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Spring bind is a myth
Myth or not, I've had zero issues with the full length guide rod in my 1911 as well as the one my father built up. Both have seen a good amount of rounds go through them (competition shooting where reliability is critical). I also have a Haart's recoil suppression guide rod (cannot locate them anymore). For the few dollar difference, I would have just gone full length.