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AEA wrote:My suggestion is to take out the FLGR and replace it with a Standard GI Guide Rod and Plug (for the bushing end).

Four reasons for this:
1. Two piece guide rods get loose (you know this).
2. FLGR's have no effect on accuracy or performance (you may not know this).
3. FLGR's require a tool to take down and re-assemble the pistol (you know this).
4. Standard GR's and plugs require no tool to take down and re-assemble the pistol and is the way the gun was designed by JMB (you know this now).

This debate has been ongoing among 1911 guys for as long as I can remember: FLGR vs Plug & GI GR. I have guns with both types and they function fine. However, I tend to agree with AEA..... if you have ANY problem with the FLGR then make the change. Just curious, what exactly got loose? The fit of the bushing to GR or? Where were you going to put Loc-Tite? Thanks.

Purplehood wrote:My "fondest" memory of M1911's is back at Camp Pendleton in the late 70's. I was qualifying with one and it kept impacting low and to the right. My coach insisted that it was some error in my stance/grip or whatever as "all 1911's are dead-on". I handed it to him and told him to take some shots. Sure enough, low and to the right. Even got the RSO to fire it with the same results.
I was then solemnly informed by the Armorer that I had the only defective 1911 that he had ever seen.
Now where is my Glock? Oh, right here! What a relief.

Note: Had to inject some reality into this forums 1911 love-fest.

Sounds like the Armorer was slacking off on the job! Easy fix, file the front down a bit, bump the rear sight, back on target!
Put the Glock into your ankle holster for a BUG and you're good to go.............

Liberty wrote:I never could understand the mystique of the 1911. They are to heavy, point wrong, complicated. and the safety is backwards. Sell it 1911s go for pretty quick around here. If you have an affinity for military guns, I find the Beretta is a more natural pointer.

Don't believe all you read in the forums:

Owning a 1911 doesn't make you a better person.
JMB was a really just a man, not God. He designed good guns but not perfect.
A 1911 is just one of many choices.
Quality comes in many styles, and price typically doesn't have much to do with it.

Ouch. You're so mean. Geez. Learn the weapon and the mystique will become clear, Grasshopper. They come in various weights, lengths and almost endless configurations. The end with the big hole in it points AWAY from the user. Complicated? or probably the safest pistol design ever created in a semi-auto? Single action with mutiple safetys. They sell quickly because they're nice weapons. If you have an affinity for US military guns, no pistol has the history or service record to match the 1911. Not a knock on Berettas, but I believe they were introduced into our military in the mid '80's..... 9mm.... NATO reasoning or whatever....
many of our current deployed troops are carrying 1911's. Why? Obvious.

I agree with "Don't believe all you read in forums:" Do believe the following................

Owning a 1911 does in fact make you a better person. (ask anyone that owns one)
JMB was God-like to those in the firearm community, not God. He created 80 firearm designs and held 128 individual patents,
he sold designs to Winchester, Stevens, Remington and Colt. You'll think "perfect" when you pull a 4lb trigger with a nice crisp break on a single action 1911.
There are many choices of carry and protection in hand guns. I admit to carrying a 642 or .380 on occassion..... but whenever possible (90% of the time) I carry one of several 1911's. Why? because I like the .45acp caliber, I train with the 1911, I trust the 1911, my 1911's are very accurate and they are IMHO the safest pistol design ever conceived.
Price usually does have a direct relationship with quality. Buy the higest quality firearm you can afford. Your life may depend on it.

If you're planning to try a few more rounds before you give up.... I suggest you move your 1st series of
targets to 7yards. 2nd series to 10yards, 3rd series to 15 yards. Practice at these distances, using a proper
grip and stance. 25yards is great for Bulls-Eye. You're not shooting Bulls-Eye, you're trying to get familiar with
your new 1911. I'm one of the 1911 addicts, and I believe once you catch the sickness ........ you'll wonder how
you ever did without!