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ChrisM · 08-07-2006, 05:17 PM

Does anyone know where I can get a Steel Guiderod for a 410??

My FIL just got one and we stripped it down this weekend to find a plastic guiderod?? WTF!!!

Why in the world would they have a plastic rod like that?

BTW, my XD40 outshot the hell out of his 410 hahaha!!

Chris

Mile High · 08-08-2006, 07:17 PM

Just call Smith & Wesson. They'll know which one will fit a 410. I think they are around $15.1-800-331-0852

**KingAirDriver** · 08-08-2006, 07:29 PM

Lol, I know how you feel...plastic guide rod? My Beretta 96 has one, but hey, I guess it works! Someday I will spend $25 bucks and buy a steel one though!

ChrisM · 08-08-2006, 08:58 PM

It's kinda funny. HE KNEW I wanted a pistol so he was watching. The day he went out and picked up his 410 the XD 40 was sitting there. After going out and shooting, he wishes he had never ordered the 410

!

It is always a big boost in confidence when you can go out and outshoot a 32 year vet. of the CHP!! Granted, his sights were off a ton but I will take it when I can get it

Chris

Mile High · 08-08-2006, 09:17 PM

The 410 may not be the most accurate pistol out there, but it's very reliable. It eats everything you throw at it and after several thousand rounds through mine, I haven't had any failures yet.The only problem I have is the plastic guide rod. The gun functions fine with it but after taking it apart and reassembling it for cleaning many times the plastic is getting somewhat worn where it rests against the barrel and it is kind of hard to keep the rod in place long enough to reassemble everything. So most of the times the recoil spring gets launched a few times.I read on the s&w forum that you can get a ss rod from S&W that will fit.

ChrisM · 08-08-2006, 11:21 PM

thanks all!

I will let him know that he needs to call smith for the guide rod. He is going to try and tske it in to the armorer and see if they can get the sights worked out. It shoots low and left for him and low and right for me. It is a very nice gun though

Chris

vafish · 08-09-2006, 07:27 PM

Plastic guide rods have been working just fine in Glocks for over 30 years now.

Doesn't seem to be a problem with them.

08-07-2006, 05:17 PM	#1
ChrisM XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks Nevada Posts: 194	Smith& Wesson 410 Does anyone know where I can get a Steel Guiderod for a 410?? My FIL just got one and we stripped it down this weekend to find a plastic guiderod?? WTF!!! Why in the world would they have a plastic rod like that? BTW, my XD40 outshot the hell out of his 410 hahaha!! Chris __________________ People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people! XD40 Bitone

08-08-2006, 07:29 PM	#3
KingAirDriver XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: FL230 and KS Posts: 1,380	Lol, I know how you feel...plastic guide rod? My Beretta 96 has one, but hey, I guess it works! Someday I will spend $25 bucks and buy a steel one though! __________________ "When life's on the line, we're in the air." Freight Dogs - Order of the Sleepless Knights.

08-08-2006, 08:58 PM	#4
ChrisM XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks Nevada Posts: 194	It's kinda funny. HE KNEW I wanted a pistol so he was watching. The day he went out and picked up his 410 the XD 40 was sitting there. After going out and shooting, he wishes he had never ordered the 410 ! It is always a big boost in confidence when you can go out and outshoot a 32 year vet. of the CHP!! Granted, his sights were off a ton but I will take it when I can get it Chris __________________ People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people! XD40 Bitone

08-08-2006, 11:21 PM	#6
ChrisM XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks Nevada Posts: 194	thanks all! I will let him know that he needs to call smith for the guide rod. He is going to try and tske it in to the armorer and see if they can get the sights worked out. It shoots low and left for him and low and right for me. It is a very nice gun though Chris __________________ People should not be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people! XD40 Bitone

08-09-2006, 07:27 PM	#7
vafish XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,239	Plastic guide rods have been working just fine in Glocks for over 30 years now. Doesn't seem to be a problem with them. __________________ \"If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years, educate children.\" -- Confucius

08-08-2006, 07:17 PM	#2
Mile High XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28	Just call Smith & Wesson. They'll know which one will fit a 410. I think they are around $15.1-800-331-0852

08-08-2006, 09:17 PM	#5
Mile High XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 28	The 410 may not be the most accurate pistol out there, but it's very reliable. It eats everything you throw at it and after several thousand rounds through mine, I haven't had any failures yet.The only problem I have is the plastic guide rod. The gun functions fine with it but after taking it apart and reassembling it for cleaning many times the plastic is getting somewhat worn where it rests against the barrel and it is kind of hard to keep the rod in place long enough to reassemble everything. So most of the times the recoil spring gets launched a few times.I read on the s&w forum that you can get a ss rod from S&W that will fit.

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