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ddeuce22

ddeuce22

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I had stated atleast twice last week that this weekend I had plans on picking up a 5" Prodigy. Well, I found one for $1,375 - At my typically overpriced local indoor Range/Gun Shop nonetheless. Well i'll be goddamned if that pretty gal didn't follow me home. Zero attempt at stealing @HansGruber 's thunder here. Just funny coincidence. Looks like we're Prodigy brothers... Or something semi homoerotic to that extent. All jokes aside, i'm absolutely ecstatic to have found one, and under MSRP.

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Anyone else run into issues re-assembling it? Namely the face that goes into the end of the recoil spring up against the barrel. It required some manipulating to get it to stay in place flush against the barrel when re-installing the slide then trying to line up the slide stop with the barrel link.

It kept dropping ever so slightly, enough to block the link from being perfectly aligned. It was a bit irritating lol.
My other 1911 does not have this type of recoil system so it could just be me and no previous experience with a two piece/non-captured guide rod in a "1911" platform. Just griping because I muttered a few profanities and now the dog is all anxious and won't leave me alone because she thinks i'm upset with her lol.
 
ddeuce22 said:
Anyone else run into issues re-assembling it? Namely the face that goes into the end of the recoil spring up against the barrel. It required some manipulating to get it to stay in place flush against the barrel when re-installing the slide then trying to line up the slide stop with the barrel link.

It kept dropping ever so slightly, enough to block the link from being perfectly aligned. It was a bit irritating lol.
My other 1911 does not have this type of recoil system so it could just be me and no previous experience with a two piece/non-captured guide rod in a "1911" platform. Just griping because I muttered a few profanities and now the dog is all anxious and won't leave me alone because she thinks i'm upset with her lol.
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Not a huge fan of the two-piece guide rod myself - However! Forum members here suggested this.

The Dawson Precision one piece, tool-less guide rod for the 5" Prodigy is an absolutely amazing upgrade. Highly recommend it if the stock one makes your eye twitch, like it did mine :LOL:

I put one in and will never go back to the old one. Link is here if you're interested.

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Guiderod, for 1911 Pistols, 5" Springfield TRP Operator or Professional Model/5" Prodigy Tool-Less, by Dawson Precision

Dawson Precision is the experienced shooter's source for top quality pistols, parts and gear. Our state-of-art facility keeps us on the cutting EDGE of technology, providing you with the highest quality products at the best price.
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ddeuce22 said:
Anyone else run into issues re-assembling it? Namely the face that goes into the end of the recoil spring up against the barrel. It required some manipulating to get it to stay in place flush against the barrel when re-installing the slide then trying to line up the slide stop with the barrel link.

It kept dropping ever so slightly, enough to block the link from being perfectly aligned. It was a bit irritating lol.
My other 1911 does not have this type of recoil system so it could just be me and no previous experience with a two piece/non-captured guide rod in a "1911" platform. Just griping because I muttered a few profanities and now the dog is all anxious and won't leave me alone because she thinks i'm upset with her loI.
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Do the dog a favor and look at the one-piece guide rod from Dawson Precision or the reverse plug from 10-8 that allows you to use a regular GI recoil rod. I’ve used both and they make life much easier than the two-piece rod and IMHO they look nicer too.
 
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