Recoil Spring Guide Rod

[469Shooter]

Question:
Is there any real reason to replace a perfectly good composite recoil spring guide rod with a metal one? It's a Model 410. New old stock. Thanks for any help.

 

[handgunner356]

I don't see any advanage to it. I have used the heavy steel rods in my target 1911s' for a little added muzzle weight, but can't say that they reduce recoil or improve function by any amount.

 

[tomcatt51]

You can replace it. Usually the reason is to add "barrel weight". Guide rods are sometimes made of tungsten to maximize the weight added.

 

[OKFC05]

Plenty of reason not to.
Based on range observations, aftermarket rods fail more than stock unless you buy a very high quality piece.
It is a simple matter to buy a stock recoil assembly for a few dollars and replace it 5,000 rounds/ 5 yrs.
The nylon rods have a little "give" and don't batter the rest of the gun.
The flat-wound spiral springs on the stock units are superior to the piano wire often supplied with cheaper aftermarket pieces.
IDPA does not allow weighted recoil rods.

 

[tomcatt51]

IDPA does not allow weighted recoil rods.

Thanks for reminding us of the idiotic rules IDPA has.

 

[OKFC05]

Thanks for reminding us of the idiotic rules IDPA has.

You're welcome.
After I bought it, USPSA outlawed my bone-stock Paraord Tac Five from Production Division because of the taper on the outside of the grip opening.

Ain't sanctioning rules grand!

 

[469Shooter]

Thanks for the info guys. If I was going to replace it (which now I'm not) I would have bought a factory 411 metal one.
But, now I don't have to!

 

[kdj]

S&W Model 622

Plenty of reason not to.
Based on range observations, aftermarket rods fail more than stock unless you buy a very high quality piece.
It is a simple matter to buy a stock recoil assembly for a few dollars and replace it 5,000 rounds/ 5 yrs.
The nylon rods have a little "give" and don't batter the rest of the gun.
The flat-wound spiral springs on the stock units are superior to the piano wire often supplied with cheaper aftermarket pieces.
IDPA does not allow weighted recoil rods.

Do you know where i can find a new factory Recoil Guide Rod? Thanks in advance!

 

[HCH]

Do you know where i can find a new factory Recoil Guide Rod? Thanks in advance!

I'd try S&W.