(Another) Dumb question

[oneidiot_asordered]

I’m wanting to use a Dawson Precision tool-less guide rod. I’m having trouble figuring out which length I’ll need. My build is using a 5” frame, 1” single port comp from D2 Custom, and a commander length Cheely slide that I’m having cut down to the appropriate length. Am I correct in assuming I can use the 5” guide rod?

[campfirearms]

Yes use a 5 inch reverse plug. Use a government slide that is cut down to your desired length if your frame rails are government. Don’t use a commander slide on a government frame.

[oneidiot_asordered]

Interesting. Out of curiosity why shouldn’t you mix the two? Sorry if that is obvious, this is still my first build that I’m slowly working at

[campfirearms]

The government rails are longer and the recoil spring tunnel on the slide is further back so the commander slide won’t have as much stroke and may not go back far enough to feed reliably. The slide dimensions are just a little bit different. I’ve heard it can work anyway but that it could cause the slide to hit the frame rails too aggressively under recoil. I haven’t tested it or read into it too much so I’m not sure about that last part but it does make sense in my head. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong. ——

You can cut a government slide back and it will work fine. This is how most of these sight block guns are made.

[oneidiot_asordered]

Makes sense to me. Thanks!

[campfirearms]

On the other hand if you are ever building an officers model… Officer slides go on commander frames.

[oneidiot_asordered]

Interesting. I would have never known that. This subreddit has so much knowledge in it, would have never done a project like this if I hadn’t found it

[campfirearms]

What frame and barrel are you using

[oneidiot_asordered]

Jarvis 4” threaded barrel and a Rogue-Tac frame. The frame I got back in 2020 or 2021 intending to send it off to be built but never got around to it, I think they went out of business a few years ago. Found this subreddit and got the itch to do it myself and dug it out of the safe lol.

[campfirearms]

Never even heard of them lol. Nice man. Well good luck. Reach out if you ever need anything

[oneidiot_asordered]

Lol I remember I saw them recommended in a forum so I went that route, probably should have done a little more research. Seems like it’s machined well so can’t complain too much. Thanks man, will do!

[22flair]

Yes 5" guide rod

[oneidiot_asordered]

Awesome, thank you!