Stainless Guide Rod Kit for 3" 1911s | Colt Defender, Kimber | EGW

Transform the reliability and aesthetics of your 3-inch 1911 with the EGW Stainless Steel 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 and superior corrosion resistance, making it the definitive reliability upgrade for your everyday carry pistol.

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:

• ✔ Maximum Corrosion Resistance: The guide rod is machined from high-quality stainless steel, offering superior protection against rust and corrosion from humidity, sweat, and the elements—ideal for a concealed carry pistol.
• ✔ 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 stainless 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
• Spring Type: Single Flat-Wire Recoil Spring System
• Installation: Drop-In; Minor fitting to the plug may be required

• Replacement Spring EGW SKU 10664