gunz213 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 What does everyone prefer for guiderods for the G45? I need to run a lighter recoil spring to accompany the 30 Luger barrel I got and I didn't see much info when it came to recoil parts for the shorter slide Glocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Run a set up for a G19 of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunz213 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 Yes, but there isn't a wealth of options like there are for the 17 length recoil systems. I'm looking for info on what folks have actually used so I don't waste money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlan357 Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Most G19 one-piece guide rods and springs will work fine in a gen5 19. Usually they're just gen3 rods with a gen4 adapter ring. But since you're tuning for 30 Luger, I'd suggest switching to Wolff round-wire springs. Their G19 springs go from 14#-22# in 1# increments, unlike ISMI's 13#, 15#, and 17# springs. Round wire springs are pretty forgiving if you need to clip coils since only one end is closed. If you do want to go with round-wire springs, I suggest the Jager gen4 "heavy" guide rod. Its larger .270" diameter is a better fit with Wolff springs since they have a larger inner diameter. You can just run it without the front capture screw until you get your springs dialed in. If you need a 13# round-wire spring, Sprinco makes one for the G19. Also, if you wind up needing a crazy light spring, the fatter round-wire guide rods work with Wolff's 1911 Commander length springs which go as low as 7#. You may just need to clip a coil or two off the end to prevent coil bind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunz213 Posted November 14, 2019 Author Share Posted November 14, 2019 Awesome, thanks for the info. I’ll try the Jager rod and I already have a lot of light 1911 springs sitting around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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