Added a few upgrades to the glock

[Guest sling]

I've done side work on Glocks for awhile now... so its rather ironic that i'm just now adding parts to my own. My package from Midway came yesterday with my IRMI stainless steel guide rod, Wolf 15lb recoil and firing pin spring, extended slide release, and extended magazine release. Here are a few pics for entertainment

Granted i've had a "3.5" connector installed for awhile, these are the only after market parts i've installed on my glock aside from the Heinie sights. As they say, "if it aint broken dont fix it... too much."

Fundamentally, i added parts that i felt Glock probably should have had on their stock guns to begin with and maybe charged a little more for the gun than they do now. Not asking for a flame war, but the Glock is far from perfect. Its always a nice thing to improve on it by adding solid parts.

I've never been a huge fan of the extended magazine release on the glocks as far as carry only due to the sheer pain that that thing causes me as it rubs and jabs into my skin all day long.

As you can see it juts out quite a bit.

The steel guide rod and spring make a noticeable "sproing." You can use the stock Glock spring if you want however it does make it rather squeaky since its a flat spring rather than a round one. Functions the same.

Glock uses a captive guide rod system. The IRMI and wolf spring are non-captive. I prefer this type better as it is easier to change springs (if i need to) in the future.

Ending notes: The (-) connector and polishing contacts are about the only points that make the trigger just a smidge smoother and lighter. One could replace the trigger spring with a heavier one (perhaps on a race gun...but IMO never on a carry gun) to drop the pull a few ounces (it has happened). Another point would be one of Lone Wolf's "ultimate trigger stop". This peice replaces your stock trigger housing and is adjustable for overtravel by means of a small allen wrench. For the most part, it pretty much eliminates it. Good for a race gun... not a carry gun, IMO. They actually work very well.

Edited June 27, 2008 by sling

[TGO David]

The reason I like the Vickers Tactical extended mag release is that it is not as long as the Glock extended release and does not jab into you when you're carrying it. You might want to look into that.

Also, not a fan of the extended slide release. I tend to release the slide using the slide itself, not the lever. Conversely, if a slide release lever sticks out too far from the frame of the gun, I find that my thumbs will sometimes hit it (thumbs forward grip) and keep the slide from locking back on empty.

Not a big deal if you train to not run the magazine dry.

[Guest sling]

Ive never been a huge fan of the Lone wolf magazine release but its all that midway had this time around. I do plan on milling it off to make it a touch smaller.

As for the slide release, i'm the exactly opposite. I've always used the release and hardly ever the slide. Its something specific that i'm pick about. The stock slide release is so flat i've always had difficulty in operating it efficiently in drills, etc. The spring and steel guide rod make a world of difference. Always been a fan of these as well.

My USP has me spoiled with its giant slide release.

[TGO David]

The "slide release" is called a slide-lock lever or something similar by most manufacturers. For good reason.

We were shown what I think is a better way to reload and rack at the class I took recently. Racking it involves a strong "saddle grip" on the rear of the slide and rolling the weapon about 45º onto it's side so that the ejection port faces downward. It has distinct advantages for Murphy Proofing the process.

If that's not what you are after, then the slide-lock release lever is probably sufficient for you.

[Guest sling]

The "slide release" is called a slide-lock lever or something similar by most manufacturers. For good reason.

We were shown what I think is a better way to reload and rack at the class I took recently. Racking it involves a strong "saddle grip" on the rear of the slide and rolling the weapon about 45º onto it's side so that the ejection port faces downward. It has distinct advantages for Murphy Proofing the process.

If that's not what you are after, then the slide-lock release lever is probably sufficient for you.

Yeah, terminology at its best. I typicaly use the words interchangeably.

I have tried this method that you described before. Its simple but not for me. Thankfully *knock on wood* Mr Murphy has been kind to me as of late.

[dcloudy777]

Use the slide release, that's what it's there for. If you can't reach it, get rid of that silly Glock and carry a gun with usable controls.

DanO

....who can't figure out how an action that requires both arms moving, both wrists pivoting, and one hand grasping and releasing, all in a specified order, is a "Gross Motor Function", while moving one thumb about a half an inch is a "Fine Motor Function"...

[deerslayer]

Use the slide release, that's what it's there for. If you can't reach it, get rid of that silly Glock and carry a gun with usable controls.

DanO

....who can't figure out how an action that requires both arms moving, both wrists pivoting, and one hand grasping and releasing, all in a specified order, is a "Gross Motor Function", while moving one thumb about a half an inch is a "Fine Motor Function"...

Hitting that itty bitty slide stop at just the right angle in the heat of the moment works like a champ...until you miss it. It's even easier to miss if you're a lefty. If you want to use the slide stop to drop the slide on a Glock, the extended one is still only half as useful as just about any other make.

[Guest sling]

get rid of that silly Glock and carry a gun with usable controls.

DanO

....who can't figure out how an action that requires both arms moving, both wrists pivoting, and one hand grasping and releasing, all in a specified order, is a "Gross Motor Function", while moving one thumb about a half an inch is a "Fine Motor Function"...

FYI dcloudy,

99% of the time i carry a USP.

Dont carry the glock much because of the fact that i have a lot of add on parts that could "potentially" affect reliability no matter how slim the chance.

No need for Glock bashing. Its not my fault you cant shoot with one. :popcorn:

[Guest mikedwood]

Upgrading PERFECTION?

[Magiccarpetrides]

Upgrading "PERFECTION?"

No mike I dont think hes plannin on buying a Sig:popcorn:

[Guest sling]

No mike I dont think hes plannin on buying a Sig:popcorn:

I have a Sig.

It IS perfect.

Its just....i'm too thin to wear it all day.

This if the first handgun i ever had. Lot o memories and sentimentalism in this ole' girl.

Grips are after market of course

Edited June 29, 2008 by sling

[TGO David]

I've had a few SIGs over the years. Most recently a P220 SAO Carry. SIGs are nice guns. Built like tanks. They carry like tanks too.

Sling - That's a beauty. I love the wood grips on it. Very classic.

[10Kilr]

Nice Sig:)

[Guest mikedwood]

No mike I dont think hes plannin on buying a Sig:popcorn:

Come on everyone is planning on buying a Sig or two. I know I'm planning on it if the right Sig comes a long and I have the cash.