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Silound · 12-02-2011, 08:05 AM

I called yesterday during lunch.

They confirmed that there is nothing in that area of the pistol that can damage that recoil rod except the recoil of the gun firing, and that chipping of the "nail head" was most commonly associated to heavy use wear, and part of why they recommend replacement every 2,000-5,000 rounds (depending on the model). Especially on larger calibers where the recoil trap is more violent. Did I mention this particular gun is a 2nd Gen 21?

Also, I asked about the after market rods (metal ones) while I was talking to the guy, and I was advised that the stainless aftermarket rods, while to spec, could possibly shorten the lifetime of the gun. Apparently the polymer rods are designed to flex and soften some of the recoil force on the working parts of the gun, whereas the metal rods don't do that. Is it BS? I don't know, but it seems plausible in theory though.

At any rate, they were very helpful about the deal, and even offered to tell me all the local authorized Glock dealers in my area who could order parts for me. New rods should arrive today in the mail, so I'll be right as rain by tomorrow.

12-02-2011, 08:05 AM	#7
Silound ex-CS Swamp Gorilla Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Somewhere in a swamp, south of sanity Posts: 802 Trading: (15)	*Re: For all you stock* Glock owners... I called yesterday during lunch. They confirmed that there is nothing in that area of the pistol that can damage that recoil rod except the recoil of the gun firing, and that chipping of the "nail head" was most commonly associated to heavy use wear, and part of why they recommend replacement every 2,000-5,000 rounds (depending on the model). Especially on larger calibers where the recoil trap is more violent. Did I mention this particular gun is a 2nd Gen 21? Also, I asked about the after market rods (metal ones) while I was talking to the guy, and I was advised that the stainless aftermarket rods, while to spec, could possibly shorten the lifetime of the gun. Apparently the polymer rods are designed to flex and soften some of the recoil force on the working parts of the gun, whereas the metal rods don't do that. Is it BS? I don't know, but it seems plausible in theory though. At any rate, they were very helpful about the deal, and even offered to tell me all the local authorized Glock dealers in my area who could order parts for me. New rods should arrive today in the mail, so I'll be right as rain by tomorrow. __________________ Back in black, and better than ever! You can't keep a good gorilla down! LSU** Geaux Tigers!