Glock expert

[Caster]

Okay, one of the crappiest thing Glock does is that plastic guide rod. I don't fancy much else by way of upgrades, but I've finally gotten off my lazy arse and decided to replace them all.

I refuse to buy them though when my lathe is just sitting there. My question.

Is there a reason the recoil spring is captive? Other than ease of installation? I guess I'll just use a stainless button headed cap screw and turn the head down appropriately. I was just curious.

[pops572]

I wouldn't think so, after all the original rods were not captured.

[TGO David]

I don't run a captured guide rod in my Gen 3 G19.