[Aslan]

Been thinking about one for my 26. Your thoughts? Thanks!

 

[GunQuest]

I have one for my G34 so I can change spring weights for different barrels and loads. For a 26 I would not bother. I want it to be light for carry

 

[Aslan]

I have one for my G34 so I can change spring weights for different barrels and loads. For a 26 I would not bother. I want it to be light for carry

Sounds reasonable to me. Thanks!

 

[MajorD]

Total waste of money

 

[M&P15T]

Total waste of money.

Also, OP, utilize the Search function. This has been a topic here probably a hundred times now. :deadhorse:

 

[Ranger357]

If your regularly placing 2nd in international competitions by less than 2 seconds overall, would likely be a good investment for you, otherwise not so much IMHO

 

[DWARREN123]

I have tried them, not any better than stock for my purpose.

 

[TheDreadnought]

You're better off with a DPM Recoil Reduction system instead. Triple-spring goodness!

 

[VCoupe376ci]

I have one for my G34 so I can change spring weights for different barrels and loads. For a 26 I would not bother. I want it to be light for carry

This is the reason I have a stainless guide rod in my 34. It serves no other purpose for me than quick access to change the RSA spring weight without the need for mu:triple guide rods.

 

[VCoupe376ci]

Total waste of money.

Also, OP, utilize the Search function. This has been a topic here probably a hundred times now. :deadhorse:

Although I have to agree with it being a waste as a performance modification, I disagree on not posting about it. If people just searched rather than asking this forum would go stagnant pretty quick as most everything imaginable has been covered already over the years.

 

[Rocky7]

You do not need tungsten to change spring coil weights, this can be accomplished with a Wolff uncaptured guide rod and spring set .

I have Captured and Uncaptured guide rods and springs to test factory and my reloads. The platforms that I have used this on is the 17 and 26.

The value of comparing stock weights vs lighters loads is self evident, the reverse with heavier loads. Although I have competed for near 25 years,stock RSA served me well.

I personally I do not see the value for tungsten, in a 26 I do not see the need. Take the money and put it to a better use.

 

[refugeepj]

You do not need tungsten to change spring coil weights, this can be accomplished with a Wolff uncaptured guide rod and spring set .

I have Captured and Uncaptured guide rods and springs to test factory and my reloads. The platforms that I have used this on is the 17 and 26.

The value of comparing stock weights vs lighters loads is self evident, the reverse with heavier loads. Although I have competed for near 25 years,stock RSA served me well.

I personally I do not see the value for tungsten, in a 26 I do not see the need. Take the money and put it to a better use.

Agree. common sense.
tried various aftermarket offerings and returned to factory. multiple manufacturers pistols, not just Glock.
I keep spares handy for pistols that get serious use, but found no practical advantage personally.
I am sure there are those who do, I do not.
I load to mimic carry ammunition, so different spring weights are not needed.
were I to experiment with downloading or hot charges, the non captive and different spring weights would be a must.

 

[Peace Warrior]

Only if you're welding stainless steel

 

[Dennis1209]

I have one for my G19. I'm sure if I had slow-mo video of myself shooting, it would show slightly less muzzle flip. But then again I like gizmo's and my motto is always...

"If it ain't broke, try to fix it anyway".

 

[VCoupe376ci]

You do not need tungsten to change spring coil weights, this can be accomplished with a Wolff uncaptured guide rod and spring set .

I have Captured and Uncaptured guide rods and springs to test factory and my reloads. The platforms that I have used this on is the 17 and 26.

The value of comparing stock weights vs lighters loads is self evident, the reverse with heavier loads. Although I have competed for near 25 years,stock RSA served me well.

I personally I do not see the value for tungsten, in a 26 I do not see the need. Take the money and put it to a better use.

I didn't necessarily mean tungsten. I was talking in general about all uncaptured guide rods.

 

[PEC-Memphis]

This is the reason I have a stainless guide rod in my 34. It serves no other purpose for me than quick access to change the RSA spring weight without the need for mu:triple guide rods.

Of course springs can be changed on the stock guide rods, excluding the Gen4.

 

[BuckyP]

I'll be the odd man out and say it could make a difference. It adds weight to the front of the muzzle. This is an advantage for competitive shooters. Previous rules in certain sports did not allow for external weights on guns. So to add weight, one would add a bull barrel, a tungsten guide rod, and later they came out with long wide dust covers on some models. Today, external weights are allowed, so now you're seeing Glocks running in limited division with weights hanging from the rail.

Now is it useful for street use or casual shooting? Probably not.

 

[elstupido]

Go for it. It helps the economy.

 

[t4terrific]

I always swap in stainless guid rods for durability, and reduced flex.

I honestly can't tell a difference in recoil or front sight movement.

The difference is essentially unnoticeable.

 

[glide]

To me if you want to try it yourself, go for it. If you don't like it, sell it. I've researched and gone down the road a bit to find what works and what doesn't in all the years I've been shooting (30+ years). I'm satisfied what I have in my guns. Only thing I wouldn't change is the magazines. I like to use only OEM factory magazines and guide rods in all my semi-auto guns. Everything else I like to tinker and try out.