I have owned several over the years. The advantages of a bushing is they are easier to disassemble. I'm not sure as to the advantages of a FLGR, but I really prefer them over the GI short one. Opened up a new can of worms on this subject. It really depends on your personal preference.
Bushing or No Bushing...that is the question
Of course the orginalists seem to prefer the barrel bushing for obvious reasons, but I have found I prefer the look and feel of a bushingless, bull-barreled 1911 over the standard design. What are your opinions on the two designs?
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I like both. I think the bushing and knurled plug look cooler. But would really prefer not to look at that end very much!! My EDC is a bull barrel SA RO Compact.
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I find models with a barrel bushing are easier to disassemble and clean, which is a plus in my book. Makes me feel a bit more comfortable about carrying a 1911 since I won't mind breaking it down as much for routine maintenance / lube. Bull barrels are fine, just more of a hassle.
Not if you have one of the spring loaded guide rods. I can use a pen, pocket knife or small screw driver to take my 10mm apart. Is really no trouble.Bull barrels are fine, just more of a hassle.
Like this one: https://staccato2011.com/products/dawson-precision-tool-less-guide-rod/
I prefer a 1911 without the bushing. Only slightly more complicated to take down. I like the little bit of extra weight in front. I have some with bushings as well and have full length guide rods in them. I think it’s just personal preference. I’m not sure one has a big advantage over the other.
Not all are created equalI find models with a barrel bushing are easier to disassemble and clean, which is a plus in my book. Makes me feel a bit more comfortable about carrying a 1911 since I won't mind breaking it down as much for routine maintenance / lube. Bull barrels are fine, just more of a hassle.
I have a Les Baer Premier II, with the 1 1/2” @ 50 yard group guarantee, and a Wilson, that was tightened up and hard chromed, and given the same group guarantee by Rock River Arms, and I NEED to use a steel bushing wrench, and tap it with a brass hammer to turn, and then have to use a brass punch, and hammer to remove them from the slides. I’ve had other 1911s that I could remove the bushings without any tools, but they weren’t accurate enough for ME
Interesting. I may have to order one of those to replace the factory guide rod.Not if you have one of the spring loaded guide rods. I can use a pen, pocket knife or small screw driver to take my 10mm apart. Is really no trouble.
Like this one: https://staccato2011.com/products/dawson-precision-tool-less-guide-rod/
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