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SHOP CASE KNIVESBuilt for shooters who demand peak performance and lasting durability, the Rival Arms Guide Rod Assembly for the Springfield Armory Hellcat is a precision upgrade designed to enhance your pistol’s recoil control, reliability, and overall feel. Whether you're dialing in your EDC setup or fine-tuning for competition, this guide rod offers the stability and toughness serious shooters expect.
At the heart of this assembly is a solid tungsten guide rod. Known for its extreme density and weight, tungsten helps reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil by increasing the front-end mass of your pistol. That means faster follow-up shots, flatter shooting, and better control under rapid fire—all without compromising function or reliability. If you're looking to tame the snappy recoil of a micro-compact 9mm like the Hellcat, this upgrade delivers noticeable results.
The guide rod is paired with a stock 17lb spring, carefully matched to maintain factory cycling performance while offering the benefits of a heavier rod. It delivers consistent resistance and dependable operation across a wide range of ammunition types, whether you’re on the range or carrying for defense. This is an ideal drop-in solution for shooters who want to upgrade feel and performance without making major changes to the platform.
Installation is straightforward and requires no permanent modifications. The assembly is manufactured in the USA to Rival Arms’ strict quality standards, using premium materials and precision machining for long-term dependability. Like all Rival Arms components, it’s built to meet the needs of demanding users who won’t settle for stock when better is available.
If you're serious about squeezing the most out of your Hellcat, this guide rod assembly gives you the edge in control, durability, and shooting confidence. Order it today from SMKW!