Guiderod 1911 5" Springfield TRP Operator or Professional Model Tool-Less by Dawson Precision

This is an absolute “must-have” upgrade. The factory guiderod for the TRP Operator requires the use of a paper clip or something similar for disassembly, the only significant shortcoming with an otherwise excellent 1911. This product completely alleviates that issue. My only lament is that this product is not available for a much wider selection of 1911s. Something like this is sorely needed for the Springfield EMP 3” model, which has a factory guiderod that makes disassembly an absolute nightmare. Buy this — I guarantee you won’t regret it.

Shortly after I posted the review below, I received a (humbling) phone call from Dawson Precision. Turns out I was over-thinking/under-thinking the process.
With a full-length rail/dust cover, remove the slide first and then you can simply push the guide rod up and lock it to remove it. Took all of 5 seconds the first time around.

I only wish I could edit my review below. I should have called them for advice before being so quick to leave an unfavorable review.

Everyone ranted and raved about this product being tool-less and a must have for the TRP. I honestly think it's easier to use the factory guiderod with a paperclip.

The problem is the lever that you have to depress is still hidden underneath the fullrail. So now I have to find something that is both strong enough to push it in, yet soft enough to not nick my rail.

Extremely disappointed, considering how much I paid for this product. Would be better if the lever was flipped so it faced the barrel. At least then I could shove something in there without worrying about marring the underside of my barrel.

Top quality item; fit my SA 1911 TRP perfectly. What a timesaver when cleaning!

No more flying springs and shooting your eye out! It’s a captured 1911 guiderod.

Saw this on a forum I happened upon and someone had a video link. I watched the video and bought this tool-less guide-rod right after. Worth every penny!!!

I love this Guiderod for my Springfield TRP Operator! My old one was so hard to work with trying to use a paperclip, long story short the Dawson Precision has a amazing tool less design was so smart! I would recommend this to anyone!

If you have a full rail TRP and you like to maintain it, you need this, plain and simple. It could also just be me but it kinda feels smoother than the stock one. Either way, the disassembly ease alone is worth it.

If you don’t want scratches, no headaches and an easy take down. Don’t look any further. This little guide rod stops all the headaches you get with a full length. Excellent quality machining with it as well.... well worth the money