Does a heavy guide rod help control the recoil

[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....

[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.

[farook]

I was hoping more members would contribute to this topic...

[TwoRivers]

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.

[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.

[farook]

At-least someone is contributing to the topic. Well they change both the guide rod and recoil spring.