DPM Recoil Reduction Systems Explained: How They Work and Which One Fits

DPM Recoil Reduction Systems Explained: How They Work and Which One Fits

The recoil spring is the one part every shot passes through. DPM rethinks it.

Your pistol's factory recoil spring is a compromise between reliable cycling and comfortable shooting. DPM Systems replaces it with a captured multi-spring rod: several springs that share the job in stages.

How It Works

  • Springs inside the rod control the slide through its whole travel, so it never slams into the frame.
  • External tuning springs come in the box, in different strengths, so you can match the system to your ammo: lighter for soft loads, heavier for hot ones.
  • It's a drop-in part. It replaces the factory rod during a normal field strip. No gunsmith, no changes to the pistol.

What You Feel

  • Less muzzle rise, so the sights come back faster.
  • Smoother slide cycling.
  • Tighter, quicker double taps.
  • Less battering of slide and frame over time.

Which DPM Fits Your Pistol?

DPM systems are model- and barrel-length-specific. Find yours:

Pistol DPM system
Glock 43, 43X, 48 DPM for Glock 43 / 43X / 48
S&W M&P & M2.0 4.25" DPM for M&P 4.25"
S&W M&P PRO & M2.0 5" DPM for M&P 5"
S&W M&P M2.0 Compact 4" DPM for M&P Compact 4"
S&W M&P M2.0 Competitor 5" DPM for M&P Competitor
S&W Shield, Shield M2.0, Plus DPM for Shield
IWI Jericho 941 mid-size DPM for Jericho mid-size
IWI Jericho 941 full size DPM for Jericho full size
CZ 75 Compact, P-01, P-06, PCR DPM for CZ 75 Compact
H&K VP9 / SFP9 DPM for VP9
FN 545, 510 MRD, Tactical DPM for FN 545 / 510
FN Reflex DPM for FN Reflex
Walther PPQ .45 DPM for PPQ .45
Canik METE MC9, TAC DPM for Canik METE
Springfield Hellcat DPM for Hellcat

Always check the exact model and barrel length on the product page. All DPM systems ship to US addresses only. See the full range in Recoil Reduction Systems.

FAQ

Do I need a gunsmith to install a DPM system?

No. It replaces the factory recoil rod and spring during a normal field strip.

Why are there extra springs in the box?

They let you tune the system to your ammunition, lighter for soft loads and heavier for hot loads.

Does it change my pistol permanently?

No. Put the factory rod back in and the pistol is exactly as it was.

Do you ship DPM outside the US?

No, DPM systems ship to US addresses only.