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Bowie Tactical · 09-10-2004, 05:11 AM

What if any difference is there between the Wolf guide rod set up and don's guide rod. Brownell's has the wolf rod and spring. Is one any better than the other.

SLCDave · 09-10-2004, 08:17 AM

I'm sure someone else will give a more scientific answer, but I'd rather see a forum member get the money than Wolf...

Don · 09-10-2004, 11:08 AM

Welcome to the forum Bowie Tactical!

The Wolff rod uses a unique spring with a flared end to keep the end of the spring from coming out of the front of the slide.

The Don's Guide Rod uses a unique washer to center the rod and contain the spring. Standard springs that fit the Springfield Compact 1911 will work with my design.

When all is working right you wouldn't be able to tell the difference firing the pistol. A couple of members have reported the Wolff designed spring has slipped by the rod and out the end of the muzzle. This can't happen with a washer blocking the hole in the slide. In all fairness of reporting problems:Post subject: anyone notice bent washers?. We found a diameter that worked I sent him several.

Bowie Tactical · 09-11-2004, 01:14 AM

Thanks for the info on the rod question. I do smithing work on XD's and Glocks alot, and have had a few customers ask about the guide rods. I am getting both to try.

XD-9Sub68 · 09-12-2004, 07:01 PM

Bowie Tactical,

Nice to see you on this board, and nice shooting with ya at TDI on the 4,5th.
Welcome

kraigster414 · 03-16-2005, 09:23 AM

Is the Barsto guide rod the same design as the Wolf?

09-10-2004, 05:11 AM	#1
Bowie Tactical XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Union, OHIO Posts: 9	don's verses wolf's rod What if any difference is there between the Wolf guide rod set up and don's guide rod. Brownell's has the wolf rod and spring. Is one any better than the other.

09-10-2004, 08:17 AM	#2
SLCDave XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,980	I'm sure someone else will give a more scientific answer, but I'd rather see a forum member get the money than Wolf... __________________ We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. Thomas Jefferson Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

09-10-2004, 11:08 AM	#3
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,268	Welcome to the forum Bowie Tactical! The Wolff rod uses a unique spring with a flared end to keep the end of the spring from coming out of the front of the slide. The Don's Guide Rod uses a unique washer to center the rod and contain the spring. Standard springs that fit the Springfield Compact 1911 will work with my design. When all is working right you wouldn't be able to tell the difference firing the pistol. A couple of members have reported the Wolff designed spring has slipped by the rod and out the end of the muzzle. This can't happen with a washer blocking the hole in the slide. In all fairness of reporting problems:Post subject: anyone notice bent washers?. We found a diameter that worked I sent him several. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

09-11-2004, 01:14 AM	#4
Bowie Tactical XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Union, OHIO Posts: 9	Don's rod info; THANKS Thanks for the info on the rod question. I do smithing work on XD's and Glocks alot, and have had a few customers ask about the guide rods. I am getting both to try.

09-12-2004, 07:01 PM	#5
XD-9Sub68 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Greenup, KY/Charleston, WV Posts: 116	Bowie Tactical, Nice to see you on this board, and nice shooting with ya at TDI on the 4,5th. Welcome __________________ BE S A F E Safe Accurate Fast Enjoy

03-16-2005, 09:23 AM	#6
kraigster414 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Upper Himalayas Posts: 1,443	Is the Barsto guide rod the same design as the Wolf?

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