Solid guide rods for SIGs

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November 06, 2017, 12:46 PM

GP229

Solid guide rods for SIGs

quote:
Originally posted by JAFO:
There is a very slim chance with the factory guide rod that the end of the recoil spring may work its way around the guide rod and through the hole in the slide, essentially locking up the gun.

I believe that is most likely to be a problem with after market single strand springs, not necessarily with stock multi strand springs.

November 06, 2017, 05:28 PM

JAFO

Probably true, unless the center strand works its way out. I don't know if that one strand would be thick enough to cause the gun to lock up.

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November 06, 2017, 05:52 PM

smlsig

Pardon my ignorance but what is the benefit of a solid stainless steel guide rod?
Thanks..

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November 08, 2017, 02:51 PM

BB61

quote:
Originally posted by smlsig:
Pardon my ignorance but what is the benefit of a solid stainless steel guide rod?
Thanks..

The theory is the slight extra weight reduces recoil somewhat. I just put one in my Beretta 96A1. I like it do I need it? No. But I’ll keep it.

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November 09, 2017, 07:00 PM

12131

Theory is all good. But, in practice, most shooters would not be able to tell the difference, if tested blind.