twister Posted August 9, 2017 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I recently ordered 2 flat wound recoil springs for my 1911, and they won't fit on the guide plug, as they're too small. What do I need to do, or order to make these work? Thanks for any help on this, Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Go to the Wilson Combat website and order either the G.I. or full-length guide rod for the flat wire springs (wilsoncombat.com). They have a smaller diameter to fit these type springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twister Posted August 10, 2017 Author Share Posted August 10, 2017 Ok, I'll check them out, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRCNC Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 EGW and Nighthawk also sell the .250" guide rods needed to allow use of flat wire springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry1 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 what's the advantage of a flat wire spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountbkr Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 45 minutes ago, tomjerry1 said: what's the advantage of a flat wire spring Supposed to compress without the stacking/binding of conventional springs, supposedly increases spring life drastically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1A4ME Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 When I bought mine the claim was the springs would last 3 times, or more, longer than the standard coil springs. I'll never know as my 1911s are basically "retired" in favor of my CZ's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary1911A1 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I have been using them in my competition 1911 and I would estimate about 4 thousand plus rounds with no apparent change in strength. I like them, but can't prove they are better. Since they are shorter than conventional round wire springs I initially had some concerns over the flat wire having enough strength to close the slide on rounds, but that hasn't been a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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