I want to give a shout out to Johnny for helping me with a problem, despite the fact that I am not a customer yet and the problem had nothing to do with his products or services. TL:DR Johnny helped me diagnose a safety problem and confirmed my conclusion that the problem actually was the aftermarket slide. He had NO obligation to spend 10 seconds helping me, but he read 3 emails and watched a very short video. 👍 I detail stripped a new slide after 2 range trips and examined all of the parts for unusual signs of wear. The shelf on the safety plunger looked chewed up a bit. Johnny has taught me to immediately ask “Why?” The slide failed the safety plunger test - it did not consistently return to full reset position. Johnny told me where I could find a Glock OEM safety plunger. Just that was above and beyond the call. But he also watched a video of me function testing the safety plunger despite me explicitly saying in that email “don’t take time to watch this unless you want to”, and he confirmed my final diagnosis that the problem is the aftermarket slide itself.
@@DiscoBiscuits. .45 ACP. Glock Store “Signature” slide. They sent me a replacement which was a mislabeled .40 S&W (I think - definitely NOT .45). Then they sent a 3rd where the channel liner came out with the firing pin the first time I disassembled it. Plus there was a casting (or machining, however unlikely) error at the bottom of where a bushing would be in a 1911, so the barrel fit was sloppy in lockup. They refuse to give me a refund and are unable to deliver a safe, functioning slide. 🤬
I can't believe that I just found your videos after all of these years, but now I'm watching a few every night. I've been Glock to the core for almost 25 years now. Very informative and even after being a Glock certified armorer for a few years, and running USPSA matches for several years on a monthly basis, I'm learning more now than I ever had before! Thanks!
Why did it take me so long to find you on TH-cam? Don't care, I'm playing catch-up now, watching as many of your videos as possible per day now. Thanks for what you do.
The primary reason to reduce recoil spring weight is to eliminate muzzle dip. After firing a shot, a 17lb spring will definitely return the slide into battery, but create excessive force while slamming that slide forward (causing the muzzle to dip downwards). So now, not only do you need to manage the recoil from the shot but also the return of the slide. By tuning/reducing recoil spring weight, one can nearly eliminate muzzle dip. This may mean more felt recoil from the shot, but this is the only directional force we need to manage. As a competition shooter, this is a huge benefit because now the gun will more easily and repeatability return to POA. For example, most folks will run 8-9lb springs in Production division with CZ Shadows and Tanfoglios. I know Bob Vogel uses an 11-12lb spring in 9mm glocks. Tuned, compensated 2011s will pretty much shoot themselves- bullets touching running .15 splits out to 25 yards. I wouldn't mess with recoil springs on a carry gun unless I was having reliability issues caused from it.
Yep. Got 2 Gen 3 19’s. After reading more and more I was told don’t mess with the internals. So I just left it. No problems. I swapped out a recoil spring and rod 1 time and the slide didn’t go back into battery. Probably a heavier spring and the rounds were 115 grain. Said nope went back to stock. Only thing I change is the trigger itself and trigger connected 3.5 lbs. specifically the double diamond from Glock store. Be advised Ghost trigger connectors won’t or at least didn’t fit my Gen 3 Glock 19. Someone else I know had the same problem and another person I heard the gun went full auto on the range. Anyways hope this helps.
My man has so much information, yet still says “I’m not the authority.” Much respect my man! 🫡🫡🫡 Would definitely love to hear a podcast on your ideological beliefs!!
One of my friends asked me why I like the glock (poly80). It's because I get to ticker with them, and I do so because of the info I get to learn here. Johnny, you make it fun, thank you.
An Old man told me when I was young that you can be so smart until you are dumb!!! This guy fits this saying perfectly! People need to humble themselves in every aspect of their lives!!!!!!
Johnny is correct every time I change something on my g34 I take it to the range and put it threw a few hundred rounds to see if theirs any malfunctions! Thank you Johnny for your knowledge brother .
The fact that people are proposing swapping their recoil assembly before their first round is shot tells you that this topic is largely driven by the marketing of Glock part sellers.
In my 2007 Rousch Mustang the first part that failed was the plastic thermostat housing. Car had less than 10k miles. I replaced with the tried and true aluminum housing. If people wanted plastic they'd just buy sex toys to throw for self defense.
I knew I had to change mine the striker spring is so strong and recoil so weak when I pulled back on the trigger the slide would go out of battery and cause light strikes
What are you a mind reader?? I opened TH-cam this morning and lo and behold there you are talking about recoil spring assemblies. I was on line yesterday looking into upgrading my G19 recoil spring. God / google though I should be looking at your video on the subject. Always a pleasure to hear your opinion on anything glock . I’ll just replace it with what’s in it . If it’s not broken don’t fix it . Thx Johnny you are the expert on everything Glock !! Don’t underestimate your knowledge! Thx Johnny
Thanks for the knowledge Johnny your awesome! Please keep teaching the science of fundamental gun works/operations, for all kinds of malfunctions and safety issues can be fixed or avoided, thus saving time, money, and even lives.
if you watch enough of this guys videos you will come to conclusions about your own gun to be able to interpret what it needs or what it doesn't or really actually what it is telling you by feel. I run a p80 PF940 1.5 version large frame GLOCK 35 style , the springs will all tell you what they need either more or less simply , and your trigger is a big teller also with those springs. all in all this guy is a great teacher ,, still some more work on mine to make it the smoothest gun possible...... maybe rewatch couple certain videos to gain the confidence to mill a little bit on my slide to make that first initial movement so smooth ,,,
Love the look of the undercut on those Glocks - for function and looks. Just what’s needed versus taking it all the way forward. Haven’t seen that - unique from every other cut I’ve seen on TH-cam.
10:37 Dan Wilson? Ha ha, we've all flubbed up names before. Dan Wesson and Wilson Combat were the other 2 companies on your mind I'm sure. I'd always screw up Rock River Arms with Rock Island armory all the time. Love your videos because you thoroughly explain the reasons for your decisions and opinions. No nonsense and loads of common sense, keep up the great work.
For the past few years I've had great success with the sprinco guide rod system for my glocks, caniks and recently made me fall in love with the Walther pdp full size. Started off not really liking the pdp, it felt very snappy. Threw a sprinco guide rod system with red spring and it felt like an entirely different gun. The red will cycle EVERYTHING too from 850fps 147g to +p+ 115g and everything in between.
19:23 safety first , well played! awesome videos your the only one that's can break everything down and have it make perfect sense, you should be a teacher very informative thank you keep it up
As always you never disappoint. The Timney triggers are awesome but now I,am going to have to get a a Johnny Glock Timney !!! A pod cast would be a great listen.
So does the recoil spring weight matter in regards to balancing out the spring on the....the...oh, oh, you know, the thing. Come on man. 😉 And yes on the podcast!
We 10mm guys are really tempted into going up to the 20-24# springs with the hot loads. But the down side is that hellacious return to battery and dip afterward. So heavier rods might help reduce the muzzle flip without needing the heavy springs, and prevent the spring dip. Heavier rods might cause a dip in their own right, though.
JohnnyG, Maybe you could address the relationship of case election, how far the empty case travels from you. I had a new G34 that dribbled the cases out falling down my chest! . In contrast my vintage CZ 52 7.62x25 tosses the empty cases 15-17 feet away. Sold the G34 because I preferred the 17L, and now added a G40 10mm to my family. Cases out of my new stock G17L land 3 feet from me💥☮️🇺🇲✌️
Always learning about recoil spring pressure and firearm functionality but I don't think I've heard of anyone talking about tuning the spring poundage for firearm feel under recoil.👍
New expression; "I'm getting all Biden, here!" Love it, I'll use it more in conversation. I also see you didn't want to get shot (19:21) Another great video from you, thanks. (Ideologies, yes please.)
I was wondering if someone would catch that. It's interesting too Wick has conscientious gun safety skills. So that's a note to self. When pointing the camera at something make sure you're pointing the gun in the right direction as well LOL it's also interesting from my standpoint how immediately conditioned I was to move that muzzle out of my way.
@@johnnyglocks It was that natural - Reminded me of the film where Crocodile Dundee was walking through a mall (in the US) chatting away and quickly grabbed and strangled the snake charmers' cobra 😎
I used to shoot variable power springs in my 45acp 1911s. They helped dampen recoil for the 230 loads, but they also softened the return to battery a bit. Probably a gimmick, but I liked theory of it.
With 1911 style guns, it's well agreed among IPSC competition shooters that a lightened slide combined with the weakest recoil spring that will reliably function will produce fastest splits. Downside is it may shorten frame life, and may sometimes not be enough to strip a round from a tight mag.
I liked what you said at the beginning. I’m a big fan of .45 but I’ve been shooting mainly 115 gr 9mm target ammo. I’ll start grabbing 147 gr to see if I get that same .45 feel.
I change out the guide rod on all my handguns. And not because it reduces recoil or faster follow up shots. Because honestly I have never noticed any change when I put a different guide rod. I use the stock spring weight but I put a stainless steel guide rod. Some captured, some un-captured. I change out whatever parts I can with metal parts. The guide rod, mag release, pins, trigger shoe, & sights. And there’s no performance gains from it. I just like the feel of metal instead of plastic. Does a heavy guide rod make you a better shooter? I doubt it. Practice will make you a better shooter. But if you do decide to change out the guide rod, just try to stick with the factory spring weight. And if you do change the spring weight make sure you run a variety of ammo to check reliability.
I run a heavy tungsten recoil rod. I can't tell the difference between that and the OEM RSA when shooting. I also run a SureFire X300U-B and that definitely helps with muzzle flip.
The Springfield XDM 5.25 inch long slide has a hollowed out steel guide rod. More of a guide tube than a guide rod. And I have seen them get dinged and crimped before, and heard horrow stories of them completely jamming up the action. So a solid steel guide rod is a cheap, safe upgrade there. Can't say it feels any differently though. I decided to replace the stock dual spring RSA on my G20 Gen4 with a solid steel Gen3 rod so I could change up spring weights with hotter and hotter 10mm loads. I like having that variable control. And I have to say that I can easily feel the weight and balance difference between my 4.6in G20 and my 4.75in Tanfo Match or 5.25in XDM. The G20 feels like the center of weight is further back near my hand, while those longer guns definitely feel like the balance point is further forward. This lighter feel and rearward balance on the G20 makes it feel more nimble and natural. But it also flips higher than the long slides. So that's why the tungsten guide rods are tempting.
I shoot CZ's exclusively. Bought my first Glock. Glock 48 MOS. Haven't taken it to the range yet. Dry firing it at home. Trigger is stiff, hard pull. Wish it had a flat trigger shoe like my CZ's. I also noticed the 48 has a duel recoil spring.
BTW most people use the wrong grip. You left hand should = at least 60-70% of your grip package. All your right hand should do is lightly grip the gun and pull the trigger. A really strong right hand grip is bad. It locks up your trigger finger. My new carry Glock is a G48 with 147 gr Federal HST rounds. I carried a G19 for years.
I know that I've had issues with CDS and RYG branded 4Gen SS dual guide rods... But the Lone Wolf are remarkable fordual sporting 4Gens and you have the option to change out the springs too!
Have heard it's very rare, but that when Glock frames crack, they oftentimes have steel or tungsten guide-rods. Have seen it more with P80/SS80 frames, but with OEM frames also. Not certain it's true, but even if it is, it's so rare I don't think it's really worth worrying about. I love the smoothness of a highly polished stainless guide rod.
@@Gieszkanne Could be. I don't recall the weights of the springs. A lot of people use lighter springs without cracking... but that don't mean that it's not the cause. Will have to ask around what spring weights they were using, because the common factor seemed to be the metal guide rod.
Outstanding video great INFO GLOCK is like jeep wrangler you can change so many parts but you dont know they are good into you TEST how performance the jeep in this time is an GLOCK i agree total whit this video becose is part of movement on the gun plus ammo combination some people call tune up that is why some guns has o come whit xtra springs on the BOX THANKS
I use a 160 gr bullet in 9mm for IDPA and 180 gr in G35. Really hate the Gen 5s. I have settled on a 13lb ISMI in my G34 and G35. Both are loaded to a 130 pf for SSP. Glock makes a "training" spring for the Gen 4 guns. It has reduced power springs. I too like the single spring rods. My newest SSP Glock is a Glock 41. I run it with a 11# ISMI spring. 3.2 gr of Clays/Clay Dot and a 200 gr LSWC is very soft. The worst thing one can do is put a heavy spring in their Glock.
I would have addressed two additional issues: limp-wristing safe RSA selection/calibration (and in-battery assurance), and , maybe, compensator spring weight compatibility testing procedure.
Yes, I'd love to hear about your beliefs, if you could point us in the right direction when it's recorded. I have a lot of beliefs that don't seem to be popular when spoken to people who are more mainstream, so I tend to just keep silent. So, hearing other's beliefs is usually very interesting, especially lately.
I hear ya. Who would have ever thought that True American Values of Freedom for everyone would become so unpopular, especially to those that consider themselves "patriots", "conservatives", "republicans", "constitutionalists" (and the like). Even those who claim to love Liberty are so very ignorant of it. I thank God the Founding Fathers were better men than we are today. I just pray with all my heart that changes. "Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters."-Benjamin Franklin (Sorry for the rant).
Functional Friday with The Glock man & shooting a few mags of ammo I payed 55 cents a round afterward is good as it gets for 4 months now. I don't think we'll ever see 25 cents a round again?
Maaan, before 2019 I was regularly finding about 17 cents per round (sometimes less) for bulk federal and winchester white box. Even Walmart had that stuff for about 18 cents before they stopped selling handgun ammo.
Great channel, interesting content -- spoken as a NON-Glock-owner (I am pretty sure that much of the info is "basic Newtonian physics" that applies universally) -- I am doing as much research as possible for a "Hard Science-Fiction" novel (I am a retired "non-fiction" author -- mainstream publishers, the real deal, but my health and age mitigated me clean out of the fast-moving software world). But... the constantly CHANGING audio *LEVEL* is drIVInG me *_CRAZY!!_* Fortunately my wife isn't sleeping as I watch this, because I'm not nearly quick enough on the level control to avoid LOUD passages from blarping out my speakers. _Please_ try to remember to keep the same distance from the mike as you speak, it will make the content MUCH more able to be absorbed by us listeners! Please don't take this as a slam, it is posted as something that I genuinely hope will make your channel that much more potent.
Revisiting this video, cause I'm getting a little antsy waiting on more JG videos! Also, just for context, start a podcast!! Please, my friend. I'll listen to all of it. More content soon? Functional stuff?
Johnny i have an question can i have INFO about the green ???? BOX where you put the pistols the green color looking an PELICAN box but i like that set up for few guns THANKS
I’m too new and haven’t done enough research to understand the difference and the purpose between a 16lb guide rod or a 22 lb guide rod and which one I should have, same thing for a heavier or lighter striker spring.
I HAVE A GLOCK 19 GEN 3.I PURCHASED A STAINLESS STEEL GUIDE ROD WITH THE FACTORY STRENGTH SPRING WEIGHT.WILL A STAINLESS STEEL GUIDE ROD DAMAGE OR HURT THE PISTOL.I CALLED GLOCK AND THEY ADVISED ME SINCE THE STAINLESS ROD CANT FLEX IT WOULD CAUSE DAMEGE
Hey Johnny, long time listener. I have a question:. In this video I learned that that little polymer ledge in the recoil channel is actually what stops the rearward notion of the slide. In the p80 community all the build directions kind of encourage you to make that channel as wide as possible to make room for the spring. I've inspected one of my builds and now see that the ledge that stops that rearward motion of the slide is VERY small due to dremeling it back so much. Do you think that's a problem? Have you encountered any p80 builds that malfunction due to this channel being cut too wide and removing too much material that should be there to stop the slide?
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I want to give a shout out to Johnny for helping me with a problem, despite the fact that I am not a customer yet and the problem had nothing to do with his products or services. TL:DR Johnny helped me diagnose a safety problem and confirmed my conclusion that the problem actually was the aftermarket slide. He had NO obligation to spend 10 seconds helping me, but he read 3 emails and watched a very short video. 👍
I detail stripped a new slide after 2 range trips and examined all of the parts for unusual signs of wear. The shelf on the safety plunger looked chewed up a bit. Johnny has taught me to immediately ask “Why?” The slide failed the safety plunger test - it did not consistently return to full reset position.
Johnny told me where I could find a Glock OEM safety plunger. Just that was above and beyond the call. But he also watched a video of me function testing the safety plunger despite me explicitly saying in that email “don’t take time to watch this unless you want to”, and he confirmed my final diagnosis that the problem is the aftermarket slide itself.
Johnny is to Glocks what Atlantis is to water
@@DisgustedGenXr the only difference being we located Johnny. lol
What brand slide was it that was defective? Also what model Glock / P80 was it for?
@@DiscoBiscuits. .45 ACP. Glock Store “Signature” slide. They sent me a replacement which was a mislabeled .40 S&W (I think - definitely NOT .45). Then they sent a 3rd where the channel liner came out with the firing pin the first time I disassembled it. Plus there was a casting (or machining, however unlikely) error at the bottom of where a bushing would be in a 1911, so the barrel fit was sloppy in lockup. They refuse to give me a refund and are unable to deliver a safe, functioning slide. 🤬
I’d love to hear it!
I can't believe that I just found your videos after all of these years, but now I'm watching a few every night.
I've been Glock to the core for almost 25 years now.
Very informative and even after being a Glock certified armorer for a few years, and running USPSA matches for several years on a monthly basis, I'm learning more now than I ever had before!
Thanks!
Why did it take me so long to find you on TH-cam? Don't care, I'm playing catch-up now, watching as many of your videos as possible per day now. Thanks for what you do.
i wan thinking the same
The primary reason to reduce recoil spring weight is to eliminate muzzle dip. After firing a shot, a 17lb spring will definitely return the slide into battery, but create excessive force while slamming that slide forward (causing the muzzle to dip downwards). So now, not only do you need to manage the recoil from the shot but also the return of the slide. By tuning/reducing recoil spring weight, one can nearly eliminate muzzle dip. This may mean more felt recoil from the shot, but this is the only directional force we need to manage.
As a competition shooter, this is a huge benefit because now the gun will more easily and repeatability return to POA. For example, most folks will run 8-9lb springs in Production division with CZ Shadows and Tanfoglios. I know Bob Vogel uses an 11-12lb spring in 9mm glocks. Tuned, compensated 2011s will pretty much shoot themselves- bullets touching running .15 splits out to 25 yards.
I wouldn't mess with recoil springs on a carry gun unless I was having reliability issues caused from it.
Thanks for the feedback brother I really appreciate it
Yep. Got 2 Gen 3 19’s. After reading more and more I was told don’t mess with the internals. So I just left it. No problems. I swapped out a recoil spring and rod 1 time and the slide didn’t go back into battery. Probably a heavier spring and the rounds were 115 grain. Said nope went back to stock. Only thing I change is the trigger itself and trigger connected 3.5 lbs. specifically the double diamond from Glock store. Be advised Ghost trigger connectors won’t or at least didn’t fit my Gen 3 Glock 19. Someone else I know had the same problem and another person I heard the gun went full auto on the range. Anyways hope this helps.
please do a podcast I’d love to hear that cuz you don’t play you’re a natural teacher keep rocking and glockin pew pew😂
@@steveo6685 I’m great I see you have excellent taste in TH-cam channels as well as Instagram stuff lol
The podcast sounds like a great idea 👍
My man has so much information, yet still says “I’m not the authority.” Much respect my man! 🫡🫡🫡
Would definitely love to hear a podcast on your ideological beliefs!!
One of my friends asked me why I like the glock (poly80). It's because I get to ticker with them, and I do so because of the info I get to learn here. Johnny, you make it fun, thank you.
I learned 147 grain rules
An Old man told me when I was young that you can be so smart until you are dumb!!! This guy fits this saying perfectly! People need to humble themselves in every aspect of their lives!!!!!!
Hell yes, I’d love a JG podcast!
Johnny is correct every time I change something on my g34 I take it to the range and put it threw a few hundred rounds to see if theirs any malfunctions! Thank you Johnny for your knowledge brother .
The fact that people are proposing swapping their recoil assembly before their first round is shot tells you that this topic is largely driven by the marketing of Glock part sellers.
Or maybe people just don't want a plastic recoil guide rod in their pistol! 😂
In my 2007 Rousch Mustang the first part that failed was the plastic thermostat housing. Car had less than 10k miles. I replaced with the tried and true aluminum housing.
If people wanted plastic they'd just buy sex toys to throw for self defense.
I knew I had to change mine the striker spring is so strong and recoil so weak when I pulled back on the trigger the slide would go out of battery and cause light strikes
Thank you Mr. Johnny, always love your videos. I learn soooo much!
Yes, I would love to hear your thoughts about life!
Damn it looks like I'll have to get a Timney trigger from you once you have them available.
What are you a mind reader?? I opened TH-cam this morning and lo and behold there you are talking about recoil spring assemblies. I was on line yesterday looking into upgrading my G19 recoil spring. God / google though I should be looking at your video on the subject. Always a pleasure to hear your opinion on anything glock . I’ll just replace it with what’s in it . If it’s not broken don’t fix it . Thx Johnny you are the expert on everything Glock !! Don’t underestimate your knowledge! Thx Johnny
Thanks for the knowledge Johnny your awesome! Please keep teaching the science of fundamental gun works/operations, for all kinds of malfunctions and safety issues can be fixed or avoided, thus saving time, money, and even lives.
Dan Wilson! Now I gotta have one.
if you watch enough of this guys videos you will come to conclusions about your own gun to be able to interpret what it needs or what it doesn't or really actually what it is telling you by feel. I run a p80 PF940 1.5 version large frame GLOCK 35 style , the springs will all tell you what they need either more or less simply , and your trigger is a big teller also with those springs. all in all this guy is a great teacher ,, still some more work on mine to make it the smoothest gun possible...... maybe rewatch couple certain videos to gain the confidence to mill a little bit on my slide to make that first initial movement so smooth ,,,
Can't wait to get the trigger I order in, it should be here in a couple hours! Thanks for the great and knowledgeable content!
Always a pleasure Mr. Glock, thank you and keep up the good work 👍
I'd really like to hear your political belief's (and all that). Would definitely listen if you made a video/podcast.
Love the look of the undercut on those Glocks - for function and looks. Just what’s needed versus taking it all the way forward. Haven’t seen that - unique from every other cut I’ve seen on TH-cam.
10:37 Dan Wilson? Ha ha, we've all flubbed up names before. Dan Wesson and Wilson Combat were the other 2 companies on your mind I'm sure. I'd always screw up Rock River Arms with Rock Island armory all the time. Love your videos because you thoroughly explain the reasons for your decisions and opinions. No nonsense and loads of common sense, keep up the great work.
Absolutely 100% for you expounding your world views and beliefs on all of the above!!
For the past few years I've had great success with the sprinco guide rod system for my glocks, caniks and recently made me fall in love with the Walther pdp full size. Started off not really liking the pdp, it felt very snappy. Threw a sprinco guide rod system with red spring and it felt like an entirely different gun. The red will cycle EVERYTHING too from 850fps 147g to +p+ 115g and everything in between.
19:23 safety first , well played! awesome videos your the only one that's can break everything down and have it make perfect sense, you should be a teacher very informative thank you keep it up
As always you never disappoint. The Timney triggers are awesome but now I,am going to have to get a a Johnny Glock Timney !!! A pod cast would be a great listen.
Awesome content once again, best kept secret on TH-cam
As always, thanks Johnny! Great stuff.
Oh yeah. Big glass of sweet tea and next episode of Johnny G.
Definitely would be interested in hearing your views on the world! A podcast would be awesome!
Hope you come back to TH-cam sometime Johnny thanks for all the informative videos stay safe and happy shooting
So does the recoil spring weight matter in regards to balancing out the spring on the....the...oh, oh, you know, the thing. Come on man. 😉
And yes on the podcast!
We 10mm guys are really tempted into going up to the 20-24# springs with the hot loads. But the down side is that hellacious return to battery and dip afterward. So heavier rods might help reduce the muzzle flip without needing the heavy springs, and prevent the spring dip. Heavier rods might cause a dip in their own right, though.
JohnnyG, Maybe you could address the relationship of case election, how far the empty case travels from you. I had a new G34 that dribbled the cases out falling down my chest! . In contrast my vintage CZ 52 7.62x25 tosses the empty cases 15-17 feet away.
Sold the G34 because I preferred the 17L, and now added a G40 10mm to my family. Cases out of my new stock G17L land 3 feet from me💥☮️🇺🇲✌️
Thanks Johnny for sharing your knowledge!
Great video u tough me alot thanks
Always learning about recoil spring pressure and firearm functionality but I don't think I've heard of anyone talking about tuning the spring poundage for firearm feel under recoil.👍
I have DPS triple recoil spring in Glock 26 with Zaffiri Precision ZPS.4 slide and it makes all difference in the world towards making smoother
New expression; "I'm getting all Biden, here!" Love it, I'll use it more in conversation.
I also see you didn't want to get shot (19:21)
Another great video from you, thanks. (Ideologies, yes please.)
I was wondering if someone would catch that. It's interesting too Wick has conscientious gun safety skills. So that's a note to self. When pointing the camera at something make sure you're pointing the gun in the right direction as well LOL it's also interesting from my standpoint how immediately conditioned I was to move that muzzle out of my way.
@@johnnyglocks It was that natural - Reminded me of the film where Crocodile Dundee was walking through a mall (in the US) chatting away and quickly grabbed and strangled the snake charmers' cobra 😎
I used to shoot variable power springs in my 45acp 1911s. They helped dampen recoil for the 230 loads, but they also softened the return to battery a bit. Probably a gimmick, but I liked theory of it.
Heck yeah...podcast!!
With 1911 style guns, it's well agreed among IPSC competition shooters that a lightened slide combined with the weakest recoil spring that will reliably function will produce fastest splits. Downside is it may shorten frame life, and may sometimes not be enough to strip a round from a tight mag.
Great job! And I'd love to hear a podcast👍🇺🇸
Best triggers by far for Glocks. Love my JG trigger
Would love to hear you discuss your ideologies. Betting yours would be very close to mine.
I liked what you said at the beginning. I’m a big fan of .45 but I’ve been shooting mainly 115 gr 9mm target ammo. I’ll start grabbing 147 gr to see if I get that same .45 feel.
Podcast sounds great 👍🏻
I definitely want to hear more of your ideology on things.
Oh my, Yesssss make the podcast!!!!
Podcast would be AWESOME
Yo Steve-O has a gun channel too!!??🤯😂 just jokes bro, good stuff!!! Subscribed!!👍
Gettin Biden love it! 👍🏻👌🏻
The man
Bring on the podcast. I need more media to consume.
I change out the guide rod on all my handguns. And not because it reduces recoil or faster follow up shots. Because honestly I have never noticed any change when I put a different guide rod. I use the stock spring weight but I put a stainless steel guide rod. Some captured, some un-captured. I change out whatever parts I can with metal parts. The guide rod, mag release, pins, trigger shoe, & sights. And there’s no performance gains from it. I just like the feel of metal instead of plastic. Does a heavy guide rod make you a better shooter? I doubt it. Practice will make you a better shooter. But if you do decide to change out the guide rod, just try to stick with the factory spring weight. And if you do change the spring weight make sure you run a variety of ammo to check reliability.
Love the videos as usuall great job. 👍
I run a heavy tungsten recoil rod. I can't tell the difference between that and the OEM RSA when shooting. I also run a SureFire X300U-B and that definitely helps with muzzle flip.
Yes to the podcast, sounds interesting…
What’s up brother?? Great show again buddy 👍👍👍👍👍✅
Been following your advice on the triggers. Works well I built a glock 17L tack driver ..
The Springfield XDM 5.25 inch long slide has a hollowed out steel guide rod. More of a guide tube than a guide rod. And I have seen them get dinged and crimped before, and heard horrow stories of them completely jamming up the action. So a solid steel guide rod is a cheap, safe upgrade there. Can't say it feels any differently though.
I decided to replace the stock dual spring RSA on my G20 Gen4 with a solid steel Gen3 rod so I could change up spring weights with hotter and hotter 10mm loads. I like having that variable control.
And I have to say that I can easily feel the weight and balance difference between my 4.6in G20 and my 4.75in Tanfo Match or 5.25in XDM. The G20 feels like the center of weight is further back near my hand, while those longer guns definitely feel like the balance point is further forward. This lighter feel and rearward balance on the G20 makes it feel more nimble and natural. But it also flips higher than the long slides.
So that's why the tungsten guide rods are tempting.
Yep, wanna hear thoughts and theories on all aspects of our brave new world.
love to hear that podcast
I shoot CZ's exclusively. Bought my first Glock. Glock 48 MOS. Haven't taken it to the range yet. Dry firing it at home. Trigger is stiff, hard pull. Wish it had a flat trigger shoe like my CZ's. I also noticed the 48 has a duel recoil spring.
BTW most people use the wrong grip. You left hand should = at least 60-70% of your grip package. All your right hand should do is lightly grip the gun and pull the trigger. A really strong right hand grip is bad. It locks up your trigger finger. My new carry Glock is a G48 with 147 gr Federal HST rounds. I carried a G19 for years.
I really enjoyed your "Biden" pause. Great info! New Sub and like.
I know that I've had issues with CDS and RYG branded 4Gen SS dual guide rods...
But the Lone Wolf are remarkable fordual sporting 4Gens and you have the option to change out the springs too!
Have heard it's very rare, but that when Glock frames crack, they oftentimes have steel or tungsten guide-rods. Have seen it more with P80/SS80 frames, but with OEM frames also. Not certain it's true, but even if it is, it's so rare I don't think it's really worth worrying about. I love the smoothness of a highly polished stainless guide rod.
The cracking has nothing to do with the guide rod. Its a lighter spring so that the slide smakes harder into the frame.
@@Gieszkanne Could be. I don't recall the weights of the springs. A lot of people use lighter springs without cracking... but that don't mean that it's not the cause. Will have to ask around what spring weights they were using, because the common factor seemed to be the metal guide rod.
Great info
Outstanding video great INFO GLOCK is like jeep wrangler you can change so many parts but you dont know they are good into you TEST how performance the jeep in this time is an GLOCK i agree total whit this video becose is part of movement on the gun plus ammo combination some people call tune up that is why some guns has o come whit xtra springs on the BOX THANKS
I use a 160 gr bullet in 9mm for IDPA and 180 gr in G35. Really hate the Gen 5s. I have settled on a 13lb ISMI in my G34 and G35. Both are loaded to a 130 pf for SSP. Glock makes a "training" spring for the Gen 4 guns. It has reduced power springs. I too like the single spring rods. My newest SSP Glock is a Glock 41. I run it with a 11# ISMI spring. 3.2 gr of Clays/Clay Dot and a 200 gr LSWC is very soft. The worst thing one can do is put a heavy spring in their Glock.
Thanks for the info brother I really appreciate the input
Why do you like the single springs?
@@Gieszkanne There is no need for a dual spring.
Do a video on your persona "Johnny Glocks" all of your thoughts and beliefs!
whap up Johnny glock!! flint mi checking in love the videos man,have learned so much
Thank you as always Johnny!
I laughed at the nudge at 19:21, was he flagging you :D?
I would have addressed two additional issues: limp-wristing safe RSA selection/calibration (and in-battery assurance), and , maybe, compensator spring weight compatibility testing procedure.
Johnny Glock baby! 💥💯
Yes, I'd love to hear about your beliefs, if you could point us in the right direction when it's recorded. I have a lot of beliefs that don't seem to be popular when spoken to people who are more mainstream, so I tend to just keep silent. So, hearing other's beliefs is usually very interesting, especially lately.
As methodical and thoughtful Johnny is about gunsmithing, I am certain he has interesting perspectives on our crazy world. I would love to hear them.
I hear ya. Who would have ever thought that True American Values of Freedom for everyone would become so unpopular, especially to those that consider themselves "patriots", "conservatives", "republicans", "constitutionalists" (and the like). Even those who claim to love Liberty are so very ignorant of it. I thank God the Founding Fathers were better men than we are today. I just pray with all my heart that changes.
"Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters."-Benjamin Franklin (Sorry for the rant).
Yes please have that Convo/GOD personal beliefes 👍💯🔥
Functional Friday with The Glock man & shooting a few mags of ammo I payed 55 cents a round afterward is good as it gets for 4 months now. I don't think we'll ever see 25 cents a round again?
Maaan, before 2019 I was regularly finding about 17 cents per round (sometimes less) for bulk federal and winchester white box. Even Walmart had that stuff for about 18 cents before they stopped selling handgun ammo.
We can't wait to hear it from the guru lol
Great channel, interesting content -- spoken as a NON-Glock-owner (I am pretty sure that much of the info is "basic Newtonian physics" that applies universally) -- I am doing as much research as possible for a "Hard Science-Fiction" novel (I am a retired "non-fiction" author -- mainstream publishers, the real deal, but my health and age mitigated me clean out of the fast-moving software world).
But... the constantly CHANGING audio *LEVEL* is drIVInG me *_CRAZY!!_*
Fortunately my wife isn't sleeping as I watch this, because I'm not nearly quick enough on the level control to avoid LOUD passages from blarping out my speakers.
_Please_ try to remember to keep the same distance from the mike as you speak, it will make the content MUCH more able to be absorbed by us listeners!
Please don't take this as a slam, it is posted as something that I genuinely hope will make your channel that much more potent.
“I’m getting all Biden here” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Would you recommend dropping down to a 14# on a g26 shooting lighter loads and lighter bullet weights?
I’m going Biden stop me 🤣🤣 time for the ear piece Johnny
Revisiting this video, cause I'm getting a little antsy waiting on more JG videos! Also, just for context, start a podcast!! Please, my friend. I'll listen to all of it.
More content soon? Functional stuff?
Hell yeah, it's functional Friday. 🔫🔫🔫
Good stuff
Yes definitely have a pod cast..
I would love to hear that. When and where?
Thank you!!!
Johnny i have an question can i have INFO about the green ???? BOX where you put the pistols the green color looking an PELICAN box but i like that set up for few guns THANKS
I’m too new and haven’t done enough research to understand the difference and the purpose between a 16lb guide rod or a 22 lb guide rod and which one I should have, same thing for a heavier or lighter striker spring.
I HAVE A GLOCK 19 GEN 3.I PURCHASED A STAINLESS STEEL GUIDE ROD WITH THE FACTORY STRENGTH SPRING WEIGHT.WILL A STAINLESS STEEL GUIDE ROD DAMAGE OR HURT THE PISTOL.I CALLED GLOCK AND THEY ADVISED ME SINCE THE STAINLESS ROD CANT FLEX IT WOULD CAUSE DAMEGE
Hell ya. Let’s hear it
I would like to hear your thought on God, Country & Politics!
Hey Johnny, long time listener. I have a question:. In this video I learned that that little polymer ledge in the recoil channel is actually what stops the rearward notion of the slide. In the p80 community all the build directions kind of encourage you to make that channel as wide as possible to make room for the spring. I've inspected one of my builds and now see that the ledge that stops that rearward motion of the slide is VERY small due to dremeling it back so much. Do you think that's a problem? Have you encountered any p80 builds that malfunction due to this channel being cut too wide and removing too much material that should be there to stop the slide?
That area would only be needed if the return spring isn't in the gun when you shoot. The spring doesn't compress enough for this area to be impacted.
@@5jjt thats not true. The recoil spring does not bottom when you pull the slide all the way back. Its the ledge that stops the slide.
Will a Gen4 G17 guide rod work in a Gen5 17?
Maybe, Johnny, for a video idea, you could discuss cross parts compatability due to parts availabilty.
When are you going to start making your own pistol line?
Everyone seems to like 13# recoil spring….. I understand the mechanics of it but that 13# doesn’t even close my slide properly…