Upgrade your Glock 43's shooting performance with this small but often neglected upgrade.
The factory recoil spring guide rod works, and aftermarket ones work better to reduce recoil and muzzle flip, and here are 3 best Glock 43 recoil guide rod upgrades that you can quickly transform your gun
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DPM Recoil Reduction Guide Rod
The DPM Recoil Reduction Guide Rod is a special part that you can use with your Glock 43, Glock 43X, or Glock 43X pistol. It replaces your gun's original recoil rod. This rod does a lot of good things for your gun and for your shooting experience.
When you use this rod, it helps to reduce the strong kickback, or "recoil," that happens when you fire your gun. This means that the gun doesn't push back against your hand as much. Because of this, you can fire the gun faster, and it's easier to aim for your next shot. It also stops your gun from jamming.
People who have used this rod on their Glock 43 say that it works really well, and they were surprised by how much it reduced the recoil. They noticed right away that the gun didn't kick back as much, and they could aim for their next shot faster. They also mentioned that they could see their red dot sight faster for the next shot.
Pros:
- Faster follow-up shots
- Heavier than factory OEM guide rod
- Sturdy, well-built design
- Multiple spring tension 14.3 lbs, 16.5 lbs or 18.7 lbs
Cons:
- Installation of the spring can be a bit tricky
GlockStore Reduced Power Tungsten Guide Rod
The GlockStore Reduced Power Tungsten Guide Rod is a special part for your Glock 43 pistol. This rod replaces the original rod in your gun. It's made of a metal called tungsten, which is heavier than the materials in most guide rods. This extra weight is a good thing because it helps to reduce the strong push, or "recoil," that you feel when you fire your gun.
This rod is designed with a slightly lighter spring than the one in your gun. This makes it work with a wider range of ammo, or bullets. The lighter spring also makes it easier for you to pull back the slide of your gun. Some people who use the Glock 43 have said that they find it hard to pull back the slide, so this can be a big help.
The tungsten rod weighs about 31.3 grams, or 1.10 ounces. That's about the same as two 165-grain .40 S&W cartridges, or a bit less than three 115-grain 9mm cartridges. The original rod weighs about 12.2 grams, or .43 ounces. That's about the same as one 124-grain 9mm JHP cartridge.
Centennial Defense System
The Centennial Defense Systems Stainless Steel Guide Rod is a part you can use in your Glock 43, Glock 43X, or Glock 48 pistol. It's a two-spring unit that's made from solid stainless steel. This design makes it sturdy, preventing it from bending, chipping, or cracking, unlike plastic rods.
This rod can help reduce the amount of recoil you feel when you fire your pistol. This means the pistol won't kick back as much, making it easier to fire quickly and accurately. It can even help prevent jams, where the pistol doesn't load the next round properly.
The original factory spring weight for Glock Models – G43,43X,48 is 17lb. If you want to use lighter loads, you can choose a 13-15 LB recoil spring. If you plan to use heavy ammunition loads +p and +p+, then a 19 LB recoil spring is recommended.