Posted: 2/16/2016 9:37:58 PM EDT
Just got it in today from MidwayUSA, put my 21lb springs on it to run 45 super in my gen 3 G30. got to 13 rounds (Underwood 230gr GD), on the 14 the slide failed to go into battery. I cleared the pistol and when I did I heard something rattling around, when I broke it down I found that the piece of the guide rod that seats against the barrel lug shattered. Midway pretty much told me sorry but we can't help you since it was already used in the gun, I tried contacting Wolff but no one picked up the phone. I looked over the pistol and it doesn't looked like anything else was damaged, here's a couple pics of the rod and pieces I was able to recover. anyone here ever had this issue? is the Lone Wolf stainless rod better?
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That's looks like MIM. I would think the Lone Wolf stainless rod (or any non MIM rod) would be MUCH stronger. If it is MIM it is am example of why I do not like MIM in any gun. Others here tout MIM to be as strong as regular steel and make it out to be the way of the future and the best thing since sliced bread. Not so I...<><....
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I have had one break but the pistol was still functional. OP is that a Tungsten (W) guide rod or stainless steel? Quoted:
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Never had an OEM RSA fail on my glocks I have had one break but the pistol was still functional. OP is that a Tungsten (W) guide rod or stainless steel? Wolff describes it as solid steel, here's a link Wolff Guide Rod ETA: I emailed Wolff I'll let you guys know what they say. |
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neither have I but you need the heavier recoil springs to run 45 super. Quoted:
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Never had an OEM RSA fail on my glocks neither have I but you need the heavier recoil springs to run 45 super. A reasonable man might not run 45 super in a small-frame gun not built for it 
But yeah, that's a brittle fracture, I'm guessing bad heat treat. There's nothing metal striking that guide rod during a normal cycle, the slide stop holds the barrel back a tiny bit. |
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A reasonable man might not run 45 super in a small-frame gun not built for it
But yeah, that's a brittle fracture, I'm guessing bad heat treat. There's nothing metal striking that guide rod during a normal cycle, the slide stop holds the barrel back a tiny bit. Quoted:
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Never had an OEM RSA fail on my glocks neither have I but you need the heavier recoil springs to run 45 super. A reasonable man might not run 45 super in a small-frame gun not built for it
But yeah, that's a brittle fracture, I'm guessing bad heat treat. There's nothing metal striking that guide rod during a normal cycle, the slide stop holds the barrel back a tiny bit. Is the frame any different then the G29? 10mm runs at a much higher pressure then 45 super. I'm not the first person to do this I've read plenty of threads on GT were guys are running super in their G21 & G30's. |
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Is the frame any different then the G29? 10mm runs at a much higher pressure then 45 super. I'm not the first person to do this I've read plenty of threads on GT were guys are running super in their G21 & G30's. Quoted:
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Never had an OEM RSA fail on my glocks neither have I but you need the heavier recoil springs to run 45 super. A reasonable man might not run 45 super in a small-frame gun not built for it
But yeah, that's a brittle fracture, I'm guessing bad heat treat. There's nothing metal striking that guide rod during a normal cycle, the slide stop holds the barrel back a tiny bit. Is the frame any different then the G29? 10mm runs at a much higher pressure then 45 super. I'm not the first person to do this I've read plenty of threads on GT were guys are running super in their G21 & G30's. I was saying that a bit tongue in cheek
I carried a G29 for a long time... |
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I was saying that a bit tongue in cheek
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Never had an OEM RSA fail on my glocks neither have I but you need the heavier recoil springs to run 45 super. A reasonable man might not run 45 super in a small-frame gun not built for it
But yeah, that's a brittle fracture, I'm guessing bad heat treat. There's nothing metal striking that guide rod during a normal cycle, the slide stop holds the barrel back a tiny bit. Is the frame any different then the G29? 10mm runs at a much higher pressure then 45 super. I'm not the first person to do this I've read plenty of threads on GT were guys are running super in their G21 & G30's. I was saying that a bit tongue in cheek
I carried a G29 for a long time... My bad  My current carry is a G20, but I do like the 30 when I'm wearing just a t-shirt with no coat or sweater.
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Brownells would have gave you a refund, no questions asked. If Brownells is an option, Brownells is the answer, for that reason. Midway sucks ass! Although, I've stopped buying from Brownell's due to their asinine shipping prices and poor customer service(that use to be top notch). |
| I got the Lone Wolf RSA in yesterday, took the G30 out today. ran 50 rounds of Underwood 45 super, plus my load development. I also ran 100 rounds of Perfectia 45acp to make sure it would still cycle with crappy ammo. LOL after shooting the super the regular acp feels like shooting a 22lr. |
