Glock 22 recoil spring assembly

[gunfan74]

Hey guys I finally picked up my used gen3 glock22 the other day! I did a field strip as soon as I got it home and found this. (See pic) the recoil spring is actually cutting the guide rod! I know its a simple fix with an $8 replacement part. But has anyone else ran into this before? Also if I plan on primarily shooting 180gr rounds for IDPA, and the occasional 165gr, should I stay with the factory recoil spring weight? I've lookee into Lone Wolf Dist kits but I'm confused about which one to get. Any help is greatly appreciated!

[G-forceJunkie]

Replace it, something is not right. The spring should be straight, that looks like it got bent somehow.

[gunfan74]

Replace it, something is not right. The spring should be straight, that looks like it got bent somehow.

Replace it with a factory glock part or aftermarket? I don't mind forking out the little extra $ as long as it won't happen again.

[LightsOut!]

Time for a stainless or tungsten guide rod!

[Plisk]

A factory replacement is all you need.

[gunfan74]

I know a factory replacement will work fine, but what will work better for 180hr and 165gr? Also on the stainless guide rod assemblies, which spring weight should I choose?

[LightsOut!]

I know a factory replacement will work fine, but what will work better for 180hr and 165gr? Also on the stainless guide rod assemblies, which spring weight should I choose?

With the SS guide rod for a G22, I would go with an ISMI 20 pounder for 180 loads (20-22 would be best). You don't want the slide to be too fast on it if you go any lower.

[gunfan74]

With the SS guide rod for a G22, I would go with an ISMI 20 pounder for 180 loads (20-22 would be best). You don't want the slide to be too fast on it if you go any lower.

Would the 20# spring still work fine for 165gr loads?

[LightsOut!]

Yes, I was going to suggest the 22# for the 180, but since you're shooting 165 too, I think the 20# would be best.