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Kevenater · 01-18-2008, 05:28 AM

Anybody used an aftermarket stainless guiderod on an xd? Saw one on a site and wondered if there would be any advantage to it. It would look kinda cool on the end of the gun in my opinion lol

tomfoolery · 01-18-2008, 05:39 AM

it adds a little bit of weight for faster follow up shots, adds the ability to change recoil springs (1911 style) so you can customize the recoil you feel. plus like you said, it just looks cool.

Gryff · 01-18-2008, 11:26 AM

I use one. Nice. Little heavier than the factory rod...easy to clean.

Jim

Smoke_Works · 01-18-2008, 12:07 PM

Don Hill stainless with spring, excellent upgrade.

rogerxd45 · 01-18-2008, 12:24 PM

i use the dons guide rod for my 40 service and i use either the 22lb or 24 lb spring. i do like the reduction in felt recoil but it is extreamily hard to pull the slide back and to flip up the lever to take the slide off. but i wont ever go back

riden · 01-18-2008, 09:57 PM

Got a DGR included in a deal for a Blade Tech DOH holster. Installed on my Tactical 40 model & just used the stock 18-lb. spring that came with the gun.

Can tell there is some additional weight-forward advantages, but really haven't played with it enough. I have some lighter steel loads that may take a reduction to a 16-lb. spring to handle the longer slide, plus the guide rod came with a 20. For full power loads, will likely also test the 22-lb.

StrykerDM · 01-19-2008, 12:53 AM

I just tested out my Don's guide rod and it functioned flawlessly with the stock spring weight. I'm going to try other weights next, to check how it effects the recoil. I'd recommend it, they're cheap from pistolgear.com

01-18-2008, 05:28 AM	#1
Kevenater XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16	stainless guide rod? Anybody used an aftermarket stainless guiderod on an xd? Saw one on a site and wondered if there would be any advantage to it. It would look kinda cool on the end of the gun in my opinion lol __________________ Keven

01-19-2008, 12:53 AM	#7
StrykerDM XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 544	I just tested out my Don's guide rod and it functioned flawlessly with the stock spring weight. I'm going to try other weights next, to check how it effects the recoil. I'd recommend it, they're cheap from pistolgear.com __________________ XD Service Bi-tone 9mm Browning Buckmark .22 Stainless Camper Smith and Wesson Models 442 & 10 Rock Island Armory 1911 .45 Compact

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01-18-2008, 05:39 AM	#2
tomfoolery XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,454	it adds a little bit of weight for faster follow up shots, adds the ability to change recoil springs (1911 style) so you can customize the recoil you feel. plus like you said, it just looks cool.

01-18-2008, 11:26 AM	#3
Gryff XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 252	I use one. Nice. Little heavier than the factory rod...easy to clean. Jim

01-18-2008, 12:07 PM	#4
Smoke_Works XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hayden Lake, Idaho Posts: 493	Don Hill stainless with spring, excellent upgrade.

01-18-2008, 12:24 PM	#5
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	i use the dons guide rod for my 40 service and i use either the 22lb or 24 lb spring. i do like the reduction in felt recoil but it is extreamily hard to pull the slide back and to flip up the lever to take the slide off. but i wont ever go back

01-18-2008, 09:57 PM	#6
riden XDTalk Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pickerington, OH Posts: 48	Got a DGR included in a deal for a Blade Tech DOH holster. Installed on my Tactical 40 model & just used the stock 18-lb. spring that came with the gun. Can tell there is some additional weight-forward advantages, but really haven't played with it enough. I have some lighter steel loads that may take a reduction to a 16-lb. spring to handle the longer slide, plus the guide rod came with a 20. For full power loads, will likely also test the 22-lb.