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Guide rod for Gen 5 34.


LeviSS

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17 and 34 Gen 5 guide rods are different from previous generations; they're longer since Glock changed location of the locking block. So you can't use older generation guide rods in a 17/34 Gen 5. I'd think the 17 Gen 5 guide rod would work in a 34 Gen 5 since I'm sure they're the same just like in all previous generations, but might want to confirm with Jager on that particular guide rod.

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5 hours ago, Southpaw said:

17 and 34 Gen 5 guide rods are different from previous generations; they're longer since Glock changed location of the locking block. So you can't use older generation guide rods in a 17/34 Gen 5. I'd think the 17 Gen 5 guide rod would work in a 34 Gen 5 since I'm sure they're the same just like in all previous generations, but might want to confirm with Jager on that particular guide rod.

I’m running TTI gen 3 non-captured stainless guide rod with guide rod adaptor in gen 5 g17 with no issues. Comparing the gen 5 guide rod length it’s the same as previous versions. The locking block differences have more to do with the internal dimension and angle as far as I can tell. 

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7 minutes ago, HoMiE said:

I’m running TTI gen 3 non-captured stainless guide rod with guide rod adaptor in gen 5 g17 with no issues. Comparing the gen 5 guide rod length it’s the same as previous versions. The locking block differences have more to do with the internal dimension and angle as far as I can tell. 

You may be able to get away with the non captured, but the captured you need to use the gen5 from jager.  The gen5 is longer.  

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44 minutes ago, HoMiE said:

I’m running TTI gen 3 non-captured stainless guide rod with guide rod adaptor in gen 5 g17 with no issues. Comparing the gen 5 guide rod length it’s the same as previous versions. The locking block differences have more to do with the internal dimension and angle as far as I can tell. 

 

Interesting that that works.  I don't own a Gen 5 to compare recoil spring assemblies, but the locking lug on a Gen 5 barrel is moved further back on the barrel compared to the Gen 4 and in turn the area on the barrel where the back of the RSA rests is also further back.  This necessitated a slightly longer RSA.  I couldn't find any pictures online comparing the Gen 5 to Gen 4 RSAs, but here's a comparison of the barrels showing the difference in locking lugs (looks like they labeled it wrong though as the Gen 5 is the one on the bottom).

 

Glock_Gen5_14.jpg

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23 minutes ago, Southpaw said:

 

Interesting that that works.  I don't own a Gen 5 to compare recoil spring assemblies, but the locking lug on a Gen 5 barrel is moved further back on the barrel compared to the Gen 4 and in turn the area on the barrel where the back of the RSA rests is also further back.  This necessitated a slightly longer RSA.  I couldn't find any pictures online comparing the Gen 5 to Gen 4 RSAs, but here's a comparison of the barrels showing the difference in locking lugs (looks like they labeled it wrong though as the Gen 5 is the one on the bottom).

 

Glock_Gen5_14.jpg

Interesting, I’ll take a pic of my gen 3 compared to gen 5, don’t have any gen 4. 

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On 2/28/2018 at 9:34 AM, Jager1147 said:

Yes, the rod for the 17 also fits the 34.

 

Ok.  I have a problem.

 

I ordered a Jager Gen 5 guide rod from Shooters Connection.  When I got the package, it had a Gen 4 guide rod in it.  The invoice clearly said Gen 5 guide rod.  It doesn't fit.

 

So, I guess they sent me the wrong one?

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On 2/27/2018 at 8:39 PM, HoMiE said:

I’m running TTI gen 3 non-captured stainless guide rod with guide rod adaptor in gen 5 g17 with no issues. Comparing the gen 5 guide rod length it’s the same as previous versions. The locking block differences have more to do with the internal dimension and angle as far as I can tell. 

I was wrong, I forgot I cut down an extended g34 guide rod to fit in my gen 5. 

 

The gen 3 rods are shorter than gen 5. 

Pics of my gen 5 on left and gen 3s on right (gen 5 g17, gen 3 g17, gen 3 g34) l to r

 

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3 hours ago, NWfront said:

I sent an email asking about that and was told it does not include the Gen 5 MOS.  

I didn't even think about it not being approved for Production yet.  I can't believe they haven't sold enough 34's yet, but they 17 is gtg.  I guess I'll have to shoot the Gen4 17 again this weekend.

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4 hours ago, LeviSS said:

I didn't even think about it not being approved for Production yet.  I can't believe they haven't sold enough 34's yet, but they 17 is gtg.  I guess I'll have to shoot the Gen4 17 again this weekend.

 

Im positive they have sold at least 2000 by now. 

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On 3/13/2018 at 11:06 AM, Agent #1911 said:

Is the Gen 5 34 MOS approved in production division? I do see G34 MOS on the list but not sure if its for all generations 

 

I would assume its legal now since it was on both Glock's and USPSA's facebook page saying it was legal for carry optics and production

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