Aftermarket Glock guide rods???

[mrproc1]

Hey Ya'll......
Came across a Glock 23 with a steel guide rod. Any thoughts having a steel rod in replace of the stock rod from Glock?

 

[esrice]

What does it do that the factory one doesn't? Is there a problem with your current guide rod?

 

[mrproc1]

No, I'm looking at buying one that has the Steel replacement?

 

[the1kidd03]

People often replace the original rods of some guns, particularly that model, in hopes of obtaining better recoil control of the gun.

It doesn't help to an extent most people would like. Certainly no better than a good grip technique. I haven't heard anything bad enough to make me second guess buying one with such a rod if that's what you're asking.

 

[esrice]

No, I'm looking at buying one that has the Steel replacement?

Ah I see. I find them superfluous but I don't think it should stop you from buying the gun.

 

[teddy12b]

Midway has factory original guide rods fo less than $10. I'd buy the gun and swap back out to a factory original if it were mine. I'm not against upgrading parts, but in the case of glocks I prefer to put upgraded factory glock parts back in it.

 

[SERparacord]

Hey Ya'll......
Came across a Glock 23 with a steel guide rod. Any thoughts having a steel rod in replace of the stock rod from Glock?

You have a much better chance of your slide cracking.

 

[NHT3]

Personally I prefer the Glock factory unit but as esrice said there's nothing wrong with the metal rod and spring assembly. If I buy a pistol with the aftermarket rod I just replace it with stock.. It's a good idea to replace the assembly about every 3 to 5000 rounds anyway.
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[24Carat]

The only Glock replacement guide rod worth its salt is a Lasermax Guide Rod Laser.

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

Hey Ya'll......
Came across a Glock 23 with a steel guide rod. Any thoughts having a steel rod in replace of the stock rod from Glock?

I had one in a previous G30 I had .

I think it was a waste of money because I didn't notice any change in the recoil or the way I shot .

There is however a torture test on youtube that has a guy firing 1,000 rounds in one sitting and at about the 700 some odd round mark the factory rod comes flying out of the front.

 

[mrproc1]

Thanks for the info.... with that being said, any local gun shops in Indy have a stock replacements?

 

[VN Vet]

I replace all my plastic guide rods with Stainless or Tungstun. Why? Well, if you have to ask, you'll never understand. :>)

 

[worddoer]

There is however a torture test on you tube that has a guy firing 1,000 rounds in one sitting and at about the 700 some odd round mark the factory rod comes flying out of the front.

That was James Yeager. It happens at the 4 minute mark in the video below.

http://youtu.be/CyZxQfIBXDc

 

[mrproc1]

I replace all my plastic guide rods with Stainless or Tungstun. Why? Well, if you have to ask, you'll never understand. :>)

I asked because I didn't know. Sorry if I don't or wont understand

 

[Double T]

I use the factory plastic. They are cheap to replace, and if something would happen were it to seize up...the plastic can be broken to detail strip...a bit harder with something metal in there

 

[venenoindy]

I had a metal guide rod fail on me once and I would never buy one again, I shot thousands of rounds with the factory one and never had a problem. Nothing wrong with customizing a gun but not my carry or home defense.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Hey Ya'll......
Came across a Glock 23 with a steel guide rod. Any thoughts having a steel rod in replace of the stock rod from Glock?

Replace it wih the proper factory guide rod if you buy it. The only functioning issue I've had with any Glock I've owned was caused by a stainless steel guide rod and it was a fail to chamber in a Glock 17. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

 

[mrproc1]

With all that be'in said, any reason why the steel guide rod is made, or replaced?

 

[Mr. Neal]

The only Glock replacement guide rod worth its salt is a Lasermax Guide Rod Laser.

Yes indeed. The Lasermax laser guide rod is the only one worth buyin. They are freakinsweet but very pricey. Got one on my gen4 glock 22.

 

[the1kidd03]

With all that be'in said, any reason why the steel guide rod is made, or replaced?

Theory of increased weight helping to reduce felt recoil.