Improve ejection w/Radian Ramjet & Afterburner!!

Published on April 22, 2025
Duration: 10:16

This video details the process of replacing the factory recoil spring in a Glock 19X equipped with a Radian Ramjet and Afterburner compensator. The presenter experiments with lighter aftermarket recoil springs (15lb and 13lb from NDZ Performance) to address weak ejection observed with the stock 18lb spring, demonstrating the impact on spent casing ejection distance and recoil impulse.

Quick Summary

To improve weak ejection on a Glock 19X with a Radian Ramjet and Afterburner, consider replacing the factory 18lb recoil spring with lighter aftermarket options like NDZ Performance's 15lb or 13lb springs. These can help tune the firearm's cycling for more robust ejection and reduce felt recoil.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Glock 19X & Radian Ramjet Issue
  2. 00:35Introducing NDZ Recoil System
  3. 01:48Testing Factory Spring (18lb) with 115gr & 124gr
  4. 03:25NDZ Performance Recoil System Package
  5. 04:15Factory vs. Aftermarket Spring Comparison
  6. 04:54Testing 15lb Spring with 115gr
  7. 05:45Testing 15lb Spring with 124gr
  8. 06:13Installing 13lb Spring
  9. 06:46Testing 13lb Spring with 115gr
  10. 07:16Testing 13lb Spring with 124gr
  11. 07:43Results and Conclusion
  12. 08:26Comparison to Glock 17 with Comp
  13. 09:01Outro & Future Content

Frequently Asked Questions

Why would a Glock 19X with a Radian Ramjet and Afterburner have weak ejection?

The addition of a compensator like the Radian Ramjet and Afterburner can alter the firearm's cycling dynamics. This can sometimes lead to the factory recoil spring (typically 18lb for Glock 19X) being too stiff, resulting in weaker ejection of spent casings.

What aftermarket recoil springs are recommended for improving Glock 19X ejection with compensators?

The video suggests trying lighter aftermarket recoil springs, such as the 15lb or 13lb options from NDZ Performance. These can help tune the firearm's cycle rate for more consistent and robust ejection when using compensators.

How does a lighter recoil spring affect felt recoil in a Glock 19X?

Using a lighter recoil spring, like the 15lb or 13lb springs tested, can significantly reduce the felt recoil. This is because the lighter spring allows the slide to cycle more smoothly, absorbing less energy during the recoil impulse.

What is the difference between a factory Glock Gen 5 recoil spring and aftermarket single-spring systems?

Factory Glock Gen 5 recoil springs are typically dual captured systems designed to help manage recoil. Aftermarket systems, like the one shown, often use a single flat wire spring on a stainless steel guide rod, sometimes with an adapter for Gen 4/5 compatibility.

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