 piece guide rod you can't go back .

 

[CornellBigRed]

No desire to cheap out. Desire to understand. I now understand. What a helpful group and site - glad to be here!

 

[shootin-blanks]

My latest 1911 acquisition, a NH Talon, came without a FLGR or any mention of moose.

 

[CornellBigRed]

My latest 1911 acquisition, a NH Talon, came without a FLGR or any mention of moose.

I hate to be the one to tell you, but you obviously got taken. Those are essential to a real moosey 1911.

 

[Mike A]

After all, we can't have a killer of dumb people live can we?

All to common stupid people crossing the line, & the animal having to pay the ultimate price.
We don't have any Moose here in NC, some Elk however in the Great Smokey Mountain park & surrounding area.

 

[shootin-blanks]

no moose in Florida either.. re-counts & red tide..kind of the same thing.. common stupid people crossing the line.

 

[CornellBigRed]

Conversion is complete. The Wilson spring guide that I got is fantastic. I really like the bevel and the slot for the slide linkage (I believe that is the correct name?). It seems like it’s a much more impact-resistant setup for the face of the spring guide and the rest of the system.

Thanks again for sharing all of your thoughts/opinions/expertise.