M14 spring guide rod fluted?

[HADESTOUCH]

What's a better choice , fluted or non fluted spring guide? Also any other upgrades the Norcs need right away?

 

[300Spartans]

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?824762-Fluted-Op-Rod-Spring-Guide

Some answers here.

 

[moose2hunt]

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[Pop]

The fluted ones are marginally lighter, but the real advantage is a smaller surface area for friction with the spring. I guess if sand or grit gets in there the grooves would allow it to be pushed aside easier too.

I'm no expert but the only other upgrade that I would do out-of-the-box is a USGI rear sight.

That having been said, the flat op-rod spring guides are perfectly functional and a lot of people seem to be having better luck with Norc rear sights lately. I'd shoot it a bit and see how it does before breaking out the credit card.

 

[Roost]

If you really want the best I would say get a national match spring guide and gi spring, that will give you the tightest tolerances

 

[machman]

All the cool kids use the fluted ;-)

 

[triden]

Is it also a good idea to upgrade the spring too? I see some people talking about a chrome silicon spring or something.

 

[Roost]

Norinco springs have a smaller inside diameter so if your spring guide is made to fit norincos its better to stay with the norc spring