Originally posted by mn_smokeater: I have a 17Gen3 I really like it for what it is but I find myself wondering.
Is there more Glock has to offer me? I really like the size of a 19 and have given thought to that vs my 17, but then I could simply trim the grip to 19 length and have the compact grip with the longer slide for better sight radius and recoil management. But that is a mod you cannot undo. Thinking thinking thinking
Seems to be a common problem for some of the Gen 3s and early Gen 4s. I never had that with my Gen 3 or Gen 2 pistols.
There all kinds of cures on the internet. From trimming the ejector to replacing your Gen 3 ejector with a Gen 4 ejector, to breaking it in with more rounds. Gen 4 ejector
But I'm not sure if any of these will fix it.
November 20, 2012, 08:22 AM
akcopnfbks
Well, after several years of not owning a Glock other than my department issued duty pistol, I took advantage of the Glock IOP/Blue Gun program & picked up this guy:
Installed a set of Warren Tactical sights & a Ghost Tactical connector. I love the Warren sights, but they are a PAIN IN THE ASS to install. Plan on taking your time & stoning/filing them to fit.
_________________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than omnipotent moral busybodies" ~ C.S. Lewis
November 20, 2012, 08:33 AM
mn_smokeater
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Originally posted by 1lowlife:
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Originally posted by mn_smokeater: I have a 17Gen3 I really like it for what it is but I find myself wondering.
Is there more Glock has to offer me? I really like the size of a 19 and have given thought to that vs my 17, but then I could simply trim the grip to 19 length and have the compact grip with the longer slide for better sight radius and recoil management. But that is a mod you cannot undo. Thinking thinking thinking
You can always buy another frame if you screw it up. Or buy another frame to chop, and save your original one.
Here is a detailed thread for grip chopping an XD service frame to a sub-compact frame for an XD pistol. XD/polymer grip chop.
That is not a bad idea there at all. Bout half the price of a new gun. Savings could go to 19 mags. I will stick that into the future project file!
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November 25, 2012, 08:12 AM
pawelm
Guys, I'm looking for some pictures (or opinions- is all looking OK?) for comparison of not much used (like after 1000 rounds) Glock barrel. Anyone? Don't know if it needs more cleaning or it's in standard condition. This message has been edited. Last edited by: pawelm,
November 25, 2012, 07:08 PM
clockworks
Bought my first glock on black friday! G20SF. Been wanting a 10mm for a while. Never really fond of glocks, or so I thought, but shooting this thing on saturday was a joy! My only other glock experience was shooting a gen2 22 (i think, its been a while now). Didn't do anything for me at the time. I bought this as a woods gun and it's strange, I really like that I can feel at ease with this getting scratched up and dinged and otherwise beat to hell knowing that it didn't cost me what my precious sigs did. Must be that I think of it as a big ugly chunk of plastic. I think I need to find a cheap G19 to keep as a dedicated car gun.
November 26, 2012, 04:05 PM
cobrajet
Yes I have had a Glock before, but I can almost guarantee it will never happen again. I fell for all the hype about them and I know that some people shoot them better, but I just didn't like mine at all. If that's what you're comfortable with, go for it. The only closest thing I would consider, which I do shoot well, would be a Springfield. Just my personal opinion which is not worth much
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November 26, 2012, 04:24 PM
1lowlife
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Originally posted by cobrajet: Yes I have had a Glock before, but I can almost guarantee it will never happen again. I fell for all the hype about them and I know that some people shoot them better, but I just didn't like mine at all. If that's what you're comfortable with, go for it. The only closest thing I would consider, which I do shoot well, would be a Springfield. Just my personal opinion which is not worth much
But you did buy one, hence the thread title..
November 27, 2012, 02:22 PM
walker77
Has anyone else seen the Glocks that are being made in the USA yet?
I got in a Gen 4 17 today and a Gen 3 19. Both had USA stamped next to the model number.
The Gen 4 17 Looks like it has the state of Georgia stamped on the slide with a P in the middle of it. At first i thought it was an over run of state trooper guns or something. Ill upload a picture later.
Both of these are new guns, fresh from Davidsons ( Gallery of Guns ).
November 27, 2012, 02:28 PM
akcopnfbks
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Originally posted by walker77: Has anyone else seen the Glocks that are being made in the USA yet?
I got in a Gen 4 17 today and a Gen 3 19. Both had USA stamped next to the model number.
The Gen 4 17 Looks like it has the state of Georgia stamped on the slide with a P in the middle of it. At first i thought it was an over run of state trooper guns or something. Ill upload a picture later.
Both of these are new guns, fresh from Davidsons ( Gallery of Guns ).
Not seen them in person, but a few here on the forum have posted pics, & there was a thread about it a while back. I'm interested in them though.
_________________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than omnipotent moral busybodies" ~ C.S. Lewis
November 27, 2012, 02:29 PM
RoverSig
Nope. I'm sticking with S&W and Sig, with the occasional Ruger.
November 27, 2012, 03:07 PM
walker77
Anyone know what this symbol is for?
November 27, 2012, 03:42 PM
NVBigEd
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Originally posted by walker77: Anyone know what this symbol is for?
Looks like the shape of Georgia.
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November 27, 2012, 04:01 PM
bronicabill
Three and a half years and 229 pages later and I still haven't bought one, and still have no desire for one. I've shot several and didn't like them so I guess I'll continue to wait...
____________________________ Bill R. North Alabama
_____________________________ I just can't quit grinnin' from all of this winnin'!
November 27, 2012, 11:03 PM
andronicus
No, I still won't. The only plasticfantastic pistol I will but is a Kahr P9/CW9
November 27, 2012, 11:31 PM
soggy_spinout
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Anyone know what this symbol is for?
Proof mark, Georgia style?
November 28, 2012, 08:51 AM
walker77
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Originally posted by soggy_spinout:
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Anyone know what this symbol is for?
Proof mark, Georgia style?
It was only on the Gen 4 17 USA made. It wasnt on the Gen 3 19 USA made.
Its really bugging me, i have to find out what it means!!!
November 28, 2012, 08:56 AM
1lowlife
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Originally posted by walker77:
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Originally posted by soggy_spinout:
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Anyone know what this symbol is for?
Proof mark, Georgia style?
It was only on the Gen 4 17 USA made. It wasnt on the Gen 3 19 USA made.
Its really bugging me, i have to find out what it means!!!
Call or email Glock.. I'd like to know as well. Waiting for them to make them in Texas so I can have my state on my slide..
GLOCK, Inc. 6000 Highlands Parkway Smyrna, GA 30082 USA
I have had no problem with my 40 G27 or G23, but during Thanksgiving, I was in Ohio visiting my LE and best friend. They have been using Glocks for many years, and got a few G4 23s, and several shooters using the same guns had some brass to the face. That had seemed rare to the 40s, but I was reading on another forum (not to be mentioned), that they got the full size 45 (21?) and they were having eractic ejection.
November 28, 2012, 09:04 AM
bronicabill
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Originally posted by andronicus: No, I still won't. The only plasticfantastic pistol I will but is a Kahr P9/CW9
I have nothing against plastic as I own several; HK USP40, SP2022, and LCP. I just don't like striker-fired guns. I like hammers and strongly prefer DA/SA when possible (the LCP and my .22 target pistols are my only exceptions).
That's just me...
____________________________ Bill R. North Alabama
_____________________________ I just can't quit grinnin' from all of this winnin'!
November 28, 2012, 12:58 PM
lcbjr77
Sold my Gen4 Glock19 about a month ago for a P229 .40
I haven't been happy since... I knew what I was getting into selling the lighter Glock for the much heavier Sig so I think the Sig will be the Home Protection Firearm while I will carry the Glock
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