Get Rid Of Your Glock's PLASTIC Guide Rod!
2022 ж. 6 Қаз.
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Over the last 4 decades, our Tungsten Guide Rod has held strong as one of our best selling product and for good reason! Most people don't know that their Glock comes with a flimsy plastic guide rod. Our Tungsten Guide Rod is heavier and stronger, making a dead weight under the reciprocating slide allowing us to guarantee a reduction in recoil and make you a faster, more accurate shooter.
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@@asdfjkl981 Thank you
does it come in black?
Love your videos. Keep them coming
Hi Lenny, I'm look for a Tungsten Guide Rod (captured spring) for my Glock 23 (Gen5) but I do not see one for the G23s on your website, do you know when you'll have them available? Please let me know..Thanks
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It's always nice to know that the problem that I never had is now a problem I have to fix.
Hahahaha
Lol. Well, suckers are always business opportunity.
I got light-headed reading ur comment
I understand what the guy is saying. I never actively shot a handgun until 2020. Initially I had similar problems to what this guy is talking about and when I am shooting multiple successive shots regaining target acquisition is definitely a skill learned with any gun. The less the barrel and the guide rod weighs the more the weapon will kickback. Using Tungsten steel for the guiderod will reduce kickback slightly. Anyone who's used to shooting the Glock from the factory like you and me would probably have to shoot a few hundred rounds before we could make an accurate assessment to how such a change would be. This guy is indeed just selling a product but I wouldn't mind getting a hold of that steel rod and going to the range.
lol
Thanks Lenny! I replaced the guiderod in my G35 a few months ago, the gun shoots and handles so much better!
Lenny is awesome ! Have worked with him for over 20 years and he is a honest hard working smart dude !
Love your vids Lenny. You make things a lot easier on your how to install videos. Easy to understand. Thanks.
I hear it can cause problems for reliability? They say do not change anything from stock because it is only designed for the original parts
Thanks for the very informative video. Special thanks for always reminding us of the safety measures
Wow. What a calm NORMAL human being, talking about a everyday question concerning a common question about how to improve. Perfect voice for this type of work
Man I really like your videos. Very informative, easy to follow. Always doing the hot topics. Love your content and channel. I like it more now that I know your in my state lol. Seriously keep on doing what ya love as long as ya can. 👍
For some reason, youtube suggested this video and I can honestly say I'm glad I watched this video. Thank you this was a very good video and the great information you provided for us.
Yall should do stress tests on OE glocks vs glocks with customizations. Would be pretty cool, ie windows vs serrations vs trigger upgrades vs optics vs combinations vs classic out of the box. Also great content yall are killing it
The first thing that I did to my Gen 3 Glock22 was to replace the guide rod and spring. I had a gunsmith do a trigger job on it. I replaced the slide release lever with an extended one and replaced the slide removal bar with one that protrudes a little more. I always had difficulty with the factory one when field stripping the pistol. I installed a Magpul beveled mag well and put a Pachmyr rubber grip sleeve on it. Now, it runs like a champ. I picked up a threaded Lone Wolf 9mm conversion barrel and a bunch of Glock 17 mags, so I would have more ammo options. Love the pistol now.
Bro i just bought the exact same gun and conversion barrel as well. Im not sure weather or not to buy the guide rod some people are saying there having issues. Why do i feel like your from cali too tho i mean we bought gen 3’s :(
Good video, my Glocks have stock guide rods, no real accuracy issues, I feel replacing them is a good choice but the cost is excessive in my opinion.
I only have two Glocks (Gen 3, 17 & 21 CA limited). I just want to say that I really appreciate these videos. I've purchased slide locks and tungstan guide rods for both. Totally awesome!
Hey which guild rod did you get for the 17? What weight
It was the factory standard weight: 17 lbs.@@Robedoe
Big shout out to Lenny! Super dedicated to the craft and seems like a super honest man who actually cares about the customers and soon to be customers as well. Even if you don't buy from him he shares his years of knowledge with all of us!
And friendly enough to sell you useless things like grip plugs and tungsten guide rods.
@@barrygoldwater2441 exactly what I was thinking about! If it isn't broken don't fix it. 🍻
@@barrygoldwater2441 😂😂😂😂 💯
He's selling you stuff you won't need. The factory guide rod is good enough unless you planning to singlehandedly bring on Armageddon.
My OEM GEN3 27 came with an upgraded factory Tungsten guide rod and larger spring. GLOCK knew and improved right from the factory.
Excellent information...soon to be a new owner and will definitely be going the tungsten route
My first glock purchase was a g27. The guy I bought it from did a few small modifications to it, and one was the guide rod. I can always tell when I pick one up that has the original, because it's so light. People give me a little flack for my little Glock, until they throw some lead using it. Still my favorite little companion.
The most versatile Glock ever made. You made a smart choice. Got a 27 myself, and in the market for a new recoil spring. Was thinking about going for the Glock 45 BPM spring for the 27.
Thank you for all you have enlightened me to Glock and others. BTW, great shooter
Thanks for another great video Lenny! Need to place my order for one.
I like your information easy to follow definitely helped a lot!👍
Lenny, you are my “GO TO GUY” for all things GLOCK. That’s what 40 years of expertise and experience IS. Excellent instructional videos. We’re glad you love my home State. Tennessee has wonderful people.
Thank you Lenny. That 71 on the scale looked an awful lot like 79 grams. Maybe it was the angle of the camera. I went to your store years ago and I did order many magazines for my Glocks. I am VERY happy to hear you got the HELL out of Kommiefornia and relocated to TN. I am going to order some of tungsten guide rods. thanks again and God Bless you sir. Take care.
Just wanted to say thank you for explaining the spring seat. I was wind about that. Thank you again.
Great mod and performance info. I’m still rocking my Gen4 g19. I will be looking to perform this update.
I love Lenny's safety focus for new shooters and a solid reminder for old shooters. Thanks!
yeah im so glad hes teachign them such good trigger safety in this vid..... sarcasm bc hes nto hes pullign the fckn trigger
Thank you KZhead for FINALY recommending this video. I view gun shite daily and don't know why this great site was not recommended earlier. And great to see the comments by others. Look forward to viewing the rest of Lenny McGills' videos.
i have an "old" Glock 23 (1st Gen), and i was surprised to see that you carry guide rods for me too! i will definitely be purchasing one and looking forward to trying it out myself!
My Glock 42 had malfunction issues and was very temperamental with different kinds/brands of ammo, even after sending it back to the mfr for repairs. But after installing Lenny's tungsten guide rod, my Glock works like a charm.(Yes, it came new with the gen 3 magazines)
After changing the rod can you use any ammo? I have the stock guide rod in mine, and noticed I can’t use any ammo with any kind of ridges on the point(has to be smooth) or it won’t feed
I put a solid 24 carat gold guide rod in mine. Amazing difference.
I machined mine out of depleted uranium :)
@@mytoolworldI got the solid diamond Gucci guide rod. It lights up every time I fire. XD
😂😂😂😂
The guide rod with diomonds works better
I recently traveled to wakanda so that I could get one made out of Vibranium. Finally, the very manageable recoil is gone.
I can watch Lenny talk for hours on end. Whatever it is that makes people interesting, he's got it. And he imparts a tremendous amount of knowledge during the time he's on camera so it's time well spent. Thanks for all you do for the sport of shooting.
What was your experience?
Thanks Lenny just got my new rod yesterday for my 17 gen 3 install I will try it out next week at the range Love your channel and your store🇺🇸
how is it?
Keep your videos coming. Love them and learn a lot. Will be sending some 19s and 43 soon.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your safety habits and advice Larry! You’re saving lives! I instruct my two boys 10 and 7 on this and they follow the rules as good or better than me! Safety and control is primary and. Enforce anything else with firearms.
I have several blocks and I've owned several others. The first things I replace is the plastic sights and I go with night sights. The next thing I replace is that guy rod. I go with the metal guide rod. I haven't gone to a tungsten but the metal guy ride improves the functionality and the shoot in the field so much and it could be just need thinking it but I've handed it to so many people that didn't know it and they could feel the difference from their own personal to what I had. And then recently I have found out just replacing the trigger shoe also improves so much the shoot the feel that everything
Mr.Lenny thank you for the valuable information. Bought my first Glock and will be replacing the guide rod soon. 👍
Congratulations on your move to TN, Lenny. I was a frequent and loyal customer when you and I were in San Diego. I’ve improved my Glock 34 with with a tungsten guide and many more of your products. I moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2017 to be closer to my sons and grandkids. Want you to know I still enjoy your videos and expert advice. Thanks for what you do.
Lenny and the GlockStore have no affiliation with the Glock company it is just a store that sells aftermarket parts. leave your Glock original and you’ll have no problems
@@davidlevine2682 No, you leave your Glock original and others will do as they wish. What a douche, or a douchie robot.
Hope it’s going great man
Glocks come from the factory in satisfactory condition. Unfortunately for Glock owners, they need to buy aftermarket parts to improve their pistols to come up to standards of CZ and HK. @@davidlevine2682
Ahh San diego.. explains why his advice is horrible.
You know, I used to be a die hard Glock guy but I got sick of buying a $550.00 gun and then having to invest another 2-300 in sights, guide rods, triggers, etc. For a little more I’ve found more value in such as Sig and H&K. I know I’m gonna get bashed but I used be a die hard, buy a Glock and Glock Store, it out too.
I bought a tungsten guide rod, I'm very impressed!! I love it! Thanks Lenny!
new glock owner, thank you for specifying that guide rod ledge-sitting question. upon disassembly it hopped up on the flatter edge and raised some questions for me. was too embarrassed to ask my friends lol
Really appreciate you brother. Your work and teaching has provided HUGE benefit to all ranges of shooters. SALUTE !
I purchased my glock through the glock store, nothing but praise. These parts really make a difference. My friends are amazed how well it shoots and feels.
I own only one Glock, which I carry ever day, and when I was getting to know the gun so to speak, the first thing I did was install an extended trapezoidal slide lock on it. The force required to operate it was lessened by a lot, and it was much easier to grasp..
yes sir- just ordered a tungsten guide rod, should get it in a week or so - anxious to feel the difference ( G 43 x ) . happy holidays ~. JDS/CT
One of the first things that I did when purchasing my Glock 19 and Glock 23 was to replace the plastic recoil spring guide rods , replace the barrel and replace the sights with Trijicon night sights. I also replaced the factory trigger
I have a Glock 23 now and looking to get a Glock 19 next. Did you replace all the parts with factory oem ones or what brand did you go with on the sights and the guide rods?
I put one of your tungsten rods on my G17 several years ago and the accuracy with the added weight is great. Folks that shoot mine always wonder my Glock feels different without so much recoil.
Sounds like you just need to train more
@@scottsmith31sounds like you need to get a life
@scottsmith31 no, he needs to never run his mouth about firearms again. I'm all ears if he can explain how he achieved improved accuracy by dropping in an aftermarket guide rod.
@@LIONTAMER3Dglock 17s are pretty accurate, not to mention the guy in the video says the same thing about accuracy🤣
@@itsbombshell1332 he's shilling, dummy
I have several Glocks and a Tungsten Guide rod in each! Thanks Lenny!
Awesome video Lenny! Looking toward on getting one for my 43X
I own a 43x and replaced my factory guide rod and bought the Tungsten guide rod. My shoot has been right on target and better then ever, With less recoil as Lenny stated. Thank you Glock Store and Lenny for your perfect Videos!
Just bought a glock 43x and I have shot about 300 rounds so far with it. It bums me out almost every time because it jumps so much even with a tight combat grip and most of the times, I honestly don’t know where the bullet hit. I’m gonna look into this this tungsten guide rod and hope it helps with the recoil.
@@bordiguywhole lot of copium
Changing a fucking guide rod isn't going to make you good at the game
@@bordiguy you just gotta learn how to grip the gun my dude. tight tight grip with your hands in the correct position. it's proven time and time again that the 43x's recoil is perfectly controllable if you know how to grip.
@@bordiguy Learn how to manage the recoil correctly before you buy things that mitigate the recoil
Bought the pure tungsten guide rod for my glock 17 gen 5 and the top came off. Took it to the range a few times, came home to clean it and after disassembling the guide rod came apart. The spring came off and the top was missing. Glock store would not replace it for me. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY! IM STILL PISSED OFF. Stick with the stock spring guide rod and just buy a few spares. The tungsten ones are bullshit
Well, when people want to sell something......they'll say "You gotta get it." IMO, a company like Glock spends millions of $$$$$ on design & testing to make one of the most reliable guns in the world & people actually think they can improve on it with a few parts. The only part I change on some of my guns is the sights. That won't affect functioning.
Glad you got out of California brother and into Nashville. I’m in Rome Georgia about 3 hours from you. I will be purchasing guide rods for all my Glocks, one at a time of course 😄. And also will be visiting The Glock Store in the near future.
Just got my heavy tungsten guide rod and 19lb spring from the GS for my G29 and made a big difference!!! Thank you!!
Does it help with snappiness ?
I just installed the lighter spring tungsten guide rod on my 43x and couldn't be happier with it. It really tones down the snap recoil, making my gun way nicer to shoot.
You got any other recommendations for upgrades to the 43x?
@@scooptypoop2423 Shield arms 15 round mags and grips
Isn't it heavier to reduce recoil?
have you seen an increase in failure to reset or eject?
@@sudilos1172 only if my grip is weak.
As an armorer I encourage you not to change a thing in your Glock. Glock parts are designed to operate together. Buying aftermarket items puts reliability into question. If you're having accuracy issues it's not from the guide rod, it's from your stance, or grip.
On point. Just the sights gotta go
Or a 500 $ red dot and slide upgrade or mounted- jk practice only , I just upgraded the trigger to apex flat face trigger and a stream light
Yup. Yer right. Changed the rod in my 26. Definitely made a difference it made it heavier. No improvement. Love Lenny his videos and his store. I’m hearing that a total replacement of internals does make an improvement. But I haven’t heard any about longevity or reliability.
I agree. I made the mistake of getting a Tungsten guide rod for a G43, and it failed to go into battery time and time again. Never again.
I changed my guide rod, no issues whatsoever, should I take my bcm bolt out of my psa as well? 🤣
Greetings from Switzerland. I really love your videos, self-controlled, easily understandable and very informative. Thanks for your work
You do realize that it's just an infomercial right?
@@paulfrancois7653 So? There‘s always place for showing some respect and saying thank you. Why do you even bother? ;)
TY for the info good job on your video sir I love Glocks they never fail if maintained .
I bought my G17 new in 1988. I have carried it everyday and changed nothing . I have to qualify every year and since I work offshore , as a Merchant Marine, I get to run all kinds of ammo through it on a regular basis. So, thousands of rounds over the years. I clean it periodically and as I said, besides buying some new Glock mags over the years, I have changed nothing. For me it is a tool. Don't mess with it.
Exactly CE !! thousands of rounds of practice a year will improve user recoil management, not a slightly heavier rod.
@@ccshow5269 yeah. This guys only been dealing with gun improvements for over 35 years. What could he possibly know?
nothing wrong with improving your tools, so long as they're still reliable. BUT i do think that being proficient with the gun in its stock form first is better than relying on aftermarket parts to improve your shooting. its why i decided against getting a spring kit for my p320 trigger. i wasnt very accurate with it and was considering lightening up the trigger, but decided that i really just dont have enough trigger time with it. plus, with the reputation they are getting from having accidental discharges, i didnt want to mess with the trigger at all lol
Correct no need to fix what is not broken... However Lenny is a millionaire because he convinced people better,a little better,isn't real expensive and easy to do .... I call it the f/with gene .... Alot of folks what a Glock,but they want the best Glock for them ...... Human nature
@@nova68cutie probably nothing considered he lived in commiefornia the entire time
Good for you Lenny !
Thanks Lenny so informative! Love Tennessee beautiful place
OUTSTANDING VIDEO!! I will make that change to my glock VERY soon... I'm on your website now taking a look! :)
Getting a tungsten guide rod sounds good for my 43x.😊🇺🇸
I replaced the OEM with the 15lb Tungsten today on my G19 gen 3. HUGE difference. Thanks Lenny for providing all of the videos. For a novice like myself, the information you provide has been invaluable in my education.
From where you purchased tungstens rod? Plz let me know from which online store we can buy Glock assessories
@@sharjeelbutt4217the Glock store
@@ilovehotdogs125790 you need to do research before you look like a dummy on the internet
Foolish. You don't need a steel or tungsten guide rod unless you're fighting a war singlehandedly or you firing over 1000 rounds in one sitting. Until then the plastic is good enough for normal uses.
What's OEM?
I DO LOVE your videos... i found after trying many guide rods from tungsten to steel are all not as reliable as much as the stock polymer glock.
Got this for my Glock 43x and it makes it a lot less snappy, ran at least a good 3000-5000 rounds through it and I haven’t had a single issue, highly recommend if you wanna ease off the snap on the slim frame Glocks
Lenny, you look happier in Tennessee. I remember buying your VHS videos from your parents at gun shows. Your dad told me after you made Rock N Roll #3 that he hoped you got it out of your system. Well, no more girls in swimsuits firing machine guns, but you have done well for yourself. Thanks for all the videos. You taught me a lot. I have an idea; It's been 40 years now, so how about Rock N Roll #4, Grannies in swimsuits firing machine guns (with a better musical score)? "More skin, more jiggle." ...It was just an idea. 🙂 I wore out my VHS copy of RnR4 I think. Or maybe my wife threw it out. I don't remember. Do you sell DVDs?
Re. RNR3; I think my favorite was Lisa firing the G3. I swear I thought she would fall over when she fired that machine gun, all while wearing high heels and I think balancing on a flat wooden board. So funny. Nice legs, and a nice voice too as I recall. Probably a grandma by now.
I have got to see this!!!
Great tips. Great video. Thank you for sharing.
One more of the nice videos from this channel i love it THANKS well xplanation
I just bought the extended machined slide release. Oh, my god, it is so easy now to remove the slide. Worth every penny. Now both Glocks have it.
It's true. The first upgrade I did to my G22 was the guide rod. It makes a world of difference. With the guide rod my G22 shoots like a G17, NO JOKE!
which Lb spring did you get?
@@poloboy6hunna446 Get a set of tuning springs and test yourself. You guys dont have the same grip and the recoil wont feel the same to you guys.. Its all about getting the gun to do the work.. it should return to zero by itself. As long as it doesn't change the timing on the slide too much.
I’ve noticed no difference with mine. Waste of money.
I used to own and carry a Glock 22. I replaced the original guide rod with a tungsten one. A big difference in accuracy and faster follow up shots. The difference is amazing. Congratulations on your move to Tennessee. Beautiful state!!!
Nonsense lol
@@scottsmith31 yeah what 😂
@@scottsmith31 All it did was increase the weight near the muzzle. LOL these morons really bought into it didnt they?
@@scottsmith31 yeah. This guys only been dealing with gun improvements for over 35 years for a living. What could he possibly know? 😆.
@@nova68cutie how to scam people
Great vid! I have carried my g23 gen3 since the early 90s! And when I bought it new my friend who is a Glock armorer told me to change 3 things to make it more accurate! 1 was change recoil spring assembly to a spring that's not captured! 2 he put a 3.5lb trigger disconnect in it! 3 I upgraded to a Bomar barrel! I wouldn't trade it for a new gen 5 ever!
Most shootings happen within 7 yards or closer. Sounded like your “Glock armorer” friend just wanted to make some money off of you. Stock Glocks are very accurate, but true accuracy comes from training and repetition
That’s actually really solid advice. I had an AD because of the exact reason. Tons and tons of drills both dry and not, made a mistake. It’s easy to not have an AD. It’s even easier when you never shoot. The more frequent you shoot the more thorough you need to be.
Great information as always, and I love the safety check. I had a buddy who shot himself in the hand while disassembling his 'empty' Glock, so firearm safety has always been a huge priority for me. It only takes seconds to clear the gun, but years to recover from injury.
Amen to safety checking!!!😉👍🇺🇸 I helped a friend who was a retired Probation Officer who was turning in his Leased Lexus. He was in bad physical health. So he asked me if I would remove the "Uzsi from the trunk of his car"!! I picked it up; I removed the magazine from the Firearm and I cleared the chamber and a live round came flying out of the breach!!! He was shocked himself!!! ALWAYS, ALWAYS CLEAR a Firearm before doing anything with it!!!!
LOL!
Safety check is HIS PROBLEM, not mine......he's not going to shoot anyone threw the computer screen.....clowns. LOL
Replaced the factory plastic guide rod with the Tungsten 15lb spring guide rod in my gen3 G19.. really makes a huge difference. Highly recommend 👌🏼
It works equally well on other brands that have that available and it does more than improve accuracy.
Thanks y’all I never just trust the seller
Is the 15lb spring recommended for the Glock 19 gen 3? Not sure which one to get.
@MrAlexMonaco22 Just try it, I have a 13lbs spring and it jams all the time, doesn't go into battery.
I purchased a Glock Store tungsten guide rod/spring for my Glock 43. It completely eliminates the muzzle flip. Well worth the money.
Thank you for the advice. My dad is a Marine and was a sniper and as he is getting older its getting harder for him to control his glock so i will be buying us both one.
As a Glock owner myself, I sit here watching this vid and question myself. All the upgrades I’ve purchased over the years, whether it’s feasible to do so. Whether triggers, guide rods, slides for RDO, stippling, better sights or barrels. Why sink all this money into a gun that costs around $500-700 base price depending on area? Why not invest in a heavier gun that’s already either a semi-custom or full custom, which usually costs anywhere from $1300-3000 and be done with it? I’m not knocking Glock for sure don’t get me wrong I actually like them. But I also like 1911’s and 2011’s which with minimum work are just as reliable and much more accurate. I guess it comes down to personal preference and getting what you like. So I guess the only real reason to write this is to have people THINK before making a purchase and asking yourself “What do I really want”?
1911 are not even CLOSE to a glock in a reliability. You must be new to 1911's ... If the 1911 gets dirty that thing is going to JAM. Also the 1911 had failure to feed with certain .45 acp self defence ammo. Takes WAY longer to break in a NEW 1911.
@@AlwaysAiming not new I’ve owned one since I was 21 and now 51. Where I agree that if you get your tolerances too close like so many people do, yes any gun will be unreliable. There different reason to like any gun for that matter, but it just depends on what you want. Saying a Glock will fill any and all rolls is like saying all you need is a butter knife when a very sharp steak knife is really what you need, yes a butter knife will get the job done, but is better to have the right tool for the job.
I can't say why YOU buy a 500 - 700 dollar gun and gradually upgrade it. But I would because I don't have the money for a $1300 pistol outright, but I do recognize that I should be carrying one. One might buy a $500 glock that costs 3x more, but it is 1000x more reliable than the bryco Arms Jennings model, 9mm that made them an expert at remedial action, clearing the jam, Assembly and disassembly. One might buy a very notably reliable Glock 17 because they're new, and "that's what the cops use", and the glock is simple. Comparatively they have no clue what all those leavers buttons, switches, cut grooves, and holes on the $2700 Staccato mean, or do. Personally, I'm upgrading my glock because Intend it to be a hunting side arm. I anticipate if I need to shoot a bear I got too close to or that just thinks me and whatever I shot both looked like a nice little meal to him; I'm not going to suddenly turn to dead eye dick Cool hand Luke or Buster Scruggs. So I need a 10 mm panic cannon that can handle those hard cast round. And not break my wrists. So I don't want a factory barrel. I want a match barrel with a compensator to keep that nose as close to level as possible. I don't just want to shoot AT it and hope it gets scared away. I need to shoot, hit, and kill the bear. 15rds of underwood from a g40 will probably get it done. But that's just me. I 100% agree with you. It's all about what you want and why do you want it. The hell cat is to get off me gun for hoodlums. The G40 is the get off me gun for bears. My gun snob gun? Well, I can't afford that yet. So for now, it's a get off me gun for the city and a get off me gun for the woods.... Glocks will do just fine
Bruh, there are extra upgrades for that $1300 gun too... Some people are never 'done with it'. Not me, I barely ever replace anything on guns. Sure, I buy mags or optics, maybe sights, rail attachments, etc, but don't typically muck around with the internals. I did buy one of these tungsten doohickeys because I also bought a 10mm barrel for my G21 from these guys. I figured the tungsten guid rod would help with hotter 10mm loads. But that is my one exception I usually don't muck around with the internals.... But like you said.. rTo each his own though. Also, I've come across many a gun that is absolutely perfect... except... there's just this one thing. Oh, I can just get an aftermarket part to $75 that fixes it? OK! So I mean, I'm just saying if they're thinking about what they 'really want', it could be that the glock is like 99% there but for whatever reason they really need that $75 tungsten guide rod to make it a solid 100.
Extended Lock Release, Extended Slide Release are basically a must. New Sights too. Nothing wrong with changing some stuff if it’s not to your liking. Don’t overthink it.
I was trying to find how to load my marksman Repeater 177 but u are good at teaching
did that a few years back with your tungsten rods best improvement ever made on my G19, sorry still love my Colt style SAA 44-40's just raised old school by my grandfather
Great video. I live in the Nashville area and will definitely check out your shop. If he hasn't already I'm sure Hickok 45 will be by there sometime as well. Keep up the great work.
Learn something new everyday. Lenny just explains this so well. Anything to reduce recoil has to be a positive for follow-up shot placement. I'm sold.
He’s a salesman not a gun guy 🤦🏻♂️
@@italianrelic Is he correct in this video, or incorrect?
@@theunknownknowsBYvoivod in my experience more weight that you have towards the muzzle helps with muzzle flip. Shooting. 357 sig
@@squatchwatch5237 I noticed this after mounting a light on my pistol.
@@italianrelic You are a bafoon....He's not a 'gun guy.' LMAO. You know nothing about this man. He knows more about guns than you will ever know.
Wow! You’re in the Great State of Tennessee! Good for you! Semper Fi
Installed a brass guide rod back in 80's on a 2 gen glock 19 and have never one problem at all actually better performance of pistol!
I use the tungsten guide rod and it makes an incredible difference. It doesn't kick up as much and it doesn't feel so fragile when I remove it
@Jon M lol so you do not recommend switching it out ?
Did you also change the recoil spring? The guide rod bears very little force so I couldn't imagine switching the guide rod alone making a big difference.
@@SushiArmageddon new guide rod comes with a new spring.
@@chrisd5758 ah ok, then that probably explains things better than the rod itself.
@@chrisd5758 what I've read about these is that the tungsten actually wears the spring quicker. It may help with recoil but the part will not last as long. Not a problem as long as you are aware and plan accordingly. The advantage of a non captured spring system is that you can just change the spring when it wears out.
i went to the glock store and noticed they come in different spring weight pull from 11lbs to 22lbs. what are the advantages from a lower to higher spring weight pull?
Love your video's Mr. Lenny. First time Glock Owner, 43X and like it so far. However I'm starting to learn why it took me so long to purchase a Glock. I Payed extra for the MOS, $80.00 for a guide rail, another $100.00 + for the trigger upgrade another $100.00+ for decent sights. I'm starting to wonder if I shouldn't have spend a couple hundred more and bought a better quality EDC out of the box. There's a saying; "you can have cheap, you can have good, we just can't give you cheap AND good"
But you can shoot it as is and it always works.
Thank you for your videos there really helpful especially to new Glock owners. Much appreciated.
I was considering a tungsten guide rod for my Glock 20 gen 4 however it only has the factory 17lbs of tension and I’d like to have one with 24lbs of tension to prevent frame battering with hotter loads like 200gr underwood and 220gr hard cast. Do you have any plans to make a 24lb version?
Great info. Thank You!
Glockstore Tungsten is pure junk. After a few thousand rounds doing COF nights, my trigger jammed on me. Taking off the slide the entire Tungsten assembly exploded out in pieces. Looks like it’s held by a nut which can come loose. Certainly wouldn’t want that happening EDC. Wrote and tried multiple ways to contact support but no reply. Never again from the Glockstore.
Good to know
Only Lenny can make me watch a 12 min video about a guide rod. Salesman of the century!
Thank you for your content 😊
Always an Outstanding video and presentation.
I have found that those aftermarket captive guide rods don’t give 100% reliability in a Glock. For duty use, I’d never use anything but the factory captive guide rod. The recoil isn’t that bad.
I agree with you and other channels who have said to just keep it stock and train. Only things you really need to add on is a better iron sight and/or red dot if you really want it.
@@darkedge117 One can buy a Glock that comes direct from the factory with iron sights. The problem is that the individual FFL orders the guns from Glock with their plastic sights.
Lenny is an honest man. The foundation of his sales is to educate others.
I agree.
Eye sight must be bad weighing things! 🙄
He is in person, the same as on screen. Honest and educational. I had the luck to have him answer the phone on a return. Great guy.
Not according to the multiple BBB complaints
That scamming mfer took a year to send me the stuff I ordered, and when it arrived it was severely defected to the point where my Glock went full-auto. If I had let someone who was new to firearms use my handgun and was not accustomed to full-auto fire, they may have killed themselves or others. The BBB complaints are 100% true and I am one of the customers who was scammed by them. This comment will probably be scrubbed by them so feel free to screenshot it for your own record.
I had shot IPSC local club matches in the San Diego Linea De Fuego Club back in the late 1980s. Met this blond muscular guy there and I remember his name, Lenny McGill. He was making and selling his own shooting DVDs back then. Years went by and I moved up and down California for law school and work. Then I found out he founded and operated the Glock Store off Balboa Avenue in San Diego. So I went there once while visiting friends and bought a Glock folding shovel I keep under the rear seat of my truck. Glad to hear he finally escaped and ran away to a free state as I did. Best wishes.
I have a Gen 5 Glock 17 & 19,plus a 43X. All have Lenny's Tungston Guide Rods. I believe with the new Gen5 Trigger in all 3 of my Glocks, it has improved my shooting on range.
For your Glock 19, which weight did you get? Was considering getting this but not sure if I should get the 15 or 18 for a Glock 19 Gen 5?
@@5fivezero0 mine is a Gen 5 G19, I got the Regular One they offer. It is Fully Captured Spring. Unlike some for earlier generations. Works fine on range
Lenny, I am a retired teacher. You are a fantastic teacher as good as I have seen and of course excellent business man! Your voice, tone, cadence along with the use of your hands and body language showing every step involved in what ever you are teaching is inspiring. You picked the gun industry, thank you, but you could have picked any profession where you would be seen, heard and followed and you would have created greatness. Thank you for what you do to help so many people with your joy and positiveness backed by tremendous knowledge! I am a Lenny fan boy👍
DONT EVER TOUCH ME AGAIN! YOU SHOULD NEVER TOUCH BOYS THERE! IF YOU DO IT AGAIN, IM CALLING THE POLICE!
As a new Glock 43x owner this was spot on
Which guide rod did you get for the 43x I see 2 options
Which one did you get?
3rd bump
@@cristianramirez8993 got the pure it did cost more
@@FullTimeOutPodcast got a link, I may just be an idiot but I can't seem to find the pure rod for the 43x just the hybrid composition