So the end of my guide rod snapped off on my Gen 2 Glock 19. Does anyone know of any cons to going with a stainless steel or other all metal guide rod? I'm also not sure if I need a new recoil spring or if I can use the same one. Any pros/cons on replacing that as well?

Only if you intend to use it for IDPA. Changing it to a material other than stock (polymer) takes you out of SSP and into ESP - providing the material the guide rod is made of is no heavier than common steel (i.e.no tungsten).

You can reuse the spring. The usual life span is about 2,500rds on those springs (5,000 on the gen4 dual spring). The pistol will function the same with the SS guide rod. Some people swear by the steel guide rods. I for one stick to the oem plastic ones.

Thanks guys. I'll probably replace the spring as well since I don't know how many rounds are through it.

Thanks guys. I'll probably replace the spring as well since I don't know how many rounds are through it.

 

A stock recoil spring is dirt cheap. or free if you contact GLOCK. If you go w/ a steel rod make sure it's for a flat spring like the stock one. There are two different kinds of after market guid rods.

You can reuse the spring. The usual life span is about 2,500rds on those springs (5,000 on the gen4 dual spring). The pistol will function the same with the SS guide rod. Some people swear by the steel guide rods. I for one stick to the oem plastic ones.

 

I guess you can change your recoil spring at these intervals if you want. I came in contact with 300-400 Glocks on a quarterly basis and never saw one that needed a replacement. When I retired these guns went at least 10,000 rds or more. My own Glocks have done a lot more rounds. Peter Kokalis ran a G17 for 170,000 rds with no malfunctions and no replacement parts. Maybe they aren't making them as good as they used to?

I guess you can change your recoil spring at these intervals if you want. I came in contact with 300-400 Glocks on a quarterly basis and never saw one that needed a replacement. When I retired these guns went at least 10,000 rds or more. My own Glocks have done a lot more rounds. Peter Kokalis ran a G17 for 170,000 rds with no malfunctions and no replacement parts. Maybe they aren't making them as good as they used to?

 

Glock recommeded replacement intervals.

Bt guide rods I love them.

 

 

Glock recommeded replacement intervals.

 

I base my statement on on observed performance. I guess they aren't making them as good as they used to.

I have a stainless one in my 23. Love it. No problems. Got it from Glockmeister,just be sure you order a "captured" one.