Commander Guide Rod Part #'s?

[Terry R]

I just bought a brand new model 4860XSE Commander LW and it has a FLGR installed as it came from Colt.

I don't have any real complaint about it other than that takedown is a little more of a hassle, but the real worry I have is that I'll eventually scratch something big time while doing all that extra juggling during the field strip.

I want to change out the FLGR to a "standard" guide rod configuration, but there are different part numbers I see listed in different places.
I want to be sure to use the correct parts, so I'm hoping one of the smithys here on the forum can tell me exactly what the part numbers are for this particular pistol that I need to install the:
1. Standard guide rod intended for the 4860XSE LW Commander
2. Correct replacement spring.

I assume the retainer is the same as on all other Colts?

My concern is that if I use the wrong parts, I'll end up putting more stress than normal on the alloy frame and I'll cause some crack damage at some point.
An even bigger concern is that this is one of my primary carry weapons and if reliability could be affected at all by going with a standard guide rod setup, I'd rather just leave it alone the way it is. Comments about reliability issues will be especially taken into consideration.

TIA,
Terry

[OD*]

Unless it has to be Colt parts, Ed Brown has what you need.

882-CMD Recoil Spring Guide for Commander Blue $15.00
881-CMD Recoil Spring Plug for Commander Blue $7.95
881-CMD-S Recoil Spring Plug for Commander Stainless $8.95

http://www.edbrown.com/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/00553.1.677153353922617740

[1911Tuner]

The rod, plug, bushing and spring are all shorter. If the standard Commander plug isn't available from Brownells, a GM-length plug can be shortened easily in a lathe.

[Hawkmoon]

The rod, plug, bushing and spring are all shorter. If the standard Commander plug isn't available from Brownells, a GM-length plug can be shortened easily in a lathe.
So can the bushing ... although I don't have a lathe, so I use a bench grinder.

[1911Tuner]

So can the bushing ... although I don't have a lathe, so I use a bench grinder.

:scared:

Lathe and a mandrel for me, bro... :p

[Hawkmoon]

:scared:

Lathe and a mandrel for me, bro... :p
That would, ideally, be my preference as well ... if I had a lathe. You know what they say: When the only tool you have is a hammer, the whole world looks like a nail. I can do a pretty creditable job making Commander bushings with a bench grinder, file, and a couple of grades of emery cloth.