Glock Recoil Spring

[msteiner17]

Have searched the forum and haven't really seen a definitive answer yet...

Who out there has replaced the stock Glock recoil spring with an aftermarket? And what material/spring weight did you choose and why?

 

[ag563]

I went with the stainless steel spring & rod. stock weight. Just replaced it, cuz I bought a used gun & didn't know how old it was. Bought it from Glockpolishing, on eBay, think it was lone wolf brand.

 

[rotortech]

I also bought the $35 spring with SS guide rod. Stupid mistake. I should have bought the $8 stock unit with the plastic guide rod. There is no difference in how the gun operates and the stock spring works fine. There is a lot of hype about the metal vs plastic guide rods that I just don't believe.

 

[HICKMAN]

This is an upgrade really not needed unless you are reloading your own ammo. Those who shoot a lot of USPSA might tweak their spring based on the load they chose to compete with.

 

[85t5mcss]

Agreed. I bought one with SS and stock spring and can't tell a difference.

My EDC has a plastic replacement with a spare replacement at home.

 

[dt36]

I bought a spring rod assembly from rockyourglock.com. its a duel spring setup. I have a glock 19 gen 3 so stock it is a single spring plastic guide rod. I love it. seems to shoot just fine and I have the reliability of a metal guide rode.

 

[CSORuger]

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[NHT3]

Like Hickman said, if it aint broke, don't fix it. Just my .02
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[snowwalker]

While I agree with CSORuger, I prefer a tungsten recoil spring system from GlockStore. It is heavier than the steel and yields better benifits as to a reason to change and they're only about $50.

 

[jeepfreek]

I was wondering if the tungsten one made a difference in the recoil to relieve some of the snappiness of a .40?

 

[TheDude]

Like Hickman said, if it aint broke, don't fix it. Just my .02
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Agreed. The only thing Glocks need aftermarket is different sights but again...thats preference.

 

[yxc301]

I am not a Glock expert. But you notice that when you put the recoil spring assembly into the slide the slide will take the pressure off of the plastic guide. My 27 still has the factory rod and spring but is due to be replaced soon (just over 3000 rounds).

 

[Tydeeh22]

Have searched the forum and haven't really seen a definitive answer yet...

Who out there has replaced the stock Glock recoil spring with an aftermarket? And what material/spring weight did you choose and why?

went with a lone wolf stainless guide rod. factory spring tension. i like the weight in the front and for some reason, knowing i dont have any guide rod flex makes me sleep better at night... really.. who wants a rod that flexes?

 

[evanrw61]

While I agree with CSORuger, I prefer a tungsten recoil spring system from GlockStore. It is heavier than the steel and yields better benifits as to a reason to change and they're only about $50.

I got the double tungsten recoil spring system from them and I'm quite happy with it.

 

[bronson3304]

keep the stock spring wieght and put a better rod in.
i chose a tungston rod for the need weight up front.

 

[85t5mcss]

For those who have "gotten the tungsten (or stainless) guide rods and am happy with it".

Why are you happy with it?
What changed for you?
What feels different?
How did it affect accuracy?
How did it effect follow up?

This is a genuine question. I have read all the glamor, but find no difference in it myself. Doesn't seem to affect accuracy or the balance to me. I have only tried the Stainless with 17lb spring.

 

[msteiner17]

A LOT of good feedback and discussion topics so far. Thanks for all of the responses so far.

 

[tdoom15]

If this is anything other than a recreational gun, I wouldn't use anything but the stock RSA. I always keep a few on hand and they get replaced once or twice a year, at under $10 a piece there is no reason not to.

I promise you that no one here is seeing any real difference in "performance" by switching RSAs on a non competition gun using factory ammo. Save your cash and go shoot.

 

[bronson3304]

For those who have "gotten the tungsten (or stainless) guide rods and am happy with it".

Why are you happy with it?
What changed for you?
What feels different?
How did it affect accuracy?
How did it effect follow up?

This is a genuine question. I have read all the glamor, but find no difference in it myself. Doesn't seem to affect accuracy or the balance to me. I have only tried the Stainless with 17lb spring.

i am happy with it
it added balance to the gun
increases accuracy by lowering recoil and follow up

it basicly adds a bit of weight to the front of the gun. i would not change the spring weight unless you are loading custom reloads