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Doc Holliday 1950

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Finally went to the range yesterday to see what my new Glock 19 would do.
I know that I posted many times that I am/was strictly a wheel 357 mag person.

Not any more. After my first few shots, I realized that my accuracy %
went up enough that when I came home, I put my 357's away. But still close by.

The only grouse that I had was in the trigger. After putting 6 mags through it, my trigger finger got a little sore near the top joint. Anybody else have that happen to them??? I think it has to do with the construction of the trigger itself.

Other than that, I had absolutely no issues Now I understand part of why Glocks
are so popular. I also figured out how to field strip it to clean and lube
it watching a U-Tube tutorial on how to do it that was in response to a prior post.
 
Sand the middle part (trigger safety) down, so it's flat with the trigger when pulled. Glock always leaves them so they stick up a little and it irritates the trigger finger.
 
and the middle part (trigger safety) down, so it's flat with the trigger when pulled. Glock always leaves them so they stick up a little and it irritates the trigger finger.
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Part of the reason they do that is so that the trigger safety is "guaranteed" to be depressed. I'd be a bit leery of sanding it down as if that doesn't depress fully you have a trigger that won't actuate. Also what the OP is describing:

After putting 6 mags through it, my trigger finger got a little sore near the top joint.
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Doesn't make sense to me to be a result of the blade on the trigger unless the OP was wrapping his finger all the way around and the blade was riding right in the joint. Now that's not out of the realm of possibility especially as the OP describes himself as a revolver shooter and many folks do use what they call the "power crease" for heavy DA pulls. In that case I'd suggest trying to use the pad of your finger rather than the joint as a 5.5 lb. pull can be done with the pad. If that feels really awkward, however, there's no real harm in using the joint it just might be uncomfortable.
 
After putting 6 mags through it, my trigger finger got a little sore near the top joint
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Shooting gloves. Don't have to be expensive gun maker brand. I have a $15 pair of Mechanix brand leather work gloves that even help tame the little thump from my 10" T/C Contender 45-70!
You're not going to be shooting six mags of ammo in a SD situation, and would not notice any finger irritation if you did.
Run a few rounds, or a mag full without the glove if you want to mai tain the "feel" of shooting bare handed.
Congrats on your new Glock. I am sure you will be quite happy with it.
 
I'LL TRY THIS ONCE AGAIN--pull the trigger, press the trigger safety in, notice that it is not flat with the trigger, sand it so it is flat with the trigger--GO & ENJOY your Glock.:D

After 60K rounds thru my 9 Glocks NONE have failed to fire due this modification.
 
Thanks for the comments. I was totally unaware of how many shots I took with the Glock until after I decided to call it a day. The package deal that I got came with 3- 15 rd. mags and using a speedloader, reloading was EZ. At my age that's saying something
My Rugers heat up if I fire too many rounds and don''t change which one I'm using. The Glock did not heat up like that or else I wasn't paying attention to it.
I shot mostly FMJ ammo and some Federal HST ammo. Couldn't feel too much difference and both ammo were 124 grain.
 
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Congrats on the new pistol!

Be careful, once you start using those plastic striker fired handguns they can be addictive.

It took me a long time to warm up to them, but once I owned one I've had to have many more. Although M&P is my favorite variety, Glocks are what started it all.
 
Another thing with the g19, is that glock puts in that ridged "target trigger" due to import restrictions and the point system. A target trigger gives the gun more points towards acceptance.

Some people find the trigger irritating, and buy a g17 trigger and put it in... Basically all the parts between models that fire the same caliber (minus the single stacks) are interchangeable. The only difference in the 19 and 17 is the trigger is smooth on the 17.

It's an easy swap too.
 
Doc, revolver to Glock---nothing in between?

What about experiences with 1911s, Berettas, Sigs, Walthers, FNs, Rugers, etc.?
 
Glock 19 is definitely concealable all year, I've done it.
I'd also take a Glock 19 over any revolver for SD against humans.
 
Sounds like you've found a new love!

I've been impressed with multiple Glocks I've shot at the range. I was between a G26 and an XD Mod.2 for a while before settling on the latter, pretty much entirely because I liked the XD ergonomics and grip better. But in most respects the XD (like almost any striker gun, I suppose) is basically a Glock knock-off (Glock-off?)

At some point I'm likely to get a G43 or maybe G42 for deeper concealment. They're so simple and utilitarian, they're kinda beautiful in their own way.

Can't comment on the sore trigger finger. Maybe switch to your other hand every 500 rounds ;)
 
Yes. The Glock is definately concealable. Right now I'm carrying here in Fl. in a inside the pant holster and its very comfortable. Actually it's easier to conceal than my SP101 2.25 " and the weight is similar. The Glock is a tad heavier. I did switch using my dominate hand(left) 3/4 of the time and my right to make sure I could do it if needed. This first trip to the range was like a meet and greet thing.
I had a check list of what I wanted to do and did it.

I think with the finger issue Tunnel Rat got it. I was using same technique on pulling the trigger in the same way I've been shooting my 357's. This will take some time to retrain my brain on this. LOL. I'm pretty sure that I don't want to mess with the trigger. Good Advice, but not for me.
 
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You can always get a trigger mod.

I don't have issues with my triggers. I'm sure you'll adjust perfectly.

I'm a 357 Mag and 44 Mag S&W guy, too. Enjoy the new rig.


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Congrats on the switch. Looking at the fact that law enforcement, military, and government agencies have ALL switched from revolvers to semi autos in the last 50 years... I think you've made a wise decision to follow that trend. Enjoy!
 
Duck of Death said:
I'LL TRY THIS ONCE AGAIN--pull the trigger, press the trigger safety in, notice that it is not flat with the trigger, sand it so it is flat with the trigger--GO & ENJOY your Glock.:D



After 60K rounds thru my 9 Glocks NONE have failed to fire due this modification.
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No need for the all caps amigo. I was simply offering my opinion of why I would be cautious of doing that (to me the additional extension even when fully depressed is a good thing) and why I didn't think it was the primary issue here. You're free to do whatever you want with your firearms.


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Glock 19 is one of the finest weapons in the world. While I prefer revolvers for general shooting, the 19 is what I'd grab if I felt I needed a weapon.
 
No need for the all caps amigo. I was simply offering my opinion of why I would be cautious of doing that (to me the additional extension even when fully depressed is a good thing) and why I didn't think it was the primary issue here. You're free to do whatever you want with your firearms.
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TunnelRat has it 100% right. Suggesting that a shooter brand new to semi-autos, and particularly brand new to Glock fiddle around modifying the trigger is some of the worst advice I have herd.
I have to say it very well may be technique as TunnelRat said. I have never had a sore finger problem even with my G20 10MM shooting without gloves.
Considering that Doc Holliday was even a little shy about taking down a Glock, something I was sure he would soon overcome, I think removing material from the safety lever in the trigger tgat was designed to be there is not a good idea!
 
For me it's not the trigger safety lever on my 19 that can irritate my trigger finger, the G-19 compact and G-26 subcompact come with the ridged "target" trigger face that can chafe your finger until you get used to it with practice. I'm told the smaller guns have the ridged trigger face because Glock needed credit for importation purposes. I know folks who swap the ridged trigger face for the smooth face trigger, it's Glock part number 000357, and it will set you back all of $13.95 plus shipping.
 
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the G-19 compact and G-26 subcompact come with the ridged "target" trigger face that can chafe your finger

Once again some of my magic--while your sanding down the trigger safety you can also sand the ridges off the trigger and make it really comfortable to shoot. As I did on a new G29.;)
 
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