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azxd10 · 11-19-2007, 07:36 PM

Has anyone changed out their factory guide rod spring? If you change to a heavier spring (20 or 22#) will it help the recoil? Also, was it worth the money? Thanks for the help

tomfoolery · 11-19-2007, 07:40 PM

putting a heavier spring and an aftermarket guide rod will change the recoil...

as its been explained to me..a lighter spring 16,17, etc...will make the gun "snap". some say this allows for a faster follow up shot

a heavier spring will create more "push" then "snap"...making it feel less recoil-ish (im sure thats not a word).

i personally took a 20 pound spring and cut it down until it felt right...which is what i suggest anyone do. buy several weight springs and test them until you find the one that allows you to handle the weapon best.

hacker15 · 11-19-2007, 07:47 PM

Changed both the rod and spring (tried #20 and #22). After several range trips and some very disappointing accuracy results, went back to the OEM #18 spring and captive guide rod set up. Accuracy back to normal, after market springs and guide rod in the range bag (as an emergency back up only). XD 4" .40 S&W.

Not sure of the reason, but I never could get used to the after market setup.

11-19-2007, 07:47 PM	#3
hacker15 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 3,603	Changed both the rod and spring (tried #20 and #22). After several range trips and some very disappointing accuracy results, went back to the OEM #18 spring and captive guide rod set up. Accuracy back to normal, after market springs and guide rod in the range bag (as an emergency back up only). XD 4" .40 S&W. Not sure of the reason, but I never could get used to the after market setup. __________________ If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you; that is the principal difference between a dog and a man. Mark Twain

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11-19-2007, 07:36 PM	#1
azxd10 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 20	XD40SW Guide Rod Spring Has anyone changed out their factory guide rod spring? If you change to a heavier spring (20 or 22#) will it help the recoil? Also, was it worth the money? Thanks for the help __________________ Protecting my family....one xd at a time

11-19-2007, 07:40 PM	#2
tomfoolery XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 5,235	putting a heavier spring and an aftermarket guide rod will change the recoil... as its been explained to me..a lighter spring 16,17, etc...will make the gun "snap". some say this allows for a faster follow up shot a heavier spring will create more "push" then "snap"...making it feel less recoil-ish (im sure thats not a word). i personally took a 20 pound spring and cut it down until it felt right...which is what i suggest anyone do. buy several weight springs and test them until you find the one that allows you to handle the weapon best.