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So, I bought a Glock... Let the tinkering begin!
I'm definitely not a Glock guy, even at the attractive Blue Label pricing. Since the Ruger PCC came out (I have it on order), I figured I'd better get on buying a Glock to accent the PCC.
I was on the fence about the 19 vs 17, but I won't be concealing this thing so 17 it is. I prefer the Gen4 simply because of the grip size difference (small hands) and don't like the Gen3 because of it, but the opportunity came up in a trade, so I figured "What the heck..."
After taking it home, I did the famed $.25 trigger job after watching YouTube videos. I already had a Glock tool since it's useful for a number of things, but I never knew how easy it was to full detail strip a Glock.
After an evening of winding down on Glock research (and Jameson
), I realized that I really, really disliked the grip and feel of the Gen3. I did what any self-respecting person would do; I took out the dremel and sandpaper.
I started with the trigger undercuts. It felt good, but the grip area really bothered me, so I decided to mimic the Gen 5 grip areas by removing the finger grooves and slightly reducing the backstrap. I also reduced the beavertail grip area a bit. It feels really good now.
I had an issue with easily depressing the mag release, so I attempted to scallop the area. I shaped it to teardrop into the thumb rest area. I saw that some folks completely remove the thumb rest, but I like it so I kept it.
I forgot to mention that when test firing after initial pickup, the slide kept locking back on it's own. I determined that the spring to the slide stop was busted, so I bought the extended slide stop.
I was intending to get the OEM minus connector, but the pull on the 34/35 is a bit mushier than the standard models for some reason, although it is slightly lighter. My research on the subject seems to match this. I will try the "Dot" connector off the Gen4/5 models since that seems to be the compromise between the standard and minus.
This was my first time modding a firearm to this extent (I've actually never even handled a dremel outside of the cutting wheel). Frankly, it's been fun and I've found a new respect for this platform. I know they work and I've shot them extensively through the academy, but they were not my preference; Sigs and M&P's are. I think this will be my tinkering pistol; just a pure range and parts testing toy. I've learned more about Glocks in one week then I'd ever want to know. I've also learned that Glock Forum folks are worse than femi-nazis.
The next steps for me are to Rit Dye the frame to restore the black removed from all of the modifications and wait on the Gen5 Talon Grips in rubber to arrive. I might try stippling in the future, but I am not to savvy on this nor have I found a pattern that I like.
Really, for me it's a fun project. I should probably also start on my Hatfield Single Shot Shotgun project though, but I'm not savvy on woodwork either.
Stay tuned, although it's just another Glock thread.
I was on the fence about the 19 vs 17, but I won't be concealing this thing so 17 it is. I prefer the Gen4 simply because of the grip size difference (small hands) and don't like the Gen3 because of it, but the opportunity came up in a trade, so I figured "What the heck..."
After taking it home, I did the famed $.25 trigger job after watching YouTube videos. I already had a Glock tool since it's useful for a number of things, but I never knew how easy it was to full detail strip a Glock.
After an evening of winding down on Glock research (and Jameson
), I realized that I really, really disliked the grip and feel of the Gen3. I did what any self-respecting person would do; I took out the dremel and sandpaper.I started with the trigger undercuts. It felt good, but the grip area really bothered me, so I decided to mimic the Gen 5 grip areas by removing the finger grooves and slightly reducing the backstrap. I also reduced the beavertail grip area a bit. It feels really good now.
I had an issue with easily depressing the mag release, so I attempted to scallop the area. I shaped it to teardrop into the thumb rest area. I saw that some folks completely remove the thumb rest, but I like it so I kept it.
I forgot to mention that when test firing after initial pickup, the slide kept locking back on it's own. I determined that the spring to the slide stop was busted, so I bought the extended slide stop.
I was intending to get the OEM minus connector, but the pull on the 34/35 is a bit mushier than the standard models for some reason, although it is slightly lighter. My research on the subject seems to match this. I will try the "Dot" connector off the Gen4/5 models since that seems to be the compromise between the standard and minus.
This was my first time modding a firearm to this extent (I've actually never even handled a dremel outside of the cutting wheel). Frankly, it's been fun and I've found a new respect for this platform. I know they work and I've shot them extensively through the academy, but they were not my preference; Sigs and M&P's are. I think this will be my tinkering pistol; just a pure range and parts testing toy. I've learned more about Glocks in one week then I'd ever want to know. I've also learned that Glock Forum folks are worse than femi-nazis.
The next steps for me are to Rit Dye the frame to restore the black removed from all of the modifications and wait on the Gen5 Talon Grips in rubber to arrive. I might try stippling in the future, but I am not to savvy on this nor have I found a pattern that I like.
Really, for me it's a fun project. I should probably also start on my Hatfield Single Shot Shotgun project though, but I'm not savvy on woodwork either.
Stay tuned, although it's just another Glock thread.
I've seen the threads of folks who royally screwed theirs up. My gosh.
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