Can you get a tool less guide rod for the Ronin EMP4?
Bulls vs. Bushings: Which 1911 System Is Better?
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Not sure. To be honest.. I play in the double stack 1911/2011 market, not the traditional.
Seeing as there are Atlas tool less in 4.25, 4.4 and 5… you ”may” have to have a quality fab shop cut/weld/machine one to get a true “tool less”.
I’m not a fan of the paper clip ones. I see EGW has one for yours.
Frankly, going way outside the box here. Staccato C2 is a 3.9” barrel and has a dual spring master recoil system… it “may” be an option.
However, standard disclaimer. I’m no Gunsmith, I didn’t stay at a Holiday Inn last night, and YMMV…
HayesGreener
Ronin
I don't know that one is better than the other. They are just different and subject to individual preference
ex13F
Master Class
I'll stick to the way JMB designed them. I think he probably used paper clips for sheets of paper.
To each their own… but…if more thought the same way, we’d still be driving model T’s.
HansGruber
Ronin
Yeah, but running a 1911 is like driving a Model T at Indy…and winning.To each their own… but…if more thought the same way, we’d still be driving model T’s.
Well said Hans…well said
Gotta admit, was never really a fan of the platform, still don’t care for the .45ACP round. But, starting with a Prodigy and now a pair of Staccatos… I’m sold on the platform, double stacked of course
Comfortable with what I know and use. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it.
I got a flatwire kit from Wilson for my original 4" EMP4. I'm unsure if the newer Ronin EMP4 is any different. Check with Wilson, the kit I used made take down easy without the "tool". Racking the slide took less effort.
Most of my 1911 pistols have bushings, but I have a 4" Kimber with a bull barrel that is actually my favorite to carry as it's all stainless and oem round butt.
Marshal
Alpha
I've got both, and I really don't see a purpose for a bull barrel. Seems like a solution that was in search of a problem. Much like full length guide rods. I've been tempted on multiple occasions to reconfigure my bull barreled pistol with a new barrel and rig it for a regular bushing and GI guide rod. Easier to take down and piece back together, and no less accurate. Maybe competition shooters get a smidge of benefit out of a heavier barrel for recoil control, but outside that arena I'd rather have a regular barrel and bushing.
rcurtner
Professional
Have a SA Emissary that I rarely shoot because it's such PITA to clean. Thinking seriously about trading it for a different SA 1911.