Sniperboy Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) Hey y'all : ) I was wondering if this is an issue of concern... I have an Accu shadow guide rod that is showing some peening on the head (back). The first owner of the gun put 1500 rounds through it and I do not know hat power factor ammo he used. Looks like some significant deforming, however the frame and the barrel lug do NOT exhibit any sign of damage. I guess that is good I'd rather the SS guide rod take the beating. You guys think this is an issue? Is this normal? I am half tempted to replace the guide rod with a cheap plastic one. Will it work on the Accu Shadow? Otherwise the pistol shoots pretty dern fantastic. : ) Edited October 15, 2017 by Sniperboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I'd call up CZC and ask them. I'd also buy another stainless one. Is there a chance it was damaged another way? Dropped and then ran over? I've never had that in any of my cz's and they all had stainless guiderods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wespac78 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 It's normal. I can send you pics of my guide rod from my Accu Shadow if you want. It looks the same. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 In custom guns all sharp angles are rounded off especially in the guide rod heads. Take a dremel and sanding stone to round and smooth all the contact points out Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniperboy Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 Well 1 out of 3 is not too bad : ) wespac78, if yours does the same thing then I will take your word for it. Feeling a little less worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wespac78 Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Well 1 out of 3 is not too bad : ) wespac78, if yours does the same thing then I will take your word for it. Feeling a little less worried.My guide rod came that way from CZC. I have shot thousands of rounds through it with zero issues. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Mine was like that around the full radius with zero malfunctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionaryMike Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 15 minutes ago, rowdyb said: Mine was like that around the full radius with zero malfunctions. Same on my old Accu Shadow. It was ugly, but it functioned perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Both of mine have some peening like that. I also asked a local smith about that issue, and he said it was common. Never been a problem for me yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniperboy Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) You guys are awesome, I sincerely appreciate y'all taking the time to respond as it was bothering me, but I can rest easier now : ) The frame looks undamaged so I have no issue with the rod taking the beating. Edited October 16, 2017 by Sniperboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wespac78 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 You guys are awesome, I sincerely appreciate y'all taking the time to respond as it was bothering me, but I can rest easier now : ) The frame looks undamaged so I have no issue with the rod taking the beating.Glad to help. Shoot without fear lol. Lots and lots of shooting. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Well dang, guess I learned something. If mine start doing that, I'll know not to worry about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken6PPC Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, B_RAD said: Well dang, guess I learned something. If mine start doing that, I'll know not to worry about it. Now we have Brad worried because his are NOT peening! LOL! Maybe you need to put some gunpowder in your reloads? J/K Seriously though, it is probably just a result of tolerance stacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 (edited) if frames don' t have damage and everyone is happy all o.k. if this from shooting and not dropped on hard floor every time that u clean a gun that it looks bad. look at tanfoglio guide rod how they solved this problem. appreciate if u can make pic. assembled slide from front and back. and place for guide rod in frame. and barrel from place that guide rod touch it before full assy. Edited October 16, 2017 by yigal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habba8 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Mine does the same. Called CZ and they said it's inherent. Also said they would replace it if I wanted one.Good to know.Sent from my SM-G550T1 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGus Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I've got two Accu Shadows I've used in Production class the last three years and they have also worn the stainless steel guide rod the same way. It's normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 (edited) 11 hours ago, JGus said: I've got two Accu Shadows I've used in Production class the last three years and they have also worn the stainless steel guide rod the same way. It's normal. if u say so. but not for me. its like a beautiful woman on the outside and ugly inside Edited October 19, 2017 by yigal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 On 10/15/2017 at 8:27 PM, Ken6PPC said: Now we have Brad worried because his are NOT peening! LOL! Maybe you need to put some gunpowder in your reloads? J/K Seriously though, it is probably just a result of tolerance stacking. Now mine looks just like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 13 minutes ago, B_RAD said: Now mine looks just like this. u drop it on the floor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, yigal said: u drop it on the floor? Ha ha. No. Just shot it about 5k rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 1 minute ago, B_RAD said: Ha ha. No. Just shot it about 5k rounds. that's all? it's not o.k. i can find and solve this ,but my inflatable boat can't cross the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniperboy Posted November 13, 2017 Author Share Posted November 13, 2017 Thanks for posting B_RAD and join the club : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 (edited) bad club. somebody can make pic. of lower barrel lug from front and back side and frame where g.r. seats? and front edge of guide rod too . and full assy of it in slide. Edited November 13, 2017 by yigal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty79 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 It gets worse if your recoil spring is too light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 47 minutes ago, Smitty79 said: It gets worse if your recoil spring is too light. oooooooooops. very bad company i hope it's not a joke and u don't drop it every time u clean the gun. this problem must be solved! i didn't checked this in other guns but on mines with 13- 16lb r.s. guide rod looks like new. maybe because i don't use factory g.r. please somebody can make pic. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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