Glock owners...pistol modification
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tommy.duncan
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I usually change the slide release.
I use the vickers tactical, it looks like the factory release
but it sticks out a little on the top end. This feels better then the little "bump" the ghost release has.
I use the vickers tactical, it looks like the factory release
but it sticks out a little on the top end. This feels better then the little "bump" the ghost release has.
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First thing, I drift the rear sight out and install it backwards so that it shows black instead of a white outline. Second thing is to install a Ghost Edge connector. The third thing I will do is install Vickers base plates on the magazines. Those things are mandatory.
Eventually, I will possibly replace the slide release with a Vickers. If it’s a range gun, I will also replace the slide stop with an extended version.
On some of my pistols, I have splurged and installed a steel rear sight and a Ameriglo front square night sight. That’s definitely in my category of ‘nice to have’, and not ‘must have’.
Eventually, I will possibly replace the slide release with a Vickers. If it’s a range gun, I will also replace the slide stop with an extended version.
On some of my pistols, I have splurged and installed a steel rear sight and a Ameriglo front square night sight. That’s definitely in my category of ‘nice to have’, and not ‘must have’.
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When I bought my 19X I thought I might need to modify it but I always shoot a firearm quite a bit before deciding on Mods. After trying all the backstraps and shooting it in different situations I have decided it is just fine the way it is with no backstraps, the factory slide release and the factory night sights. Cheap date 
Or I should say, cheaper date than some of my past guns.
Or I should say, cheaper date than some of my past guns.
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I prefer the polymer sights to steel for durability. I've bent and damaged steel sights dropping my guns, I've never damaged a polymer sight. Most people seem to feel the opposite is true and I guess I am only going on my own anecdotal experience but polymer handles concrete drops better than steel based on the two times I've done it so far.
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Depends on the generation, but always night sights. Currently I’m liking tritium or gold front and black rear sight setups.
Gen 2/3 pistols get NY1 trigger springs and 3.5 connectors.
Gen 3 get finger grooves removed and front strap stippled or skateboard tape
My 19X pistols got different night sights, but they were usable right out of the box, except I wanted to black out the rear sights.
Gen 2/3 pistols get NY1 trigger springs and 3.5 connectors.
Gen 3 get finger grooves removed and front strap stippled or skateboard tape
My 19X pistols got different night sights, but they were usable right out of the box, except I wanted to black out the rear sights.
mgmorden
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Sights. Not sure why Glock has never went with better stock sights but they're the first thing to go.
Other than that I usually put in a grip plug for the hole in the back but that's completely for aesthetic reasons and doesn't really do anything functional.
Other than that I usually put in a grip plug for the hole in the back but that's completely for aesthetic reasons and doesn't really do anything functional.
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I bought a brand-new Gen 4 G19 last year and the mods I did right away were extended slide release lever, Ghost Edge 3.5 trigger connector, trigger bar and striker safety plunger polish, and Ameriglo Spartan Operator night sights. I just recently undercut the trigger guard with a dremel and I wish I had done it sooner, it's a must-have on the smaller G19 grip.
Night sights and the Vickers Tactical extended slide stop and slide release on Gen 3 guns. Night sights and Vickers Tactical extended slide stop on the Gen 4 guns. No need to cuss about with anything else. Having said all of the foregoing, I'll still take an out of the box Walther, Smith and Wesson, or Sig any day over a Glock based on ergonomics.
Glock 19 Gen 4: grind off finger grooves, undercut trigger guard, and stipple front strap area with wood burning tool.
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