Canyon Creek Tungsten Guide for XD - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

**adambrock** · 02-25-2007, 05:17 PM

I was wondering if anyone has used either Canyon Creek or Don's tungsten guide rod for the XD? I couldn't find much when I searched, but I'm particuarly interested how it compares to the DGR.

I already have a DGR for my service, but I'm hoping to get a tactical (40) in the next couple weeks.

Thanks!

\\ACB

Neomet · 02-25-2007, 05:29 PM

I have one in my .45 Tac. It noticeably reduces muzzleflip which helps on followup shots. I think Guntest magazine who is one of the few who I trust to say if something works or doesn't gave it a very positive review. The only downside to it is that it does pretty dramatically change the balance of the pistol. Possibly not so much for you with a 4" barrel, but I do notice that mine is now quite noseheavy.

Hmmmm..... do I see a brass magwell in my future??

In all seriousness I consider it a significiant improvement and would recomend it over a non-tungsten rod.

kraigster414 · 02-25-2007, 05:36 PM

Where does one purchase? Thanks.

Neomet · 02-25-2007, 05:56 PM

Why, Pistolgear of course, where else???

kraigster414 · 02-26-2007, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neomet

Why, Pistolgear of course, where else???

What was I thinking!

Thanks.

stevedrk · 02-26-2007, 08:46 AM

Not available for the SC...

RootDr · 02-26-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevedrk

Not available for the SC...

Nothing is! I love my XD sc, but damn does it suck trying to find acces for it! Reminds me of when I got my Sig P239. As soon as I traded it, all the cool stuff came availible for it!

Don · 02-26-2007, 08:26 PM

I have made them but...for the Service models I think you can tune pretty good with springs. The weight difference is not a large enough percent to make it worth the while. Now if you are looking for the last little tweak, maybe you will like it. But in my 9mm and XD40 the difference was very little from my initial impressions.
For the Tactical, it seems to add enough forward weight to make it more viable. Since this is not a moving mass like the slide, it does not really affect the cycling which can be dependant on springs and loads. It does change the feel, but mostly in inertia for muzzle flip.
That aside, the price Canyon Creek has is pretty damned good. I have scraps of material on hand for a Service rod or two, but after that I go in the hole to make a Tactical, so Canyon Creek in a pretty good value and the lead time should beat me by a long way.

Andrew LB · 02-27-2007, 11:34 PM

I ordered one from PistolGear.com last week and hopefully i'll be receiving it soon since the gentleman i spoke with said he had one in stock for my XD along with a 22lb spring.

sturmruger · 02-28-2007, 06:29 AM

I have one of the tungsten guide rods that has been a nice addition to my competition gun. The XD40 I bought I skipped the tungsten and just filled the stock hollow guide rod with lead.

02-25-2007, 05:29 PM	#2
Neomet XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Made it to Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,400	I have one in my .45 Tac. It noticeably reduces muzzleflip which helps on followup shots. I think Guntest magazine who is one of the few who I trust to say if something works or doesn't gave it a very positive review. The only downside to it is that it does pretty dramatically change the balance of the pistol. Possibly not so much for you with a 4" barrel, but I do notice that mine is now quite noseheavy. Hmmmm..... do I see a brass magwell in my future?? In all seriousness I consider it a significiant improvement and would recomend it over a non-tungsten rod. __________________ Who said that? Who the freak said that? Who's the slimy little communist $hit, twinkle-toed rocksucker down here who just signed his own death warrant? Nobody, huh? The fairy freaking godmother said it. Out-freaking-standing. I will PT you all until you freaking die!

02-25-2007, 05:36 PM	#3
kraigster414 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Upper Himalayas Posts: 1,436	Where does one purchase? Thanks. __________________ "Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." - George Burns

02-25-2007, 05:56 PM	#4
Neomet XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Made it to Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,400	Why, Pistolgear of course, where else??? __________________ Who said that? Who the freak said that? Who's the slimy little communist $hit, twinkle-toed rocksucker down here who just signed his own death warrant? Nobody, huh? The fairy freaking godmother said it. Out-freaking-standing. I will PT you all until you freaking die!

02-26-2007, 08:26 PM	#8
Don XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pullman, WA Posts: 4,167	I have made them but...for the Service models I think you can tune pretty good with springs. The weight difference is not a large enough percent to make it worth the while. Now if you are looking for the last little tweak, maybe you will like it. But in my 9mm and XD40 the difference was very little from my initial impressions. For the Tactical, it seems to add enough forward weight to make it more viable. Since this is not a moving mass like the slide, it does not really affect the cycling which can be dependant on springs and loads. It does change the feel, but mostly in inertia for muzzle flip. That aside, the price Canyon Creek has is pretty damned good. I have scraps of material on hand for a Service rod or two, but after that I go in the hole to make a Tactical, so Canyon Creek in a pretty good value and the lead time should beat me by a long way. __________________ Don geek with guns Why don\'t you all f-f-f-fade away.... FAQ - Don\'s Guide Rod

02-27-2007, 11:34 PM	#9
Andrew LB XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 114	I ordered one from PistolGear.com last week and hopefully i'll be receiving it soon since the gentleman i spoke with said he had one in stock for my XD along with a 22lb spring. __________________ - Springfield XD-9mm (Workhorse w/20k+ shots fired) - Colt 1911 .45 ACP pre-WWI US Navy Officers Issue - Win. Model 70 .270 featherweight - S&W .357mag Model 66-2 (early 70's trigger job, custom sights) - Win. Model '94 30-30 (early 20's) - Belgian Browing 16ga Semi Auto (Fabrique national) - A.H. Fox 16ga double gun (late 'teens) - Weatherby .270 magnum - .375 Holland & Holland double gun -Coming Soon- Springfield M1A Match Grade Springfield TRP 1911 .45 ACP

02-26-2007, 08:46 AM	#6
stevedrk XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 81	Not available for the SC...

02-28-2007, 06:29 AM	#10
sturmruger XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: River Falls, WI Posts: 665	I have one of the tungsten guide rods that has been a nice addition to my competition gun. The XD40 I bought I skipped the tungsten and just filled the stock hollow guide rod with lead. __________________ XD Aficionado pics of my guns

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