The Centennial Defense Systems MOD3 Stainless Steel Guide Rod Assembly is a complete drop in unit made from solid one piece stainless steel. This eliminates guide rod flex and ensures it will not chip, crack or break like plastic guide rods providing a lifetime of reliable service. Flat wound recoil springs are manufactured of certified aerospace spec materials, heat treated, shot peened and stress relieved to maximize durability. The screw tip is easily removed to allow the user to change spring weights and fine tune the recoil spring to the ammunition of choice. Like all Centennial Defense Systems products, our guide rods are designed, manufactured, finished and assembled in the USA.