this is why i was almost upset that my gen3 g19 was in as good as condition it was when i got it. as much as i love to use it i still get that knot in my stomach when i place it down too hard or drop it or bang it on something

I managed to get one of Aim's Gen 2 G19s also. It looked to be in very good condition although it was filthy when it arrived. I was debating whether or not to send it in to Glock for new springs and sights but decided to do it myself since I wanted to add a couple of non-stock parts based on this article and personal preference. I ordered a spring kit, spring cups, smooth G17 trigger and dot connector in addition to the Vickers extended mag release and slide stop from my parts box from a previous order with TangoDown. With the help of info found on the net, I broke everything down this evening, cleaned it up, then put it back together. I also had a fresh set of Ameriglo night sights installed at a local shop.

I probably have as much into it now as an similarly equipped new G19 would cost me, but it has everything *I* want and it's a Gen 2! Not surprisingly, the trigger pull is much nicer with the dot connector/standard trigger spring than with the standard connector/NY1 spring that was previously installed. I'm looking forward to my next range trip.