Glock upgrades?

[six8]

I'm gonna pickup a used G17 next week. What upgrades to you all suggest? I don't think it has night sights so I'll change those and will also add a APL. Stainless steel guide rod upgrade needed? Any must haves?


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[Dstrbdmedic167]

3.5lb connector and night sights are all I do. Guaranteed must for me. I personally, don't feel the SS guide rod is worth it.

[six8]

Cool thanks. To me Glock triggers are fine but I've never shot one with the upgraded connector. I'll try it out.


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[six8]

Buddy came back into town so I picked up my new/used 17. Now to order sights and a light. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/08/a6bcc6fbacc1c508f1b0a39ce953bb67.jpg


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[Computalotapus]

Stipple Stipple Stipple do it you know you want to

[six8]

Stipple Stipple Stipple do it you know you want to

I don't have the patience for it.....


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[DutyUse]

Stipple, undercut trigger guard, metal sights and lots of ammo :D

[JHoward]

I just like an increase power trigger spring. I feel like the 3.5 connector doesn't give me enough of an obstacle after the take-up is removed. Best bet is to try different combos.

[din]

It's called a 1911.

[six8]

Lol


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[JHoward]

Also, undercutting makes a difference in feel.

[GOST]

Also, undercutting makes a difference in feel.

+1 & stipple

[CarbonScoring]

Are you going to carry it?

If not, I would recommend the Zev Tech Fulcrum trigger.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5551/14746158955_90bbb0f9ee_b.jpg

[GOST]

http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?6815-NEW-Lone-Wolf-Distributors-UAT-Glock-Trigger

[Thompson]

I don't have the patience for it.....
Don't have to do it all in one sitting ;)

[six8]

Are you going to carry it?

If not, I would recommend the Zev Tech Fulcrum trigger.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5551/14746158955_90bbb0f9ee_b.jpg

No I don't think so it's just gonna be for the house.


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[CarbonScoring]

The reason I ask is that I'm not a fan of changing triggers on carry guns. Since you're not planning on carrying, everything I've used from Zev Tech/Glockworx has been great.

Also, the Vickers Tango Down extended parts are great.

[six8]

I concur Carbon


Maybe I need some Battle Cock stippling ;).


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[CarbonScoring]

I concur Carbon


Maybe I need some Battle Cock stippling ;).


Stippling makes a remarkable difference with Glocks. I personally don't need to undercut the trigger guard on a 17, but I like it on a 19. The guy who stippled mine also rounded the front strap a bit and it has made both my 17 and 19 incredible comfortable and I feel like my grip is much more solid.

[six8]

https://www.facebook.com/BattleCockTactical/posts/354743151371292:0


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[JHoward]

I undercut and rounded my 34 and my wife's 19. My 22 stays completely stock with polished internals.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/09/284ede8edba40095211dc6321d2d73d0.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/09/356327ffb06cb67641ad3b66487e62da.jpg

[six8]

Did a little cutting http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/09/50985c29b3873b3e8a027e0614e7f08c.jpg


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[JHoward]

Damn! Took a bit off eh? LOL Looks great though.

[JHoward]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/09/8aea649f9533d9570b6a5cafb38d6b9f.jpg
Meh... Guess mine looks thin in pictures from"contouring" lots of meat there though.

[toolboxluis00200]

suppressor

[six8]

Damn! Took a bit off eh? LOL Looks great though.

Lol the shadows in the pic make it look thinner than it is.


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[six8]

APL or TLR?


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[DutyUse]

Looking good Six. Feel better in hand?

[six8]

Looking good Six. Feel better in hand?

Yes Sir. Much better


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[voodoo_man]

...minus connector, good sights, lots of ammo and training.

[JHoward]

If you're not carrying, definitely go for the stipple. But if you're carrying, I would be careful where and how you stipple, or you will wear holes in clothes and skin.

[six8]

If you're not carrying, definitely go for the stipple. But if you're carrying, I would be careful where and how you stipple, or you will wear holes in clothes and skin.

No carrying with this one.


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[six8]

...minus connector, good sights, lots of ammo and training.

Think I'm going with XS sights and have about 1000 rounds so far and I'll slowly build that up.


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[SpydrMan]

I suggest good sights and as much ammo and mags as you can swing. I don't think anything else is really necessary. Be careful with the aftermarket internals. Many a Glock have been made unreliable from "upgrades".

[CarbonScoring]

If you're not carrying, definitely go for the stipple. But if you're carrying, I would be careful where and how you stipple, or you will wear holes in clothes and skin.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/15279371102_798ba69096_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3920/15279370192_57c163679e_b.jpg

[JHoward]

^^ Nice! I just do in between the finger humps and the back strap with a little extra texture, and I sand the backstrap where it rubs into my fat.

[DutyUse]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/15279371102_798ba69096_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3920/15279370192_57c163679e_b.jpg

That's one of the classiest 19's I've ever seen. Simple and functional upgrades. I really like it Carbon :D

Specs?

[CarbonScoring]

Thanks.

The sights are 10-8, Tango Down/Vickers mag release and polished internals with an OEM Glock 17 trigger. Texturing was done by EMS Gripswerks and Cerakote by Atomic Tactical. Everything else is stock.

[mustangfreek]

I need to do something, ever since doing the APEX kit and trigger on the M&P, which is just so much more ergo in the hands and now a blast to shoot with the improvements, i dont take anything else out lately..pistol wise

[GOST]

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5584/15279371102_798ba69096_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3920/15279370192_57c163679e_b.jpg

I like the idea of the one side being left unstippled for carry.

[six8]

Awesome gun Carbon!

Still looking for insight on a light....


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[rob_s]

Are you changing parts just to change parts, or to achieve a goal?

On my carry Glocks I've tried quite a few of the various parts, pieces, and modifications and find most to be snake oil. I'm not a fan of stippling/cutting the frame, machining the slide, or any of that other nonsense. For me, changing the sights is a must (to Trijicon HDs with green front) and after that it's gravy. My particular gravy includes changing the trigger face to a smooth one (comes standard in the G17, but comes serrated in all G19 and smaller) as I find the serrated wears on my office sissy hands, installing the Vickers mag release and slide stop, and that's it. I currently have a few fancy triggers but found they didn't do anything to improve my accuracy or times, so I wouldn't bother with them int he future. They subjectively "feel better" to my hand but the timer and the target don't lie, "feelings" do.

[six8]

Are you changing parts just to change parts, or to achieve a goal?

On my carry Glocks I've tried quite a few of the various parts, pieces, and modifications and find most to be snake oil. I'm not a fan of stippling/cutting the frame, machining the slide, or any of that other nonsense. For me, changing the sights is a must (to Trijicon HDs with green front) and after that it's gravy. My particular gravy includes changing the trigger face to a smooth one (comes standard in the G17, but comes serrated in all G19 and smaller) as I find the serrated wears on my office sissy hands, installing the Vickers mag release and slide stop, and that's it. I currently have a few fancy triggers but found they didn't do anything to improve my accuracy or times, so I wouldn't bother with them int he future. They subjectively "feel better" to my hand but the timer and the target don't lie, "feelings" do.

I look at it as upgrading. I'm doing the connector and slide stop right now as well as adding a light. Still on the fence about stippling although I may go at it later on. This is my first Glock that I wanted to mod and was wondering what most people suggest doing, hence this thread.

Edit: Forgot to mention that I am changing the sights also.
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[MoxyDave]

I upgrade the sights and that's it. Glocks are pretty good right out of the box. I'm a Glock certified armorer and I've seen a fair share of "upgrades" that did absolutely nothing for the gun. Whatever turns your crank I guess.

[JHoward]

I have a few M3's and like it just fine, but I have been really wanting an Inforce APL.

[six8]

I have a few M3's and like it just fine, but I have been really wanting an Inforce APL.

I'm leaning toward the TLR 1 HL


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[Kopis]

Im a poor man but here's what i did to mine:

Amerigo sights (green front, yellow rears). google glock coupon code, puts them under $100
factory extended slide release
factory 3.5lb connector
trigger spring kit
titanium extractor plunger (it's rounded so it smooths out the break quite a bit)

You can just do the trigger mods and really improve it a lot for around $50 or so with the 3.5lb connector and titanium plunger. I need to break out the dremel and do a polish job too.

[MonkeyBomb]

I don't do many things to any of my Glocks. I put a good set of night sights and buy extra mags. For the 27 I put on +grips. With a plus grip it fits my hands and I get an extra round. Mine are work guns so I don't mess with the internals.

With the Gen 4's different grips and texture they did a reasonable job of taking care on the majority of complaints.

[six8]

I was getting a couple cases ejected in my face yesterday. Any cure for that? Otherwise, it was a typical Glock experience, 200 flawless rounds.


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[Dstrbdmedic167]

I was getting a couple cases ejected in my face yesterday. Any cure for that? Otherwise, it was a typical Glock experience, 200 flawless rounds.


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Shoot it more. I had one that did that took about 500 rds or so to stop. You could also try different ammo

[six8]

Shoot it more. I had one that did that took about 500 rds or so to stop. You could also try different ammo

Definitely will! Btw, did you get the grip?


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[Dstrbdmedic167]

Definitely will! Btw, did you get the grip?


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I did thanks!

[six8]

Well I went with some XS Big Dots and a TLR-1 HL. This is my first time messing with a stream light and I'm impressed. I couldn't justify another $200 for a SF. The 17 is coming together nicely.


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