Metal guide rod for p226

I've beat the crap out of my Sig with lots and lots of ammo (and not used gently either). I think in most cases these days moving to the plastic is an upgrade in terms of durability with a bonus of less weight.
Ruger has moved to a plastic trigger guard on their 10/22 and tests have shown the trigger guard is FAR less likely to break on a dropping impact.
Check your Glocks, your M&P's and on and on with the use of plastics.
As well, consider just what the money saving would be for Sig to switch from a small, lightly machined guide rod to a plastic one? Do you think the saving would be significant enough for Sig to risk their good reputation? They did the move as an upgrade!
 
I'm not sure if it's really an "upgrade" or not but it seems to be the industry standard now. I have been told that the plastic rods offer some benefit in that they are "self lubricating".
I have several Sig's some with metal and some with plastic guide rods and I have not found any difference while shooting. The old metal rods were hollow so in order to get a heavier guide rod you would have to have bought an after market solid rod anyway.
 
RevolverRodger said:
..........where I could get a metal (maybe stainless) one. Thanks
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RR, lots of them available down South but if you want one from Canada at a reasonable price, check out www.smartlock.com
Stainless steel rod for P226 is US$18 ++
My 226 came with an original metal guide rod, but purchased one from them last year for my SigPro 2022 which fits/works perfectly. An asset for site recovery. Hope this helps - Happy shooting!!!!
 
As well, consider just what the money saving would be for Sig to switch from a small, lightly machined guide rod to a plastic one? Do you think the saving would be significant enough for Sig to risk their good reputation?
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In a word, yes. SIG QC has been in decline for some years since they hired their current CEO, who was formerly with Kimber. I find it very difficult to believe that plastic guide rods are anything but a cost-cutting measure, like so many things that are sold as "features" these days.

My CZ 75 has a plastic guide rod. It fills it's intended purpose, but it's kind of chintzy. Then again, I only paid about $700 for the gun. Given that SIGs command a premium price over many other comparable pistols, it is perfectly reasonable to expect fewer cost cutting measures.
 
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