Glock 17 mods

[nedro]

I have never taken a striker fired pistol apart and NOT seen a gouged connector to disconnector interface.
Always polish at least that point of the mechanism before the first shot. Not to make it smoother, but to make it NOT eat its self up.

[teflondog]

On my full size Glocks, the only mod I do is swap out the sights. On my compact Glocks, I also swap out the serrated triggers for smooth triggers.

[flhxxx]

I agree with the original list of mods with one recommendation, Trijicon HD sights.. Otherwise it sounds like GTG to me.

[leoffensive]

Replace only sights if you don't like them and just but lots of ammo

[Click Boom]

Sights are no doubt a worthy upgrade and there are some very inexpensive options. FO > Night Sights to me, because I usually shoot in the day.

[nikki#2]

Unless you compete, Trijicon night sights and your done.

FO > Night Sights to me, because I usually shoot in the day.

Trijicon HD night sights on the left, Warren Sevigny FO on the right.

[DysfunctionalVet]

Ended up getting my Mepro R4E nigh sights today. If you shoot rifles and Like scope reticles you will like these sights. Sorry for the crappy pics.




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[cmichini]

I agree with shooting it first.. especially before replacing or polishing up any trigger components because then you'll know just how much the stock trigger can be improved

FWIW, on my Glocks I replace, in this order

1. sights
2. trigger (I prefer Zev Fulcrum, but its pricey)
3. Grip (either stick on or stippling)
4. mag release (I prefer the vickers with a softer mag release spring wire)
5. I leave the stock slide release on because I have a very high weak hand grip that tends to activate the extended slide lock, but many really prefer the improved slide lock).

My vote:
1. Mags
2. Ammo
3. Shoot it

But I tend to oversimplify

[quadmx301]

What is the gross motor skill method of sending the bolt forward on an M16 they taught you in the Corps? I just hit the bolt release with my thumb.

Full hand smacking the hell out of the port side of the receiver. Trust me, that thumb can hardly find the little paddle when adrenaline gets going. Sure, you can do it a few milliseconds faster with the thumb technique at the range, but I always believed in training how I fight so as to avoid any confusion. Generally, it's worth the time to be sure you do it right the first time.

[quadmx301]

I found your video on YouTube. Train how you fight!

Lolz I Couldn't understand a word!!!!!!

[sunrisefordrene]

Thats a very tactical article you found. Racking the slide is my experience is not slower and i will stand by my training. Glocks are not made to be functioned with a slide release. And anyone who's training is up to par will have no timing issues with racking the slide over using a slide release.

Fine vs gross motor skills is not a myth. I will stand by this as well.

+ 100..Sounds like you have had some training , my friend....Not only that, but it's about commonality of platforms. if in an emergency situation, you have to pick up a "strange" gun and use it to defend yourself, the act of gripping and ripping will work for 100% of semi autos..

[CinnamonBear723]

Fine vs gross motor skill, train like you fight, battlefield pickups; these are like the greatest hits of tired gun cliches.

Don't you think they are the greatest hits for a reason?