Posted: 5/29/2012 9:23:40 AM EDT
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Can I use a Commander recoil plug on a Government length pistol? Will this cause any problems?
It would be easier to stock one type of recoil setup than to have extra plugs for both the 5" government and 4.25 commander models. |
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The Commander will work, but for the price I think you should use the correct version for the gun.
If you're installing these for customers or selling them, stocking the right size will eliminate customer come-backs asking why the plug isn't the right one. You then have to explain that "It's just as good", to which the customer is going to decide you're full of it and go somewhere else the next time. |
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I'm not a store. It's just for my personal parts kit. I can see myself field stripping my 1911 and having the plug fly who knows where. So I like to have an extra on hand until I can order a new one. If I can get away with only having one extra, I"m all for it.
What is the difference between the two? Just the length? |
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length.
If your worried about loosing parts, use a gallon zip lock bag. It is not an easy part to loose as it is not under a lot of force when your removing it from the gun. eta or just pull the com,plete slide off and remove the parts from the rear, while your finghers are holding the recoil spring. |
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A good idea is to buy a genuine Colt recoil spring plug.
Most new ones have a small tab pressed into the inside of the plug near the front end. When assembling the spring and plug, just screw the plug onto the spring. The tab catches the recoil spring and locks it on the spring, so it won't go shooting off if you slip. Other than length there's no difference. |