Double Diamond G34 Gen5 Extended Stainless Steel Guide Rod

I put this SS Guide rod with a 15Lb spring into my G34 (front serration model). Loading the un-captured spring into the slide was not difficult, of course the OEM captured spring is very fast and easy to install. I took the pistol to the range today and put a box of Winchester White Box box through it. I only shoot this type of factory target ammo (White Box, UMC, Red Box) with this gun so I went with a moderately reduced spring weight (OEM is 17Lb). On the range my 34 cycled every round and always returned to battery . I can't say that I could feel a significant reduction in recoil or muzzle flip, but the gun seemed more comfortable to shoot. I can say that the action of the slide is very smooth with this setup. I would buy this RSA again, but if you are looking for a dramatic reduction in recoil and flip you may not find that to be the case.

I purchased a GEN5 17L for USPSA competition use and could not find a spring from other websites that would cycle minor power factor ammo. I purchased the 11 lb spring and it works flawless even with the Holosun SCS optic mounted. Thanks Glock Store, I should have looked here first.