joedodge Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hello all my xd tactical has the stock hollow guide rod and a 16 pound recoil spring in it. Im wondering if the solid stainless guide rods make a actual difference in recoil? I wanted to use the tungsten guide rods but dont think it will make the +2 ounce rule in production any expierence or help will be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The ROC Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 In reality... No. I have a ss CZ guide rod in my shadow and I felt no different. Psychologically... If it will help you shoot better then change it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avezorak Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I changed mine to a SS rod that accepts 1911 springs because of spring availability. Tungsten might help, I cant feel a diff with SS. The benefit comes with tuning recoil spring weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcin Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I think it made a world of differnce in my XDm 40 4.5.... I was getting a little bit of muzzle flip with the stock guide rode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-mishka Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I added tungsteen weights to my hollow stock guide rod, overall added about 1.5 oz. Helps with recoil and muzzle flip control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joedodge Posted July 22, 2011 Author Share Posted July 22, 2011 how did you add the weights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-mishka Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) I used those fishing weights: cabelas I can't remember exactly what size were they (maybe 1/4oz), but 6 of them fit almost perfect inside the guide rod. I know its kinda MacGyverish, but its inexpensive and if you don't like it you can remove them. Edited July 23, 2011 by e-mishka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joedodge Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Wow what an idea i contimplated using lead weights i didnt know they made tungsten fishing weights im deffinatly gonna give this a try. Thanks so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-mishka Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Wow what an idea i contimplated using lead weights i didnt know they made tungsten fishing weights im deffinatly gonna give this a try. Thanks so much. Can't claim that its my idea (got it from xdtalk forums) I also filled void space between weights inside the rod with tungsteen putty and sealed it all with jbweld. Toal weight of the guide rod now just about 75 grams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael64 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Anyone try one of those recoil reducing guide rods in there XD? Have one in my P220 and am not sure I can tell any difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) I think it made a world of differnce in my XDm 40 4.5.... I was getting a little bit of muzzle flip with the stock guide rode. Same here! A HUGE difference . . . less recoil and my sight picture returns faster. A gain of 1.14 ounces, in my 40 XDm. Edited August 1, 2011 by Reshoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XDmgunner Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hello all my xd tactical has the stock hollow guide rod and a 16 pound recoil spring in it. Im wondering if the solid stainless guide rods make a actual difference in recoil? I wanted to use the tungsten guide rods but dont think it will make the +2 ounce rule in production any expierence or help will be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XDmgunner Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I have two XDm's... one with SS and one with Tungsten, you will gain some reduction in felt recoil with the tungsten, but none with the SS. I like the SS simply for the looks and the soild construction. The legal production weight for your XD is 32oz with an empty mag inserted, I think the factor weight is listed at 30oz... but not sure if that is factored with the empty mag. Best bet toss it on a scale ansd see if it will make weight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshoot Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I have two XDm's... one with SS and one with Tungsten, you will gain some reduction in felt recoil with the tungsten, but none with the SS. I like the SS simply for the looks and the soild construction. The legal production weight for your XD is 32oz with an empty mag inserted, I think the factor weight is listed at 30oz... but not sure if that is factored with the empty mag. Best bet toss it on a scale ansd see if it will make weight! Say what?! You add over one ounce of weight the the fore end of a 30 ~ 32 ounce gun, and you can tell no difference in felt recoil? Is this what you are saying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFixitman Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Wow, I just picked up a new XD 40 and can't wait to change the rod and spring. This thing is hard to rack. My 1911 has 9lbs spring and I use reloads which is great for weekly shooting. M.Fixitman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Wow, I just picked up a new XD 40 and can't wait to change the rod and spring. This thing is hard to rack. My 1911 has 9lbs spring and I use reloads which is great for weekly shooting. M.Fixitman XD's aren't 1911's so light recoil springs will not work, if you go too light on the recoil spring the firing pin spring will want to pull the slide out of battery. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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