This Mounting Solutions Plus 1911 Recoil Spring Compressor makes disassembly of a 1911 Full Length Recoil Spring Guide Rod a breeze for cleaning, maintenance or replacement of a recoil spring. Previously a three-handed affair, this tool allows the user to slowly relieve the compressed pressure of the recoil spring in a controlled fashion, as well as easily compress the recoil spring for reassembly. Made of durable, high density polymer.