Sheild 9mm Recoil Spring?

KiaTia · Jun 28, 2016

Ok is anyone using the stainless steel recoil spring in the 9mm Sheild? S&W just replaced my factory one but I like the design of the stainless one better..

http://ssguiderods.com/shop/smith-wesson-shield-guide-rod/

moxie · Jun 28, 2016

Haven't used one, but honestly I can't see how it can improve reliability or durability. Are you having reliability problems caused by the recoil spring or guide rod? Making the spring out of SS changes nothing. As far as durability goes, stock guide rods last virtually forever in many diferent kinds of pistols.

KiaTia · Jun 28, 2016

I am a fan of SS but I like the single spring and guide rod design better less moving parts and friction..

NCW Ray · Jun 28, 2016

I've wondered how much added abuse the gun will take going from a double recoil spring assembly to a single spring one. I would also think if the single one was just as good or better than the double one I'm sure S&W would probably have used it since it would most likely be cheaper to manufacture.

RGVshooter · Jun 28, 2016

Believe me, if a SS single spring design was better, S&W would've used it..

pvirga88 · Jun 28, 2016

Just installed one in my shield today. My original shield one wore out. Spring looked like it was about to jump off the guide rod at any time. I have about 2,500 rounds through my shield before I replaced it.

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MassiveOverkill · Jun 28, 2016

http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-m-p-pistols/477565-ss-guide-rod.html

Florida J Frame · Jun 28, 2016

pvirga88 said:
Just installed one in my shield today. My original shield one wore out. Spring looked like it was about to jump off the guide rod at any time. I have about 2,500 rounds through my shield before I replaced it.

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Are you shooting heavy loads (+P) ? The factory spring is rated for 5000 rounds. Were you having any problems with the operation before you replaced it?

RobzGuns · Jun 28, 2016

There are a few here that went to the SS RSA and love it. They'll probably chime in on ho great it is. I've never seen the need to convert.

I'm also wondering why pvirga88 had to replace his after only 2,500 rounds. My Shield is over 4 Yrs old now with well over 12,000 rounds through it and still using the original RSA. I only use 115gr and 124gr rounds.
I do have a replacement ready to go, but it doesn't seem to be wearing out.

kmanick · Jun 28, 2016

I bought one of these (when all of those people here complaining about having problems with theirs earlier on) but it's still in the box in my Shield box. I've had no problems with mine so I haven't gotten around to trying it yet. I am curious to see if the recoil management is any different vs the stock spring assembly though.

OldBoldPilot · Jun 28, 2016

I just bought a new (California version) Shield. At 73, I was having some difficulty locking the slide back, particularly when reassembling the pistol after field stripping. Like many others have stated, I had to push the slide against the edge of the workbench to lock it back during reassembly.

Based on a number of online reviews, I purchased a SS RSA, which I received a couple of days ago. I installed it, and instantly I was dealing with a different pistol. Not only was it easy to lock the slide back, but I was also easily able to do so when reassembling the pistol. In addition, the slide moved more smoothly with the single-spring SS RSA than with the stock dual-spring RSA.

This morning I put 150 rounds through the pistol at the range without a hiccup. For me, adding the SS RSA, the Apex trigger kit and Trijicon HD night sights has turned a very good pistol into a great pistol. Your mileage may (and probably will) vary.

KiaTia · Jun 28, 2016

RobzGuns said:
There are a few here that went to the SS RSA and love it. They'll probably chime in on ho great it is. I've never seen the need to convert.

I'm also wondering why pvirga88 had to replace his after only 2,500 rounds. My Shield is over 4 Yrs old now with well over 12,000 rounds through it and still using the original RSA. I only use 115gr and 124gr rounds.
I do have a replacement ready to go, but it doesn't seem to be wearing out.

Where did you find the factory replacement and how much was it I cannot find one anywhere.. My original lost the capture on the large spring and was not repairable after about 300 rounds.

RobzGuns · Jun 28, 2016

KiaTia said:
Where did you find the factory replacement and how much was it I cannot find one anywhere.. My original lost the capture on the large spring and was not repairable after about 300 rounds.

I eventually got my factory replacement for free from S&W CS. I simply called and told them that I needed a replacement. If they have 'm in stock, they will send you one.

I also did a group purchase on some from G&R Tactical, back when they were on Back-Order from CS. They were $9 each, but at that time, one needed a minimum order of $50. I don't know if the $50 minimum is still going on.

S&W M&P Shield Guide Rod Assembly at G and R Tactical

Mountain Walker · Jun 29, 2016

OldBoldPilot said:
I just bought a new (California version) Shield. At 73, I was having some difficulty locking the slide back, particularly when reassembling the pistol after field stripping. Like many others have stated, I had to push the slide against the edge of the workbench to lock it back during reassembly.

Based on a number of online reviews, I purchased a SS RSA, which I received a couple of days ago. I installed it, and instantly I was dealing with a different pistol. Not only was it easy to lock the slide back, but I was also easily able to do so when reassembling the pistol. In addition, the slide moved more smoothly with the single-spring SS RSA than with the stock dual-spring RSA.

This morning I put 150 rounds through the pistol at the range without a hiccup. For me, adding the SS RSA, the Apex trigger kit and Trijicon HD night sights has turned a very good pistol into a great pistol. Your mileage may (and probably will) vary.

Pilot: are you talking about the same unit that the OP showed in the first post of this thread? You entry was very helpful! Think I want to try for my Shield 9mm.
Thanks

OldBoldPilot · Jun 29, 2016

Mountain Walker said:
Pilot: are you talking about the same unit that the OP showed in the first post of this thread? You entry was very helpful! Think I want to try for my Shield 9mm.
Thanks

Affirmative. That's the one.

ultratec00 · Jul 1, 2016

I installed one in my Shield 9mm. It is easier to rack the slide and also improved accuracy by about 25-30% with my specific loads (115 gr hp). Can't say that will be the same for everyone but it was noticeable for me.

beefstews · Jul 1, 2016

OldBoldPilot said:
I just bought a new (California version) Shield. At 73, I was having some difficulty locking the slide back, particularly when reassembling the pistol after field stripping. Like many others have stated, I had to push the slide against the edge of the workbench to lock it back during reassembly.

Based on a number of online reviews, I purchased a SS RSA, which I received a couple of days ago. I installed it, and instantly I was dealing with a different pistol. Not only was it easy to lock the slide back, but I was also easily able to do so when reassembling the pistol. In addition, the slide moved more smoothly with the single-spring SS RSA than with the stock dual-spring RSA.

This morning I put 150 rounds through the pistol at the range without a hiccup. For me, adding the SS RSA, the Apex trigger kit and Trijicon HD night sights has turned a very good pistol into a great pistol. Your mileage may (and probably will) vary.

Pretty much the same for me. Easier to rack the slide. 125 rounds w/o issue. I have not seen any increase in accuracy. I replace the original because it looked warped and had a few FTEs. No FTEs with the SS RSA so far.

rbmorse · Jul 1, 2016

I put one in after the after the retaining disc at the end of the factory spring rod bent sometime during the first range session.

I'm sure S&W would have gone to great lengths to make it good, but I decided to spend a few bucks to make sure the problem didn't happen again.

Very happy with both the stainless spring/guide rod and the Shield 9.

MassiveOverkill · Jul 3, 2016

Finally got to put about 60 rounds through mine yesterday..........recoil, what's that? Israeli draw is much more confident as the chances of short-stroking is greatly reduced since it's so easy to rack. Going to try and put a hundred more rounds next weekend to see if I get any failures.

Va Bushwacker · Jul 4, 2016

Thank you Sir !!! After viewing so many reviews prior to purchasing my Shield I thought somewhere along the line I became a wuz,because the slide was nearly impossible to cycle without a glove on.
Where did you find the new assembly?
Thank You.

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