Posted: 3/16/2014 11:29:38 PM EDT
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PPTing a G22 gen 3 tomorrow. It will be my first pistol and first glock. As a compete noob, what are some recommended additional items I should buy?
It will come with all the factory items, as well as a mounted light that current owner has installed. Wife will also be using same pistol, if that is a factor TIA |
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If it has the factory plastic sights you should consider upgrading them to something better.
Spend the money to get a quality light bearing holster. I like these holsters but do some research to find what is right for you. http://raven-concealment-systems1.mybigcommerce.com/glock-phantom-light-compatible-holster/ |
You guys act like a 40 has the recoil of a 500 S&W.  It'll be fine, OP. My wife went straight from a 22 LR to a Glock 22 with no issues, and she's very recoil sensitive. It's substantially snappier than a 9mm, but it is far from uncomfortable.
The only thing your G22 "needs" is better sights (assuming it has the stock plastic sights). If you have trouble reaching the factory magazine or slide release, the factory extended parts (standard on the G34 and 35) are inexpensive and relatively easy to install on your own. I'd also recommend picking up a couple of the cheap little "armorer's tools". Keep one in the tool box, one in your range bag, etc. For around $6 each, it's nice to have a couple so you always have one handy. If you plan to carry it at all, you'll need a quality holster, a good stiff belt, and a magazine carrier or two. Raven Concealment, Comp Tac, Safariland, G Code, Off The Grid, and Bladetech are all pretty popular brands that will serve you well. |
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You guys act like a 40 has the recoil of a 500 S&W. It'll be fine, OP. My wife went straight from a 22 LR to a Glock 22 with no issues, and she's very recoil sensitive. It's substantially snappier than a 9mm, but it is far from uncomfortable.
The only thing your G22 "needs" is better sights (assuming it has the stock plastic sights). If you have trouble reaching the factory magazine or slide release, the factory extended parts (standard on the G34 and 35) are inexpensive and relatively easy to install on your own. I'd also recommend picking up a couple of the cheap little "armorer's tools". Keep one in the tool box, one in your range bag, etc. For around $6 each, it's nice to have a couple so you always have one handy. If you plan to carry it at all, you'll need a quality holster, a good stiff belt, and a magazine carrier or two. Raven Concealment, Comp Tac, Safariland, G Code, Off The Grid, and Bladetech are all pretty popular brands that will serve you well. The snappiness is a nuisance. I'd rather not be annoyed. My wife isn't affected by the recoil in my P229, but it stung her hands when she shot my 22. |
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You guys act like a 40 has the recoil of a 500 S&W. It'll be fine, OP. My wife went straight from a 22 LR to a Glock 22 with no issues, and she's very recoil sensitive. It's substantially snappier than a 9mm, but it is far from uncomfortable.
The only thing your G22 "needs" is better sights (assuming it has the stock plastic sights). If you have trouble reaching the factory magazine or slide release, the factory extended parts (standard on the G34 and 35) are inexpensive and relatively easy to install on your own. I'd also recommend picking up a couple of the cheap little "armorer's tools". Keep one in the tool box, one in your range bag, etc. For around $6 each, it's nice to have a couple so you always have one handy. If you plan to carry it at all, you'll need a quality holster, a good stiff belt, and a magazine carrier or two. Raven Concealment, Comp Tac, Safariland, G Code, Off The Grid, and Bladetech are all pretty popular brands that will serve you well. My first pistol was a G22. I have always found the recoil to be incredibly manageable and I don't even notice it now |
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My first pistol was a G22. I have always found the recoil to be incredibly manageable and I don't even notice it now Quoted:
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You guys act like a 40 has the recoil of a 500 S&W. It'll be fine, OP. My wife went straight from a 22 LR to a Glock 22 with no issues, and she's very recoil sensitive. It's substantially snappier than a 9mm, but it is far from uncomfortable.
The only thing your G22 "needs" is better sights (assuming it has the stock plastic sights). If you have trouble reaching the factory magazine or slide release, the factory extended parts (standard on the G34 and 35) are inexpensive and relatively easy to install on your own. I'd also recommend picking up a couple of the cheap little "armorer's tools". Keep one in the tool box, one in your range bag, etc. For around $6 each, it's nice to have a couple so you always have one handy. If you plan to carry it at all, you'll need a quality holster, a good stiff belt, and a magazine carrier or two. Raven Concealment, Comp Tac, Safariland, G Code, Off The Grid, and Bladetech are all pretty popular brands that will serve you well. My first pistol was a G22. I have always found the recoil to be incredibly manageable and I don't even notice it now First pistol was G22 too. Recoil is not a problem |
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1. Ghost 3# connector 2. Vickers Mag Release 3. Vickers Slide Stop 4. New Sights I have two of the Advantage Arms .22LR conversions. They work great with the recommended ammo. We've got several thousand rounds of CI Mini Mags through each of ours without much (Any?) trouble. Just keep them clean and wet until they "break in". |