Warning

 

Close

Confirm Action

Are you sure you wish to do this?

Confirm Cancel
BCM
User Panel
delton
jt
palmetto
bravocompany
aim
magpul
laRue
Hit
silencerShop
brownells
CA
geissele
midwest
primaryArms
RS
SDS
GS
vortex
VP
fightlite
skd
JRH
troy
springfield

LAPG
Faxxon
brownells
Pro2A
springfield
SAS
jt
gray
ar15com
primaryArms
JRH
dsa
THBRD
RS
fightlite
geissele
blackhills
silencerShop
cmmg
LAPG
bravocompany
CA
palmetto
bravocompany
cmmg
tnvc
trijicon
springfield
Users Online4884 Online
bravocompany missing Hydra
Page Handguns » Glock
Site Notices
Sponsor News TNVC Partners With Envision Technology - MARS Rangefinder & RAIL Family, MARS-Lc In-Stock!
Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Gen 4 guide rod question, help please
Posted: 10/5/2014 1:22:01 PM EDT
I've gone through several periods of Glock ownership, currently I'm shooting M&P's, but might go back to Glock.

I understand they changed the guide rod on the Gen 4; can anyone give me any insight into why they did this?

I'll be shooting 9mm's BTW

Also, I did a basic search and didn't find any Guide Rod answers

Thank you
Link Posted: 10/5/2014 1:33:06 PM EDT
[#1]
They use dual recoil springs on the Gen 4. That was to help tame the recoil of the 40 S&W.
Earlier Gen 4 9mm's had the same dual recoil springs which caused some reliability problems.
That has since been resolved by using lighter dual recoil springs for the 9mm Gen 4 guns.

Link Posted: 10/5/2014 2:47:26 PM EDT
[#2]
OK, thanks
Link Posted: 10/5/2014 3:08:45 PM EDT
[#3]
If you think you might have the wrong one, Glock keeps a list of the current numbers:

Archived [ARCHIVED THREAD] - Gen 4 guide rod question, help please
Page Handguns » Glock
Close Join Our Mail List to Stay Up To Date! Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.


By signing up you agree to our User Agreement. *Must have a registered ARFCOM account to win.
CA
THBRD
dsa
cmmg
LAPG
Faxxon
LAPG
RS
jt
palmetto
silencerShop
primaryArms
SAS
blackhills
JRH
brownells
geissele
bravocompany
springfield
gray
ar15com
fightlite
Pro2A
missing
AR-15 AK-47 Handgun Precision Rifles Armory Training Competitive Shooting General Outdoors Archery Hometown Industry

About AR15.COM

Become an AR15.COM Team Member

AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.

From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.

Stay Connected

AR15.COM Facebook AR15.COM Twitter AR15.COM YouTube AR15.COM Instagram
Pepperjam Verification

Newsletter

Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.

Contact Us

Advertising
[email protected]
General
[email protected]

Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.

AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.

Advertising Memberships ARFCOM Shop Gear Deals Virtual Weapon Build Discussion Forums Help Privacy DMCA About Your Privacy Choices California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Opt-Out Icon   Goat Signal
** When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network and Amazon.
Top Top