I've got a Colt NM 1911 in .45ACP that I am going to resurrect if my back will allow me (picking up brass - ARGH). It is certainly more accurate than I am offhand, but I bounced this issue around some time ago and would just like to see some answers from those who can give definitive analysis to my question about improved accuracy or not. I have done some reading about this in the past, but I would like to hear from someone who has actually replaced the standard spring guide rod with a full length one.
Target load is all I shoot: 200 gr. SWC, 3.5gr. Bullseye, light Colt spring (two came with the pistol, this is the light one, but I do not know its pound rating).
I've got to give up my revolver for a while, as it is too heavy for my spine for now, and I'll trade the weight for having to grovel in the dirt on all fours to get the brass. I love shooting it, however.
Thanks,
Bob