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New member/ Long time reader.... Got a question, bought my first Glock (G30) used from my local gun dealer. Gun was in perfect shape, looked like it sat in someones closet or safe, then they sold it, their loss my gain. While cleaning it before my first trip to the range I noticed that the guide rod is part plastic. Seeing as how this is my first Glock.... Has anyone had any trouble with the plastic factory guide rods? Should I replace with aftermarket metal set up? In my search, I have seen both sides of the story. All thoughts are appreciated.

Glock 30, Springfield xd 45, Springfield .40 sc, Sig Pro 2022, Taurus 709, Colt 1903
 
Never been a problem on my 23 or 26. If you have the extra cash burning a hole in your pocket and like to tinker/love accessories...then go ahead...they're cheap enough!

~Bob
 
Glock Perfection and all being what it is.
Not a problem.

If it needed to be metal, Glock would have made it out of metal.

I have a 15 year old Model 23, and the plastic guide rod is still going strong.

rc
 
If you think about it, the guide rod is only there to keep the spring from turning into a pretzel during recoil. It doesn't take any serious pressure front to back or laterally. I have seen 1 break, but it was an old gun and due for springs anyway (expressed by the owner). Interestingly enough, he wasn't aware that it was broken until he pulled the slide to drop in a conversion barrel. the gun functioned fine.
 
I chipped the end of my plastic one pretty good. And I had another lose its tip, when I field stripped it to relube during a long comp, it shot itsself and its spring to a place that cannot be found.

I use a captured Lonewolf SS guide rod now. Red TL on that capture screw. I run factory Glock recoil springs only, I've had nothing but trouble with aftermarket recoil springs.
 
I have roughly 2500 rounds through my G22 without a single hitch. My G19 had nearly double that when I sold it. I think you'll be fine ;)
 
Thanks guys, appreciate the feedback.... gonna take some good advice and get back to the range.... happy shooting to all
 
Keep the plastic guide rod assembly. There are plenty of good reasons to keep the plastic one, and no real good reason to replace it with a steel one. Most all aftermarket Glock parts are the same

If you want to burn some money, buy some factory replacement ones and store them in your toolbox/SHTF kit
 
Went to the range last night, put 100 rounds down range, no FTF, no FTE, nothing but bang...
With this being my first Glock just wanted to make sure.... really shocked at how well the 30 shoots in spite of it being a .45, dont get me wrong it shoots like a freight train coming out of the tunnel, but it handles itself well....

I've seen and read where it took some folks time to get used to the trigger, I really liked. Travel, poundage and break were well thought out and it easily compares or beats other more expensive I have shot.

For a long time I have stayed away from Glocks due to the trigger only safety ( yes I know about the internal safety's) but I may be coming around to understanding why Glock guys are so fond of them.

Thanks again for all the help gentleman, I really appreciate the advice. Also wanted to say that I don't join alot of forums due to all the foolish arguments I see.... (Glock rules... No, Springfield rules and so on) This is one of the few forums out there where I see alot of fair exchanges without the foolishness, glad I joined, thanks for the good experience, see you out there.
 
really shocked at how well the 30 shoots in spite of it being a .45
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STL, I think you'll continue to love your G30. In my opinion, and many others, it is one of the best-handling, most accurate .45s ever designed.

The polymer frame coupled with the width of the grip at the web of your palm, and accompanied with a little unexplainable magic from Glock, make it surprisingly soft shooting with very little muzzle rise for a compact .45.

All this makes it very easy to handle follow-up shots accurately, etc. and the more comfortable you are with your gun, the quicker and easier you will improve in functioning the weapon.

Focus on learning trigger control and, especially with this model, accuracy shall abound.

Congrats on your new Glock and enjoy it and learn it inside and out to the best of your ability and it will never let you down. Keep it as close to box stock as you can and it will remain life-savingly reliable.

With a good basic field strip cleaning after range sessions and a more in-depth strip and clean once in a while, it'll last forever.

Also wanted to say that I don't join alot of forums due to all the foolish arguments I see....
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Unfortunately, this can be inevitable at times, but if you strive to ask sincere questions, the honest, good-intentioned members will surface and offer any helpful knowledge and input they can. You'll probably have to ignore some responses sometimes, but don't get too caught up with defending yourself or your viewpoint. It can literally be a waste of time.

Good choice on the G30 and Good Luck and Enjoy.
 
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