Steel or Tungsten Guide Rods

[ZX-14R]

As an avid Glock owner trying different modifications throughout the years, I wanted to hear INGO's opinions on steel or tungsten guide rod assemblies. In my (limited) experience (with these metal rods), these recoil spring/guide rod replacements from different companies have done nothing but reduce the weight of your wallet and induce malfunctions. Do you swear by stock Glock or metal aftermarket?

Does anyone else have a completely different experience?

If so, please elaborate.

Either way, please vote in the poll and explain why.

 

[Mac-1917]

Unless your running a torture test don't see a reason to change.

 

[charley59]

Glock factory parts work as intended, and cost less.

 

[black label]

I run a tungsten guide rod in my g17 gen4. The reason for running it to help reduce recoil, to get back on target quicker. They don't function any different than the stock ones, they're just heavier. I highly recommend them imho. Plus it was only $80

 

[Robjps]

Unless you want to mag dump 500+ rounds to the point it melts stock plastic one is most likely the best and cheapest.

 

[rockhopper46038]

A properly designed steel guide rod will be more durable than the stock plastic rod. A tungsten rod will provide more weight up front, which will affect perceived recoil at the cost (or benefit) of increased weight. I've replaced the plastic guide rods in the very few pistols I have that came with them. I've tried the tungsten guide rod in a 1911 and didn't notice much difference. I've tried the tungsten rod in a SIG P228 and liked it. I haven't shelled the money myself for a tungsten part, but would consider it for the SIG, not for the 1911. If I had a lightweight 1911, I might perceive more effect from it.

 

[leftsock]

My Glock isn't a race gun. I'm not a competition shooter. Other than maybe some night sights, my Glock doesn't "need" anything improvements to perform admirably.

 

[Movealongmovealong]

If you want to add mass to reduce recoil, you're better off with a Seattle Slug (if your glock is gen 3).

 

[bwframe]

I run a tungsten guide rod in my g17 gen4. The reason for running it to help reduce recoil, to get back on target quicker. They don't function any different than the stock ones, they're just heavier. I highly recommend them imho. Plus it was only $80

Wonder if there is a way to determine just how much the recoil is reduced?

 

[foxmustang]

The only reason I went with a steel guiderod was because I made it. My g23 runs like a top with it, and I have the ability to change to different weight springs if need be.