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NExd · 08-03-2004, 03:01 PM

Waiting to put this in was well worth it!

Recoil is SUBSTANTIALLY reduced. Follow up seems quicker due to the reduced recoil.

The guide rod does make the gun noticably heavier, and the tougher spring makes the gun seem more rigid. Going to my M9's stock recoil rod/spring makes me want to do a similar mod to the Steyr.

Shooting seems to have improved some, but I still found myself anticipating the recoil, more so than my 9mm and subsequently had some poor groups at times.

I do recommend the $60 to get this done.

Don · 08-03-2004, 05:01 PM

Thanks NExd.
Since the rod doesn't move, it's weight/inertia help on the muzzle flip. The spring is managing the slide movement. I have the material on hand to make myself one, I just need to get around to it.

Houndawg · 08-08-2004, 07:36 PM

Put me in the long line for one.

08-03-2004, 03:01 PM	#1
NExd XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Land of pretentious, viperous, rancorous little, little men Posts: 1,553	Don's Tungston Guide Rod Review Waiting to put this in was well worth it! Recoil is SUBSTANTIALLY reduced. Follow up seems quicker due to the reduced recoil. The guide rod does make the gun noticably heavier, and the tougher spring makes the gun seem more rigid. Going to my M9's stock recoil rod/spring makes me want to do a similar mod to the Steyr. Shooting seems to have improved some, but I still found myself anticipating the recoil, more so than my 9mm and subsequently had some poor groups at times. I do recommend the $60 to get this done.

08-03-2004, 05:01 PM	#2
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,268	Thanks NExd. Since the rod doesn't move, it's weight/inertia help on the muzzle flip. The spring is managing the slide movement. I have the material on hand to make myself one, I just need to get around to it. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

08-08-2004, 07:36 PM	#3
Houndawg XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 37	Put me in the long line for one. __________________ Rob NRA Life Member, GOA, LEAA MOLON LABE USMC 1987-1991 ILARNG 2002-?

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