Hi Lenny, I'm look for a Tungsten Guide Rod (captured spring) for my Glock 23 (Gen5) but I do not see one for the G23s on your website, do you know when you'll have them available? Please let me know..Thanks
These fail often, the retaining bolt breaks off after a couple thousand rounds. I’ve had 3 of them break in less than a year. I’ve attempted to post reviews at the glock store and they won’t allow them. For 150 dollars these should be more reliable and or they need to reengineer and provide a fix!
Have you ever had a polymer guide rod fail? Just curious... I don't understand why people would change anything other than the sights on their glock. Even the plastic guide rod is not know to fail yet these replacements, as you said, seem to fail regularly Gaston Glock knows best
@@Macadelic369 I am currently running a captured NDZ Performance guide rod and 13 lb recoil spring on my competition pistol and 15lb recoil spring on my EDC….. heavier spring in my edc because I run criticle duty & hydroshock as edc ammo and it’s +p.
@@dtreezy the Glock recoil spring is way to heavy for competition loads. As for factory they are fine, but dropping to a 15lb spring will reduce spring induced muzzle dip
Got this for my Glock 43x and it makes it a lot less snappy, ran at least a good 3000-5000 rounds through it and I haven’t had a single issue, highly recommend if you wanna ease off the snap on the slim frame Glocks
@@oleboy7615dude js he has enough to do it doesn’t mean down how much no body is gonna keep count for that many bullets to much and no reason as long as he mows around that all that matters
I own a 43x and replaced my factory guide rod and bought the Tungsten guide rod. My shoot has been right on target and better then ever, With less recoil as Lenny stated. Thank you Glock Store and Lenny for your perfect Videos!
Just bought a glock 43x and I have shot about 300 rounds so far with it. It bums me out almost every time because it jumps so much even with a tight combat grip and most of the times, I honestly don’t know where the bullet hit. I’m gonna look into this this tungsten guide rod and hope it helps with the recoil.
@@bordiguy you just gotta learn how to grip the gun my dude. tight tight grip with your hands in the correct position. it's proven time and time again that the 43x's recoil is perfectly controllable if you know how to grip.
@@poloboy6hunna446 Get a set of tuning springs and test yourself. You guys dont have the same grip and the recoil wont feel the same to you guys.. Its all about getting the gun to do the work.. it should return to zero by itself. As long as it doesn't change the timing on the slide too much.
I have found that those aftermarket captive guide rods don’t give 100% reliability in a Glock. For duty use, I’d never use anything but the factory captive guide rod. The recoil isn’t that bad.
I agree with you and other channels who have said to just keep it stock and train. Only things you really need to add on is a better iron sight and/or red dot if you really want it.
@@darkedge117 One can buy a Glock that comes direct from the factory with iron sights. The problem is that the individual FFL orders the guns from Glock with their plastic sights.
Wow. What a calm NORMAL human being, talking about a everyday question concerning a common question about how to improve. Perfect voice for this type of work
Did you also change the recoil spring? The guide rod bears very little force so I couldn't imagine switching the guide rod alone making a big difference.
@@chrisd5758 what I've read about these is that the tungsten actually wears the spring quicker. It may help with recoil but the part will not last as long. Not a problem as long as you are aware and plan accordingly. The advantage of a non captured spring system is that you can just change the spring when it wears out.
I only have two Glocks (Gen 3, 17 & 21 CA limited). I just want to say that I really appreciate these videos. I've purchased slide locks and tungstan guide rods for both. Totally awesome!
My Glock 42 had malfunction issues and was very temperamental with different kinds/brands of ammo, even after sending it back to the mfr for repairs. But after installing Lenny's tungsten guide rod, my Glock works like a charm.(Yes, it came new with the gen 3 magazines)
After changing the rod can you use any ammo? I have the stock guide rod in mine, and noticed I can’t use any ammo with any kind of ridges on the point(has to be smooth) or it won’t feed
Yall should do stress tests on OE glocks vs glocks with customizations. Would be pretty cool, ie windows vs serrations vs trigger upgrades vs optics vs combinations vs classic out of the box. Also great content yall are killing it
The first thing that I did to my Gen 3 Glock22 was to replace the guide rod and spring. I had a gunsmith do a trigger job on it. I replaced the slide release lever with an extended one and replaced the slide removal bar with one that protrudes a little more. I always had difficulty with the factory one when field stripping the pistol. I installed a Magpul beveled mag well and put a Pachmyr rubber grip sleeve on it. Now, it runs like a champ. I picked up a threaded Lone Wolf 9mm conversion barrel and a bunch of Glock 17 mags, so I would have more ammo options. Love the pistol now.
Bro i just bought the exact same gun and conversion barrel as well. Im not sure weather or not to buy the guide rod some people are saying there having issues. Why do i feel like your from cali too tho i mean we bought gen 3’s :(
I just installed the lighter spring tungsten guide rod on my 43x and couldn't be happier with it. It really tones down the snap recoil, making my gun way nicer to shoot.
Thank you Lenny. That 71 on the scale looked an awful lot like 79 grams. Maybe it was the angle of the camera. I went to your store years ago and I did order many magazines for my Glocks. I am VERY happy to hear you got the HELL out of Kommiefornia and relocated to TN. I am going to order some of tungsten guide rods. thanks again and God Bless you sir. Take care.
I put one of your tungsten rods on my G17 several years ago and the accuracy with the added weight is great. Folks that shoot mine always wonder my Glock feels different without so much recoil.
@scottsmith31 no, he needs to never run his mouth about firearms again. I'm all ears if he can explain how he achieved improved accuracy by dropping in an aftermarket guide rod.
Congratulations on your move to TN, Lenny. I was a frequent and loyal customer when you and I were in San Diego. I’ve improved my Glock 34 with with a tungsten guide and many more of your products. I moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2017 to be closer to my sons and grandkids. Want you to know I still enjoy your videos and expert advice. Thanks for what you do.
Lenny and the GlockStore have no affiliation with the Glock company it is just a store that sells aftermarket parts. leave your Glock original and you’ll have no problems
Glocks come from the factory in satisfactory condition. Unfortunately for Glock owners, they need to buy aftermarket parts to improve their pistols to come up to standards of CZ and HK. @@davidlevine2682
Great information as always, and I love the safety check. I had a buddy who shot himself in the hand while disassembling his 'empty' Glock, so firearm safety has always been a huge priority for me. It only takes seconds to clear the gun, but years to recover from injury.
Amen to safety checking!!!😉👍🇺🇸 I helped a friend who was a retired Probation Officer who was turning in his Leased Lexus. He was in bad physical health. So he asked me if I would remove the "Uzsi from the trunk of his car"!! I picked it up; I removed the magazine from the Firearm and I cleared the chamber and a live round came flying out of the breach!!! He was shocked himself!!! ALWAYS, ALWAYS CLEAR a Firearm before doing anything with it!!!!
My first glock purchase was a g27. The guy I bought it from did a few small modifications to it, and one was the guide rod. I can always tell when I pick one up that has the original, because it's so light. People give me a little flack for my little Glock, until they throw some lead using it. Still my favorite little companion.
The most versatile Glock ever made. You made a smart choice. Got a 27 myself, and in the market for a new recoil spring. Was thinking about going for the Glock 45 BPM spring for the 27.
@@bromansboy The Glock Store probably has a more stock spring as well. Mine is very stiff in comparison to the stock. Some people wouldn't appreciate mine racking the slide.
Glockstore Tungsten is pure junk. After a few thousand rounds doing COF nights, my trigger jammed on me. Taking off the slide the entire Tungsten assembly exploded out in pieces. Looks like it’s held by a nut which can come loose. Certainly wouldn’t want that happening EDC. Wrote and tried multiple ways to contact support but no reply. Never again from the Glockstore.
Edc, stock is the way, break it in with 500 rounds, if it's 100% fail free then it's worthy for edc. After that do not shoot ur edc, if u wanna shoot it, buy another for the range. Your edc should be sacred to you.
@@metabang03finally someone who gets it...I'm pretty sure we come from very different backgrounds but I've only known a few other people outside of myself that follow this logic, that way when you need it it's where you left it...
@@Demonslayerprovideo in a perfect world, you own two of them. one to carry, and one to practice. I mean.. it is a matter of life and death.. should we cheap out on another 500 handgun?
Bought the pure tungsten guide rod for my glock 17 gen 5 and the top came off. Took it to the range a few times, came home to clean it and after disassembling the guide rod came apart. The spring came off and the top was missing. Glock store would not replace it for me. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY! IM STILL PISSED OFF. Stick with the stock spring guide rod and just buy a few spares. The tungsten ones are bullshit
Well, when people want to sell something......they'll say "You gotta get it." IMO, a company like Glock spends millions of $$$$$ on design & testing to make one of the most reliable guns in the world & people actually think they can improve on it with a few parts. The only part I change on some of my guns is the sights. That won't affect functioning.
@@tonynathanson7843exactly bro fuck changing the slide and barrel and guide rod it ruins reliability doesn’t matter how much you pay for the three I keep mine stock the only thing I changed on my 17 are the sights got ameriglos that’s it and for more grip I got talon grips that’s it the only two things I changed iron sights and put some talon grips on and I like that I can remove the talon grips that’s why I didn’t use a hair dryer so that I can take em off with ease
Big shout out to Lenny! Super dedicated to the craft and seems like a super honest man who actually cares about the customers and soon to be customers as well. Even if you don't buy from him he shares his years of knowledge with all of us!
Extended Lock Release, Extended Slide Release are basically a must. New Sights too. Nothing wrong with changing some stuff if it’s not to your liking. Don’t overthink it.
I replaced the OEM with the 15lb Tungsten today on my G19 gen 3. HUGE difference. Thanks Lenny for providing all of the videos. For a novice like myself, the information you provide has been invaluable in my education.
Foolish. You don't need a steel or tungsten guide rod unless you're fighting a war singlehandedly or you firing over 1000 rounds in one sitting. Until then the plastic is good enough for normal uses.
One of the first things that I did when purchasing my Glock 19 and Glock 23 was to replace the plastic recoil spring guide rods , replace the barrel and replace the sights with Trijicon night sights. I also replaced the factory trigger
I have a Glock 23 now and looking to get a Glock 19 next. Did you replace all the parts with factory oem ones or what brand did you go with on the sights and the guide rods?
I can watch Lenny talk for hours on end. Whatever it is that makes people interesting, he's got it. And he imparts a tremendous amount of knowledge during the time he's on camera so it's time well spent. Thanks for all you do for the sport of shooting.
I have several blocks and I've owned several others. The first things I replace is the plastic sights and I go with night sights. The next thing I replace is that guy rod. I go with the metal guide rod. I haven't gone to a tungsten but the metal guy ride improves the functionality and the shoot in the field so much and it could be just need thinking it but I've handed it to so many people that didn't know it and they could feel the difference from their own personal to what I had. And then recently I have found out just replacing the trigger shoe also improves so much the shoot the feel that everything
Lenny, you are my “GO TO GUY” for all things GLOCK. That’s what 40 years of expertise and experience IS. Excellent instructional videos. We’re glad you love my home State. Tennessee has wonderful people.
Polymer guide rods were not included because they're the best option. Glock is trying to maximize profit by using the cheapest parts they can get away with. Pretending like they're crafting finely made handguns is naive.
@@Snougaloogie That's my point. It's cheap to manufacture and good enough for a few thousand rounds. I'm guessing the op hasn't shot his 1987 model 17 enough to need a replacement.
Amazing that people suck glocks so hard that they won't bother making them better. Beware guys, OP here is the same guy who takes a 2 day handgun class with you and shoots 1 round/10 seconds from an isosceles stance but somehow still muzzles you or drops his gun.
Love your video's Mr. Lenny. First time Glock Owner, 43X and like it so far. However I'm starting to learn why it took me so long to purchase a Glock. I Payed extra for the MOS, $80.00 for a guide rail, another $100.00 + for the trigger upgrade another $100.00+ for decent sights. I'm starting to wonder if I shouldn't have spend a couple hundred more and bought a better quality EDC out of the box. There's a saying; "you can have cheap, you can have good, we just can't give you cheap AND good"
Lenny, you look happier in Tennessee. I remember buying your VHS videos from your parents at gun shows. Your dad told me after you made Rock N Roll #3 that he hoped you got it out of your system. Well, no more girls in swimsuits firing machine guns, but you have done well for yourself. Thanks for all the videos. You taught me a lot. I have an idea; It's been 40 years now, so how about Rock N Roll #4, Grannies in swimsuits firing machine guns (with a better musical score)? "More skin, more jiggle." ...It was just an idea. 🙂 I wore out my VHS copy of RnR4 I think. Or maybe my wife threw it out. I don't remember. Do you sell DVDs?
Re. RNR3; I think my favorite was Lisa firing the G3. I swear I thought she would fall over when she fired that machine gun, all while wearing high heels and I think balancing on a flat wooden board. So funny. Nice legs, and a nice voice too as I recall. Probably a grandma by now.
I did! I bought a PSA Dagger instead! It comes stock with a steel guide rod. And I also got iron sights instead of plastic sights like on a Glock. All around, a much better value in a striker fired pistol.
I have this for my G43 but do not use it for carry as it hesitates on chambering on occasion and failed to go fully into battery on a few occasions, even with 124 and higher grain loads.
@@winexprt standard. I have a couple thousand rounds through it. Probably should have sent it back because it does appear to be a smidge longer than the stock rod so perhaps it is hesitating when the spring stacks up. Bummer because I like the spring weight and all metal build quality.
For some reason, youtube suggested this video and I can honestly say I'm glad I watched this video. Thank you this was a very good video and the great information you provided for us.
That’s actually really solid advice. I had an AD because of the exact reason. Tons and tons of drills both dry and not, made a mistake. It’s easy to not have an AD. It’s even easier when you never shoot. The more frequent you shoot the more thorough you need to be.
As a Glock owner myself, I sit here watching this vid and question myself. All the upgrades I’ve purchased over the years, whether it’s feasible to do so. Whether triggers, guide rods, slides for RDO, stippling, better sights or barrels. Why sink all this money into a gun that costs around $500-700 base price depending on area? Why not invest in a heavier gun that’s already either a semi-custom or full custom, which usually costs anywhere from $1300-3000 and be done with it? I’m not knocking Glock for sure don’t get me wrong I actually like them. But I also like 1911’s and 2011’s which with minimum work are just as reliable and much more accurate. I guess it comes down to personal preference and getting what you like. So I guess the only real reason to write this is to have people THINK before making a purchase and asking yourself “What do I really want”?
1911 are not even CLOSE to a glock in a reliability. You must be new to 1911's ... If the 1911 gets dirty that thing is going to JAM. Also the 1911 had failure to feed with certain .45 acp self defence ammo. Takes WAY longer to break in a NEW 1911.
@@AlwaysAiming not new I’ve owned one since I was 21 and now 51. Where I agree that if you get your tolerances too close like so many people do, yes any gun will be unreliable. There different reason to like any gun for that matter, but it just depends on what you want. Saying a Glock will fill any and all rolls is like saying all you need is a butter knife when a very sharp steak knife is really what you need, yes a butter knife will get the job done, but is better to have the right tool for the job.
I can't say why YOU buy a 500 - 700 dollar gun and gradually upgrade it. But I would because I don't have the money for a $1300 pistol outright, but I do recognize that I should be carrying one. One might buy a $500 glock that costs 3x more, but it is 1000x more reliable than the bryco Arms Jennings model, 9mm that made them an expert at remedial action, clearing the jam, Assembly and disassembly. One might buy a very notably reliable Glock 17 because they're new, and "that's what the cops use", and the glock is simple. Comparatively they have no clue what all those leavers buttons, switches, cut grooves, and holes on the $2700 Staccato mean, or do. Personally, I'm upgrading my glock because Intend it to be a hunting side arm. I anticipate if I need to shoot a bear I got too close to or that just thinks me and whatever I shot both looked like a nice little meal to him; I'm not going to suddenly turn to dead eye dick Cool hand Luke or Buster Scruggs. So I need a 10 mm panic cannon that can handle those hard cast round. And not break my wrists. So I don't want a factory barrel. I want a match barrel with a compensator to keep that nose as close to level as possible. I don't just want to shoot AT it and hope it gets scared away. I need to shoot, hit, and kill the bear. 15rds of underwood from a g40 will probably get it done. But that's just me. I 100% agree with you. It's all about what you want and why do you want it. The hell cat is to get off me gun for hoodlums. The G40 is the get off me gun for bears. My gun snob gun? Well, I can't afford that yet. So for now, it's a get off me gun for the city and a get off me gun for the woods.... Glocks will do just fine
Lenny, I am a retired teacher. You are a fantastic teacher as good as I have seen and of course excellent business man! Your voice, tone, cadence along with the use of your hands and body language showing every step involved in what ever you are teaching is inspiring. You picked the gun industry, thank you, but you could have picked any profession where you would be seen, heard and followed and you would have created greatness. Thank you for what you do to help so many people with your joy and positiveness backed by tremendous knowledge! I am a Lenny fan boy👍
I own only one Glock, which I carry ever day, and when I was getting to know the gun so to speak, the first thing I did was install an extended trapezoidal slide lock on it. The force required to operate it was lessened by a lot, and it was much easier to grasp..
I did this mod years ago after watching a previous video. I couldn't believe the difference in follow up accuracy. It manages recoil and barrel rise to the point its nearly non existent.
@@905SOu No change in reliability. I have never had any issues with glocks. Ever. This tungsten guide rod just adds weight to front of the gun to keep the front end from flipping up during follow up shots. It does make the weapon feel more solid while firing.
Thank you RUclips for FINALY recommending this video. I view gun shite daily and don't know why this great site was not recommended earlier. And great to see the comments by others. Look forward to viewing the rest of Lenny McGills' videos.
Had to check my xd 40 subcompact and my m&p40 2.0...both have metal guide rods. But my subcompact is snappy, I'm thinking of getting some compensators and ported slides for each of my handguns. Great video bud. ✌🏾 from Alaska.
Nothing better for close self defense shooting than XS Big Dots.. hands down, in my opinion, much faster than a red dot.. you superimpose that giant white big dot on what you want to hit and done.. simple!
I bought my G17 new in 1988. I have carried it everyday and changed nothing . I have to qualify every year and since I work offshore , as a Merchant Marine, I get to run all kinds of ammo through it on a regular basis. So, thousands of rounds over the years. I clean it periodically and as I said, besides buying some new Glock mags over the years, I have changed nothing. For me it is a tool. Don't mess with it.
nothing wrong with improving your tools, so long as they're still reliable. BUT i do think that being proficient with the gun in its stock form first is better than relying on aftermarket parts to improve your shooting. its why i decided against getting a spring kit for my p320 trigger. i wasnt very accurate with it and was considering lightening up the trigger, but decided that i really just dont have enough trigger time with it. plus, with the reputation they are getting from having accidental discharges, i didnt want to mess with the trigger at all lol
Correct no need to fix what is not broken... However Lenny is a millionaire because he convinced people better,a little better,isn't real expensive and easy to do .... I call it the f/with gene .... Alot of folks what a Glock,but they want the best Glock for them ...... Human nature
That scamming mfer took a year to send me the stuff I ordered, and when it arrived it was severely defected to the point where my Glock went full-auto. If I had let someone who was new to firearms use my handgun and was not accustomed to full-auto fire, they may have killed themselves or others. The BBB complaints are 100% true and I am one of the customers who was scammed by them. This comment will probably be scrubbed by them so feel free to screenshot it for your own record.
Agreed. I leave the internals of my Glocks stock. If Glock engineers thought a tungsten guide rod was better, they would've installed it from the factory. The only thing I change on my Glocks are the stock sights.
@@thomasorchard you can say that about everything and be wrong too. Improvements can be made on everything. Cost and weight were the factors in the factory setup. If ok with a bit more weight for improved recoil control this is good upgrade.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your safety habits and advice Larry! You’re saving lives! I instruct my two boys 10 and 7 on this and they follow the rules as good or better than me! Safety and control is primary and. Enforce anything else with firearms.
Great vid! I have carried my g23 gen3 since the early 90s! And when I bought it new my friend who is a Glock armorer told me to change 3 things to make it more accurate! 1 was change recoil spring assembly to a spring that's not captured! 2 he put a 3.5lb trigger disconnect in it! 3 I upgraded to a Bomar barrel! I wouldn't trade it for a new gen 5 ever!
Most shootings happen within 7 yards or closer. Sounded like your “Glock armorer” friend just wanted to make some money off of you. Stock Glocks are very accurate, but true accuracy comes from training and repetition
Have owned them all and then some for decades. Glock is the go to for extremely reliable, ease of break down, cleaning, simplicity, many models for all to chose from, and after market support and ingenuity is infinate, I put my life and family trust in it! NO im not a salesman :)
The stock Glock guide rod spring assemblies are "captured", meaning they come assembled in one piece. Observe the little pot metal washer/retainer on the end, holding all that business together. THAT is the main reason to replace that assembly. I have seen two Glocks fail in the first outing, new out of the box. That little pot metal retainer is soft. They bent and took the weapon out of battery. I currently use a non-captured old school assembly as replacement for them and no issues for years now. I have no opinion on the other ones Lenny is demonstrating, as I have not tried them, but tungsten sounds pretty dang good and strong.
I own several Glock pistols, and I have never had a problem with the factory guide rods. Each of my Glock pistols have atleast 10,000 rounds through them.
Note, the gun smiths on staff can do free install on GS parts, accessories in house. 🛒 To my knowledge, the Nashville store does not 🚫 apply cerakote, black oxide, NP3, TiN. That coating, surface work may still be in CA.
I'll consider the new guide rod, but I have to say, trijicon HD XR's are not for closer-range acquisition. The XR stands for extended range and is designed so the front site post doesn't obscure the target at distance. Sorry! I'm on the spectrum and couldn't continue watching until I got that out of my system.
Thank you for the advice. My dad is a Marine and was a sniper and as he is getting older its getting harder for him to control his glock so i will be buying us both one.
Quality pistols like S&W, Sig and countless others have used steel guide rods for decades with no “cracked slide” issues. If what you say is true, how is the 1911 been in service for a century with no history of this problem you claim? Is that why Glock uses crappy plastic sights also? Will iron sights crack slides and cause catastrophic failures as well? 😂
I ordered one of these for my Gen 4 G40. The combination of the tungsten guide rod plus the long side of the G40 allows me to shoot 10mm pretty flat, a lot more flat than if I hadn't installed it. Great product.
I was very sad to hear that the San diego glock store closed. As a younger enthusiast I appreciated the ability to go and buy an upgrade or even oem replacement for any part. I built a complete upper during covid with help from the amazing staff at the SD location the gunsmith their pulled a slide liner put of his kit for me when all the panic buying absolutely wiped out the stock of parts. I greatly appreciated it I wouldn't have been able to complete that upper without the great team there.
@dave muise I agree but the more the merrier california has alot of gun owners just alot of dirty politicians that rig elections. The more gun stores and manufacturers we have the more fuel we have to fight these unconstitutional laws. We lose when everyone retreats.
Weapon lights also work and provide a functional improvement. A SureFire x300 is 113 grams with batteries (some of that weight being even further forward). The downside to this is you’ll likely need a new holster and it costs more.
@@APS-yo8oy Nope, the gun literally does not jump as much as it did before I made the change, and I've put about 400 rounds through it since then.....Still smooth. Did you use the tungsten guide rod or the stainless steel rod?
Bought a GLD G43/43X/48 Reduced Power Tungsten Guide Rod. I get a misfeed every 2 or 4 rounds when using range ammo. Regular guide rod shoots fine no matter what ammo. The GLD G43/43X/48 Reduced Power Tungsten Guide Rod Seems to work on self defense hollow points but makes em question the reliability so the search for something that reduces the recoil feel continues. Your mileage will differ. Stay safe.
for home defense, the MCK by CAA is the way to go just got one with their Black friday deal, buy one get one free! Comes in monday and never been more excited to use my glock that's been in hibernation for 2 years
@@ldope3904 I just received a 15lb and a 17lb guide rod from Centennial Defense Systems. Will get to the range soon. Just looking at trying to tame the kick a bit. Will try a Griffin Arms Micro Carry Compensator last iand if that doesnt work I'll try a p365 macro or spectre and sell the g43x :( Good luck on the MCK.
I keep the stock guide rod in my Glock 26. I have a tungsten in my 17 and a heavier recoil spring from Wolff (21 lbs) with their guide rod in my Glock 29 (10mm) and helps with the recoil
I ordered a guide rod and it was messed up. it kept riding up in the small groove it sits in for Every shot. Quality control is TERRIBLE on those! I sent mine back and got my money back! (G21 Gen4)
That's a concerning outcome. I thought it was odd when Lenny addressed the seating of the spring and said it might "ride up" while shooting to the upper "landing" and "that's ok". Really, that's ok? I just don't think so. My factory spring G17 Gen4 has never unseated from its proper location.
Plastic factory guide rod works perfectly fine and a metal after market one won’t give you any discernible improvement on felt recoil nor less muzzle flip management. Use that money to buy ammo instead.
@@TwentyTwoSigmaGood call. I’ve had that happen with a Beretta. Nothing extreme about the age, ammo, maintenance, quantity of rounds etc. Perhaps quality-control of the guide rod manufacture? Regardless small $ to ensure a critical component has a better chance of maintaining functionality.
It's more or less the poly rods heat up way too quick. You mag dump, your barrel heats up, and your rod is right under it getting heat transfer from the spring. The coils heat up and melt slits into the rod and, snap. Even if you don't dump, it happens slowly over time and will randomly go out one day. @@kmorena290
Back in the 80’s they sold a metal guide rod that was hollow in the center and the center was mostly filled with liquid mercury. It was called the Haarts recoil reducer . It was gimmicky but it did take a little bit of the snappiness out of my sig 229 . That was back when the 229 was only made in S&W .40. They were still making the 228 for 9mm and sig .357 hadn’t been thought of yet.
I have a G45, and absolutely LOVE it!!! I noticed how easy Len makes it look taking the slide off, and I struggle a little taking it off. That’s my only negative about the gun. That being said….. any idea how to make it easier to take the slide off?
The polymer guide rod is meant to flex for reliability. The steel and titanium guide rods will cause reliability issues. I have seen it many times during ccw courses.
Really nice of you Lenny but that shipping to my zip code of $40.00 is killing my dreams of getting something. I just canceled my order after that part. By the way I hope some day can travel to visit your store. Thank you.
did that a few years back with your tungsten rods best improvement ever made on my G19, sorry still love my Colt style SAA 44-40's just raised old school by my grandfather
I was considering a tungsten guide rod for my Glock 20 gen 4 however it only has the factory 17lbs of tension and I’d like to have one with 24lbs of tension to prevent frame battering with hotter loads like 200gr underwood and 220gr hard cast. Do you have any plans to make a 24lb version?
Try feeding a 15 or 18 lb. spring onto an Uncaptured Guide Rod without the rounded hood device Lenny has on the end of his gun and it is near impossible. The spring buckles way before it can be compressed and placed. His rounded piece below the barrel prevents that. Using stock 40 Calibre Glock 23 Gen 5 firearm.
I know you guy are the glock store but maybe think about supporting different brands as well. Because I own a Taurus G3 it is more in my price range For now but it has the same issue. Lakeline make a stainless steel recoil spring but it I would love to buy a tungsten recoil spring as you advertised. For in the future, just to see the difference, with the spring set. Because that looks idicical to mine, but I know tenth of inch and mm may all the difference, so I don't want to risk it ,just an idea.
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does it come in black?
Love your videos. Keep them coming
Hi Lenny, I'm look for a Tungsten Guide Rod (captured spring) for my Glock 23 (Gen5) but I do not see one for the G23s on your website, do you know when you'll have them available? Please let me know..Thanks
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These fail often, the retaining bolt breaks off after a couple thousand rounds. I’ve had 3 of them break in less than a year. I’ve attempted to post reviews at the glock store and they won’t allow them. For 150 dollars these should be more reliable and or they need to reengineer and provide a fix!
Have you ever had a polymer guide rod fail? Just curious... I don't understand why people would change anything other than the sights on their glock. Even the plastic guide rod is not know to fail yet these replacements, as you said, seem to fail regularly
Gaston Glock knows best
@@dtreezyhey the extractors suck ass too
I was just about to buy one but what would you recommend
@@Macadelic369 I am currently running a captured NDZ Performance guide rod and 13 lb recoil spring on my competition pistol and 15lb recoil spring on my EDC….. heavier spring in my edc because I run criticle duty & hydroshock as edc ammo and it’s +p.
@@dtreezy the Glock recoil spring is way to heavy for competition loads. As for factory they are fine, but dropping to a 15lb spring will reduce spring induced muzzle dip
Got this for my Glock 43x and it makes it a lot less snappy, ran at least a good 3000-5000 rounds through it and I haven’t had a single issue, highly recommend if you wanna ease off the snap on the slim frame Glocks
Totally unnecessary, and it’s very doubtful you have “3000-5000” rounds through it. I mean, which is it: 3000 or 5000? You should know.
@@oleboy7615 not all of us are autistic enough to count every round fired
@@oleboy7615dude js he has enough to do it doesn’t mean down how much no body is gonna keep count for that many bullets to much and no reason as long as he mows around that all that matters
I own a 43x and replaced my factory guide rod and bought the Tungsten guide rod. My shoot has been right on target and better then ever, With less recoil as Lenny stated.
Thank you Glock Store and Lenny for your perfect Videos!
Just bought a glock 43x and I have shot about 300 rounds so far with it. It bums me out almost every time because it jumps so much even with a tight combat grip and most of the times, I honestly don’t know where the bullet hit.
I’m gonna look into this this tungsten guide rod and hope it helps with the recoil.
@@bordiguywhole lot of copium
Changing a fucking guide rod isn't going to make you good at the game
@@bordiguy you just gotta learn how to grip the gun my dude. tight tight grip with your hands in the correct position. it's proven time and time again that the 43x's recoil is perfectly controllable if you know how to grip.
@@bordiguy Learn how to manage the recoil correctly before you buy things that mitigate the recoil
I purchased a Glock Store tungsten guide rod/spring for my Glock 43. It completely eliminates the muzzle flip. Well worth the money.
It's true. The first upgrade I did to my G22 was the guide rod. It makes a world of difference. With the guide rod my G22 shoots like a G17, NO JOKE!
which Lb spring did you get?
@@poloboy6hunna446 Get a set of tuning springs and test yourself. You guys dont have the same grip and the recoil wont feel the same to you guys.. Its all about getting the gun to do the work.. it should return to zero by itself. As long as it doesn't change the timing on the slide too much.
I’ve noticed no difference with mine. Waste of money.
I have found that those aftermarket captive guide rods don’t give 100% reliability in a Glock. For duty use, I’d never use anything but the factory captive guide rod. The recoil isn’t that bad.
I agree with you and other channels who have said to just keep it stock and train. Only things you really need to add on is a better iron sight and/or red dot if you really want it.
@@darkedge117 One can buy a Glock that comes direct from the factory with iron sights. The problem is that the individual FFL orders the guns from Glock with their plastic sights.
Wow. What a calm NORMAL human being, talking about a everyday question concerning a common question about how to improve. Perfect voice for this type of work
Google Jeff Allen Drybar Comedy. Then come back here. Happy New Year and stay safe.
I use the tungsten guide rod and it makes an incredible difference. It doesn't kick up as much and it doesn't feel so fragile when I remove it
@Jon M lol so you do not recommend switching it out ?
Did you also change the recoil spring? The guide rod bears very little force so I couldn't imagine switching the guide rod alone making a big difference.
@@SushiArmageddon new guide rod comes with a new spring.
@@chrisd5758 ah ok, then that probably explains things better than the rod itself.
@@chrisd5758 what I've read about these is that the tungsten actually wears the spring quicker. It may help with recoil but the part will not last as long. Not a problem as long as you are aware and plan accordingly. The advantage of a non captured spring system is that you can just change the spring when it wears out.
I only have two Glocks (Gen 3, 17 & 21 CA limited). I just want to say that I really appreciate these videos. I've purchased slide locks and tungstan guide rods for both. Totally awesome!
Hey which guild rod did you get for the 17? What weight
It was the factory standard weight: 17 lbs.@@Robedoe
My Glock 42 had malfunction issues and was very temperamental with different kinds/brands of ammo, even after sending it back to the mfr for repairs. But after installing Lenny's tungsten guide rod, my Glock works like a charm.(Yes, it came new with the gen 3 magazines)
After changing the rod can you use any ammo? I have the stock guide rod in mine, and noticed I can’t use any ammo with any kind of ridges on the point(has to be smooth) or it won’t feed
Still loving that guide rod?
@@DamnCam. I wanted to order one , is there problems with them 😮
@@MkArms1997 They are less reliable than the standard polymer guide rod designed by Gaston Glock and cost $150
Yall should do stress tests on OE glocks vs glocks with customizations. Would be pretty cool, ie windows vs serrations vs trigger upgrades vs optics vs combinations vs classic out of the box. Also great content yall are killing it
The first thing that I did to my Gen 3 Glock22 was to replace the guide rod and spring. I had a gunsmith do a trigger job on it. I replaced the slide release lever with an extended one and replaced the slide removal bar with one that protrudes a little more. I always had difficulty with the factory one when field stripping the pistol. I installed a Magpul beveled mag well and put a Pachmyr rubber grip sleeve on it. Now, it runs like a champ. I picked up a threaded Lone Wolf 9mm conversion barrel and a bunch of Glock 17 mags, so I would have more ammo options. Love the pistol now.
Bro i just bought the exact same gun and conversion barrel as well. Im not sure weather or not to buy the guide rod some people are saying there having issues. Why do i feel like your from cali too tho i mean we bought gen 3’s :(
Did the same with my g22 gen 3 swiped out the guide rod and put a tungsten guide rod
Thanks for your life history
I just installed the lighter spring tungsten guide rod on my 43x and couldn't be happier with it. It really tones down the snap recoil, making my gun way nicer to shoot.
You got any other recommendations for upgrades to the 43x?
@@scooptypoop2423 Shield arms 15 round mags and grips
Isn't it heavier to reduce recoil?
have you seen an increase in failure to reset or eject?
@@sudilos1172 only if my grip is weak.
I love my G19X. Upgraded with G performance trigger and red dot with plate. No more upgrades for it. Perfect pistol!
Thank you Lenny. That 71 on the scale looked an awful lot like 79 grams. Maybe it was the angle of the camera. I went to your store years ago and I did order many magazines for my Glocks. I am VERY happy to hear you got the HELL out of Kommiefornia and relocated to TN. I am going to order some of tungsten guide rods. thanks again and God Bless you sir. Take care.
I put one of your tungsten rods on my G17 several years ago and the accuracy with the added weight is great. Folks that shoot mine always wonder my Glock feels different without so much recoil.
Sounds like you just need to train more
@@scottsmith31sounds like you need to get a life
@scottsmith31 no, he needs to never run his mouth about firearms again. I'm all ears if he can explain how he achieved improved accuracy by dropping in an aftermarket guide rod.
@@LIONTAMER3Dglock 17s are pretty accurate, not to mention the guy in the video says the same thing about accuracy🤣
@@itsbombshell1332 he's shilling, dummy
Congratulations on your move to TN, Lenny. I was a frequent and loyal customer when you and I were in San Diego. I’ve improved my Glock 34 with with a tungsten guide and many more of your products. I moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2017 to be closer to my sons and grandkids. Want you to know I still enjoy your videos and expert advice. Thanks for what you do.
Lenny and the GlockStore have no affiliation with the Glock company it is just a store that sells aftermarket parts. leave your Glock original and you’ll have no problems
@@davidlevine2682 No, you leave your Glock original and others will do as they wish. What a douche, or a douchie robot.
Hope it’s going great man
Glocks come from the factory in satisfactory condition.
Unfortunately for Glock owners, they need to buy aftermarket parts to improve their pistols to come up to standards of CZ and HK.
@@davidlevine2682
Ahh San diego.. explains why his advice is horrible.
Great information as always, and I love the safety check. I had a buddy who shot himself in the hand while disassembling his 'empty' Glock, so firearm safety has always been a huge priority for me. It only takes seconds to clear the gun, but years to recover from injury.
Amen to safety checking!!!😉👍🇺🇸 I helped a friend who was a retired Probation Officer who was turning in his Leased Lexus. He was in bad physical health. So he asked me if I would remove the "Uzsi from the trunk of his car"!! I picked it up; I removed the magazine from the Firearm and I cleared the chamber and a live round came flying out of the breach!!! He was shocked himself!!! ALWAYS, ALWAYS CLEAR a Firearm before doing anything with it!!!!
LOL!
My first glock purchase was a g27. The guy I bought it from did a few small modifications to it, and one was the guide rod. I can always tell when I pick one up that has the original, because it's so light. People give me a little flack for my little Glock, until they throw some lead using it. Still my favorite little companion.
The most versatile Glock ever made. You made a smart choice. Got a 27 myself, and in the market for a new recoil spring.
Was thinking about going for the Glock 45 BPM spring for the 27.
which guid rod you have?
@@bromansboy Tungsten. I didn't get it from the gstore. It's been a long time or I'd tell you exactly. I don't recall now.
@@bromansboy The Glock Store probably has a more stock spring as well. Mine is very stiff in comparison to the stock. Some people wouldn't appreciate mine racking the slide.
Glockstore Tungsten is pure junk. After a few thousand rounds doing COF nights, my trigger jammed on me. Taking off the slide the entire Tungsten assembly exploded out in pieces. Looks like it’s held by a nut which can come loose. Certainly wouldn’t want that happening EDC. Wrote and tried multiple ways to contact support but no reply. Never again from the Glockstore.
Good to know
Edc, stock is the way, break it in with 500 rounds, if it's 100% fail free then it's worthy for edc. After that do not shoot ur edc, if u wanna shoot it, buy another for the range. Your edc should be sacred to you.
@@metabang03finally someone who gets it...I'm pretty sure we come from very different backgrounds but I've only known a few other people outside of myself that follow this logic, that way when you need it it's where you left it...
@@metabang03 I agree but you should shoot your every day carry. So you are use to it. That is the gun you need to be proficient with.
@@Demonslayerprovideo in a perfect world, you own two of them. one to carry, and one to practice. I mean.. it is a matter of life and death.. should we cheap out on another 500 handgun?
Bought the pure tungsten guide rod for my glock 17 gen 5 and the top came off. Took it to the range a few times, came home to clean it and after disassembling the guide rod came apart. The spring came off and the top was missing. Glock store would not replace it for me. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY! IM STILL PISSED OFF. Stick with the stock spring guide rod and just buy a few spares. The tungsten ones are bullshit
Well, when people want to sell something......they'll say "You gotta get it." IMO, a company like Glock spends millions of $$$$$ on design & testing to make one of the most reliable guns in the world & people actually think they can improve on it with a few parts. The only part I change on some of my guns is the sights. That won't affect functioning.
Me too! Sights and that’s it.
Thank you for your honest review,
I have seen several other reviews that say the same thing.
I will not be wasting money on this worthless item.
@@LoganVanders it really is just a money grab. It does absolutely nothing to help with recoil or anything else
@@tonynathanson7843exactly bro fuck changing the slide and barrel and guide rod it ruins reliability doesn’t matter how much you pay for the three I keep mine stock the only thing I changed on my 17 are the sights got ameriglos that’s it and for more grip I got talon grips that’s it the only two things I changed iron sights and put some talon grips on and I like that I can remove the talon grips that’s why I didn’t use a hair dryer so that I can take em off with ease
Big shout out to Lenny! Super dedicated to the craft and seems like a super honest man who actually cares about the customers and soon to be customers as well. Even if you don't buy from him he shares his years of knowledge with all of us!
And friendly enough to sell you useless things like grip plugs and tungsten guide rods.
@@barrygoldwater2441 exactly what I was thinking about! If it isn't broken don't fix it. 🍻
@@barrygoldwater2441 😂😂😂😂 💯
He's selling you stuff you won't need. The factory guide rod is good enough unless you planning to singlehandedly bring on Armageddon.
Extended Lock Release, Extended Slide Release are basically a must. New Sights too. Nothing wrong with changing some stuff if it’s not to your liking. Don’t overthink it.
I replaced the OEM with the 15lb Tungsten today on my G19 gen 3. HUGE difference. Thanks Lenny for providing all of the videos. For a novice like myself, the information you provide has been invaluable in my education.
From where you purchased tungstens rod? Plz let me know from which online store we can buy Glock assessories
@@sharjeelbutt4217the Glock store
@@ilovehotdogs125790 you need to do research before you look like a dummy on the internet
Foolish. You don't need a steel or tungsten guide rod unless you're fighting a war singlehandedly or you firing over 1000 rounds in one sitting. Until then the plastic is good enough for normal uses.
What's OEM?
One of the first things that I did when purchasing my Glock 19 and Glock 23 was to replace the plastic recoil spring guide rods , replace the barrel and replace the sights with Trijicon night sights. I also replaced the factory trigger
I have a Glock 23 now and looking to get a Glock 19 next. Did you replace all the parts with factory oem ones or what brand did you go with on the sights and the guide rods?
might as well do an 80 build at that point
Good video, my Glocks have stock guide rods, no real accuracy issues, I feel replacing them is a good choice but the cost is excessive in my opinion.
Don’t fix it until it breaks is my logic
I can watch Lenny talk for hours on end. Whatever it is that makes people interesting, he's got it. And he imparts a tremendous amount of knowledge during the time he's on camera so it's time well spent. Thanks for all you do for the sport of shooting.
What was your experience?
I have several blocks and I've owned several others. The first things I replace is the plastic sights and I go with night sights. The next thing I replace is that guy rod. I go with the metal guide rod. I haven't gone to a tungsten but the metal guy ride improves the functionality and the shoot in the field so much and it could be just need thinking it but I've handed it to so many people that didn't know it and they could feel the difference from their own personal to what I had. And then recently I have found out just replacing the trigger shoe also improves so much the shoot the feel that everything
My OEM GEN3 27 came with an upgraded factory Tungsten guide rod and larger spring. GLOCK knew and improved right from the factory.
Replaced the factory plastic guide rod with the Tungsten 15lb spring guide rod in my gen3 G19.. really makes a huge difference. Highly recommend 👌🏼
It works equally well on other brands that have that available and it does more than improve accuracy.
Thanks y’all I never just trust the seller
Is the 15lb spring recommended for the Glock 19 gen 3? Not sure which one to get.
@MrAlexMonaco22 Just try it, I have a 13lbs spring and it jams all the time, doesn't go into battery.
@KrissofallTrades you do understand what the different springs are for right?
Lenny, you are my “GO TO GUY” for all things GLOCK. That’s what 40 years of expertise and experience IS.
Excellent instructional videos. We’re glad you love my home State. Tennessee has wonderful people.
Bought my first Glock in 1987. Gen 1 model 17. Never needed any upgrades. The Glock engineers got it right the first time.
Polymer guide rods were not included because they're the best option.
Glock is trying to maximize profit by using the cheapest parts they can get away with.
Pretending like they're crafting finely made handguns is naive.
@@B_R_The polymer guide rod works for upwards of 3-4 thousand rounds before needing replacement.
@@Snougaloogie
That's my point.
It's cheap to manufacture and good enough for a few thousand rounds.
I'm guessing the op hasn't shot his 1987 model 17 enough to need a replacement.
Amazing that people suck glocks so hard that they won't bother making them better. Beware guys, OP here is the same guy who takes a 2 day handgun class with you and shoots 1 round/10 seconds from an isosceles stance but somehow still muzzles you or drops his gun.
I bought a tungsten guide rod, I'm very impressed!! I love it! Thanks Lenny!
Love your video's Mr. Lenny. First time Glock Owner, 43X and like it so far. However I'm starting to learn why it took me so long to purchase a Glock. I Payed extra for the MOS, $80.00 for a guide rail, another $100.00 + for the trigger upgrade another $100.00+ for decent sights. I'm starting to wonder if I shouldn't have spend a couple hundred more and bought a better quality EDC out of the box. There's a saying; "you can have cheap, you can have good, we just can't give you cheap AND good"
But you can shoot it as is and it always works.
Lenny, you look happier in Tennessee. I remember buying your VHS videos from your parents at gun shows. Your dad told me after you made Rock N Roll #3 that he hoped you got it out of your system. Well, no more girls in swimsuits firing machine guns, but you have done well for yourself. Thanks for all the videos. You taught me a lot. I have an idea; It's been 40 years now, so how about Rock N Roll #4, Grannies in swimsuits firing machine guns (with a better musical score)? "More skin, more jiggle." ...It was just an idea. 🙂 I wore out my VHS copy of RnR4 I think. Or maybe my wife threw it out. I don't remember. Do you sell DVDs?
Re. RNR3; I think my favorite was Lisa firing the G3. I swear I thought she would fall over when she fired that machine gun, all while wearing high heels and I think balancing on a flat wooden board. So funny. Nice legs, and a nice voice too as I recall. Probably a grandma by now.
I have got to see this!!!
I hear it can cause problems for reliability? They say do not change anything from stock because it is only designed for the original parts
That's what they say
Learn something new everyday. Lenny just explains this so well. Anything to reduce recoil has to be a positive for follow-up shot placement. I'm sold.
He’s a salesman not a gun guy 🤦🏻♂️
@@italianrelic Is he correct in this video, or incorrect?
@@TUKByV1 in my experience more weight that you have towards the muzzle helps with muzzle flip. Shooting. 357 sig
@@squatchwatch5237 I noticed this after mounting a light on my pistol.
@@italianrelic You are a bafoon....He's not a 'gun guy.' LMAO. You know nothing about this man. He knows more about guns than you will ever know.
I did! I bought a PSA Dagger instead! It comes stock with a steel guide rod. And I also got iron sights instead of plastic sights like on a Glock. All around, a much better value in a striker fired pistol.
For WAY less money!
Not liking the fact that many comments say Glock Store is not responding to those with issues.
Recoil, woop di doo ...
I have this for my G43 but do not use it for carry as it hesitates on chambering on occasion and failed to go fully into battery on a few occasions, even with 124 and higher grain loads.
Which version did you put in your 43, the standard power or reduced power rod? One of the reviews also mentioned a break-in period.
@@winexprt standard. I have a couple thousand rounds through it. Probably should have sent it back because it does appear to be a smidge longer than the stock rod so perhaps it is hesitating when the spring stacks up. Bummer because I like the spring weight and all metal build quality.
@@matthew.tamasco Thanks. I wonder if the reduced power version would create any issues?
For some reason, youtube suggested this video and I can honestly say I'm glad I watched this video. Thank you this was a very good video and the great information you provided for us.
As a new Glock 43x owner this was spot on
Which guide rod did you get for the 43x I see 2 options
Which one did you get?
3rd bump
@@cristianramirez8993 got the pure it did cost more
@@FullTimeOutPodcast got a link, I may just be an idiot but I can't seem to find the pure rod for the 43x just the hybrid composition
I put a solid 24 carat gold guide rod in mine. Amazing difference.
I machined mine out of depleted uranium :)
@@mytoolworldI got the solid diamond Gucci guide rod. It lights up every time I fire. XD
😂😂😂😂
The guide rod with diomonds works better
I recently traveled to wakanda so that I could get one made out of Vibranium. Finally, the very manageable recoil is gone.
That’s actually really solid advice. I had an AD because of the exact reason. Tons and tons of drills both dry and not, made a mistake. It’s easy to not have an AD. It’s even easier when you never shoot. The more frequent you shoot the more thorough you need to be.
I love Lenny's safety focus for new shooters and a solid reminder for old shooters. Thanks!
yeah im so glad hes teachign them such good trigger safety in this vid..... sarcasm bc hes nto hes pullign the fckn trigger
As a Glock owner myself, I sit here watching this vid and question myself. All the upgrades I’ve purchased over the years, whether it’s feasible to do so. Whether triggers, guide rods, slides for RDO, stippling, better sights or barrels. Why sink all this money into a gun that costs around $500-700 base price depending on area? Why not invest in a heavier gun that’s already either a semi-custom or full custom, which usually costs anywhere from $1300-3000 and be done with it? I’m not knocking Glock for sure don’t get me wrong I actually like them. But I also like 1911’s and 2011’s which with minimum work are just as reliable and much more accurate. I guess it comes down to personal preference and getting what you like. So I guess the only real reason to write this is to have people THINK before making a purchase and asking yourself “What do I really want”?
1911 are not even CLOSE to a glock in a reliability. You must be new to 1911's ... If the 1911 gets dirty that thing is going to JAM. Also the 1911 had failure to feed with certain .45 acp self defence ammo. Takes WAY longer to break in a NEW 1911.
@@AlwaysAiming not new I’ve owned one since I was 21 and now 51. Where I agree that if you get your tolerances too close like so many people do, yes any gun will be unreliable. There different reason to like any gun for that matter, but it just depends on what you want. Saying a Glock will fill any and all rolls is like saying all you need is a butter knife when a very sharp steak knife is really what you need, yes a butter knife will get the job done, but is better to have the right tool for the job.
I can't say why YOU buy a 500 - 700 dollar gun and gradually upgrade it. But I would because I don't have the money for a $1300 pistol outright, but I do recognize that I should be carrying one.
One might buy a $500 glock that costs 3x more, but it is 1000x more reliable than the bryco Arms Jennings model, 9mm that made them an expert at remedial action, clearing the jam, Assembly and disassembly.
One might buy a very notably reliable Glock 17 because they're new, and "that's what the cops use", and the glock is simple. Comparatively they have no clue what all those leavers buttons, switches, cut grooves, and holes on the $2700 Staccato mean, or do.
Personally, I'm upgrading my glock because Intend it to be a hunting side arm. I anticipate if I need to shoot a bear I got too close to or that just thinks me and whatever I shot both looked like a nice little meal to him; I'm not going to suddenly turn to dead eye dick Cool hand Luke or Buster Scruggs. So I need a 10 mm panic cannon that can handle those hard cast round. And not break my wrists. So I don't want a factory barrel. I want a match barrel with a compensator to keep that nose as close to level as possible. I don't just want to shoot AT it and hope it gets scared away. I need to shoot, hit, and kill the bear. 15rds of underwood from a g40 will probably get it done. But that's just me.
I 100% agree with you. It's all about what you want and why do you want it. The hell cat is to get off me gun for hoodlums. The G40 is the get off me gun for bears. My gun snob gun? Well, I can't afford that yet. So for now, it's a get off me gun for the city and a get off me gun for the woods.... Glocks will do just fine
just get a shadow systems and boom, upgraded glock
Just as reliable btw!!!
Lenny,
I am a retired teacher. You are a fantastic teacher as good as I have seen and of course excellent business man! Your voice, tone, cadence along with the use of your hands and body language showing every step involved in what ever you are teaching is inspiring. You picked the gun industry, thank you, but you could have picked any profession where you would be seen, heard and followed and you would have created greatness. Thank you for what you do to help so many people with your joy and positiveness backed by tremendous knowledge!
I am a Lenny fan boy👍
DONT EVER TOUCH ME AGAIN! YOU SHOULD NEVER TOUCH BOYS THERE! IF YOU DO IT AGAIN, IM CALLING THE POLICE!
JUUUUUUUST Get to it Lenny… good lord. Viewer take note. @7:30, Lenny called out the incorrect lineup, factory one was in the middle...
I own only one Glock, which I carry ever day, and when I was getting to know the gun so to speak, the first thing I did was install an extended trapezoidal slide lock on it. The force required to operate it was lessened by a lot, and it was much easier to grasp..
Only Lenny can make me watch a 12 min video about a guide rod. Salesman of the century!
I did this mod years ago after watching a previous video. I couldn't believe the difference in follow up accuracy. It manages recoil and barrel rise to the point its nearly non existent.
Any reliability issues after or nah
@@905SOu No change in reliability. I have never had any issues with glocks. Ever. This tungsten guide rod just adds weight to front of the gun to keep the front end from flipping up during follow up shots. It does make the weapon feel more solid while firing.
Did u get the lighter tungsten or full tungsten?
Thank you RUclips for FINALY recommending this video. I view gun shite daily and don't know why this great site was not recommended earlier. And great to see the comments by others. Look forward to viewing the rest of Lenny McGills' videos.
Had to check my xd 40 subcompact and my m&p40 2.0...both have metal guide rods. But my subcompact is snappy, I'm thinking of getting some compensators and ported slides for each of my handguns. Great video bud. ✌🏾 from Alaska.
Nothing better for close self defense shooting than XS Big Dots.. hands down, in my opinion, much faster than a red dot.. you superimpose that giant white big dot on what you want to hit and done.. simple!
Keep your videos coming. Love them and learn a lot. Will be sending some 19s and 43 soon.
I bought my G17 new in 1988. I have carried it everyday and changed nothing . I have to qualify every year and since I work offshore , as a Merchant Marine, I get to run all kinds of ammo through it on a regular basis. So, thousands of rounds over the years. I clean it periodically and as I said, besides buying some new Glock mags over the years, I have changed nothing.
For me it is a tool. Don't mess with it.
Exactly CE !! thousands of rounds of practice a year will improve user recoil management, not a slightly heavier rod.
@@ccshow5269 yeah. This guys only been dealing with gun improvements for over 35 years. What could he possibly know?
nothing wrong with improving your tools, so long as they're still reliable. BUT i do think that being proficient with the gun in its stock form first is better than relying on aftermarket parts to improve your shooting. its why i decided against getting a spring kit for my p320 trigger. i wasnt very accurate with it and was considering lightening up the trigger, but decided that i really just dont have enough trigger time with it. plus, with the reputation they are getting from having accidental discharges, i didnt want to mess with the trigger at all lol
Correct no need to fix what is not broken... However Lenny is a millionaire because he convinced people better,a little better,isn't real expensive and easy to do .... I call it the f/with gene .... Alot of folks what a Glock,but they want the best Glock for them ...... Human nature
@@nova68cutie probably nothing considered he lived in commiefornia the entire time
Lenny is an honest man. The foundation of his sales is to educate others.
I agree.
Eye sight must be bad weighing things! 🙄
He is in person, the same as on screen. Honest and educational. I had the luck to have him answer the phone on a return. Great guy.
Not according to the multiple BBB complaints
That scamming mfer took a year to send me the stuff I ordered, and when it arrived it was severely defected to the point where my Glock went full-auto. If I had let someone who was new to firearms use my handgun and was not accustomed to full-auto fire, they may have killed themselves or others. The BBB complaints are 100% true and I am one of the customers who was scammed by them. This comment will probably be scrubbed by them so feel free to screenshot it for your own record.
Just got my heavy tungsten guide rod and 19lb spring from the GS for my G29 and made a big difference!!! Thank you!!
Does it help with snappiness ?
I put one of your tungsten guide rods and springs in my Glock and the gun has been running very reliably ever since. Great upgrades.
When was the installment?
Thank you for all you have enlightened me to Glock and others. BTW, great shooter
The plastic guide rods work just fine. Had a Gen 1 17 and never had a problem and also had Gen 2 and 3's never a problem.
Agreed. I leave the internals of my Glocks stock. If Glock engineers thought a tungsten guide rod was better, they would've installed it from the factory. The only thing I change on my Glocks are the stock sights.
@@thomasorchard Not if they wanted to keep the gun affordable in order to win contracts.
They do work just fine. That isn't the point of the video.
@@irzyxelwj 100%. When fine isn’t good enough 👍😉
@@thomasorchard you can say that about everything and be wrong too. Improvements can be made on everything. Cost and weight were the factors in the factory setup. If ok with a bit more weight for improved recoil control this is good upgrade.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your safety habits and advice Larry! You’re saving lives! I instruct my two boys 10 and 7 on this and they follow the rules as good or better than me! Safety and control is primary and. Enforce anything else with firearms.
Great vid! I have carried my g23 gen3 since the early 90s! And when I bought it new my friend who is a Glock armorer told me to change 3 things to make it more accurate! 1 was change recoil spring assembly to a spring that's not captured! 2 he put a 3.5lb trigger disconnect in it! 3 I upgraded to a Bomar barrel! I wouldn't trade it for a new gen 5 ever!
Most shootings happen within 7 yards or closer. Sounded like your “Glock armorer” friend just wanted to make some money off of you. Stock Glocks are very accurate, but true accuracy comes from training and repetition
Have owned them all and then some for decades. Glock is the go to for extremely reliable, ease of break down, cleaning, simplicity, many models for all to chose from, and after market support and ingenuity is infinate, I put my life and family trust in it! NO im not a salesman :)
Getting a tungsten guide rod sounds good for my 43x.😊🇺🇸
Some bumpy reviews on this regarding the 43X. Good ones, bad ones, break-in periods.
Hmmm. Gonna wait I guess.
did you ever buy it ? I'm on the verge
Lenny is awesome ! Have worked with him for over 20 years and he is a honest hard working smart dude !
The stock Glock guide rod spring assemblies are "captured", meaning they come assembled in one piece. Observe the little pot metal washer/retainer on the end, holding all that business together. THAT is the main reason to replace that assembly. I have seen two Glocks fail in the first outing, new out of the box. That little pot metal retainer is soft. They bent and took the weapon out of battery. I currently use a non-captured old school assembly as replacement for them and no issues for years now. I have no opinion on the other ones Lenny is demonstrating, as I have not tried them, but tungsten sounds pretty dang good and strong.
I own several Glock pistols, and I have never had a problem with the factory guide rods. Each of my Glock pistols have atleast 10,000 rounds through them.
Tennessee loves Glockstore being here.
Note, the gun smiths on staff can do free install on GS parts, accessories in house. 🛒 To my knowledge, the Nashville store does not 🚫 apply cerakote, black oxide, NP3, TiN. That coating, surface work may still be in CA.
@@DavidLLambertmobile CA location is closed.
This does not age well
I'll consider the new guide rod, but I have to say, trijicon HD XR's are not for closer-range acquisition. The XR stands for extended range and is designed so the front site post doesn't obscure the target at distance. Sorry! I'm on the spectrum and couldn't continue watching until I got that out of my system.
You’re on a spectrum? What is that?
The XS big dot front sight is great for short range targeting.
@@damiion666 He means a disability.
I moved from California to Arizona in 1994 and never looked back. Living in a free state is a wonderful thing.
i live in sacramento, come back to CA, trust in newsome and pelosi!
I used to work in Arizona. I don’t wanna look back at 118° weather.
Installed a brass guide rod back in 80's on a 2 gen glock 19 and have never one problem at all actually better performance of pistol!
Thank you for the advice. My dad is a Marine and was a sniper and as he is getting older its getting harder for him to control his glock so i will be buying us both one.
The polymer guide rod is a shock buffer to avoid steel on steel slamming. Steel guide rods will eventually crack slides.
People that install these don’t ever shoot enough rounds for that to happen anyway. Lol
Quality pistols like S&W, Sig and countless others have used steel guide rods for decades with no “cracked slide” issues. If what you say is true, how is the 1911 been in service for a century with no history of this problem you claim? Is that why Glock uses crappy plastic sights also? Will iron sights crack slides and cause catastrophic failures as well? 😂
1911 has a much beefier spring shroud and a round wire spring.@@luckymanham302
@@luckymanham302 S&W and others were,engineered with steel guide rods. The Glock was NOT.
I ordered one of these for my Gen 4 G40. The combination of the tungsten guide rod plus the long side of the G40 allows me to shoot 10mm pretty flat, a lot more flat than if I hadn't installed it. Great product.
I was very sad to hear that the San diego glock store closed. As a younger enthusiast I appreciated the ability to go and buy an upgrade or even oem replacement for any part. I built a complete upper during covid with help from the amazing staff at the SD location the gunsmith their pulled a slide liner put of his kit for me when all the panic buying absolutely wiped out the stock of parts. I greatly appreciated it I wouldn't have been able to complete that upper without the great team there.
thats too bad to hear. unfortunately with the political climate in cali, im surprised theres any gun/part manufacturers there at all still.
@dave muise I agree but the more the merrier california has alot of gun owners just alot of dirty politicians that rig elections. The more gun stores and manufacturers we have the more fuel we have to fight these unconstitutional laws. We lose when everyone retreats.
He's a smart man. Take his lead and get out of Cali.
It's the first thing I do when I get a GLOCK. Highly recommend it.
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Weapon lights also work and provide a functional improvement. A SureFire x300 is 113 grams with batteries (some of that weight being even further forward). The downside to this is you’ll likely need a new holster and it costs more.
I have a light on my 40 and it helps
Definitely. Big light mitigates a lot of recoil
Watching Lenny is like being in a Graduate School for Glocks.
Thanks Lenny! I replaced the guiderod in my G35 a few months ago, the gun shoots and handles so much better!
Placebo effect. I did the same thing and literally feel and see no difference
@@APS-yo8oy Nope, the gun literally does not jump as much as it did before I made the change, and I've put about 400 rounds through it since then.....Still smooth. Did you use the tungsten guide rod or the stainless steel rod?
Bought a GLD G43/43X/48 Reduced Power Tungsten Guide Rod. I get a misfeed every 2 or 4 rounds when using range ammo. Regular guide rod shoots fine no matter what ammo. The GLD G43/43X/48 Reduced Power Tungsten Guide Rod Seems to work on self defense hollow points but makes em question the reliability so the search for something that reduces the recoil feel continues. Your mileage will differ. Stay safe.
for home defense, the MCK by CAA is the way to go
just got one with their Black friday deal, buy one get one free! Comes in monday and never been more excited to use my glock that's been in hibernation for 2 years
@@ldope3904 I just received a 15lb and a 17lb guide rod from Centennial Defense Systems. Will get to the range soon. Just looking at trying to tame the kick a bit. Will try a Griffin Arms Micro Carry Compensator last iand if that doesnt work I'll try a p365 macro or spectre and sell the g43x :( Good luck on the MCK.
I keep the stock guide rod in my Glock 26. I have a tungsten in my 17 and a heavier recoil spring from Wolff (21 lbs) with their guide rod in my Glock 29 (10mm) and helps with the recoil
Do you have the factory barrel In your G20?
I ordered a guide rod and it was messed up. it kept riding up in the small groove it sits in for Every shot. Quality control is TERRIBLE on those! I sent mine back and got my money back! (G21 Gen4)
Thanks for sharing your experience
That's a concerning outcome. I thought it was odd when Lenny addressed the seating of the spring and said it might "ride up" while shooting to the upper "landing" and "that's ok". Really, that's ok? I just don't think so. My factory spring G17 Gen4 has never unseated from its proper location.
Next step get steel sights then a steel frame and then just toss it in a drawer and buy a 1911 lol
Plastic factory guide rod works perfectly fine and a metal after market one won’t give you any discernible improvement on felt recoil nor less muzzle flip management. Use that money to buy ammo instead.
Yeah, $90 is a lot of bread to lay no discernible difference.
The only real difference is, your rod won't randomly snap.
@@TwentyTwoSigmaGood call. I’ve had that happen with a Beretta. Nothing extreme about the age, ammo, maintenance, quantity of rounds etc. Perhaps quality-control of the guide rod manufacture? Regardless small $ to ensure a critical component has a better chance of maintaining functionality.
It's more or less the poly rods heat up way too quick. You mag dump, your barrel heats up, and your rod is right under it getting heat transfer from the spring. The coils heat up and melt slits into the rod and, snap. Even if you don't dump, it happens slowly over time and will randomly go out one day. @@kmorena290
Back in the 80’s they sold a metal guide rod that was hollow in the center and the center was mostly filled with liquid mercury. It was called the Haarts recoil reducer . It was gimmicky but it did take a little bit of the snappiness out of my sig 229 . That was back when the 229 was only made in S&W .40. They were still making the 228 for 9mm and sig .357 hadn’t been thought of yet.
Great mod and performance info. I’m still rocking my Gen4 g19. I will be looking to perform this update.
I have a G45, and absolutely LOVE it!!! I noticed how easy Len makes it look taking the slide off, and I struggle a little taking it off. That’s my only negative about the gun. That being said….. any idea how to make it easier to take the slide off?
Just keep practicing. It gets easier with time. Len has done it 1000’s of times. And I love my 45 too.
@@kens17761 Will do….. thanks for the feedback
Get an extended slide lock!
First thing I do with my Glocks is install extended slide release and extended slide lock. This will help.
The polymer guide rod is meant to flex for reliability. The steel and titanium guide rods will cause reliability issues. I have seen it many times during ccw courses.
Spot on! The #1 OEM part I would never change out is the factory guide rod. Flex and reliability.
For $79.00 I’ll just live with the muzzle “flip”
I've spend half as much for BT Guide Rods that are stainless steel.
I'm no expert but the Wolff rods seem to run about $20.
Really nice of you Lenny but that shipping to my zip code of $40.00 is killing my dreams of getting something. I just canceled my order after that part. By the way I hope some day can travel to visit your store. Thank you.
did that a few years back with your tungsten rods best improvement ever made on my G19, sorry still love my Colt style SAA 44-40's just raised old school by my grandfather
Thanks for the very informative video. Special thanks for always reminding us of the safety measures
Love your vids Lenny. You make things a lot easier on your how to install videos. Easy to understand. Thanks.
I was considering a tungsten guide rod for my Glock 20 gen 4 however it only has the factory 17lbs of tension and I’d like to have one with 24lbs of tension to prevent frame battering with hotter loads like 200gr underwood and 220gr hard cast. Do you have any plans to make a 24lb version?
Try feeding a 15 or 18 lb. spring onto an Uncaptured Guide Rod without the rounded hood device Lenny has on the end of his gun and it is near impossible. The spring buckles way before it can be compressed and placed. His rounded piece below the barrel prevents that. Using stock 40 Calibre Glock 23 Gen 5 firearm.
I know you guy are the glock store but maybe think about supporting different brands as well. Because I own a Taurus G3 it is more in my price range For now but it has the same issue. Lakeline make a stainless steel recoil spring but it I would love to buy a tungsten recoil spring as you advertised. For in the future, just to see the difference, with the spring set. Because that looks idicical to mine, but I know tenth of inch and mm may all the difference, so I don't want to risk it ,just an idea.
New sights, light, flared magwell and a +4 mag extension is all you really need!
So in other words an out-of-the-box Glock is a piece of crap?
@@themightycrixus1131 - not at all!
@@damionchrist i just don't understand spending $600+ and having to swap out parts.
@@themightycrixus1131 - well then you can pay 1k for a gun you don’t have to
@@damionchrist i got a $540 S&W shield with Tritium sights and added a $30 hogue grip. I am totally satisfied