Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right

hogger129 · 03-16-2012, 05:04 PM

Ok I was field stripping my pistol and for some reason let the factory Springfield recoil spring plug go flying, can't find it, and ended up ordering a new one from MidwayUSA.

I got the weapon assembled and noticed that the end of the plug sticks out past the bushing about 1/8".

Is that the way it's supposed to be because my Springfield part was flush with the bushing before.

Should I just take a grinder and grind on it to get it flush, or does anybody know if there is a manufacturer that makes them right? This is an STI part because I wanted the blued/parkerized color.

Could I just call Springfield to get a new one?

BTW, the STI part I have is perfectly flush with the thick EGW bushing I have, only problem is the thick EGW bushing is loose as heck and I don't use it.

I just can't seem to find a replacement one anywhere.

ignats · 03-16-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hogger129

Ok I was field stripping my pistol and for some reason let the factory Springfield recoil spring plug go flying, can't find it, and ended up ordering a new one from MidwayUSA.

I got the weapon assembled and noticed that the end of the plug sticks out past the bushing about 1/8".

Is that the way it's supposed to be because my Springfield part was flush with the bushing before.

Should I just take a grinder and grind on it to get it flush, or does anybody know if there is a manufacturer that makes them right? This is an STI part because I wanted the blued/parkerized color.

Could I just call Springfield to get a new one?

BTW, the STI part I have is perfectly flush with the thick EGW bushing I have, only problem is the thick EGW bushing is loose as heck and I don't use it.

I just can't seem to find a replacement one anywhere.

Don't grind it. There all kinds of plugs on eBay and GB do a search you'll find one that will work.

Shooter45 · 03-16-2012, 07:14 PM

The spring plug is fine.

Didn't you buy a Springfield Loaded model ?

hogger129 · 03-16-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Shooter45

The spring plug is fine.

Didn't you buy a Springfield Loaded model ?

Yes but during re-assembly, I - like a dingbat, let the factory one go flying and I was unable to locate it. Then as a replacement I ordered one from MidwayUSA and it sticks out past the bushing (it's not flush). It is for the two-piece full length guide rod and I just wanted to keep it around in case I ever want to sell the piece so I have all the original parts it came with.

I sent an e-mail to Springfield to see if I could possibly get another one, but I haven't heard back yet.

JLA · 03-16-2012, 08:18 PM

I think its fine too. Post a pic.

hogger129 · 03-16-2012, 09:00 PM

Here are some pics of it. It just seems like it should be flush with the bushing and not stick out past it like that.

Shooter45 · 03-16-2012, 09:55 PM

It's fine. Especially if you want to tear it down again.

Helix_FR · 03-16-2012, 10:15 PM

Yep its fine. I see quite a few like that

H-D · 03-16-2012, 10:16 PM

Looks like it's for a "thick" flange bushing, which look nice the look of it wouldn't bother me

JLA · 03-16-2012, 11:10 PM

shoot that aint even a sixteenth of an inch. I say leave it. Nobodys gonna notice.

hogger129 · 03-17-2012, 09:07 AM

does anyone know if there's one like this but made for a standard bushing? i've looked all over but all i can find are stainless ones. no parkd or blued.

JLA · 03-17-2012, 12:04 PM

What do you mean std bushing? A 1911 barrel bushing is a 1911 barrel bushing. they all fit the same and serve the same purpose. The spring plugs are different, there are hollow ones for use with FL guides and there are closed ones with checkered ends for use with std guides. That what you mean?

hogger129 · 03-17-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

What do you mean std bushing? A 1911 barrel bushing is a 1911 barrel bushing. they all fit the same and serve the same purpose. The spring plugs are different, there are hollow ones for use with FL guides and there are closed ones with checkered ends for use with std guides. That what you mean?

Yes hollow recoil spring plug but that doesn't stick out far like the one I have.

JLA · 03-17-2012, 01:34 PM

Try a different brand.

jbrescue · 03-17-2012, 01:45 PM

My full length Wilson does not stick out past the bushing. It seems to fits as flush as the factory Colt did. It just requires the use of a bushing wrench to save your fingers now.

Hawg · 03-17-2012, 05:01 PM

why does it bother you so much? It's barely noticeable and it works. If it bothers you that much file the sucker down and dab some cold blue on it.

03-16-2012, 05:04 PM	#1
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,064	Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right Ok I was field stripping my pistol and for some reason let the factory Springfield recoil spring plug go flying, can't find it, and ended up ordering a new one from MidwayUSA. I got the weapon assembled and noticed that the end of the plug sticks out past the bushing about 1/8". Is that the way it's supposed to be because my Springfield part was flush with the bushing before. Should I just take a grinder and grind on it to get it flush, or does anybody know if there is a manufacturer that makes them right? This is an STI part because I wanted the blued/parkerized color. Could I just call Springfield to get a new one? BTW, the STI part I have is perfectly flush with the thick EGW bushing I have, only problem is the thick EGW bushing is loose as heck and I don't use it. I just can't seem to find a replacement one anywhere. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can." --> Last edited by hogger129; 03-16-2012 at 05:06 PM..

03-16-2012, 07:14 PM	#3
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,747	Re: Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right The spring plug is fine. Didn't you buy a Springfield Loaded model ?

03-16-2012, 08:18 PM	#5
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,287	Re: Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right I think its fine too. Post a pic. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-16-2012, 09:00 PM	#6
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,064	Re: Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right Here are some pics of it. It just seems like it should be flush with the bushing and not stick out past it like that. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can."

03-16-2012, 09:55 PM	#7
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,747	Re: Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right It's fine. Especially if you want to tear it down again.

03-16-2012, 10:15 PM	#8
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,617	Re: Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right Yep its fine. I see quite a few like that __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

03-16-2012, 10:16 PM	#9
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right Looks like it's for a "thick" flange bushing, which look nice the look of it wouldn't bother me __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

03-16-2012, 11:10 PM	#10
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,287	Re: Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right shoot that aint even a sixteenth of an inch. I say leave it. Nobodys gonna notice. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-17-2012, 09:07 AM	#11
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,064	Re: Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right does anyone know if there's one like this but made for a standard bushing? i've looked all over but all i can find are stainless ones. no parkd or blued. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can."

03-17-2012, 12:04 PM	#12
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,287	Re: Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right What do you mean std bushing? A 1911 barrel bushing is a 1911 barrel bushing. they all fit the same and serve the same purpose. The spring plugs are different, there are hollow ones for use with FL guides and there are closed ones with checkered ends for use with std guides. That what you mean? __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-17-2012, 01:34 PM	#14
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,287	Re: Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right Try a different brand. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-17-2012, 01:45 PM	#15
jbrescue V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: N. Ridgeville, Ohio Posts: 292	Re: Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right My full length Wilson does not stick out past the bushing. It seems to fits as flush as the factory Colt did. It just requires the use of a bushing wrench to save your fingers now.

03-17-2012, 05:01 PM	#16
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,554	Re: Recoil Spring Plug Doesn't Look Right why does it bother you so much? It's barely noticeable and it works. If it bothers you that much file the sucker down and dab some cold blue on it.