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Does a heavy guide rod help control the recoil

Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 3:52 pm
by farook
If a pistol were to have a heavier guide rod would it help to tame down the recoil. Could members elaborate on this topic please....




Re: Does a heavy guide rod help control the recoil

Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 6:38 am
by PeterTheFish
Yes, although the effect will not be substantial. Google Free Recoil and you can find a formula that specifically will show the impact of more / less mass on recoil.

Re: Does a heavy guide rod help control the recoil

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:57 pm
by farook
I was hoping more members would contribute to this topic...


Re: Does a heavy guide rod help control the recoil

Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:25 pm
by TwoRivers
farook wrote:I was hoping more members would contribute to this topic...

Really? That adding weight to a weapon would proportionally reduce recoil should be evident to anyone. Even without any knowledge of physics. There is really nothing to discuss about this topic.

Re: Does a heavy guide rod help control the recoil

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 12:45 am
by ronj
I think these guys are kidding you. Anyone that thinks a heavy duty guide rod means a heavier rod Is wrong. It means more ware resistant and stronger . Not more weight. If you want more control change the recoil springs.

Re: Does a heavy guide rod help control the recoil

Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2014 4:10 pm
by farook
At-least someone is contributing to the topic. Well they change both the guide rod and recoil spring.