My custom guide rods!

[LorenzoB]

I just finished my custom CNC machined guide rods for my CW9, and can't wait to test these puppies at the range. I made them in stainless steel which is about the same weight as the stock one, but much prettier and smoother.

I also made some aluminum ones which are 2/3 lighter (might be nice for carry), and some tungsten which are 2x heavier (just to experiment). Should be fun!! We'll see how they perform and I'll keep you posted.

[PYROhafe]

o man! ur killin me with this custom machining stuff! I love it... maybe envy it a little too... but mostly love it. Great lookin work... def. let us know how they work out!

[gb6491]

Very nice!!! The guide rods look great (the craftsmanship is evident) and the photos are excellent. Well done!
Regards,
Greg

[LorenzoB]

You guys are too nice! Greg, the comment about the photos means a lot coming from you (because your photos are always really nice). Thanks.

I actually took those with my iPhone because I left my DSLR at work. I got the white glass from Ikea, and have full spectrum daylight CFL's in the ceiling light fixture. I have some black glass too... I'll have to post some photos on the black.

[titus1971]

I'm curious to know how the tungsten ones affect recoil. If you were interested you might have an opportunity for little side business here....

[espresso]

I'm curious to know how the tungsten ones affect recoil. If you were interested you might have an opportunity for little side business here....

Same here.

Nice Job they look great!

Looking forward to the range report

[Bill K]

You're obviously a very talented individual, looks real nice to me. The concentric ring machining that is on the muzzle end of the guide rod, is that just for looks or does it serve some function?

Thanks...

[Knight92]

I am also interested to hear your thoughts on how they function. They do look good

[LorenzoB]

Thanks Bill! They are just for looks. I made them look like a target. I made extras, so I'll be eventually be selling these too (along with the baseplates).

[LorenzoB]

titus1971, on the tungsten, I was thinking that it will reduce felt recoil (for follow up shots), but still be lighter than a K9. And be cheaper and easier than buying another barrel and porting it. My initial thoughts after installing it (haven't shot it yet) is that I do feel the weight increase, but overall, the gun still feels light. It feels a little nose heavy only when unloaded. We'll see how much it actually helps recoil when I get a chance to go to the range.

[Frayed Knot]

Very nice (again). Put me on the list for one of these guys too.

[socialwork911]

looks good...any chance making them for the 380

[jocko]

my suggestion: Make um for the 9mm guys first, then the 40 cal guys, and then the 380's and if u have any spare time u might give the 45 children a shot at buying them. Just sayin

[Short Bus]

Nice, I want one. The hard part is choosing which one.

[LorenzoB]

my suggestion: Make um for the 9mm guys first, then the 40 cal guys, and then the 380's and if u have any spare time u might give the 45 children a shot at buying them. Just sayin

Thanks for the advice.
The compact 9's may be next, but those guide rods are "two parts" so I'll need to buy a PM9 to measure it, or find someone local who has one, or see if I can build a closer relationship with an LGS. I'm sure that eventually I'll get to the others.