Question about ISMI captive guide rod in a G19

[Guest FiddleDog]

I just installed a ISMI Captive Steel Guide rod on my G19, and notice a "zipping" noise when racking the slide. Has anyone else run into this?

[Guest Halfpint]

I've got a steel guide rod and ISMI spring in my gun, no issues . . .

[Raoul]

I have a very interesting 2 piece anodized rod in my G19. No issues.

This rod is made so you can change out the spring with very little trouble.

[Guest FiddleDog]

I'm guessing that the Factory Springs don't play well with the ISMI rod and that's where the contact is occurring. Nads. I wonder if any gunshops in town carry ISMI guide rod springs, and if so, what the poundage I'd need.

[TGO David]

If you end up ditching the ISMI guide rod and spring, I'd highly recommend using a Wolff spring and guide rod combination. I use it in my Glock 19 and have ZERO problems. It's not a captive design, but i actually prefer it that way.

[Guest flyfishtn]

If you end up ditching the ISMI guide rod and spring, I'd highly recommend using a Wolff spring and guide rod combination. I use it in my Glock 19 and have ZERO problems. It's not a captive design, but i actually prefer it that way.

David, did you go with a different weight spring? If so, what pound?

[TGO David]

David, did you go with a different weight spring? If so, what pound?

I did. I believe I'm running a 13# spring but would have to double-check. I posted about it here a while back in a thread called "Improving on Perfection" or something like that.

[TGO David]

It's a 15# spring. Just found my old thread about it.

[Guest flyfishtn]

Thank you for the quick response. I was just about to hit the search button.

[TGO David]

Thank you for the quick response. I was just about to hit the search button.

I'd recommend the Vicker's extended mag release for your new 19 also. It made a surprising bit of difference in the ergonomics of mine.

[J Smith]

I know what sound you mean.I have noticed it on every steel guide rod I have used in Glocks.Not a bad noise but different from the plastic one.

I will say it is not as noticeable on my G21 as it was on the G23.

[Guest FiddleDog]

It's like a zipper. Does it effect cycling?

[Guest flyfishtn]

I'd recommend the Vicker's extended mag release for your new 19 also. It made a surprising bit of difference in the ergonomics of mine.

On the way.