I have a 10mm 1911 that has one installed already but I'd prefer to NOT have one, but thought I'd ask before I have it removed. Do you recommend FLGR's in 10mm 1911's or are the not really necessary? Normally, I don't like them, but have been told they're a good idea for 10mm. Fact or myth?

There was one in my 5" Springfield loaded. I replaced it with a plug recently, but I haven't shot it yet. It loosened a few times at the range and had to go.

If you're not experiencing issues with it, keep it. My stance on FLGR, if they have them and work, leave 'em alone. If they cause issues, then replace them. I wouldn't spend the money to put one in a gun that had a standard GR and plug.

None other than Mr. Bob Serva of Fusion Firearms (formerly of course, of Dan Wesson) says they are NOT necessary.

Sam

I'm of the impression that the FLGR helps to keep the rcoil spring from bunching up or over running itself, during the recoil process. We all know that the 10mm is a higher impulse round than the 45 and slide velocities are somewhat faster. If the spring tends to bunch up or over run itself, it could lead to a failure or breakage of the spring, I would think. I see where many are using the extra power recoil springs of 24 lb and some higher for their pistols.

Do you think that the FLGR would stabilize the spring better to elimnate the spring bunching up as it is compressed to its maximum?

Does the extra power spring also being stiffer help the spring from getting wadded up?

I'm just tossing these questions out there for feelers to get other opinons!

Yes, my question about FLGR is specifically for 10mm 1911. I do not that them on my 45's.

I've read articles for and against. Personally I like them because of the way pistol balances in my hand. In my Kimber 10mm I think the extra weight helps with muzzle flip. Now as I am typing this I'm thinking I might try shooting the Kimber with a standard guide and plug just to see if there really is any difference.

I don't think they offer any performance advantage. They also make disassembly more of a pain in the ass. I don't have one in my custom 1911 and it works fine.

With the dust cover around it, the deflection of the spring is already limited.

gene(10)mm, let us know how it goes!

Yeah, I'd LOVE to take mine out. I agree, pain to disassemble, but I didn't want to replace until I received some advice.

In my experience, a FLGR merely extends the usefull life of the recoil spring, nothing more. I'm not one for replacing springs very often so I like FLGR's if they are already installed.
Ryan

Then you're doing something wrong because the only real advantage to FLGR is easier to take the gun apart and spring life maybe. Spring life advantage might only be useful to comp shooters and that is debatable.

Just move the slide back to the notch and pop pin out and slide off the slide, the rest is even simpler. Ease of take down is only reason I use a FLG for those who want to know.