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.
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April 09, 2023, 06:08 PM
Black92LX
Forgive me if it is a dumb question but what is the advantage?
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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
Starting to think they are like virgins and dinosaurs.
April 10, 2023, 08:31 PM
Pete K
You could buy the full size and cut it down.
April 10, 2023, 10:10 PM
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.
Serious about crackers.
April 11, 2023, 10:18 AM
smschulz
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.
April 11, 2023, 01:14 PM
kkina
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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?
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.
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.
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April 12, 2023, 06:52 AM
ulsterman
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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.
