MkIV Tactical [ 40150 ] vs 22/45 Tactical [ 40149 ] as Glock Red Dot Trainer

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - MkIV Tactical [ 40150 ] vs 22/45 Tactical [ 40149 ] as Glock Red Dot Trainer

Posted: 9/23/2017 12:52:19 PM EDT

Posted a week ago in the Ruger subforum with no reply, so I'll try again over here.

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Since both the MkIV "Tactical" models are out, and come with sights, I'm thinking I'll sell my 22/45 MkIII & replace it with one of these.

Since I'm now completely divested of 1911-type pistols, I'm wondering if there's still a reason to stick with the 22/45, or if the standard model would suit my needs better.

Main purpose is to be a trainer to get comfortable with red-dot use on my 10mm G40. Secondary use as an in-the-dark suppressed critter-getter - hence the Tactical models with the under-barrel flashlight mount.

Is one of the "grip angles" closer enough to the G!0¢k setup to help develop muscle memory?

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Posted: 9/23/2017 5:30:41 PM EDT

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If you are that sensitive to grip angle you need to get out and shoot more. My friends call me a freak of nature but I do not think of myself as some sort of wizard- I can pick up a glock shoot a mag then a revolver shoot six then a 1911 and shoot seven and all the groups are on top of each other. Really should not matter. Fundamentals are fundamentals pick up a gun shoot it. Either one what’s at a better price

Posted: 9/23/2017 11:56:19 PM EDT

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I'm not sure that my general issue is grip angle, but I haven't been able to shoot the G40 well as of yet. I've not noticed huge issues bouncing back & forth between iron-sighted Glocks, revolvers, Berettas, and my former 1911.

In trying to learn to shoot the red dot, I realize I need to shoot more - picking up one of these .22's will help to accomplish that. Just wanting to see if anyone has noticed a closer similarity between one of the options and the one I'm trying to learn to shoot better. It sounds like in your experience, it hasn't been an issue.

Posted: 9/24/2017 9:05:44 AM EDT

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Any reason you would not just get a 22 kit for your Glock?

Posted: 9/24/2017 9:21:39 AM EDT

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Any reason you would not just get a 22 kit for your Glock?

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This. If you want to train on the Glock but want to do it with .22.......well.....I'd say this would be a good answer as to the best approximation of the pistol you are training on.

Posted: 9/24/2017 2:39:35 PM EDT

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This. If you want to train on the Glock but want to do it with .22.......well.....I'd say this would be a good answer as to the best approximation of the pistol you are training on.

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Any reason you would not just get a 22 kit for your Glock?

This. If you want to train on the Glock but want to do it with .22.......well.....I'd say this would be a good answer as to the best approximation of the pistol you are training on.

I've considered it, but:
1. I haven't been able to find a conversion kit that's set up for a red dot.
2. I haven't seen any information on people having one milled.
3. Threaded barrels (if available) are another $130 or so.

Looks like $325 for a kit + $100 for milling if it's possible + 130 for an add'l threaded barrel would run me around $550 (plus shipping), while I can get into either of the Rugers for $450 or less.

If I'm missing something that's on the market, I'm all ears.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - MkIV Tactical [ 40150 ] vs 22/45 Tactical [ 40149 ] as Glock Red Dot Trainer

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