Lenny gives you the scoop on Tungsten Guide Rods
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- In this video Lenny explains why Tungsten Guide Rods are one of our most popular items. And they have been for years! For some Glock enthusiasts, it's the first aftermarket part they buy for a new Glock.
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Best explanation of guide rods and springs and recoil that I have ever heard. Thanks so much!
I could listen to Lenny talk for hours, it's my asmr
Same. I feel that with Paul Harrell too
I actually use his videos to sleep. Not that he's boring, it's his voice and his figiting. Great videos!
@@renedperez Seriously!? I did the same thing the other night! Lol
This guy is so pleasant to listen to!
@@thewoolycontacts meat man? Jacket man?
Lenny, you make understanding and working on my Glock easy, thank you , Sir
I saw you at the last Shot Show and was wanting to shake your hand and thank you for all of the knowledge that you have provided for free. You are helping me to properly build my dream competition Glock. Love you man.
I always check his store for parts when I’m looking for something related to my Glock, prefer to buy from someone like him regardless of price as well. I have zero issues supporting a company that does so much for the sport. Absolutely appreciate the knowledge he shares.
Lenny has not missed arms day in a long time
Used my tungsten guide rod for a couple years now and absolutely love it.
Always great and informative videos...Thanks Lenny
I’m a really happy customer. Changed out my guid rod and got the double diamond barrel. I couldn’t be happier. I’m ok with the stock trigger.
Just got mine, can't wait to try it.
Lenny, I love the videos and content you put out 👍
Lenny is like Boss Ross of guns. So informative and relaxing in way
I installed a tungsten guide rod and double diamond standard replacement barrel on my Gen 5 Glock 19 and I am very pleased. My shot pattern is tighter and recoil is definitely reduced.
You should always make sure the compensator your going to ru will run with the one sping and 115 grain ball ammo. That way if you switch things up you know it can handle it. Going to a lighter spring may cause issues if you can’t run a normal Glock polymer guide rod. Speaking from experience here.
I have 22lb springs on my g17 gen3 , g21sf gen3, with compensator and cycle great no issues. Once u break in the spring with 50-100 rounds or so should be fine, but make sure to clean and lube prior to installation. Waiting for my g33 gen3 rod/spring to come in. Ive only shot maybe 200 rounds thru that and plastic rod bent already
Thanks for your videos. Love them.
Ok so i finally went to the range to test my new TUNGTEN guide rod , not disappointed 😢 i was shooting with one hand , excellent groups ! Metal vs Plastic = 100 % Metal wins. Thank you for this video. Made me a believer. Can't wait until I purchase another Glock. I have a G 23 Gen 3 it's worth every penny.. Thanks Lenny .
Which guide rod did you use? (Which pound) I also have a G23 Gen 3 and wonder which rod to get
Great job, Lenny! Thorough information & helped identify exactly what I need for my comped 17. Thanks!
JUNK for suckers
chad haire lol okay
@@defaultusername123 read the complaints and the BBB site F- rating.
We need green and anodized:)
I bought Glock from you Lenny and I will be buying more stuff to customize it.
Satisfied customer likely for life.
Great video Lenny 👍👍👍👍👍
Training time in the range is the key factor.
Just put my new guide rod in and noticed that the guide rod sat high after cycling. Thank you for showing that this is normal.
Thank you for explaining that the Rod coming up out of the half moon slot, is okay and normal, I thought my polymer 80 + upper combo was a bad combo at first
this is why Im getting the 43X I like adding things & stuff to things & stuff ..... Im getting a glock 17L also
I’m ordering this for sure. I’m a brand brand new shooter. Went to the range today and I limp wristed today quite a bit. Will definitely need the help I can get
What's up gun world Mike Rowe.
Lmfao
Mike '2A' Rowe
Hahaha 😂
you mean Iggy pop and OXY clean dude hybrid
Ordered my first tungsten guide rod a few months ago. Just ordered another. Love the way the 17 & 19 run with them.
What difference do you feel? I’m considering getting on for a 17. Thanks
@Matt 3000 They definitely add some weight to the front of the gun and cuts down on recoil and muzzle flip, tighter groups.
I recently installed one in my 43x and it made a big difference as above, more noticeable because the 43x is smaller and lighter then say the 19 or 17.
I wish I would have done this sooner.
@@juicebox22a that’s exactly the description I was hoping thanks
@@juicebox22a Which spring weight did you use in your G19 ?
Yellow 20lbs ? Purple 22 lbs ?
@@Miltown.Tarzan Stock spring weights for both 17 & 18 lbs.
Yes, Lenny. Here in Alaska 10mm is the Alaskan round. At least in our opinion. I carry 9mm for self defense in the summer months for in town/city and 45/10mm for winter months. 45 for in town/city during the winter and 10mm year round for any outdoor stuff. Cutting/hauling trees, camping, fishing, hunting, 4 wheeling/snow mobile. I use the tung in all of my carry Glocks because it does help the felt recoil, muzzle lift/flip znd stay on target. It makes shooting hot loads of 10mm very nice. G19 gen4, G17 gen3/4, G20 gen4, G21 gen3/4, G30S gen3.
Its awesome that you change calibers based on the season
Having to take a bear with a pistol regardless of caliber is crazy haha
Very informative... learned a lot. Thank you sir. Compliments on your logo for glock store. Nice 😎✨👌
I installed the Pure Tungsten Guide Rod and 22 pound on my G20 for trail pistol in Alaska.
You da man lenny! I'm cruising through Nashville. I'd buy a guide rod right now if you were open!
This really provide the info I needed thnx
Great video Larry. Answered a few questions I had. Now I know… Just got my new guide rod delivered, and installed. Did the P-80 lower, 3-3.5lbs trigger, and your tungsten guide rod… Can’t wait to shoot it. Bet it’ll be much tamer on the range.
Can I get an update , is your gun just as reliable , or is it better to stick with stock?
I would like to know as well because I’m using a 15lbs guide rod for my P80 G19 and for some reason it doesn’t cycle full sometimes. For example if I’m racking the slide pointing downward it will get stuck but doing the same thing point up it cycles with no issues. What I notice is when it doesn’t cycle and the slide gets stuck I notice that the barrel not only moves freely than normal and the barrel appears to more forward as well which can explain it causing the slide to lock when pointing downward compare upwards. Now this is an example, issue is occurring when shooting down range at times.
*Note my setup is a G19 slide w/ ported barrel and P80 lower.
Superb video
I bought the tungsten guide rod for my Glock 19 Gen 4 2 years ago I've shot a lot of rounds out of it since and I'm totally happy with it.
What spring weight did you go with?
@@rafeymuhammed1033 I forgot the weight of the new one but I am sure it was the same weight as the stock guide rod
Do you the the single recoil spring is better than the dual gen 4 spring?.
@@Gieszkanne I can't really tell the difference but logically I would think the Dual is better than single
I have been waiting for my Tungsten guide rod from the Glock Store for 2 months and counting.. Damn!
dam, ever get it?
Legend has it...he's still waiting.
I ordered one a few days ago. Back ordered! I cancelled my last order from the Glock Store when 2 out of the 3 items were back ordered for over a month!
@@punishedsnake6141 Rumor has it he's still waiting.
BC USA tales of old say he’s still waiting.
Lenny rocks! 🤘
Excellent instructor.
The placebo effect is probably 99.9% of the game here.
Zoltan Fazekas
No it’s science! I’m triggered! (literally)
Nahhhh the tungsten one is better
Zoltan Fazekas it does make a noticeable difference
One of the attributes of science that I really enjoy is that is does not care about your opinion. A placebo affects the human mind while classical physics dictates that the heavier tungsten guide rod mitigates the recoil...….no opinions involved.
@@hardybirch3630 , physics provides us the ability to calculate the mitigation using real numbers. Newton's laws are sufficient -- it does not require solving partial differential equations. Have you run the numbers, Hardy?
I went up to a 20lb on my 10mm and it was remarkable with 200 grain bear loads and 180 grain self defense ammo. It made more of a difference than I could have imagined it would do. I highly recommend it for 10mm users.
What would you recommend for a g30 .45
I'd try the 22lb spring
@@bionichustla100 I run an 18lb on My G27/G32 conversion, so for the .45 I would also try a 20lb
I shoot .40 sw through my glock 20 bc it's cheaper. Have you done the same with the heavier spring?
Lmk wat to go for my g29?
Got mine today 😊
Johnny Glock once mention in a video that he shoots his Gen 4 with an adapter and a single recoil spring with tungsten guide rod because he likes this recoil better than that of the dual spring.
I'll take a dozen!
OD Green should be an option.
Yep
Good info
I thought the tungsten guide rod was all hype until I put one in my G19 gen4. I'm totally sold on this upgrade. You will feel the difference.
What pound of spring did you get?
I only feel the difference when I’m shooting a follow up shot from 30+ meters but it’s a good product
the only difference you will feel is in your wallet
@@chadhaire1711 go be poor somewhere else.
lenny is the man
con man
Knowledgeable
I got a Glock 17 Gen 5 last fall. The only upgrade has been getting a tungsten guide rod. The G17 is an awesome gun to begin with but the new rod makes it amazing! My shot grouping went from 2.5"-3" at 10 yards down to consistently 1.5"-2", even with bulk RN ammo!
Unfortunately, tungsten rods aren't allowed in stock Glock comps so I do have to train with the original rod. But I am noticing there has been consistent improvement in that training too.
I don't know if it's the placebo effect but my shooting hand doesn't seem to fatigue as much with the tungsten rod. 9mm doesn't have much recoil but I notice the difference when I change back to the plastic rod. I can do 500+ rounds with the tungsten rod but I start feeling it around 350 rounds or so with the original rod.
Great product!
BULLSHIT..rod makes NO difference....idiot
@@chadhaire1711 you have way too much time on your hands man. lolol
@@doubleganger2 NO Goober..I have facts..you have shit
@@chadhaire1711 lolol beg, borrow, or steal a life lolol
@@doubleganger2 Only a fool would buy this junk form Lenny the con artist.......every one knows he makes shit dumbass
Can you talk about different type of replacement barrels for the glock
So the Glock 19 Gen 5 with compensator goes with the 13 pound captive recoil spring plus adapter.
I'm sold, I had some other shooters tell me I didn't need to change it, but after listening to explain it in detail I will take one for my pet
Hows that going for you so far
@@hankrodriguezhill7029 haven't done it yet with the holidays an the bills coming in , Got to wait a little bit yet, but it's a go for my g20
Glad you moved to gun friendly Nashville Tennessee!
Try feeding a 15 or 18 lb. spring onto an Uncaptured Guide Rod without the rounded hood device Lenny has on the end of his gun and it is near impossible. The spring buckles way before it can be compressed and placed. His rounded piece below the barrel prevents that. Using stock 40 Calibre Glock 23 Gen 5 firearm.
10 MM is great. Love my Gen 3 G20SF and Gen4 G20. But statistics show in the lower 48 the round reported to have been used in most bear self defense shootings is 9MM. Probably because most people are carrying 9MM.
I just bought one on Black Friday. Cant wait for it to arrive.
Was the price discounted?
@@DarkWolff. About 35 percent. Final cost was around 60 dollars including tax and shipping.
As soon as I pick up my 17 I'm going to get one.
Another sucker taken by Lenny...........send me the $60 I need it more.
@@DarkWolff. Well It was shipped really fast. Arrived in 5 days. It definately is heavier than the regular guide rod. It looks well made. Thats all I can tell you. .Have not had a chance to test it. Maybe after the Holidays. Thanks for your reply.
Can't wait to get mine...been waiting over two weeks...they are out of stock.
I live in Alaska :)
I need one with a laser in it as well for my glock p80 / g17 gen 1
Just got one of the 17# for my glock 34 . gonna get a 20# for my 29 see how that feels
Heft gives the impression of quality. Which is often the case. Glock is however most of all an efficient and inexpensive handgun for duty or home defense purposes. In duty purposes lightness is almost a quality of its own. I doubt I would ever buy a Glock, but I understand those who do.
Jari Norvanto
What do you shoot?
I made the jump recently from a Colt 1911A1 Series 70 I carried for 30 years, to a Glock 21SF. This is gonna take a lot of retraining, but I'm always happy to shoot, so I'm cool with it. Might try one of these guide rods, cause the recoil is pretty snappy, compared with my 1911.
I agree, I would not buy an inexpensive supper reliable handgun tested by millions of users and millions of rounds thru it for self defense
Hmmmmm....I’m almost sold on this. The 30% off offer is very appealing
Got a tungsten guide Rod for my G23 and it works completely fine nothing wrong with it at all. Dropped right in. Feels a little heavier in the front of the gun shot about 300rds threw it right now and no problems just got oil it before you use it
15lb or 18lb?
@@EricDSalisbury I use a 22lb spring shoots like a 9mm
Is there any tungsten guiderods for glock 27 gen4?
All I can say is listen to this young man. I put the Tungsten Guide Rod in both my G34 & G19 and have had absolute awesome success with this simple upgrade. Better piece of mind knowing that metal trumps polymer. (:
What pound guide rode did u get for the G34
@@drakecass4269 I believe I got the middle weight one. Not the super light or heavy. (:
Which weight did you use in your G19 ? Yellow 20 lbs ? Purple 22 lbs ?
@@Miltown.Tarzan Silver 17 lbs. Hope this was helpful. (:
So if you have a gen 4 19 with slide cuts and a comp, you should buy a gen 3 lighter spring?
Replacement Tungsten or even steel/stainless guide rods will more often than not make your pistol short cycle, thus resulting in FTE and jamming. This is because these guide rods are heavier and have more tension than the stock ones. Less recoil? Probably, maybe. But, do you want your firearm to function properly? YES!! I've learned the hard way. Stick with OEM guide rods. If you own and/or carry a Glock, they've already taken enough of your money.
Do you think this would happen with a 10mm?
When will you have a black ice connector for the 43, 43x, 48?
NIB, my G22 Gen 3 not is plastic guide rod. It is stainless 25.25 grams with factory spring. I will upgrade to the 40. 2 grams.
Outstanding! 👏🏼 Stainless steel and tungsten vs polymer it is a no brainer.
If you are happy with your polymer spring guide rod, stay happy.
If not, change the recoil spring guide rod assembly for a stronger, more durable, metal one, which will add weight for the gun to stay flatter on target when firing. It will also give you confidence in reliability, due to the integrity of the material.
Some people get stuck in the "old school" mentality and never evolve from it.
Yeah but slide damage is being reported
@@juanmunoz295 IF you want to believe that, then do. ALL high quality handguns have stainless steel recoil guide rods. It is a MYTH that a stainless steel guide rod causes damage to the slide.
@@v.german11b I bought some me stainless steel but what are your observations how many rounds down the pipe do you have
@@juanmunoz295 Thousands.
Awesome thanks for the reassurance
Gen5 Glock 19 with this guide rod already went soft. Fails the recoil spring test with flying colors after 1k rounds. I just put my oem rod back in and will order another oem rod for a backup. Steer clear.
Your saying the Guide rod he’s selling took a shit?
Would a tungsten guide rod with stiffer springs induce malfunctions with starboard loads instead of hot loads. A lot of people buy these to slow down the slide when shooting really hot loads.
Just installed a tungsten guide rod for my 22 gen 3. Haven't yet had the chance to try it out. Do I need to (lightly) oil it before I take it to the range?
the information is truly interesting. I just bought the 26 Gen5. So the question: is, is it best to swap out the original guide rod spring? I ask this question because (hey Lenny !) I don't want to entertain the thought of a plastic guide spring breaking on my watch...Finally, you don't recommend a swap for my pistol. Why is that?
WHO HERE HAS A GLOCK 23 GEN 3? If so, which rod do you use and / or recommend? Also, what is the best compensator for 40 S&W (for non threaded barrels)? Another question i have is using a 9mm conversion barrel on my 23 gen 3. Can i use a variety of compensators? For example, striker industries mass comp?
Make them for the cz po1 as its something people change automatically when they get the gun
Glock perfection is achieved once you swap out the guide rods and the sights.
It's all about the ultimate double diamond trigger
Lenny I have a weak off hand from neuropathy and it’s hard for me to operate my 43X MOS slide. The reduced power tungsten guide rod sounds interesting but I want to make sure I don’t create and FTF or FTE issues. Any advice?
I received mine for my 19c gen 3. Went with a 15 pound spring as it is having some cycling issues now. I hope that’s the right spring weight.
Jay Dobbins
18lbs is considered stock weight for most ammo
John Wick's pencil thanks!!!
I have a glock 20 10 mm My preferred ammunition is the liberty civil defense 60 gain, What is your Recommendation for what Spring should I order?
At what gr count do you start considering a 40. Caliber to be a "hot load"?
considering a heavier 20 lbs spring for a glock 22 with the steel ported barrel they sell but unsure If should just keep factory since I'll loose some pressure with the slots in the barrel.
Which spring weight should I get for my Glock 30sf
You said it helps with the balance of the gun. For a weapon with a replaceable Back strap would you add a weighted backsrap to keep it ",more" balanced?
suppressor and wml make it recoil like a 22 for me.
What would be advisable spring for a 5th gen G45. Shooting 115-124 grain hot 🔥 ammo ❓
What if I lost my adapter(cap) and just have the rod and spring , will it still shoot , will there be any complications
Why is the G43x Tungsten Guide Rod longer than the OEM guide rod? I had to return mine to only fine many other reviews saying that there are quality control issues with he G43x Tungsten Guide Rods being out of spec or longer than the OEM guide rod.
Order OEM and you’ll be good, I have ordered a few things made by them or sold by Glockstore aftermarket and they’ve nothing but crap, expensive crap but either way crap. You really want performance parts look up carver customs, Dawson precision or zev tech, I have 12 different glocks for different things and at least those companies have nothing but great customer service and the quality is top imo and experience.
Do you have glock 26 guide rod in tungsten. This would go good with my new tungsten grey slide
I have a Gen 3 Glock 23 what is the proper tungsten weight for my gun
Hi iam Fernando live in Puerto Rico, i will like to know wish tungstens is tthe right one for the glock 22 gen 4 with the compensator please let me know as soon as posible.
Finally received mine for my g19 gen 4 after 2 weeks of waiting. I usually use hot ammo at least +p and my carry ammo is +p+ - I will say that there is definitely a noticeable difference in muzzle flip and recoil reduction especially in follow up shots but if I’m shooting softer ammo like subsonic 147 grain the difference is negligible. I do believe that my accuracy has improved but that could very well be in my head and not due to the guide rod but there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that +p+ ammo feels much much softer now
Do you know what the factory recoil spring wright is for a gen 4 G19 ?
@@sigspearthumb1056 I believe its 17 pounds.
+P+???? Why dont you just get a 357 Sig for chrissake????
@Jason DeRushe I’m not positive but the packaging for the tungsten spring says it is the same as the factory spring. I believe @BC USA is correct about it being 17 pounds though.
Will this set up go with the compensator ?
What weight spring is the best for G19 gen 3, 115 grain ammo?
forgive my ignorance, but could a tungsten guide rod and spring setup be made adjustable; similar to a coilover spring setup on an entirely too loud 1994 honda civic ;) ... maybe thread the front of the guide rod and use a nut to adjust tension on the spring? start at 13 lb and adjustable to 19 lbs. ... i think it would be fun to try out.. would have to be careful that the spring doesnt bottom out at any "setting" on the spring ... are there setups where i keep the same rod and replace only the spring?
Why no Pure Tungsten for the Glock 20 & 40 (10mm)?
So I have a bronze barrel. It does match my stainless steel guide rod.
Recently picked up a Gen 5 Glock 26. Feels like it take a Mack Truck to rack that slide - it's super heavy. So replacing it with a lighter recoil spring makes sense for me. My question is, is there any real reason not to? I understand with 'hot' ammo I'd run a risk, but almost everything I run through my guns is just standard ammo you'd get from any store. Appreciate any feedback.
I would recommend slapping it with your purse before buying a new recoil spring
What size spring are you running it that glock it sounds so crisp
So for a stock slide G17 gen 3, i still need to choose the 17lbs spring? Or I can go lower? Ty
will 15lbs Tungsten guide rod be ideal for a Glock 23 and Glock 30? I know the factory is 17lbs so by dropping down to 15lbs cause any issue?