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Hard to choose a preference.. I like the idea behind the long guide rod, because it must give some stability, and help guide the slide forward. but it gets a bit tedious when you continually have to unscrew it to take down the slide.
honestly, i can't really tell the difference whether i have a long guide rod or short installed (except that 'sliding' sound of the plug on the guide rod)
- maybe someone else could chime in on the benefits of the long guide rod because unlike the hi capa the 1911's have the post on the hop unit to hold the guide rod and dont need the long guide rod to keep it in place.
As for compatibility you decide on:
1) barrel - bull or straight - bull barrel has no barrel bushing = no 'lip' on guide rod plug (it will still work with the 'lip' just wont look right)
2) guide rod - full or short - if you use a full size make sure the end is OPEN and corresponds to #1. If short guide rod is used, you can use either open or closed end and corresponding to #1 (if you have a short guide rod and an open plug it will look weird)
If you are referring to the monolithic rails as in the gunsmithbros 7075 aluminum sexy looking pieces of hardware or replacements for the inner frame then I have been waiting for illusion to get me one of those... if he happens to have them and reads this please PM ME!
He has told me they are outstanding!
lastly, i am drawing a complete blank on what you mean by 'hi capa ob's'?? lol
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