“Counting” on a pistol...
Keeping a precise round count has advantages in pursuing a long term relationship with a pistol :rolleyes: . Keeping a round count takes the guesswork out of maintenance and increases the likelihood of reliability.
Often when deciding on pin, spring or part replacement the “feel” of a spring’s tension can be subjective or deceptive. Also, how clean things are or are not can affect the feel of a part. A scheduled changing based on round count keeps it consistent.
Some things are more important to maintain than others. A guide rod assembly (slide rebound spring) should be changed every 5,000 rounds (3,000 if you use a lot of +Ps). You can squeeze 6k out of a PX4 SubCompact 9 spring since it uses a progressive spring shared by the .40.
While you could go more and still function, this shock absorber protects the cam block, steel frame insert and can make your pistol last longer. Some springs should be rotated for safety, as well.
I have itemized my categorizing in this thread on page 3, post 24 https://pistol-forum.com/showthread....on-usage/page3
Disassembly for detailed cleaning is also dependent upon round count... to know when to do it. You can’t see the inside from the outside. You could also decide it could go longer between cleanings or should not have gone that long (ammo & lube choices can affect this).
This also gives an advantage in maintaining my EDC and other PX4s. I know how many rounds I can get away with before certain parts or springs become worn or would need refreshing.
As you watch your round count build your confidence in your pistol builds with it!
Pistol round count 102,500