Sidearms & Scatterguns Input on Poser-esque Glock build

[dang472]

I've been kicking around the idea of buying a Glock frame and building a competition pistol as time, money, and interest allows. I have no ambitions at this time to enter any pistol comps, so for sure this will be a pet project for the sake of tinkering with shit. I would like to do a magwell, aftermarket slide with RMR cut, tigger mods, and stippling. I'm not familiar enough with Glocks (I have a 23) to know which frame would be a good start. 17? 22? I mainly shoot .40 but also reload for 9mm. Any suggestions and products to stay away from would be appreciated. Dan

 

[CUSTOM1911FAN]

I say stay away from 40 in Glocks-if you are going to have trouble in a Glock, it is gonna be with a 40 caliber. Too high of slide velocity for a gun that was built for 9mm, I hear. There are some exceptions, like the M&Ps or HKs that were built around 40, but the Glocks get beat to shit, in my experience. 9mm pistols will last forever. I love the RMR. I think it is best in a G19, cuz the G19 is just about as easy to shoot as a 17, but because you are focusing on a dot instead of sites, the site radius doesn't matter. You can concealed-carry an RMR G19 setup easily, but still engage far targets quickly and accurately. The RMR makes money at long shots and speed of transition on medium to far targets. Add suppressor height sites and you can cowitness your sights through it. Other than that, your major suppliers of Glock parts, like Lonewolf carry good quality products that you don't have to worry about-I can't really think of anything to stay away from. Wait, I think that oversize take down lever thingee is a gimmick. It is supposed to improve your barrel to slide lockup, but I don't see how it could. Meh.

 

[gixxer822]

Talk to Matt cheely at ccgunworks.com he does killer work. Once I figure out how to do pix ill post my 21. Only problem I had with my glocks was a tight chamber from my storm lake barrel but hey gave me a new barrel so. Glockmeister carries a lot of my maintance parts. Glockstore.com is decent but so entire have issues keepin there site up to date with what's in stock.

 

[Strangedays]

I say stay away from 40 in Glocks-if you are going to have trouble in a Glock, it is gonna be with a 40 caliber. Too high of slide velocity for a gun that was built for 9mm, I hear. There are some exceptions, like the M&Ps or HKs that were built around 40, but the Glocks get beat to shit, in my experience. 9mm pistols will last forever. I love the RMR. I think it is best in a G19, cuz the G19 is just about as easy to shoot as a 17, but because you are focusing on a dot instead of sites, the site radius doesn't matter. You can concealed-carry an RMR G19 setup easily, but still engage far targets quickly and accurately. The RMR makes money at long shots and speed of transition on medium to far targets. Add suppressor height sites and you can cowitness your sights through it. Other than that, your major suppliers of Glock parts, like Lonewolf carry good quality products that you don't have to worry about-I can't really think of anything to stay away from. Wait, I think that oversize take down lever thingee is a gimmick. It is supposed to improve your barrel to slide lockup, but I don't see how it could. Meh.

It all depends on what competition he wishes to shoot, the RMR is the worst gun for that. You can't compete with an RMR the red dot would put you up against guns that will simply kick your teeth out and leave them rattling on the ground. Lone Wolf parts are great! If you want more information on the glock pistols and competition check out Brian Enos Forum. Lots of USPSA and IDPA shooters there.

 

[K_4c]

leave the flashy bling. Find a low rd count G17 (gen 3.... my preference), change out the sights and shoot! Once you get 10k under her, you'll know exactly what YOU want to change....

Glocks are great b/c of their reliability.... don't mess with any aftermarket part that could jeopardize this function.

 

[Strangedays]

Glocks are better with their reliability after you drop a Lone Wolf barrel and guide rod. So I would say go with brands that are built by a name of trust and you will be fine.

 

[dang472]

Thanks for the info, guys. I have no ambitions for comps as of right now, which is why I'm admitting to the Glock Poser status up front. I haven't played with real modifications on a pistol before so I figured buying a frame and messing around would be a good time. I wanted to start easy with the Glock and maybe down the road I would think about competitions.

 

[bcuzisedso]

The G34 in 9mm or G35 in 40 are the classic competition frames from Glock. I disagree with the above that a 40 will give you problems in a Glock...I have seen not seen a noticible difference in function between the 9mm & 40.
You can handload some super soft 40's that run like a champ, as well as full power major loads...it is a very versatile caliber!

 

[EdwardTeach]

RMR Glocks are fighting guns not competition guns.

 

[Crewdog135]

Lone Wolf is coming out w an aftermarket framethey call the Timberwolf. I'm considering doing a 23 build on one for grins. You could take a look.

 

[pinkhair]

I'd also recommend looking up matt cheely, he does excellent work on glocks and can machine your slide for an rmr as he did mine.