Howdy Rick-
Glad to hear your gun seems to have smoothed out. When I was at the shot show I looked at every part of the new guns and can tell you that the new parts are at least as good and most are better than the old stuff. The guide rod assembly was something that I looked at pretty hard as I made a run of them about 2 years ago. They seem to be very nice and the machine works was top shelf. Supposedly the springs are coming from a major areospace company and are SS. I am glad the new parts are so good as I have NO desire to go through the hassle of making any more! and the price on the new stuff is VERY good....
L8r
Conley