[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Why modify your glock? (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 10/10/2016 1:46:43 PM EDT
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It's a simple question. Why do you modify your Glock or any firearm?
We add night sights, slide releases, etc.. We paint them have the slides cut up and have the trigger worked. What's your reason for modifying? All of mine have been police trade ins. The most I've done is replace the slide release and slide lock to make the pistols easier to handle and break down. I haven't replaced the night sights yet and don't know if I will when they dim. I put a light on the home defense G21 so night sights likely won't be an issue. What's your reasons? Practical or money burning a hole in your pocket? |
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I think I fall in to two of the voting options, but I picked "practical."
My first glock was a 17 gen3. Hated the stock sights, always have. And i already had a preference for 10-8 sights. They're on every handgun I own save for the j-frame. The next thing that was necessary for me was the extended magazine release. With my small hands I couldn't hardly reach the button, even with turning the gun. Tried the factory extended which was too long, and ended up with the vickers tactical. Great mag release. Past that the gun shot great and I really didnt have a 'need' for anything else. But, i sure do have a lot of want. All of my 'want' mods were rooted in some practical justification, but that doesn't make them necessary. Grip reduction, trigger guard undercut, 360 stippling. Vickers slide stop. Storm lake threaded barrel. Jagerwerks Yeti cut on the slide. I can justify all of it but it doesn't make it necessary. I did it for fun. My 19 gen4 got similar "necessary" mods: mag release and 10-8 sights. I added a suarez magwell for fun. But past that the gun shoots fine and I'll probably keep it that way..... For a while. |
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You left out "it fits my hand about as well as a 2X2" as one choice.
I used to think my M31 had a terrible trigger (was used to 1911s) but then I bought an M&P and found out there are actually worse triggers than Glock triggers out there. What can you do to make one shoot better groups? Match barrel? Who makes those? I did put a Lone Wolf barrel in mine and got better groups, but not up to par for a good handgun. Also bought a .40 S&W barrel for it, but haven't got to shoot it with that caliber, yet. Currently preparing (not in a real hurry though) to remove those finger bumps on the front of the frame and maybe some type/pattern of stippling on the grip area. |
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You left out "it fits my hand about as well as a 2X2" as one choice. I used to think my M31 had a terrible trigger (was used to 1911s) but then I bought an M&P and found out there are actually worse triggers than Glock triggers out there. What can you do to make one shoot better groups? Match barrel? Who makes those? I did put a Lone Wolf barrel in mine and got better groups, but not up to par for a good handgun. Also bought a .40 S&W barrel for it, but haven't got to shoot it with that caliber, yet. Currently preparing (not in a real hurry though) to remove those finger bumps on the front of the frame and maybe some type/pattern of stippling on the grip area. So your choice would be practicality? |
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Sent my slides to Frank Proctor to get some slide cuts as that's how I manipulate the slide.
Also upgraded the sights to FO since they're faster to pickup. Also switched out the disconnector to make me more accurate. Having someone chop up the grip to remove the finger grooves and stipple all around to make it way more grippy. So, all of the above. |
| undercut my trigger a little for my middle finger strong arm and index on left arm. polished the trigger to smooth it out as well as a factory minus connector. alg mag well for some weight and easier fast mag changes. suppressor height sights for the can. then shoot. |
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Brooks A-Grip makes handling easier.
XS Big Dot sights make sights easier for my aging eyes to see. Tritium front sight...see previous sentence. Streamlight TLR-6 laser option makes...well I think I answered that already...eyes.... Finally, Pearce +1 (on G43)...cause 8 rds on-board is better than 7... |
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Yeah... i modded mine because cola warrior. Traded a SSA-E for a 6-second mount and flared magwell. So now I gotta buy a G17.4 and T1 style optic. Mmhmm, used my 17L with the six second mount at CWW this yewr. It's an awesome setup. I won a magwell there too, so now it's complete. |
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Because Glock 26L.
Longer barrel and sight radius of a 19, with the ease of concealment of the shorter 26 grip. You literally lose nothing, because you can always put a 19 mag in the 26, and can even put on an X-Grip to make the grip whole again. I love mine, and carry it often. I also had the grip stippled, mag release scalloped, and added TFO sights and an extended slide release. |
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Some of it's tacticool. I see pics of modded Glocks and think they look awesome, so I'd like to mod mine. Some of it (stippling) I probably won't do though, mainly out of price concerns.
Things I've done so far: Extended slide release - found the stock one too low-profile for my liking ZEV connector - strongly recommended by a friend with a lot of Glocks TLR1s - it's my nightstand gun, needed/wanted a light Mag extended baseplate - my hand is a tiny bit too big for the 19 Threaded barrel - purely tacticool. My FIL does have a .45 suppressor so I will likely use it, but I don't have one of my own Future mods Talon grips - I find that I need more grip but don't want to spring for (or try) stippling Night sights - I like night sights on my home defense gun, and Glock does it so cheap |
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Mainly comfort. This. Comfort under the trigger guard for my middle finger on my 19. I grossly underestimated how great the undercut is. It's like a whole new gun. Really? I Never handled one. |
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Mainly comfort. This. Comfort under the trigger guard for my middle finger on my 19. I grossly underestimated how great the undercut is. It's like a whole new gun. Really? I Never handled one. Undercutting the trigger guard and removing the finger grooves makes a 19 feel like it was built for my hand. |
| Hmmm. I guess for me it's because I had cash to burn, and I enjoy projects. Just bought my first Glock (19 Gen 4 MOS) and so far have put on a Trijicon RMR, Surefire X300U, Ameriglo suppressor height sights and a SilencerCo threaded barrel. Plan on picking up a suppressor for it soon (relatively speaking, NFA considering) and will figure out what else I might do to it based on some recommendations I've gotten here (in another thread) but so far, I'm really liking this handgun. So I guess fun, had some money, trying something new? |
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The gripwork I did for practicality, because it fits my hand much better afterwards and I like the grippiness of my stippling. The slidework I had done for the front serrations ill call practicality as well, since it aids me in press checking and/or clearing malfunctions. The trij HDs are practical as well, because they help me pick up the front sight faster, as well as in low light situations. The Agency flat trigger is practical because it helps me to shoot more accurately and consistently.
Ill even call the Agency magwell practical, as it helps my reloads to be smoother and therefore a tad faster. May be a stretch, but I think its valid. Only thing that wasn't practical is the cerakote, I had a contrasting color to the frame because I liked the look. Not practical, purely for aesthetics. |
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The gripwork I did for practicality, because it fits my hand much better afterwards and I like the grippiness of my stippling. The slidework I had done for the front serrations ill call practicality as well, since it aids me in press checking and/or clearing malfunctions. The trij HDs are practical as well, because they help me pick up the front sight faster, as well as in low light situations. The Agency flat trigger is practical because it helps me to shoot more accurately and consistently. Ill even call the Agency magwell practical, as it helps my reloads to be smoother and therefore a tad faster. May be a stretch, but I think its valid. Only thing that wasn't practical is the cerakote, I had a contrasting color to the frame because I liked the look. Not practical, purely for aesthetics. Lol. Thought you were talking about mine for a minute. 
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I have always been a "night sights and done" kinda guy until I tried the Ghost Ranger 4.5# connector, which I have become very fond of and will be putting them in all my Glock pistols.
I do have one G17.3 that I had stippled by Polymer Refined for my "go-to" fighting handgun. I like it, and it sticks to my hand like glue. 
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Lol. Thought you were talking about mine for a minute. <a href="http://s35.photobucket.com/user/twpayne75/media/20160930_182425_zpsw9avzc44.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/twpayne75/20160930_182425_zpsw9avzc44.jpg</a> Quoted:
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The gripwork I did for practicality, because it fits my hand much better afterwards and I like the grippiness of my stippling. The slidework I had done for the front serrations ill call practicality as well, since it aids me in press checking and/or clearing malfunctions. The trij HDs are practical as well, because they help me pick up the front sight faster, as well as in low light situations. The Agency flat trigger is practical because it helps me to shoot more accurately and consistently. Ill even call the Agency magwell practical, as it helps my reloads to be smoother and therefore a tad faster. May be a stretch, but I think its valid. Only thing that wasn't practical is the cerakote, I had a contrasting color to the frame because I liked the look. Not practical, purely for aesthetics. Lol. Thought you were talking about mine for a minute. <a href="http://s35.photobucket.com/user/twpayne75/media/20160930_182425_zpsw9avzc44.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/twpayne75/20160930_182425_zpsw9avzc44.jpg</a> Haha, I like your setup a lot. Mine looks very similar but no cutouts in the slide, just simple angled forward serrations. I don't have access to a digital camera at the moment, but if I can get a pic uploaded from my phone ill post it up. |
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I won't add any mods that would compromise reliability in anyway (even a little). That being said, there are some things I can't live without and others I just really like, so this is what my mods look like:
Needs: - Aftermarket sights = Trijicon HD - APEX extractor = more reliable/consistent ejections Wants: - smooth faced G17 trigger = more comfortable - DIY grip work = I hate finger grooves - beaver tail = no grooves means higher grip, means slide bite for me - Vicker's mag release = easier to get to - grip plug = easier mag changes 
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I voted practicality although I have one that would fall into the competition category as well. Warren Tactical I-Dots on all my Glocks, extended slide release, and a 3.5# disconnect were all I did for a while and then I took a class with Ben from Boresight back in 2008 and shot his personal gun instantly becoming a fan of the stippling and grip reduction.
I even fought doing the mods to my guns for a little while but, ended up giving it a go and had two of my Glocks done and I've been happy ever since. I haven't modded any other firearms other than the Glcoks because I'm not a really big fan of the finger grooves. I also have magwells on all my Glocks. My OD g34.3's frame is still unmolested other than some Talon grips which I like alot. I also have a Zev competition trigger in that and after close to 4 years, haven't had a single problem with thousands of rounds through it. |
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Keep my guns simple. Good sights that I can see well and a - minus connector on my GSSF guns. The others I leave stock. Keeps the guns running 100% with everything I feed them.
Years ago I learned the hard way... adding aftermarket widgets trying to make my Glock into something it was not. Its your gun and your money,..... have it your way |
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Factory Glock tritium sights.
Ghost Edge 3.5 in all my Glocks as I shoot better with a rolling break as opposed to a solid wall. And of course a TLR1 to go with the tritium sights as living where I do there is little to no ambient light. I made all the changes for practical reasons, had to try a few different connectors along the way but I finally found the one that works for me, so this is the setup that all my Glocks get. I really like the Ameriglo Spartans, but its hard to beat sub $70 for night sights and a rebuilt slide so I just stick with the factory Glock tritium. |
| I modify my Glocks with Apex Triggers and "-" connectors. I know it's controversial but I'm average with Glock factory triggers. This one modification makes me a significantly better shooter. Some would say, "get a different gun that you can shoot better", but I like all the other benefits shooting Glocks provide. |
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I picked practical. I like a slightly lighter trigger, extended magazine catch, extended slide release and aftermarket sights. I find extended controls helpful on all standard Glocks, but really need them on the 45/10mm Glocks. ETA: So far my favorite trigger is the oem connector in my G17 plus a competition trigger spring. It is a very crisp break, and just the right weight. |
Some do it because it looks cool and they see everyone else doing it. I strictly do it for performance out of my weapons. I train and carry to protect the people I guard as well as my family / loved ones. So what I do allows me to get the maximum potential out of my firearm or as good as I can do with it 
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