Guide Rod Kit For 3" 1911s Blue 9mm, .38, .40 (Colt Defender, New Agent, LDA, Etc)

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Guide Rod Kit For 3" 1911s Blue 9mm, .38, .40 (Colt Defender, New Agent, LDA, Etc)
Guide Rod Kit For 3" 1911s Blue 9mm, .38, .40 (Colt Defender, New Agent, LDA, Etc)
10508
Guide Rod Kit For 3" 1911s Blue 9mm, .38, .40 (Colt Defender, New Agent, LDA, Etc)
Guide Rod Kit For 3" 1911s Blue 9mm, .38, .40 (Colt Defender, New Agent, LDA, Etc)

Guide Rod Kit For 3" 1911s Blue 9mm, .38, .40 (Colt Defender, New Agent, LDA, Etc)

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  • SKU: 10508
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Guide Rod Kit for 3" 1911 | Colt Defender, Kimber Ultra Carry | EGW

Transform the reliability of your 3-inch 1911 with the EGW Guide Rod Kit. Compact 1911s are notoriously demanding on their recoil systems. This kit is engineered as a complete, drop-in solution to provide a smoother, more reliable slide cycle, enhancing performance for your everyday carry pistol. This is the definitive reliability upgrade for your compact 1911.

Guaranteed Fitment For:

This guide rod kit is designed to be a direct replacement for the factory recoil system in a wide range of popular 3" 1911 pistols, including:

  • Colt Defender (in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP)
  • Colt New Agent
  • Colt LDA
  • Kimber CDP (3")
  • Kimber Ultra Carry (3")
  • Magnum Research MR1911 3"
  • Para LDA Carry
  • Para Warthog
  • Springfield Micro Compact (9mm, .38 Super, .40 S&W, .45 ACP)
  • Springfield Ronin EMP 3"
  • STI Elektra

The EGW Solution for 3" 1911 Reliability

The secret to a reliable compact 1911 is a well-designed recoil system. Here’s why our kit is the superior choice:

  • ✔ Full-Length Guide Rod: Our one-piece, full-length guide rod provides more consistent and smoother slide travel compared to standard, short guide rods. This reduces spring kinking and improves overall function.
  • ✔ ISMI Optimized Single Flat Wire Spring – Engineered from premium chrome silicon or stainless steel, this USA-made flat wire recoil spring offers improved durability, reduced felt recoil, consistent cycling, and a longer service life compared to standard round wire springs—ideal for simplified, drop-in installation in compatible pistols.
  • ✔ Complete Drop-In Kit: This is a complete solution containing the guide rod, guide rod cap, and both inner and outer recoil springs.
  • ✔ Proudly Made in the USA: Every component in this kit is precision-machined and sourced in our Pennsylvania facility and is backed by a lifetime of service.

Technical Specifications

  • Fitment: 3" 1911 Pistols (See full list above)
  • Material: High-Quality Stainless Steel Guide Rod
  • Spring Type: Single Flat-Wire Recoil Spring System
  • Installation: Drop-In; No Gunsmithing Required

    Replacement Spring EGW SKU 10664

3" 1911 Guide Rod FAQ

Why is a dual-spring system better for a 3" 1911?

The extremely short slide cycle of a 3" 1911 is very violent. A single spring often can't provide enough resistance at the end of its travel without being too strong at the beginning. A dual-spring system allows for a more progressive spring rate, providing a smoother initial impulse and then ramping up to effectively cushion the slide and prevent frame damage.

Do I need to be a gunsmith to install this kit?

No. This is a drop-in kit that does not require any permanent modification to your firearm. Installation is as simple as field-stripping your pistol. You will simply replace your existing guide rod and spring assembly with the new EGW kit.

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