Posted: 7/1/2008 9:42:57 PM EDT
| I haven't been shooting pistols as long as i've been with shotguns and rifles, but i must say that i can tell my gun is off. My grandpa gave me his G17 (austrian plant model) and it just doesn't impress me. I'm twice more accurate with my Hi-Power than with the 17. Maybe its how much more heavy the Browning is over the Glock's polymer frame. I'm not shure. I've read up on how some have a heavy 8lb trigger on it, and mine is an older austrian model. Do i just need a new barrel? trigger spring? set of eyes? Thanks. |
| Shooting polymer pistols (glocks, XDs, M&Ps) are generally a bit more difficult to shoot accurately than say a BHP or a 1911. I would have someone that is used to shooting Glocks run a mag through yours. If they don't have any issues, see the above posters comment on practice/technique. |
What do you mean by an "older Austrian model"? They're all made in Austria, son.  It's possible, but unlikely, that you have a "New York" trigger spring, which increases the trigger pull. Field strip it - if you see any bits of green or orange plastic, you have a NY trigger spring. Consult the internet on how to remove it. The most likely problem is you. As suggest above, get a Glock shooter to run a few mags through, and practice. |
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Took me a while to get used to mine. Once you get the trigger and grip worked out, I wouldn't be suprised if you don't find it to be very accurate. Just from my experience, when you hold the Glock, slide the web of your hand up to the tail on the grip. It will put the bore right at the top of your hand. Difference in the Glock and the HP, the HP/ and 1911 will sit higher in your hand. When you pull the trigger on the Glock, I have found I will shoot low and to the right if I am holding it like my 1911. On the trigger, most come with the 5lb model. Actually I think it is called 5.5. They also make a 3.5 that is easy to switch out and an 8lb(?) I think that some of NYPD uses. No telling what you may have. All mine are the 5lb er's and I don't have any problem with them. |
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When you say you aren’t accurate what do you mean? Are your shots all over the place? Or are you still grouping tight only now where you aim? If your shots are all over the place it’s your trigger control. This would be my first guess since you are used to single action trigger of the BHP. Once you fire your first shot, still hold the trigger to the rear. Slowly release the trigger and you should feel it reset. It’s very obvious when it resets, I can hear mine reset and physically feel it reset. Once you feel is reset, hold it there. Now take your next shot. Each shot should be a surprise. Slowly squeeze the trigger until the gun goes off and each time release the trigger only as far as the reset. If your shots are still in a tight group but not where you are aiming, then its your grip and how you are aiming the gun. Once I got used to the trigger I actually came to love it much more then a single action trigger. The trigger reset is incredibly short on my newest Glock 19 and I love the tactile feel of the reset. |
I believe that most new glocks that are purchased in the U.S. are made in the new Smyrna, Georgia plant because its cheaper than converting that damn strong euro and shipping it overseas. This is what i heard from multiple gun dealers. Now i heard a rumor that the American ones, don't have the Austria etched in the slide. That one i don't believe. Does anybody not have this? |
Ok, so i called the Georgia plant and cleared things up. They are all MADE in Austria. The new Glocks are ASSEMBLED in the Georgia plant. As for the trigger spring, i heard that the previous owner was Detroit LE. So later tonight i'm going to strip the gun and figure out if it's just my shooting. |
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Order up a stock trigger spring, and a 3.5 lbs connector from ombexpress or some other place that sells Glock parts. The spring is 2 bucks, so no big deal- just replace it and be done with it, and if its the same as the one in there, now you have a spare. I rarely hear of Glocks breaking a part, but if one does go, thats usually it. Also, google "25 cent glock trigger job", and follow the instructions. That will help smooth things out. |