New G26 recoil rod and spring

Dogman · 06-24-2008

Has anyone with a G26 replaced the guide rod and springs with a after market drop in stainless steel set, if so how do you like it, any difference in the recoil, any weight difference?
Have one on order and it should be here tomorrow.

jontheturboguy · 06-24-2008

I put the stainless steel spring and guide rod in my G22 from the Glock Doc and its a totally new gun.

Fenway · 06-24-2008

what is the difference?

spasmo · 06-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by jontheturboguy

I put the stainless steel spring and guide rod in my G22 from the Glock Doc and its a totally new gun.

Did you do this because the old one broke or for some other reason?

Dogman · 06-24-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by spasmo

Did you do this because the old one broke or for some other reason?

The reason I looked into replacing the Glock guide rod and springs with stainless steel is that I had a buddy of mine that is a range officer tell me that it helps with the recoil on the sub compacts.
It has to do with the extra weight of the SS.
Of course the old one isn't broke! it's a Glock.

Ri22o · 06-24-2008

I would be interested to know as well. My g26 came in today, and I am hoping to shoot it this weekend. :rock:

Fenway · 06-24-2008

I'm not going to mess with perfection

jontheturboguy · 06-25-2008

My G22 was so violent with the stock recoil spring setup, that my 14" Dan Wesson 44 magnum had LESS RECOIL.

It would make your wrist and trigger finger sore in 10 shots or less.

I have witnesses!

After the guide rod install, it shoots like any typical 40 cal.

A little snappy but with 250+ rounds down the chimney in an afternoon, my wrist and trigger finger feel fine.

Dogman · 07-31-2008

Finally after a month I was able to get away and drove up to Bulleye's in Kokomo yesterday and shot 200 rounds with my G26. After putting in the SS guide rod I really couldn't tell any difference in the weight of the gun, but I have to say that there is less recoil.
Shot from the 3, 7, and 15 yard line. From the 15 yard line I was shooting 3-4 inch groups which is good for me.

W9ZEB · 07-31-2008

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Originally Posted by Fenway

what is the difference?

One is made out of plastic.
the other is made out of metal.

06-24-2008	#1 (permalink)
Dogman MOLON LABE Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,449	New G26 recoil rod and spring Has anyone with a G26 replaced the guide rod and springs with a after market drop in stainless steel set, if so how do you like it, any difference in the recoil, any weight difference? Have one on order and it should be here tomorrow. __________________ Handgun control is using both hands. "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

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jontheturboguy That's Mr. Plinker to you pal. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Posts: 609	I put the stainless steel spring and guide rod in my G22 from the Glock Doc and its a totally new gun. __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'" Ronald Reagan

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Fenway Pays the bills Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: behind you Posts: 3,523	what is the difference? __________________ Click here to become an INGO

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Ri22o Modberator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Speedway Posts: 2,422	I would be interested to know as well. My g26 came in today, and I am hoping to shoot it this weekend. :rock: __________________

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Fenway Pays the bills Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: behind you Posts: 3,523	I'm not going to mess with perfection __________________ Click here to become an INGO

06-25-2008	#8 (permalink)
jontheturboguy That's Mr. Plinker to you pal. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Columbus Posts: 609	My G22 was so violent with the stock recoil spring setup, that my 14" Dan Wesson 44 magnum had LESS RECOIL. It would make your wrist and trigger finger sore in 10 shots or less. I have witnesses! After the guide rod install, it shoots like any typical 40 cal. A little snappy but with 250+ rounds down the chimney in an afternoon, my wrist and trigger finger feel fine. __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government and I'm here to help.'" Ronald Reagan

07-31-2008	#9 (permalink)
Dogman MOLON LABE Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,449	Finally after a month I was able to get away and drove up to Bulleye's in Kokomo yesterday and shot 200 rounds with my G26. After putting in the SS guide rod I really couldn't tell any difference in the weight of the gun, but I have to say that there is less recoil. Shot from the 3, 7, and 15 yard line. From the 15 yard line I was shooting 3-4 inch groups which is good for me. __________________ Handgun control is using both hands. "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

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