Glock guide rod ?

[Rookie]

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

There are exceptions to every rule...

 

[JByer323]

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]

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]

Semantics.

 

[Dogman]

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

 

[40calPUNISHER]

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]

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]

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]

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.

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.

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]

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.