JLB-US Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 I’ve got the Taran Tactical Steel guide rod for my gen 5 Glock 17. Good product but it’s time to replace the spring, but It apparently does not use any of the recoil springs I’ve normally used on aftermarket rods. The rod is too thick for the springs to even go over. Any idea where I need to be looking? Checked TTI’s site and they did not seem to have any, and got no reply from the electronic question system they have. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 1911 springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLB-US Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 Well that was simple thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 ordered a 12 and 13 pound full size 1911 spring to try on my tti ss guide rod in a gen 5 as well. i'll know tuesday night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 They didnt work for me. I tried 19/2011 full size wolf springs in 12 and 13lb and they bound up because they were far to long. I am now trying wolf glock springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLB-US Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) Well that sucks, I’ve got a 15# Wolff 1911 coming in next couple of days I ordered from above. Edited June 4, 2019 by JLB-US Clarified 1911 spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I've never used the TTI guide rod. Is it larger in OD than others? I know Jaeger has a heavy .270" one that you have to use Wolff (for Glocks) springs on. Not sure why folks are suggesting 1911 springs? From what I understand, you'll need a 14 or 15 lb Wolff spring for a gen 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLB-US Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 Yes it’s larger in diameter. Last Wolff spring for Glock’s I used dis not work (spring was too small in diameter for the rod to work in). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 48 minutes ago, B_RAD said: I've never used the TTI guide rod. Is it larger in OD than others? I know Jaeger has a heavy .270" one that you have to use Wolff (for Glocks) springs on. Not sure why folks are suggesting 1911 springs? From what I understand, you'll need a 14 or 15 lb Wolff spring for a gen 5 Because when I received two that were sent for trial testing before release that is what I was told to use and have still used. Sometimes ya gotta do some tweaking to get things right. Not everything is always 100% drop in and use when still under development. You can shorten a recoil spring, and a Gen5 does not “have” to use a 14 or 15 lb spring either. Mine currently is running a 10 or 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_RAD Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, dskinsler83 said: Because when I received two that were sent for trial testing before release that is what I was told to use and have still used. Sometimes ya gotta do some tweaking to get things right. Not everything is always 100% drop in and use when still under development. You can shorten a recoil spring, and a Gen5 does not “have” to use a 14 or 15 lb spring either. Mine currently is running a 10 or 11. You are the only one I've heard say they can get lock up with a 10-11 lb springs. What striker springs are you using? I myself couldn't get an 11 lb ismi to lock up. Edited June 4, 2019 by B_RAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLB-US Posted June 4, 2019 Author Share Posted June 4, 2019 I found the original spring (13 pound?) has issues running in combo with a full power striker spring as it got older for whatever reason. Regardless I’m kinda ready to pitch the dang thing at this point anyway. I’ve now spent nearly as much in springs to fit it than I spent on it to begin with. TTI not selling the springs for it on their site or even responding kind of soured me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 only way I could get it to be uploaded. Cant do it as just an attachment. Remove if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novagunner Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 (edited) The last time I got a guide rod from them it was just a Glockstore branded one and I got replacements from them. 13 should work. Edited June 4, 2019 by Novagunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
race1911 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 On 6/1/2019 at 10:03 PM, rowdyb said: ordered a 12 and 13 pound full size 1911 spring to try on my tti ss guide rod in a gen 5 as well. i'll know tuesday night! so you went aftermarket guide rod after all......I was wondering but am pretty sure you"re "good to go" considering the situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 I have the tti gen 5 g34 guide rod and spring combo. Tti says it comes with a 14lb spring. In two of my gen5 g34 guns the tti 14lb spring has been fine but I want to try 13 to lessen my nose dive with the combo of ammo and grip I have. The wolff glock springs fit on rod but are still 25% longer than the tti one it came with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12glocks Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 https://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/Jager-Captured-Steel-Guide-Rod-for-Gen5-P5051.aspx I use this with a IMSI 13# Glock spring. 11# is to light for the Gen 5 34's in my experience, the guide rod is longer, slide has more mass on the 34's etc. Don't know about the 17's. I have never used the rod for Wolff Springs and I sure it would be fine too. Maybe not the solution you're looking for but a solution... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Yep I would probably use a different rod in the future. Hyperbole on my part earlier, the wolff glock spring of 13lb is actually only 3 coils longer than the tti 14lb one the rod came with. It fit on tti rod fine and gun ran tonight in just a quick test of 70 rounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falloutboy89 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 I'm running that exact same Jager Guide Rod. I bought it from SC along with a variety of Wolff Glock Recoil Springs. Until this week I was running factory 115 Blazer ammo with a 14 lb. spring. I actually purchased 11 lb thru 15 lb springs. I'm planning on dropping down to 11 lb. or 12 lb. as I work in my 124gr. FMJ-RN reloads. I love the lighter spring. First light loads I shot this week along with the 14 lb. spring was amazing. Here's a link to the .270 springs from SC for those interested... https://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/Wolff-Glock-RECOIL-SPRINGS-1717L-20-21-22-24-31-34-35-P3491.aspx?Options=16216,0,0,0,0,0,0,0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLB-US Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 On 6/1/2019 at 2:42 PM, JLB-US said: Checked TTI’s site and they did not seem to have any, and got no reply from the electronic question system they have. Just to update I got an email from Taran Tactical late last night apologizing for not getting back with me saying the email went to wrong folder, and offering to send me a new spring free of charge. Now I can feel better about watching their Jade Struck videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick779 Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 They said the same thing to me about a two months ago regarding mag springs. They asked for my address, I sent it, they asked for it again, I sent it, a month and a follow up email later...... nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rpope423 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 On 6/14/2019 at 12:13 PM, JLB-US said: Just to update I got an email from Taran Tactical late last night apologizing for not getting back with me saying the email went to wrong folder, and offering to send me a new spring free of charge. Now I can feel better about watching their Jade Struck videos. They told me they don't recommend any springs but the ismi should work, well it didn’t after I ordered two of them. just recently ordered Wolff springs the .270 diameter ones and they work perfect no issues. http://jagerproducts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=38&products_id=101 wasn’t impressed with Jagers shipping times though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I run a 12lb wolf in all of my Gen5 17s. I recommend changing every 3,000 rounds, but have gone as much as 5,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLB-US Posted June 29, 2019 Author Share Posted June 29, 2019 On 6/14/2019 at 11:25 AM, nick779 said: They said the same thing to me about a two months ago regarding mag springs. They asked for my address, I sent it, they asked for it again, I sent it, a month and a follow up email later...... nothing. Yeah btw same as you. Two weeks after they asked for my address and said they would send a new spring..nothing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo_Hand_052 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 What guide rod / spring weight would you all recommend on a Gen 5 Glock 34 when I'm just shooting off-the-shelf 124 grain (Blazer or Fiocchi)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 On 7/16/2019 at 11:23 AM, Mojo_Hand_052 said: What guide rod / spring weight would you all recommend on a Gen 5 Glock 34 when I'm just shooting off-the-shelf 124 grain (Blazer or Fiocchi)? the lightest spring it will reliably function with. I think most wind up somewhere between 11 and 13 on a glock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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