What is the benefit of a tungsten guide rod?
The Glock Store Tungsten Guide Rod replaces the factory plastic guide rod as a drop in part with no gunsmithing required. This guide rod weighs 400% more than the factory part and the added weight helps reduce recoil and muzzle flip.
What is the purpose of a guide rod?
– The guide rod reduces the strength of the smack caused by the gun on the shooter’s hand, making the shooting more comfortable, safer and easier.
What does a guide rod upgrade do?
Stainless steel rods add weight: One of the most significant pros of switching to stainless steel guide rods is the extra weight it adds to the handgun. Most gun owners like the excess weight because it can reduce the recoil and make shooting the gun more comfortable.
How many pounds is a Glock recoil spring?
Current production factory Glock springs are 16 pounds. Early, non-captive versions of the 17 and 17L have recoil springs of 19 pounds. Recoil springs fit over a pistol’s guide rod and control how the pistol’s slide functions.
How many pounds is a stock Glock guide rod?
Glock Models: 17, 20, 21, 22, 24, 31, 34, 35, 37, 40, 41 – Factory Stock Spring weight is 17lbs. Glock Models: 19, 19X, 23, 32, 38 – Factory Stock Spring weight is 18lbs.
Can I use a tungsten guide rod with a Glock 30?
Just took out my Glock 30 to the range with the tungsten guide rod. I shot about 150 rounds or so, and the firearm functioned flawlessly. Considering that the Glock 30 is a .45 compact, I wanted to add some mass to absorb some of that recoil.
Will this guide rod fit a mini Glock 36?
It’s a drop-in part with the dual springs included and captured on the rod. Will fit both the Gen3, Gen4, and Gen5 mini-Glocks (G26,G27,G33) as well as Glock Model 29,30, and 36. The guide rods for the Gen3 and Gen4 Sub Compact Glocks are interchangeable. Also fits SF Model Sub Compacts!
How does the heavy tungsten guide rod work?
The heavy tungsten guide rod shifts the balance so that the jump is more manageable. For me, it immediately resulted in a noticeable improvement in accuracy. I’d buy this guide rod again.
What are the best Glock accessories for the mini-Glocks?
Available now at glockstore.com, the Heavy Tungsten Guide Rod for Mini-Glocks is one of the best Glock accessories for the sub-compact Glock models. Reducing the muzzle flip and felt recoil of the small frame Glocks, they allow for superior weapon control with just a simple drop-in part.