Posted: 5/19/2011 7:20:41 AM EDT
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Here is a pic of the guide rod in my new/old Officers Model. I had a hard time showing the depth of the groove in any of the pics I took, but it seems really deep to me - possibly as much as a millimeter or more. The ends of the springs look like someone took a file to them. Is this normal? I'm planning on ordering a replacement spring pack just a s matter of course, but I was wondering if I should order a replacement guide rod. If so, I need to know where to order one. I want to keep it original, and mostly what I can find online are full-length guide rods (which I don't really want). I asked in my other thread but never got an answer: is there a different guide rod for the Officers Model? Because all I can fine online are Full-size and Commander-length. Thanks!  |
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The ends of the spring need to be de-burred. When they are cut, it leaves a sharp edge that can cut a groove into the guide rod.
Light polishing of the spring end takes care of the sharp edges. To keep the pistol original, give Colt a call. They can either get you the parts or should be able to direct you to someone who does have them 
maybe even these guys: http://www.coltparts.com/pt_o_frameautomatic.html Colt Parts P.O.Box 65641 Vancouver, WA 98665 360-737-2658 Hours 8:00 - 5:00 Pacific Time Monday through Friday edit : Also found this, don't know if it helps........... http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=190826 |
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Thanks for the links. I'm going to shoot it first, and see how it works. I'll probably change out the springs just because, and I'll contact the guy up in Washington if I feel the need to change out the guide. I did speak to a nice girl from Colt yesterday. She told me that it was made in 1986. Also told me that they don't have these parts available for older Officers Models. They probably will have some kind of supply system set up for ordering by "the end of the year". When I asked her where I could find them, she just told me to start calling around to places like Brownell's and Midway. (LOL) |