I’m thinking of getting a .22 conversion kit for a Glock 30 but I’m not sure if it’s a good idea and here’s why. Over time with use, the original factory slide has mated with the receivers slide rails so that the original slide and the receivers slide rails function smoothly together. With a conversion kit a third factor is introduced into the equation. Now another slide is running on the receivers rails for who knows how many rounds, creating a new surface on the receivers slide rails. Eventually the original slide is reinstalled, only now the receivers slide rails have been “reconfigured” by the conversion kits slide. Will this, in any way affect the functionality of the pistol, such as accuracy, dependability, etc?
Is A Glock .22 Conversion Kit A Good Idea?
- Thread starter vwg
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Don't worry about it. There is so much slack in tolerance built in there was never any issue of slide to frame fit. Glocks are designed to be fired for tens of thousands of rounds and still have all parts interchange from any other similar glock also with or without tens of thousands of rounds.
Usually .22 Kits slides are made of a lighter metal the the steel in the frame as well usually aluminum. So the slide would wear to match your frame not the other way around. As said above it won't be an issue. Glocks aren't "fitted" in any meaning of the word. They are loose and rugged. 