Made some mods to the Glock. Thoughts?

[Len]

So, after some researching and talking to people who I trust, I installed two mods to my G19 today.
1) 3.5lb trigger bar connector
2) Glockmeister "competition" trigger spring
The idea is a lighter trigger pull and lighter take-up/quicker trigger re-set will improve follow-up shots, and overall accuracy. (I tend to yank the gun left a little on follow-up shots, resulting in a left/low 2nd hit.)

These were cheap and easy mods that just took a few minutes to install. I can't get to the range today to try them out, but will soon.

I was wondering if anyone has any experience with any of these mods?

Final thought. I looks like my Glock is going to be my "toy gun." I've been playing around with various mods and accessories (some cosmetic, some functional) and as a result have been learning more about how it works and light at-home 'smithing in general. This has been a positive learning experience in general, and I recommend those that have multiple firearms give it a try someday. Fun and educational.

[dunndw]

Cool...does that mean you're going to FINALLY start carrying the 1911 now?

[et45]

Replace that GM trigger spring about every 5K rounds and you will be fine.If you have any questions go to brian enos.com and click on the forum.They have a section just for Glocks.Anything you need to know about Glock triggers is there.

[Len]

Actually, I now have leather for it. So, nothing's stopping me. Man, I'm needing some range time -you got any time this week? I want to try this new-fangled spring out...

Cool...does that mean you're going to FINALLY start carrying the 1911 now?

[dunndw]

I'm planning on going out with my bro on sat if that'll work for your schedule.
If not..shoot me an email...I'll go twice in a week :-)

[deerslayer]

NEVER MODIFY YOUR GLOCK! IT WON'T BE RELIABLE!

j/k.


We shot this video last weekend. Evan's G34 is modded front to back--only the barrel is stock. I believe he has a Vanek trigger kit in his; this gun shoots like a champ.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gs96avvBjQ

[jackdog]

To light of trigger for carry, well at least four me.

[Len]

I agree. The plan is to start carrying my Kimber 1911 CDP II and use the Glock for playing around with gun mods. Plus I've been carrying my S&W J-frame 642 lots lately. Its DAO with a 11.5lb pull. That trigger aint going anywhere unless I say so!

To light of trigger for carry, well at least four me.

[jackdog]

Good for you Len. I half suspect that the 3.5 LB trigger may have a lot to do with Glocks going off when there not expected to.

[canynracer]

:popcorn::popcorn:

[SUNTZU]

I just wanted to add my two cents which are...OH CRAP, MY GLOCK JUST WENT OFF ALL BY ITSELF...AGAIN!!! That's the third time just this morning. KEEP...YOUR...FINGER...OFF...OF...THE...TRIGGER... UNTIL...YOU...ARE...READY...TO...FIRE...JUST LIKE YOU WERE TAUGHT.

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh72/gundalilama/21307-1.gif


:D:D:D

[LazyAce]

It is my nature to change everything I own. I have a Glock 21sf. I put in a 3.5 connector, a alluminum trigger asmy. & a steel guide rod w/spring. ( I hate plastic parts )and a ported Lone Wolf barrel. Life is too short not to have fun and the gun works great. I doubt if I will ever wear it out from shooting as I have too little time to play and too many guns to play with.

[molonlabetn]

Sounds like fun, can't wait to hear a range report.

[skwashdem]

Is this the latest attempt to improve upon perfection? (=

[DMark]

Here is "25 cents" worth on slicking up a glock trigger. I have done this to all of the Glocks that my kids have. It works. :cool:

http://www.alpharubicon.com/mrpoyz/glock/

I'm still Old Schooling by sending hundreds of dollars to some pistolsmith so that he can say voodoo over my 1911s to make them run correctly. :rolleyes:

[Marswolf]

I'll bet the Glock wakes up in the middle of the night and starts killing people. :D

[Junglist]

Here is "25 cents" worth on slicking up a glock trigger. I have done this to all of the Glocks that my kids have. It works. :cool:

http://www.alpharubicon.com/mrpoyz/glock/

I'm still Old Schooling by sending hundreds of dollars to some pistolsmith so that he can say voodoo over my 1911s to make them run correctly. :rolleyes:while id like to do this im not sure if i trust myself to get it back together.

[jackdog]

Glock trigger jobs are fairly simple, I just don't care for the 3.5# trigger pull on a carry weapon. Just my preference.

[ETS_Inc]

You should see what all I've done to my new G19. Let's see, what have I replaced or added?

LWD 3.5" connector
LWD extended slide release
LWD custom slide plate cover with ETS logo engraved (see avatar for logo)
LWD threaded barrel (1/2x28 tpi)
1/2x28 tpi thread protector
grip plug
Glock GTL-21 laser light combo
Yankee Hill Machine Cobra 9 suppressor

I will be adding a set of Meprolight adjustable night sights by week's end.

(And to think, I'm not even a fan of Glocks.)

[Cannon Fodder]

You should see what all I've done to my new G19. Let's see, what have I replaced or added?

LWD 3.5" connector
LWD extended slide release
LWD custom slide plate cover with ETS logo engraved (see avatar for logo)
LWD threaded barrel (1/2x28 tpi)
1/2x28 tpi thread protector
grip plug
Glock GTL-21 laser light combo
Yankee Hill Machine Cobra 9 suppressor

I will be adding a set of Meprolight adjustable night sights by week's end.

(And to think, I'm not even a fan of Glocks.)

Yeah, but when you can write it off as a business expense you can go for broke. :lol:

[deerslayer]

I just don't care for the 3.5# trigger pull on a carry weapon. Just my preference.


:up:

same here

[ETS_Inc]

Yeah, but when you can write it off as a business expense you can go for broke. :lol:

True dat. :D

[SUNTZU]

I am looking for extended magazine releases for my 21SF. Anyone know where I can pick some up/get the work done? I also want to do an extended slide release. Thanks.

[Cannon Fodder]

True dat. :D

Instead of just going broke. :D

[Len]

Both are "owner-doable." Head on over to ebay or gunbroker and look for "Smittywee." He's got it all and is the best there is at customer service.
www.glockmeister.com (http://www.glockmeister.com) is also good (smitty and he know each other well)

I am looking for extended magazine releases for my 21SF. Anyone know where I can pick some up/get the work done? I also want to do an extended slide release. Thanks.

[SUNTZU]

Thanks, Len!

[Len]

Hello All:

Shot the modified Glock 19 today. Here's the deal.

I used Dunndw's stock G19 as a comparison, so I could easily tell any differences. (I added the 3.5 trigger bar connecter and Glockmeister trigger spring.)

The trigger pull was not all that different. It was hard to feel the additional effort required to pull the stock trigger. No major change in feel, except the trigger felt crisper all the way around. The new spring clearly had an effect on trigger reset. It was quicker (less forward travel required) which helped my times on double-taps. The lighter pull reduced to some degree my tendency to go low/left when I am not really concentrating on proper grip or during follow-up shots. The mods caused no malfunctions -gun ran 100% perfect as usual. (It is a Glock, after all! :D)

Overall, $25.00 worth of parts and 15 minutes of home gunsmithing are not going to make me a better shooter, but the mods helped to lessen my natural tendencies. Did it make the gun "better?" Maybe not, but perhaps "Better for me" is closer. I think it was worth the $.

(A guy in the next bay had a custom 1911 w/about a 1.5 lb trigger pull. He let me run a mag through it. Wow. It was like there was no trigger. You thought to yourself "fire" and it did. Don't carry it, but nice if you are into a custom race gun for competition.)

I also shot my Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .45acp. This is a single-action only wheel gun, and it shot real nice. Good weight distribution, nice trigger pull. My first shot was center x-ring. (A good sign, I think.) Handles nicely, no problems with extraction. Less recoil than a 1911. LOUSY LOUSY HORRIBLE front sight. A black blade that is basically useless. I'm going to paint the blade a bright orange or white -should help lots. Other than that, no complaints.

Finally, Guns & Leather update. The leather shop is in the new building and the gun smith is moving in within 2 weeks. The guy currently works in a gun shop in Lavergne, but is moving to G&L. As usual, the place was packed. Saw a nice AR I wanted to fondle, but everyone was so busy.

All-in-all a fun day. Met Dunndw's brother, shot about 5 different cool guns, perforated some paper. What more could you ask?

[The Rabbi]

(I tend to yank the gun left a little on follow-up shots, resulting in a left/low 2nd hit.)



This is your problem. This constant yanking to the left. Modifying a Glock won't help that. You need to read some good books on economics. Start with Milton Friedman.
At the very worst you will end up yanking to the right, which isn't as bad. At least you'll be in good company on this forum.

[Len]

Actually, I'm more of a fan of a graduate of your alma mater who wrote, among other insightful things:

"How selfish soever man may be supposed, there are evidently some principles in his nature which interest him in the fortune of others and render their happiness necessary to him though he derives nothing from it except the pleasure of seeing it."

(I think that quote is from "Theory of Moral Sentiments," but don't bank on it -its been a few years...)

As far as yanking the gun (or anything else to right), I just don't see it happening. I will agree it certainly is not the gun's fault. :D


This is your problem. This constant yanking to the left. Modifying a Glock won't help that. You need to read some good books on economics. Start with Milton Friedman.
At the very worst you will end up yanking to the right, which isn't as bad. At least you'll be in good company on this forum.