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ED BROWN
1911 TWO-PIECE GUIDE ROD

800732889009 087045889

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Ratings (9)

Prevents Recoil Spring Bind; Makes Takedown Easier

Full-length, two piece design fully supports the recoil spring to help the pistol chamber, extract and cycle smoother. Helps prevent spring bind, makes slide takedown fast and simple. Long wearing, shock-resistant head and hardened stainless steel shaft stand up to both competition and duty use.

SPECS: Stainless steel. Includes guide rod plug and 5/32" Allen wrench.

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Customer ratings for ED BROWN TWO PIECE GUIDE ROD FITS GOVT. 5"

Number of ratings: 9
From brownells.com: 9
Average rating: 4.4

It may work with some machining (03/05/2010)

Easy to install - needs some work on it to look right, rod to long, sticks out 1/8 inch in front of barrel bushing.

NOT TOO LONG FOR 4.25" COMMANDER (27/09/2012)

THIS IS VERY WELL MADE PART. DROPS RIGHT IN ON TRUE COMMANDERS. JUST MAKE SURE IT'S A 4.25" BARRELED COMMANDER. IF YOUR COMMANDER HAS A 4" BARREL IT WILL OBVIOUSLY BE A LITTLE LONG. I'VE PUT THEM IN COLTS & DAN WESSONS FOR CUSTOMERS & THEY WHERE VERY PLEASED!

Great product (01/09/2016)

This is a high quality product. It's sized perfectly for my Colt pistol.

Controls heavy recoil from +P loads (06/01/2012)

I wasn't really looking to upgrade my mil-spec guide rod until I test fired a friends 1911 with this product installed and I was amazed at the difference. Needless to say it is installed in my weapon and it truly tames those +P rounds. I wouldn't recommend firing super hot ammo all the time, but I like to practice with what I intend to use for self defense. I loved this product!

Good Rock Island1911 after alteration (25/02/2012)

I had to grind a little bit of material off of the round section of the back of the guid rod base. It was not letting the base site flush. I have a 2011 Rock Island full size 1911 A1FS GI.

Good after minor alteration (25/02/2012)

It requred some grinding of the round backing in order for it not to get stuck in a position that caued binding. I put it on a 2011 Rock Island 1922 A!FS.

EASY UPGRADE (27/09/2012)

I'VE INSTALLED ALOT OF THESE IN CUSTOMERS GUNS. COLT, SPRINGFIELD, KIMBER, DAN WESSON, TAURUS, ETC.. ALL THE BENEFITS OF A 1-PIECE GUIDE ROD BUT MAKES IT MUCH EASIER TO DISASSEMBLE. I'VE NEVER HAD TO GRIND ON 1 OR MODIFIY IN ANY WAY. BEAUTIFUL FINISH, LOOKS LIKE ONE SOLID PIECE UNTIL YOU UNSREW IT.

Over All Good Drop In Upgrade (09/06/2014)

I installed this on my Ruger SR1911 and it was a perfect fit. The OAL was spot on. Very easy to install (if you can field strip your weapon you can install this part)and the included allen wrench actually fits. A bit of a rarity as far as included tools go these days, and it's not a soft steel wrench that rounds off easily. Not that you need a lot of torque on this. The spring cup to guide rod fit is surprisingly tight. Another advantage that is not in the description is a little added muzzle weight. Not enough to be a bother while sighting but helps to reduce muzzle rise just slightly. I also suspect the spring cup to be slightly thicker between the spring and barrel bushing. The new parts went in a little stiffer than the factory parts did. My pistol only had about a box of ammo through it before the upgrade.
The only thing I think I'll be doing to improve this part is a bit of polishing. I can feel the spring rub against the guide rod, but if I were more patient I'm sure the parts would smooth themselves out with a few trips to the range.
In conclusion I would recommend this as a simple upgrade to any level of 1911 shooter. I'll be ordering more for my other govt' models.

1911 TAURUS (30/06/2015)

Fits perfect on my taurus PT 1911

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49.9 54.9 2 GBP

Product no.: 087045889
ED BROWN TWO PIECE GUIDE ROD FITS GOVT. 5"
Mfr Part: 889 800732889009 Two Piece Guide Rod fits Govt. 5"

49.9 GBP 8 £49.90 *

Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
8 pcs. in the USA warehouse

Specs: Make: 1911 Model: Government

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Description

Two Piece Guide Rod fits Govt. 5"

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Make: 1911 Model: Government Delivery weight: 0.064kg Shipping height: 13mm Shipping width: 83mm Shipping length: 146mm UPC : 800732889009

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Made in USA
US export classification: 0A501.x

Product no.: 087045890
ED BROWN TWO PIECE GUIDE ROD FITS COMMANDER 4 1/4"
Mfr Part: 889C 800732889023 Full-length, two piece design fully supports the recoil spring to help the pistol chamber, extract and cycle smoother. Helps prevent spring bind, makes slide takedown fast and simple. Long wearing, shock-resistant head and hardened stainless steel shaft stand up to both competition and duty use.

54.9 GBP 2 £54.90 *

Delivery time approx. 7-14 days.
2 pcs. in the USA warehouse

Specs: Make: 1911 Model: Commander

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Top takeaways

The two-piece design of the guide rod provides full support to the recoil spring, enhancing the pistol's chambering, extraction, and cycling processes.
It is designed to prevent spring bind and allows for quick and easy slide disassembly.
Constructed with a durable shock-resistant head and a hardened stainless steel shaft, it is suitable for both competition and duty use.

Attributes

Make: 1911 Model: Commander Delivery weight: 0.054kg Shipping width: 83mm Shipping length: 146mm UPC : 800732889023

Item details

Made in USA
US export classification: 0A501.x

Upgrade your 1911 with the Ed Brown Two-Piece Guide Rod for Govt. 5". Durable stainless steel design ensures reliability. 🔧

Description
Ratings (9)

Prevents Recoil Spring Bind; Makes Takedown Easier

SPECS: Stainless steel. Includes guide rod plug and 5/32" Allen wrench.

More...

Customer ratings for ED BROWN TWO PIECE GUIDE ROD FITS GOVT. 5"

Number of ratings: 9
From brownells.com: 9
Average rating: 4.4

It may work with some machining (03/05/2010)

Easy to install - needs some work on it to look right, rod to long, sticks out 1/8 inch in front of barrel bushing.

NOT TOO LONG FOR 4.25" COMMANDER (27/09/2012)

Great product (01/09/2016)

This is a high quality product. It's sized perfectly for my Colt pistol.

Controls heavy recoil from +P loads (06/01/2012)

Good Rock Island1911 after alteration (25/02/2012)

I had to grind a little bit of material off of the round section of the back of the guid rod base. It was not letting the base site flush. I have a 2011 Rock Island full size 1911 A1FS GI.

Good after minor alteration (25/02/2012)

It requred some grinding of the round backing in order for it not to get stuck in a position that caued binding. I put it on a 2011 Rock Island 1922 A!FS.

EASY UPGRADE (27/09/2012)