Posted: 4/23/2007 6:16:17 PM EDT
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Does anyone have any experience with this product? I was wondering how well its works and if it damages anything. It seems as though it forcing the barrel into lock up would not be good (in theory). If the pressure that is exerted is enough to do damage, I dont know. ETA: Linkage www.wilsoncombat.com/a_guide_rods_gg.asp |
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I've got one in the parts bin. Tried it. It didn't do anything good or bad, so I pulled it off. It doesn't seem to do anything except separate gadget geeks like me from their money. I'll swap you the Dwyer Group Gripper for some extended ambidextrous grip screw covers. |
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I used a Group Gripper years ago in my old Norinco 1911. I found it made a HUGE difference and improved the accuracy of the gun a lot! Where originally out of the box the gun barely would keep everything on paper, I was able to punch some nice groups once the Group Gripper was installed. I didn't do any scientific testing or measuring, but it was enough difference to notice! I doubt you'll find one necessary on the current production Mil Spec though! later, AJ |
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Before the easy availability of after market barrels, bushings, and parts things like the group gripper might have been an answer. We used to weld up barrel feet since oversized parts for custom fitting did not exist. Purchase a matched bushing and barrel and fit them correctly. |
| I had an older 80 Colt that was a little sloppy in the barrel fit. So I tried one, along with a new bushing. It did improve the groops a good bit. But what it does is make the barrel lock up solid. So if you have a good barrel fit now, it will not help you. But if you have slop and don't want to re-fit the barrel or buy a new barrel and fit it, it can help. |
I used the Wilson-Dwyer unit in my Delta Elite. Got good results, no complaints. I didn't do any scientific comparisons of my stock barrel with and without the unit, though. I later switched to a Bar-Sto barrel with the link pressed in, so I had to forego the Group Gripper after that. |
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I have a group gripper guide rod and for me it did improve function and accuracy.The first thing I do on a 1911 is press down on the barrel hood at where the barrel meets the breach.If it pushes down easily or a milimeter or 2 it could use making that more solid..the group gripper does that with its internal spring in the spring guide and the grooved barrel link that rests on the flat spring,the system comes with the new link. That and a handfit barrel bushing turned my pistol into a tack driver.I like the group gripper and it works on pistol with downward movement on the barrel hood to breach fit.The pressure wont do damage.Ive had mine 3 years and 7000 rounds later in my Colt series 80.I hve no experience with that set up...but the system I have that incorporates the guide rod making it a 2 piece system has worked flawless. |