Glock guide rod ? - Page 3

Rookie · 01-26-2009

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Originally Posted by W9ZEB

Titanium, Awesome metal, that doesn't belong in a pistol.... Ever....

There are exceptions to every rule...

JByer323 · 01-26-2009

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Originally Posted by JeremyVG

I'd also like to know what a titanium rod will do that the plastic rod will not.

Jeremy

If you were tacticool, you would have a titanium guide rod. When I went through Urban-Survival-Mossad-Ranger-CQC-Retail-Security School in a classified location located in the mountains of Kansas, all the Operators used titanium rods.

N00b.

And yes, I wear the special boots to climb walls.

shooter521 · 01-26-2009

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Originally Posted by Rookie

There are exceptions to every rule...

I see no exceptions there; the titanium isn't "in" that gun (the internals are steel), and it's not a "pistol".

Rookie · 01-26-2009

Semantics.

Dogman · 01-27-2009

I've had a SS guide rod in my G26 for several years without any problems.

40calPUNISHER · 01-27-2009

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Originally Posted by Dogman

I've had a SS guide rod in my G26 for several years without any problems.

I've got an SS in my G22 with no problems.

pdg45acp · 01-27-2009

I had a SS guide Rod in my Glock 17 for about 5k rounds.

I had no problems with it but I didn't have any problems with the stock guide rod either.

I went back to stock about 2 years ago.

Are aftermarket guide rods legal in IDPA SSP?

m_deaner · 01-27-2009

I run an SS guide rod in my G34 because it's easier to change recoil springs (I run 13-lb springs for light loads). Also, in theory, the SS rod should add weight to the front of the pistol to reduce muzzle flip.

But I can't think of a reason why I'd want an SS rod in a carry gun. My G19 wears the stock rod and spring. My reasoning is that Glock designed the stock spring/guide rod assembly with reliability in mind, and any changes to the "system" might reduce reliability.

shooter521 · 01-27-2009

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Originally Posted by m_deaner

I run an SS guide rod in my G34 because it's easier to change recoil springs (I run 13-lb springs for light loads).

This is the only situation when an aftermarket guide rod would be appropriate, IMO. And even then, I'd recommend SS over titanium.

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Also, in theory, the SS rod should add weight to the front of the pistol to reduce muzzle flip.

I doubt it's enough weight to make a meaningful difference.

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My reasoning is that Glock designed the stock spring/guide rod assembly with reliability in mind, and any changes to the "system" might reduce reliability.

Sounds like damn good reasoning to me!

muncie21 · 01-27-2009

I've heard 'rumor' of plastic guide rods bending/warping in extreme cold conditions and binding the spring. Never experience it myself, but thought I'd throw it out there.

BTW, the majority of my Glocks have the factory plastic guide rod. I use a SS one when I need to change springs due to ammunition loads or barrel changes.

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Dogman Master Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,295	I've had a SS guide rod in my G26 for several years without any problems. __________________ 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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pdg45acp Plinker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kokomo Posts: 112	I had a SS guide Rod in my Glock 17 for about 5k rounds. I had no problems with it but I didn't have any problems with the stock guide rod either. I went back to stock about 2 years ago. Are aftermarket guide rods legal in IDPA SSP? __________________ -- Barack Hussein Obama is Not my President. I did not vote for that Terrorist Loving Black Racist and I will not give in to any demands made of me by his left wing, anti-American administration.

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01-27-2009	#28 (permalink)
m_deaner Marksman Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Avon Posts: 680	I run an SS guide rod in my G34 because it's easier to change recoil springs (I run 13-lb springs for light loads). Also, in theory, the SS rod should add weight to the front of the pistol to reduce muzzle flip. But I can't think of a reason why I'd want an SS rod in a carry gun. My G19 wears the stock rod and spring. My reasoning is that Glock designed the stock spring/guide rod assembly with reliability in mind, and any changes to the "system" might reduce reliability.

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muncie21 Marksman Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 392	I've heard 'rumor' of plastic guide rods bending/warping in extreme cold conditions and binding the spring. Never experience it myself, but thought I'd throw it out there. BTW, the majority of my Glocks have the factory plastic guide rod. I use a SS one when I need to change springs due to ammunition loads or barrel changes.