Guide Rod Kit for 3" 1911 (.45 ACP) | Colt Defender, Kimber | EGW

Transform the reliability of your 3-inch .45 ACP 1911 with the EGW Guide Rod Kit. Compact 1911s are notoriously demanding on their recoil systems, especially in .45 ACP. This kit is engineered as a complete, drop-in solution to provide a smoother, more reliable slide cycle, 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" .45 ACP 1911 pistols, including:

• Colt Defender (.45 ACP)
• Colt New Agent (.45 ACP)
• Colt LDA
• Kimber CDP (3")
• Kimber Ultra Carry (3")
• Magnum Research MR1911 3"
• Para LDA Carry
• Para Warthog
• Springfield Micro Compact (.45 ACP)
• Springfield Ronin EMP 3"
• STI Elektra

Please Note: For the Springfield Ronin EMP 3", minor fitting of the guide rod plug may be required to ensure perfect clearance.

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 blued 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 in .45 ACP (See full list above)
• Material: High-Quality Carbon Steel
• Finish: Blued
• Spring Type: Single Flat-Wire Recoil Spring System
• Installation: Drop-In; Minor fitting may be required for some models.

• Replacement Spring EGW SKU 10665