Recoil Spring Weights

Zero

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Sep 6, 2020
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Madison County
Can someone please explain to me like a caveman what the differences in the spring weights are on guide rods? I am looking at getting a gen 5 glock 19 or a glock 45 and want to put in a pure tungsten guide rod but can't figure out which weight to get 15lb or 18lb. I know it is related to ammo grain weight but not sure which would be best for me.

 

4l65e

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Apr 30, 2023
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Alabama
Can someone please explain to me like a caveman what the differences in the spring weights are on guide rods? I am looking at getting a gen 5 glock 19 or a glock 45 and want to put in a pure tungsten guide rod but can't figure out which weight to get 15lb or 18lb. I know it is related to ammo grain weight but not sure which would be best for me.


What would you like to accomplish with the heavier guide rod?

I put a 20# spring in my cz75 compact and now instead of flinging empty cases into the next county, it drops them right by my side. I think the factory is 16 pounds on that gun.
 

Zero

Established Member
Sep 6, 2020
53
45
Madison County
What would you like to accomplish with the heavier guide rod?

I put a 20# spring in my cz75 compact and now instead of flinging empty cases into the next county, it drops them right by my side. I think the factory is 16 pounds on that gun.
I was wondering what the heavier 18lb spring would do vs the lighter 15lb, they don't make a 16lb version. I am not too familar with how the different weights affect what in the operation of the firearm. I want to ensure that it won't cause any ejection issues and since it's an expensive part didn't want to go through the hassle of having to return it.
 
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