Anyone know where I can find one? I'm tried most of the major dealers and they have either been discontinued or don't make them and have no plans of doing so.

Thanks.

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Forgive me if it is a dumb question but what is the advantage?

Springer Precision makes them for full-size P320 only.
https://www.sigguy.com/product...0-tungsten-guide-rod

Perceived flatter softer shooting due to weight out front down low. Tungsten is more brittle though so additional risk of breakage. That last part seems unlikely though.

I put a tungsten guide rod in my Glock competition gun. It replaced the captured guide rod and allowed me to use “normal” springs and change out the weights. That was/is nice. Made zero difference in feel. Pricy too so that was nice. Lol

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Originally posted by sig2392:
Springer Precision makes them for full-size P320 only.
https://www.sigguy.com/product...0-tungsten-guide-rod

First place I went. I'm about 0 for 10 on finding them.

I was surprised when I went to metal guide rods for both my 228 and 229. It actually did help with muzzle flip. Would absolutely do it again.

Starting to think they are like virgins and dinosaurs.

You could buy the full size and cut it down.

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Originally posted by kkina:
I was surprised when I went to metal guide rods for both my 228 and 229. It actually did help with muzzle flip. Would absolutely do it again.

I’m surprised that those pistols didn’t have metal guide rods out of the box. Both of my SIGs came with metal guide rods. A fairly expensive P226 X5, and an inexpensive P238. I love both equally well though.

I've always put in solid guide rods everywhere I can.
Did all the Sig P series with Bedair Rods, replaced the Glock, M&P, PDP.
Besides the weight they seem to last longer.

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Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:

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Originally posted by kkina:
I was surprised when I went to metal guide rods for both my 228 and 229. It actually did help with muzzle flip. Would absolutely do it again.

I’m surprised that those pistols didn’t have metal guide rods out of the box. Both of my SIGs came with metal guide rods. A fairly expensive P226 X5, and an inexpensive P238. I love both equally well though.

Yeah, it was surprising Sig spec'd in plastic rods for some models. Was it a cost-saving initiative? Who knows. At any rate it just didn't sit right with me, so I upgraded to metal on principle. I was pleasantly surprised to find there was a tangible benefit.

The first SIG I ever received that didn't have a metal guide rod was a SP2340. Prior to that, as far as I know, SIG's had metal guide rods, but they were hollow.

I have no doubt the plastic guide rods are cheaper (and lighter) than even the hollow metal units, let alone solid stainless or tungsten.

As to the OP, it certainly seems like you should be able to find one for a full size and cut it to length. No?

^Ah yes, now that you mention it, I may have replaced hollow metal rods, which I also didn't like. Too long ago, can't even remember.

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Originally posted by kkina:
^Ah yes, now that you mention it, I may have replaced hollow metal rods, which I also didn't like. Too long ago, can't even remember.

Oh, I have a pile of the hollow guide rods that I either replaced with units from Bedair (I believe he passed away in 2015?), or the FAT guide rods from Grayguns.

Incidentally, Grayguns lists 2 models for the P320 as in stock:
https://grayguns.com/guide-rods/

Though they're stainless, not tungsten, so would be a grunt lighter...

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Originally posted by stoic-one:

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Originally posted by kkina:
^Ah yes, now that you mention it, I may have replaced hollow metal rods, which I also didn't like. Too long ago, can't even remember.

Oh, I have a pile of the hollow guide rods that I either replaced with units from Bedair (I believe he passed away in 2015?), or the FAT guide rods from Grayguns.

Incidentally, Grayguns lists 2 models for the P320 as in stock:
https://grayguns.com/guide-rods/

Though they're stainless, not tungsten, so would be a grunt lighter...

Thanks but those are also full sized.

The P320 Carry has a 3.9" barrel length and uses a captured guide rod, and I have not seen any aftermarket versions in Tungsten.

Most of the aftermarket versions in Tungsten are for the 4.7" (full) or 5" (X-Five) barrel lengths and are not captured versions.

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Originally posted by steve495:
The P320 Carry has a 3.9" barrel length and uses a captured guide rod, and I have not seen any aftermarket versions in Tungsten.

Most of the aftermarket versions in Tungsten are for the 4.7" (full) or 5" (X-Five) barrel lengths and are not captured versions.

I found one place that made them but they were discontinued.