Posted: 12/10/2012 6:59:21 PM EDT
| Is there any benefit to installing one of the stainless steel or tungsten guide rods in a Glock? What do y'all think? |
| I initially started (is that redundant?) using steel rods, in order to make spring changes easier. I needed to change springs, as I was using different calibers, loads, etc. I decided that the use of steel guide rods makes sense even more, after I had guide rods break on a G30 and G26. If you're just buying factory ammo, and you're only shooting 9mm, then your Glock is probably properly sprung. If you're shooting 10mm from the same size pistol as you shoot .45acp, ya really think they should use the same recoil springs? Same with 9mm/.40/.357 Sig. |
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Short answer no. If the gun functions as is with all your intended ammo all you will do by swapping out parts is invite problems. Over at glock talk most problem posts start with I changed xyz and abc in my gun now it don't work! I'd like to qualify my recommendation to only those with an I.Q. higher than that of an unborn rhinoceros, which WOULD, in fact, disqualify a lot of GT members. 
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There are really only two reasons I see to have one. One would be if you're a "gamer" and want like a 14-15lb spring to use with your light, powder puff loads in order to reliably cycle the slide. The other reason is just the opposite, if you're loading your particular cartridge hot and want to slow the slide speed down a little you would want something like a 22-24lb spring. That's what I do with warm/heavy .40's and the .45 Super. If you're shooting normal loads, stick to the stock RSA. |
| I switched to it just because I shoot a lot of hot loads in 45 ACP and 10mm and I like having a 20-22 LB spring to handle the extra recoil and power. If Glock would make different springs (weights) I would use theirs. I think there is a real market there for them. |
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Got a little ove 68K rounds on all the stock parts you see here. I have heard of the stock ones breaking but have never seen one and we have just shy of 500 Glocks issued out at my agency. http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd461/jakoury256/IMAG0249.jpg No wait.....you have that many rounds on the two springs and firing pin in this pic or your agency has that many rounds though Glock pistols with stock parts in them? |
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Got a little ove 68K rounds on all the stock parts you see here. I have heard of the stock ones breaking but have never seen one and we have just shy of 500 Glocks issued out at my agency. http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd461/jakoury256/IMAG0249.jpg No wait.....you have that many rounds on the two springs and firing pin in this pic or your agency has that many rounds though Glock pistols with stock parts in them? Those parts in the pic have that many. I have been told that as good as Glocks are mine seems to be an anomally and as an armorer I see many Glocks with lower round counts with a lot more wear. |
| IF one correctly lubes with the correct viscosity of Mobil 1, and if one uses recoil spring weights that are proper for the loads/calibers being shot, (won't learn that in armorer's class), then your Glocks will show no wear, ever, and will last for an eternity. |
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IF one correctly lubes with the correct viscosity of Mobil 1, and if one uses recoil spring weights that are proper for the loads/calibers being shot, (won't learn that in armorer's class), then your Glocks will show no wear, ever, and will last for an eternity. Not sure if serious. |
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IF one correctly lubes with the correct viscosity of Mobil 1, and if one uses recoil spring weights that are proper for the loads/calibers being shot, (won't learn that in armorer's class), then your Glocks will show no wear, ever, and will last for an eternity. Not sure if serious. Semi-serious!  I'm serious about using Mobil 1 and the correct spring weight for load/caliber; not serious about Glocks' lasting for eternity....probably a few hundred years, at the most.
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I have a GLOCK 35 Gen III with stainless captured rod and stock Glock springs....
It is a duty weapon and has a couple thousand rounds down range with no issues in function or performance. In both practice and duty load ammo. With a Streamlight TLR1s attached or not. No changes made to my Glocks - until my Glocksmith ( TR Graham ) clears it first. If you know TR you know as well he will not sell an accesory unless he believes in it and/or has tested it thoroughly. Benefit to change: Preference - I personally think Glock designed the plastic guid rod as a cost savings initiative to increase profit. The factory plastic rods work as advertised. The steel just makes me feel better. Nothing more. Some peope suggest Tungsten, to control muzzle flip-due to the increased weight. I say learn how to properly grip your pistol to control flip. Lubrication: SLIP 2000 EWL....fantastic stuff. I leave the motor oil for my Toyota. |