I just ordered a new GI style guide rod (currently has a FLGR) and plug from Brownells today for my Kimber Custom II. I read somewhere that some people will just go without a guide rod in 1911's. So I took out my guide rod and put it all back together. When I racked the slide the spring made a crunching sound. So now I am wondering if when I put in the GI rod if it will do the same thing. Anyone have any thoughts???