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Reviews & Ratings for Centennial Defense Systems Stainless Steel Guide Rod Assembly for Gen 5 Glock 17
— 5 reviews — Page 1
(5 reviews)
Centennial Defense Systems Stainless Steel Guide Rod Assembly for Gen 5 Glock 17
by
John Iaria,
Verified Owner
from NY, United States
Written on December 18, 2025
Looks amazing. Definitely felt reduced recoil. Works great if you go with an aftermarket slide with reduced weight due to many window cutouts. This will correct stovepipe issues on aftermarket slides. It’s also a great value. Overall perfect inexpensive upgrade for Glock 17 or similar model.
Would recommend: Yes
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glockyyy,
Verified Owner
from NC, United States
Written on April 28, 2025
The guide rod has an extra lip behind the front one that creates hangings on the slide preventing it from sometimes going fully into battery. It could be only on light weight springs, however I had many malfunctions that went away when I put the OEM recoil spring back in the gun. It makes the gun softer when shooting but unreliable.
Pros:
Softer shooting with faster follow up shots
Cons:
Malfunction
Would recommend: No
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Jason Ervin,
Verified Owner
from FL, United States
Written on September 27, 2023
Fits and looks great on the Glock 17. The color matches all other Centennial Defense parts exactly. If using it with a compensator you will have to use 124 grains or higher because the 114 grains will not work properly. I kept getting misfeeds until I changed the ammo.
Pros:
Looks great
Cons:
Don't use with compensator
Best Used for:
without compensator
Would recommend: Yes
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Roger,
Verified Owner
from MN, United States
Written on September 14, 2023
This guide rod is a direct replacement for the original rod. Stainless Steel Guide Rod Assembly is a dual spring, complete drop in unit made from solid stainless steel. Assembled in the USA. Spring Weight is 17lb the same as the factor.
Pros:
Direct replacement
Cons:
None
Best Used for:
glock 17 gen 5
Would recommend: Yes
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Jay Peterson,
Verified Owner
from TN, United States
Written on April 4, 2023
This recoil spring has options. I went with a 15lbs. I am pleased to tell everyone it is amazing!! The way it changes the look and function of the Glock 19 Gen 5 is FLAWLESS. This is a very simple upgrade. Just remove old, put it back in your Glock case, and take 30 seconds to upgrade your Glock ���
Pros:
Cosmetics
Price and install ease
Function and affordable
Cons:
None
Best Used for:
Simple up grade for glocks
Would recommend: Yes
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