[TrapK80]

I have a quick question. I am not a gunsmith, but I have had/purchased several Wilson flgr's over the years (kind of a love/hate thing). Anyway, I received one that's supposed to be a Wilson for a Commander. I have had at least two of those and this one does not like like the others. Attached is a pic. It looks like the area that protrudes from the rear of the flgr (that has always been fully 360 round) has been modified, dremeled into a semi-circle and then filed to a 45 angle. Is it me or is this the way they come. I could use some help!!! Thanks

[1911Tuner]

Howdy Trapper,

Yep....That's a modification usually seen on FLGRs that go in Commanders.

Due to the flange bein' almost flush with the front of the lower barrel lug, the
angle is there to provide a little extra clearance for the link to rotate when the barrel links down. If everything is correctly in-spec, it's not really necessary, but when tolerances stack up in the wrong direction a little...which does happen sometimes...it keeps the guide rod flange from contacting the link as the barrel unlocks and drops.

[TrapK80]

Thanks Tuner! Just more proof that not only are the people on this forum knowledgeable, they are also personable too!!!

[DT Guy]

It looks like it's also had that top-secret 'extra blurry' mod done, too.

:D :D :D

Larry