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GUIDE ROD & SPRINGS Reviews & Ratings

Machined, full-length, stainless steel, guide rod replaces the factory, plastic part for smooth, dependable cycling. Use with the included, 11 lb., standard-weight, recoil spring, or the factory-original, dual, recoil springs. Included, firing pin return spring provides 20 - 25% extra power to quickly and positively return the firing pin to battery after ignition.

SPECS: Guide Rod - black, or natural polished finish. Kits include guide rod, 11 lb. recoil spring and extra power firing pin spring. Fits Colt Mustang and Pony .380 ACP.

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Reviews Summary

Customers generally appreciate the stainless guide rod for its reliability and ease of installation. However, many express dissatisfaction with the durability of the springs, with several reports of them breaking after minimal use. There is a mix of positive feedback on performance improvements, but significant concerns about the longevity of the springs persist.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Product Quality

75%

Reviewers have mixed feelings regarding the overall quality of the guide rod and springs. While the stainless guide rod receives positive remarks for its durability compared to plastic alternatives, many customers report consistent issues with the springs breaking prematurely, affecting their trust in the product.

Installation

60%

Installing the guide rod and spring is noted as a straightforward process, with multiple reviewers highlighting how easy it is to replace them. This ease of installation adds to the positive experience with the product, despite other issues related to the springs.

Durability of Springs

71%

A significant concern among reviewers is the durability of the springs. Many users reported that the springs break after only a few shots, leading to severe disappointment and a lack of confidence in the product's reliability for self-defense situations.

Performance Improvement

43%

Some users notice a significant enhancement in action performance when replacing the stock components with this guide rod and spring setup. However, the issues with durability can overshadow these performance improvements, especially for users who have experienced spring failures.

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Fine substitutes

I have used a Colt Mustang Pocketlite for years. The only things I haven't liked is it's (1) tiny slide release spring and it's (2) plastic recoil spring guide. Easy to install (note #1 above) the stainless guide adds a bit of confidence.

Rop

Very nice, no plastic parts for me I do not trust them ! Polymers have a shelf life of ? know one knows for sure and I don't want fin out at a time of need . Stainless will never fail you .

Great Replacement with a little tuning

Guide Rod spring is a snap to replace along with the super nice guide rod. Little bit of problem with the firing pin spring. Installed in my Colt Pocketlite and I had to trim the spring a little bit (1/8"). I just put in 2 of these and same on both. Still better than stock. Thanks

Great upgrade from original design!

Much smoother action than stock dual springs, a stiffer spring for +P would be nice though.

Garbage

Installed new guide rod and spring on 11-28-14. Took it to the range today, after 25 rounds of Winchester White box ammo. The spring was destroyed. Will never buy a Wolff product again.

rod kit

Spring broke after about 8 shots

Spring Broke

I would give this product 0 stars if i could, the guide rod works great, but the spring broke after 12 shots.