Are upgraded glocks worth the money?

[sigfan91]

I keep my guns as close to stock as possible. Getting too used to customized gear just makes one NOT used to everything else.

[OCEquestrian]

The other thing I dont think has been touched on is the absolute FACT that the more you customize a gun the significantly smaller its potential market is if you ever go to sell it.. GLocks in particular.

[Angrysnarf]

nope

[BigPimping]

Once you modify a firearm, it really affects the value. People like stock and original.

[mlevans66]

Also look at the market thread here. Plenty of people selling there modded Glucks and no one is buying, but the gen 4s are still going for a 25% or more mark up.

[_TomT_]

Let me take that back, if you are doing an 80% then maybe its okay to go custom if the price is no higher than a stock Glock.

[M1NM]

Lipstick on a pig

[the Scholar]

I think they are cool and wouldn't talk anyone out of doing it themselves if that is what they wanted to do. I was very close to building a customer Glock for a while but decided to put my money into training classes instead to try and fix a lot of bad habits.

[mjmagee67]

A $2000 Glock better come with 10 Mags and a Dillon 650 set up to load the correct caliber.

[NASA 5]

Short answer:
If you've already owned Glocks and hate them, dumping money into one likely won't make you love it. If you plan on using it for competition, have decided it's the right tool for the job, and have the disposable income, maybe not a terrible idea. If you're not already a high level shooter, your money would be better spent on quality training and ammo before even thinking about a competition level gun.

Long answer:
My first handgun was an HK USP Compact .40. Naturally, shooting a Glock occasionally after that, I felt that it was an inferior gun. Eventually I purchased a Glock 23 and became proficient using it, now I love Glocks. If you already own stock Glocks and hate them, I'd advise against the line of thought that dumping $2k into one might make you love it. You may as well buy a really expensive gun you already love.

Right now, I now shoot an almost stock Glock 23 in IDPA, with Trijicon HD sights, a lighter recoil spring and a Zev race connector as the only modifications. It's my favorite gun to shoot and I'm more proficient with it than anything else.

Today, I sent a new-in-box Glock 34 to ATEi for slide work. When I get the 34 back, I will be in about $1800: Glock 34 with GSSF Discount ~$560, SSVI Tyr trigger ~$160, Ghost edge connector ~$30, Zev Spring Kit ~$30, Trijicon RM06 $350 (on sale on Cabela's right now), ATEi RMR pro cut slide milling/enhanced slide serrations/re-finish ~$350, Trijicon Supressor height sights ~$135, KKM Precision Match Barrel in black ~$180, ISMI Guide rod/recoil spring ~$20. I plan to shoot this gun in competition and would otherwise never dump this sort of money into a Glock, or maybe any pistol, but I already love the gun, have experience with the modifications and know what I prefer in a competition pistol. If you have a specific purpose for doing the modifications, I'd say go for it, but outside of competition or long distance pistol shooting, I think you may have some buyers remorse in the end unless it's pocket change. Good luck.

[NASA 5]

Also, people mentioning re-sale value...a person considering dumping $2k into a cheap Glock probably isn't worried about losing $100 in re-sale value, if even ever being worried about reselling a non-collectible firearm.

[rodblder]

I have 4 glocks, 42, 43, 19, and a 34, all tricked out to the max by the Glock Store in SD and I love them. I'll never get my $ back but will never sell them as my sons would love to have them when I croak, only difference tween men and boys is the price of there toys!!!!!

[Sapperforward]

The only upgrades I do on my new glocks is add some tractiongrips rubber textured grips ($10.99) and some Ameriglo Idot Pro sights ($65.00). Other than that they just need a good break in.

I shoot it better with the upgraded sights and the grips help getting a good grip out of the holster.


I do have a G34 that I installed a Zev trigger, Zev magazine release and Zev magwell. I've been playing with it a bit but that's about as far I see myself modifying right now. I haven't fully broke it in yet.

[ACfixer]

Do you guys really consider "resale value" when it comes to your guns? Collector stuff, sure... you're not going to stipple the grips on your pristine pre-27 S&W unless you're some kind of lunatic. But service guns like Glocks etc? "I don't want to stipple it because it might lose resale value!" If you're going to sell it, why did you buy it in the first place? Buying modern service weapons isn't an investment in anything other than your safety or perhaps your recreational time. I consider the resale value on my G19 about as much as I consider the resale value on my framing hammer.

Is it "worth it"? Only you can answer that... if you get $2K in enjoyment and bragging rights, go for it. Is it worth it from a financial perspective? You have to be kidding. Tricking out a modern firearm that you can buy anywhere is nothing but a hobby like customizing a Harley. If you want a somewhat secure investment in firearms, buy one that you can't get anymore. A WWII 1911, pre-64 Winchester, maybe something stamped "West Germany" etc...

[ghsdca]

Only if you want to contribute towards Lenny Maggills next AMG Mercedes. I'm ashamed to say that I did and learned the hard way. G19 became far less reliable then It was from the factory after spending $1200 in upgrades and thinking it would be the ultimate polymer. The short answer is no and if you do it anyway, go with Zev or Agency.