Posted: 1/14/2016 12:14:34 AM EDT
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I have Glock 23, barely shoot it. Now I plan to buy Lone Wolf barrel 9mm to convert from 40 to 9mm.
So next step is to buy 9mm mag for it. What is the best price to buy online, or locally? Obviously, I'll check EE here, but just in case.... Thanks |
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You may have to buy either the extractor or ejector I can't remember which. Remember I converted my 32 to a 9mm and never could get it to run right. That's about the time frame I converted from 1911's and Glocks to the M&P. I thought it's supposed to be a simple change of barrel and mag? I look at Brownells: 3 15 rds 9mm mag package=$69.13. Reasonable or no? |
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Dang Mojo, really whatever deal you find I guess. I'm pretty lazy and just got mine from KKM.
Also, depending on what gen G23 you may have to change the recoil spring. I converted a gen II and only changed out the barrel. If you are going tfor serious use, change the extractor. You can also "range use" your .40 mags with 9mm. 
I've been wanting to try out the magpul g19 mags. They can be had for $15, just be sure they are gen 2 with the higher follower. |
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I thought it's supposed to be a simple change of barrel and mag? I look at Brownells: 3 15 rds 9mm mag package=$69.13. Reasonable or no? Quoted:
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You may have to buy either the extractor or ejector I can't remember which. Remember I converted my 32 to a 9mm and never could get it to run right. That's about the time frame I converted from 1911's and Glocks to the M&P. I thought it's supposed to be a simple change of barrel and mag? I look at Brownells: 3 15 rds 9mm mag package=$69.13. Reasonable or no? Back when I did it reviews were about 50/50 of simple barrel swap vs more parts change. Could just sell it and come to the dark side.....or get another XD. 
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Dang Mojo, really whatever deal you find I guess. I'm pretty lazy and just got mine from KKM. Also, depending on what gen G23 you may have to change the recoil spring. I converted a gen II and only changed out the barrel. If you are going tfor serious use, change the extractor. You can also "range use" your .40 mags with 9mm.
I've been wanting to try out the magpul g19 mags. They can be had for $15, just be sure they are gen 2 with the higher follower. 
I think mine is gen 2 or one. Have to look.
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Back when I did it reviews were about 50/50 of simple barrel swap vs more parts change. Could just sell it and come to the dark side.....or get another XD. Quoted:
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You may have to buy either the extractor or ejector I can't remember which. Remember I converted my 32 to a 9mm and never could get it to run right. That's about the time frame I converted from 1911's and Glocks to the M&P. I thought it's supposed to be a simple change of barrel and mag? I look at Brownells: 3 15 rds 9mm mag package=$69.13. Reasonable or no? Back when I did it reviews were about 50/50 of simple barrel swap vs more parts change. Could just sell it and come to the dark side.....or get another XD. Well...Just order a XD threaded barrel so I can use a can on it. |
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Well...Just order a XD threaded barrel so I can use a can on it. Quoted:
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You may have to buy either the extractor or ejector I can't remember which. Remember I converted my 32 to a 9mm and never could get it to run right. That's about the time frame I converted from 1911's and Glocks to the M&P. I thought it's supposed to be a simple change of barrel and mag? I look at Brownells: 3 15 rds 9mm mag package=$69.13. Reasonable or no? Back when I did it reviews were about 50/50 of simple barrel swap vs more parts change. Could just sell it and come to the dark side.....or get another XD. Well...Just order a XD threaded barrel so I can use a can on it. Showoff! |
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I thought it's supposed to be a simple change of barrel and mag? I look at Brownells: 3 15 rds 9mm mag package=$69.13. Reasonable or no? Quoted:
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You may have to buy either the extractor or ejector I can't remember which. Remember I converted my 32 to a 9mm and never could get it to run right. That's about the time frame I converted from 1911's and Glocks to the M&P. I thought it's supposed to be a simple change of barrel and mag? I look at Brownells: 3 15 rds 9mm mag package=$69.13. Reasonable or no? I've got a KKM in my G35 and it runs pretty decently. I get a fail to eject with about 4 rounds left in just one or two of my 10-round magazines. All my full-cap and the rest of my 10-round magazines run pretty much 100%, but I still only consider this gun a range toy. |
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Natchez sells factory Glock mags for $19.99 - http://www.natchezss.com/glock-factory-original-glock-19-9mm-15-round-magazine.html
I have Lone Wolf threaded barrels (although not conversion) in my Glock 34 and (2) Glock 19's (all Gen 4). They work well. PSA also sells Glock barrels now, but I'm not sure if they're conversion barrels or not. Have you thought about buying a complete upper? Could probably find one for $250ish on the EE... |
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I thought it's supposed to be a simple change of barrel and mag? I look at Brownells: 3 15 rds 9mm mag package=$69.13. Reasonable or no? Quoted:
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You may have to buy either the extractor or ejector I can't remember which. Remember I converted my 32 to a 9mm and never could get it to run right. That's about the time frame I converted from 1911's and Glocks to the M&P. I thought it's supposed to be a simple change of barrel and mag? I look at Brownells: 3 15 rds 9mm mag package=$69.13. Reasonable or no? The 9/40 ejector is the same part. The problem is the bolt face is not same size. May work, may not. I have G20 with LWD 40 BBL it jams every round. Good Luck |
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The 9/40 ejector is the same part. The problem is the bolt face is not same size. May work, may not. Looked at some Glock parts vendors, the extractor and ejector for 9mm and .40 appear to be different. I guess they are close enough that people get away with it though. |
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Looked at some Glock parts vendors, the extractor and ejector for 9mm and .40 appear to be different. I guess they are close enough that people get away with it though. Quoted:
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The 9/40 ejector is the same part. The problem is the bolt face is not same size. May work, may not. Looked at some Glock parts vendors, the extractor and ejector for 9mm and .40 appear to be different. I guess they are close enough that people get away with it though. Right, just checked. 40/357 are the same. |
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So how much is it to convert vs just getting a used pistol that is %100 reliable ? $104 for the threaded barrel, and the cost of magazines. Maybe couple extra parts if it comes to that. Hopefully, it shouldn't be a big problem to make it run well. This is the range gun. The intent is to use this Glock fortee  , instead of sitting the safe. Besides, I have more 9mm ammo than .40.
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I have also done this conversion from 23 using LW threaded bbl for 9mm. Works great. Having said that, I use it as a toy and wouldn't use it for carry because of the experiences some have had.
Oh, and if price is an object on mags, you can also get the Magpuls pretty inexpensively now. |
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$104 for the threaded barrel, and the cost of magazines. Maybe couple extra parts if it comes to that. Hopefully, it shouldn't be a big problem to make it run well. This is the range gun. The intent is to use this Glock fortee , instead of sitting the safe. Besides, I have more 9mm ammo than .40.
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So how much is it to convert vs just getting a used pistol that is %100 reliable ? $104 for the threaded barrel, and the cost of magazines. Maybe couple extra parts if it comes to that. Hopefully, it shouldn't be a big problem to make it run well. This is the range gun. The intent is to use this Glock fortee , instead of sitting the safe. Besides, I have more 9mm ammo than .40.
I have never done a conversion. I have always just got a another gun. Always figured that if I need to change caliber that I would rather have 2 whole guns not one. This way liberals get really angry at me. Besides I thought whoever died with the most wins. |
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I've never tried the .40 -> 9mm conversion since I have a Glock 17 in addition to my Glock 22. I have, however had good luck with a Lone Wolf .357 Sig barrel in my Glock 22. I dunno what issues others have had with Lone Wolf. but mine has worked fine and seems comparably accurate to the factory Glock .40 S&W barrel. I dunno what more I could ask for than that. Maybe the .40 -> 9mm conversions are more sensitive or something?
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This, spending money on a conversion that may or may not be reliable seems stupid. Quoted:
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sell it/trade it and but a g17 or g19, ur preferred size. then buy a lonewolf bbl threaded and shoot the hell out of it or keep it for future sale or trade This, spending money on a conversion that may or may not be reliable seems stupid. Bbl and mag is $130. What kind of pistol are you buying for that. 
Conversions make sense. Mine have been great.That's actual use...........not one opinion. |
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I converted a Gen2 g22 using a LW 40-9 barrel with G17 mags and it's run 100%. I also sent the gun back to glock for a recall and for $100 or so they upgraded it to a Gen 3. Accurate enough, for a hand gun IMHO.
I wish I had the foresight to buy a threaded barrel at the time. |
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You could stick with .40 and shoot cheap.
https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/id/168795 107.50 for 500 rds of .40 police trade in. Txl |
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You could stick with .40 and shoot cheap. https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/id/168795 107.50 for 500 rds of .40 police trade in. Txl Bought them last night.
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