Unscrew the barrel mounting set screw just enough so that you can remove the barrel by tipping the breech end up and working it out of the receiver while clearing the recoil
guide rod spring (rod) that is protruding from the face of the slide.
The G19 Gen5 looks more like an oversized G26, complete with the dual-spring
guide rod inside and tapered slide muzzle.
The remaining part has been attached to an operating rod that goes forward above the barrel, inside which is the
guide rod and spring.
The 10mm version of the SR1911 features a full-length
guide rod.
What Are the Pros and Cons of a Full-Length Recoil Spring
Guide Rod in a Model 1911?
A lightweight heater and
guide rod latching system eliminate the need to manually hold the heater in place during overhead fusions, reducing operator fatigue.
In both cases, it's because their recoil spring
guide rod extends far enough forward to create "standoff effect" which prevents the slide from going out of battery.
Unique and effective cocking serrations feature the Cabot Trinity stripes, and the TriStar trigger and
guide rod feature the company's signature stars.
All models feature a high-ride beavertail grip safety, extended magazine release, beveled magazine well, aluminum trigger with an over-travel stop, stainless steel full-length
guide rod, extended thumb safety, enlarged ejection port and double-diamond-checkered wood grip.
The workpiece is placed under the drill chuck and positioned so this
guide rod can be lowered with no binding into the existing hole.
IT ALSO HAS AN EXPANSION
GUIDE ROD THAT ALLOWS FOR FUEL EXPANSION.
A flexible
guide rod attached to the front of the first rod was used to help ensure the smooth installation of rods.
