Guide Rod and spring

[sylvest]

In a G17: what is the benefit in using a captive or non-captive guide rod? what is the benefit of using lighter or heavier recoil spring?

 

[Nomad.2nd]

Use the Stock parts in a Glock.

 

[sylvest]

not that i dont appreciate your opinion and speedy reply....im looking for an answer

 

[Nomad.2nd]

Lighter or heavier recoil spring is for if you are hand loading.

For instance, when I shot practical pistol, some of the shooters would have very light recoil springs... and shoot very lightly loaded .38 supers.

(Minimal recoil and the gun would still function.)


Conversely, if you use a heavier load (FOr whatever reason, depending on gun) you want a heavire spring so as not to batter the frame.

As for


Captive or non captive...


JMHO: Convinence...

 

[JBP55]

A lighter spring will allow the slide to work faster, will have less muzzle flip, will get back on target faster and have less felt recoil. Some prefer all OEM parts. If you need more details about Glocks in general you can send me a PM.

 

[Chained Lightnin']

Be careful about the light recoil spring. Too light, and the striker spring could pull the slide out of battery.If it fires out of battery,you will most likely be in search of a new Glock. If you must, be sure to compensate with the correct striker spring.

Too heavy a recoil spring will not let the slide cycle as intended. And your Glock will not work properly,or at all.

 

[sylvest]

thanks everyone