Why does my recoil rod stick out so far on my BG 2.0?

[recppd]

Trust me, I've looked everywhere for similar posts but have found none. Perhaps this is a normal thing for this particular model, but my guide rod sticks out about 1/8" past the muzzle and it looks ridiculous! Anyone else have this issue? How is this normal? Born on date is 4/4/25.

 

[geeollie]

That seems to be the way they all are. Mine is the same way and works 100% for many weeks now. One post a couple weeks back said it is that way to prevent the slide from being forced back if the front end of the gun is up against a wall or other surface.

I believe it is called a standoff device?? Ours works like the stand off device is designed to do.

 

[GnarlsR2]

Can you post a photo of the end of the guide rod?
My BG2 is as shown in photo.
The two contact points where the guide rod spring contacts the inside of the slide will compress a few thousandths of an inch when it is seated on the slot on the barrel. If the end cap of the guide rod is extending past the slide face of the slide by 1/8" then the distance from the inside of the slide where the spring contacts to the little slot on the barrel where the rear guide rod cap locks must be shorter.

 

[Harper]

They all protrude a little ways. But they don't all protrude exactly the same amount. If you're not having any issues with it, don't sweat it.

 

[Cphobes]

Trust me, I've looked everywhere for similar posts but have found none. Perhaps this is a normal thing for this particular model, but my guide rod sticks out about 1/8" past the muzzle and it looks ridiculous! Anyone else have this issue? How is this normal? Born on date is 4/4/25.

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Mine doesn't protrude that much though it's certainly not flush either. My Shield Plus is flush.

 

[halfmoonclip]

Mine is protruding a little, but not that much. But, if it is correctly seated in the pocket in the frame, and it runs ok, not to worry.
It does offer a standoff device, keeping the slide from being pushed out of battery at contact distance with an assailant.
Moon

 

[Harper]

It's nothing to obsess over. Manufacturing tolerances come into play. You'll notice that when the slide is removed, the guide rod, as held by the notch in the barrel, is much closer. Once you assemble the gun the guide rod is no longer against the notch in the barrel, but held slightly more forward by mechanisms in the frame. LIke I said, don't sweat it.

 

[recppd]

Here's the view with the slide back. It looks like it should have been press fit all the way down.

I measured the actual length of the recoil assembly at 2.0895". Not sure if that's correct or not. Prob will look at putting in a Galloway rod once they become available.

 

[GnarlsR2]

My guide rod assembly length measured 2.0665"

 

[MikeNV]

recppd, I agree, it looks like the retainer is not fully seated in the rod. Give S&W Customer Service a call and they'll send you a new one. They send them out like they're candy!

 

[GnarlsR2]

My front spring cap is also not seated fully against the inside guide rod. It has about a 0.020" gap.
I assume that it is threaded into the end of the inner rod?
The front spring cap IS fully seated on my 2nd guide rod spring assembly,
I will be closely watching that little thingy from now on.

 

[dben002]

who ever classified this as the Handgun of the year must have spent the last 25 years using only bow and arrow.

 

[recppd]

recppd, I agree, it looks like the retainer is not fully seated in the rod. Give S&W Customer Service a call and they'll send you a new one. They send them out like they're candy!

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I'm gonna call them tomorrow. Thx.

 

[DMax17]

They all protrude a little ways. But they don't all protrude exactly the same amount. If you're not having any issues with it, don't sweat it.

Mine was born last month and guide rod extends as much as yours.
I called S&W and they are sending me another one.
Shot it today with no problems.
Stopped by LGS after range trip to get sights adjusted.
Guy that adjusted my sights who also sold me the gun carries one also said guide rod is not an issue.

 

[CouchPotato]

It's a defect not a feature which is why S&W sends replacemens to people. It's supposed to sit flush. The idea of it being a standoff device is nonsense.

 

[DMax17]

It's a defect not a feature which is why S&W sends replacements to people. It's supposed to sit flush. The idea of it being a standoff device is nonsense.

I agree and it is why I contacted S&W even before I shot it.
I own and have owed a lot of pistols and have never had one with the guide rod extending beyond the slide.

 

[leadhead2]

Do you have to register your gun with S&W before you contact them?
I didn't see any forms or numbers to call in the box when I bought it.

 

[Cheyenne WYO]

It's normal. I've got two that have it. Just shoot it. It is a standoff device as far as I am concerned. That is a desirable feature.

 

[MikeNV]

Do you have to register your gun with S&W before you contact them?
I didn't see any forms or numbers to call in the box when I bought it.

Probably not if you just have a question. If your intent is to get a part, I would. They have already had my address when I've called for parts before - not sure if they link my phone number or caller-ID name to their database? But then I've bought 10 guns from them in the last 5 years.

I recommend registering any purchase with them using their online reg process - it's simple and only takes a few minutes. Your owner's manual says to have the model number, SN, etc. when calling (1-800-331-0852, ext. 4125). Rarely have to provide any details.

 

[seasoldier85]

Completely normal, don't sweat it...