About to buy Glock 19...upgrades?
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If the one you are getting has the standard Glock Plastic sights, look to replace them in the near future. The plastic sights just dont stand up to any use, and the sight picture is crappy.
Other then that...maybe polish the trigger bar and related parts to smooth things up.
Other then that...maybe polish the trigger bar and related parts to smooth things up.
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So most guys dont immediately replace the plastic guide rod with a stainless steel one?
Nevermind, I just read on the Glock forums that most DO NOT switch out to SS guide rod, its not necessary and more of a gimmick.
If I do go with the Glock, I will probably replace sights and get the grip plug.
So most guys dont immediately replace the plastic guide rod with a stainless steel one?
Nevermind, I just read on the Glock forums that most DO NOT switch out to SS guide rod, its not necessary and more of a gimmick.
If I do go with the Glock, I will probably replace sights and get the grip plug.
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Ive run various Glocks (both personally owned and issued) all over the world. My current EDC is a G19 and i carried aG19 while working for DoS in Iraq.
Ive never seen a problem with the stock guide rod. I have seen problems with Glocks that had the guide rod replaced with aftermarket ones.
Ive never seen a problem with the stock guide rod. I have seen problems with Glocks that had the guide rod replaced with aftermarket ones.
Beware of glock aftermarket trigger parts/work. My dad had the local glock armorer do a trigger job on his glock 21 gen 2 and whenever I shot it after that, the trigger would not reset for me. It worked fine for him but I couldn't shoot the thing because I'd pull the trigger and it would go bang but the trigger wouldn't return forward/reset. Had to be cycled again to reset trigger. Was weird.
Anywho the standard glock sights are kind of useless, they are usable but most don't like the ball in bucket sight picture or the fact that they could break fairly easily.
The guide rod I would leave alone, or maybe order a spare Glock brand spring assembly for when yours is ready to go, which will be a long time. I have seen aftermarket guide rods cause issues with not fully seating the slide.
Basically I would pick sights you like and just buy some ammo. Stock is good, factory parts are good, you shouldn't go upgrading your motor with aftermarket parts, use factory parts, same with guns. Factory parts will usually be more durable and fit better
Anywho the standard glock sights are kind of useless, they are usable but most don't like the ball in bucket sight picture or the fact that they could break fairly easily.
The guide rod I would leave alone, or maybe order a spare Glock brand spring assembly for when yours is ready to go, which will be a long time. I have seen aftermarket guide rods cause issues with not fully seating the slide.
Basically I would pick sights you like and just buy some ammo. Stock is good, factory parts are good, you shouldn't go upgrading your motor with aftermarket parts, use factory parts, same with guns. Factory parts will usually be more durable and fit better
chris in va
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Skip it, get the M&P and Apex that sucker.
Harley Hound
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Just put one in jail on Saturday and ordered these
Glock Extended Slide Stop Release with Spring
Glock Magazine Release Extended
Glock Extended Slide Stop Release with Spring
Glock Magazine Release Extended
Independent George
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Honestly, I'd put at least 1,000 rounds through it before deciding on any upgrades. There's nothing wrong with a stock gun, and I'd make sure it's something I wanted to change before I spent time & money on it.
Spats McGee
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Glock night sights. They're considerably cheaper than most of the aftermarket sights (~$50 if you get the Blue Label discount), and they work just fine. Other than that, shoot it a while (at least 1k rounds) before you go to tinkering.
... yep, gotta agree, tho the plastic ones on my wife's G19 and G23 have served well through better than 5000 rounds now. They do well, but won't stand up to any abuse like a good set of steel sights. I shot distinguished twice at Front Sight's 4-day defensive handgun course, with a stock G17 and it's "crappy sights". The first time through, I'd never shot a Glock before...they just aren't very durable and true tritium nights, in my opinion, are an absolute necessity on any defensive hand gun.
For many, the small radius at the base of the trigger guard to the front of the grip leaves your middle finger sore if you shoot a lot. Many use a Dremel or a round, rat-tail file to open the radius a bit. A dowel with 220 grit wet or dry paper will do the same. Use progressively finer grades till you match the rest of the frame's finish. You can do the lower inside surface of the trigger guard where your trigger finger drags as you press the trigger while shooting, at the same time.
You can also smooth up the trigger's internal components with some jeweler's rouge and a felt wheel with your Dremel. It'll take the gritty feel out of the trigger pull. It's a 5 minute job at most. Lots of videos on this fix and the one in the previous paragraph.
And that's about it. Glocks are pretty indestructible as they come from the factory.
Rod
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Spats McGee
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I think my factory night sights have a metal body. I'll have to check later.rodfac said:
Are Glock factory night sights not "true tritium?" I'm not being a smart-aleck here. If they're not, I would honestly appreciate any information that you might have on that issue, because I clearly do not have it.rodfac said:
I've put over 350,000 rounds thru more than 30 Glocks since 1992 for competition, training and carry. Aftermarket sights are about all you need, and sometimes a 3.5 lb connector helps. Extended slide stops are more of a liability with your grip than a help, and use the G21 OEM mag release as extended. Then learn how to shoot, get the fundamentals down: stance, grip, sight picture and trigger control, especially grip. Hold your gun like this
Brando1992
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My g19 is not my primary carry gun so I opted for warren tactical competition sights. Other than that I got all glock parts, glock extended mag release, extended slide stop, and glock minus connector. If it was my primary carry I would get glock night sights too.
Spats... My post I guess was confusing. The factory dot [not night sights] sights on my wife's Glock are plastic and though we've not had problems with them in 5000 rounds, steel or alloy sights are a better bet. Changing them out is on my list of things to do! My Sigs all have them (the glowinthedark, tritiums), and that's why Sig's are present on my side of the bed when we turn in. I don't know if Glock's night sights are metal or plastic.
The comment on true tritium was meant to mean 'glow in the dark' as opposed to white painted dots. The 'glow in the dark', tritium, or what ever Glock is using are necessities for a defensive handgun used at night. I care not what they're made of, but ya gotta see 'em to hit your target when the lights go out. Dots won't accomplish that.
Hope this clears it up. Best regards, Rod
The comment on true tritium was meant to mean 'glow in the dark' as opposed to white painted dots. The 'glow in the dark', tritium, or what ever Glock is using are necessities for a defensive handgun used at night. I care not what they're made of, but ya gotta see 'em to hit your target when the lights go out. Dots won't accomplish that.
Hope this clears it up. Best regards, Rod