I have a question about converting Glock?

[SoCalSon]

If I buy a complete glock 35. Would the the glock 35 .40mm receiver be compatible to the glock 17 .9mm and 357 complete upper offered by Glock Meister? Now, if the glock 17 is compatible to the change, can I just buy glock 17L barrel or 34 and drop it in instead? Would the barrel work perfectly without any kind of hick-ups? The reason why I am asking all these question is because, that is what I want to do but unsure whether it will work fine. I don't really want to buy one of each model because of tax and new gun registration cost will take the pistol cost about hundred dollar more out the door. I prefer to do it this way, unless there is a unsafe factor to it or for some reason California Illegal. I don't want to go to the firing range around SC and get arrested for committing an infraction... ;D

[vintagearms]

If you purchase the Glock 35 and want to convert it to 9mm, you just need this, plus 9mm mags:

http://www.glockmeister.com/G35-KKM-9MM-Match-Grade-Conversion-Barrel/productinfo/G35B1/

They "recommend" changing out the ejector but Ive never had to myself.

[SoCalSon]

If you purchase the Glock 35 and want to convert it to 9mm, you just need this, plus 9mm mags:

http://www.glockmeister.com/G35-KKM-9MM-Match-Grade-Conversion-Barrel/productinfo/G35B1/

They "recommend" changing out the ejector but Ive never had to myself.

So the glock OEM 34 barrel will not work right as a drop in, but your attach link will? Do you know the legal aspect of just having a drop in put in place rather than a full upper slide change out? I am all about saving money, but I don't want to do anything that can be possibly considered illegal. If there is a chance of getting in trouble by the law, I don't want any part of it. I don't want to be fine or lose any work day, I am financially strap as is.

[SgtJT27]

There's nothing illegal about swapping the uppers as long as its not a threaded barrel.
And if you want to shoot 9mm out of your G35, just get the conversion barrel and some 9mm mags; the .40 mag would also work but YMMV.

[SoCalSon]

What does YMMV mean? But anyways, it sounds like an outstanding affordable way to get more out of my pistol. Thank you for both your input.

[G-forceJunkie]

To convert a G35 to .357 sig, that only requires a barrel change.
To convert a G35 to 9mm you can either just buy a conversion barrel, or buy an entire factory top end (slide and barrel) and change the ejector in the lower. While it sounds like a good idea, most people dont want to bother with changing things around all the time. Parts will sit unused. I would recommend just buying a second pistol if you want a different caliber.

[SoCalSon]

To convert a G35 to .357 sig, that only requires a barrel change.
To convert a G35 to 9mm you can either just buy a conversion barrel, or buy an entire factory top end (slide and barrel) and change the ejector in the lower. While it sounds like a good idea, most people dont want to bother with changing things around all the time. Parts will sit unused. I would recommend just buying a second pistol if you want a different caliber.

Thanks for the input G-Force, but I don't mind switching off the barrel. What really bothers me instead is that the barrels come only in chrome.

[SJgunguy24]

The Glock 17,22,24,31,34,35, and 37 all use the same frame.
The Glock 19,23,32, and 38 all use the same frame.
The Glock 26,27,33, and 39 all use the same frame.
The Glock 20 and 21...same frame as the 29 and 30.
Are you seeing a pattern here? As long as you stay in that range, your uppers can be swapped as you see fit.

[G-forceJunkie]

But the ejectors are different between 9mm and .40 so its not a direct swap.

The Glock 17,22,24,31,34,35, and 37 all use the same frame.
The Glock 19,23,32, and 38 all use the same frame.
The Glock 26,27,33, and 39 all use the same frame.
The Glock 20 and 21...same frame as the 29 and 30.
Are you seeing a pattern here? As long as you stay in that range, your uppers can be swapped as you see fit.

[locosway]

If I buy a complete glock 35. Would the the glock 35 .40mm receiver be compatible to the glock 17 .9mm and 357 complete upper offered by Glock Meister? Now, if the glock 17 is compatible to the change, can I just buy glock 17L barrel or 34 and drop it in instead? Would the barrel work perfectly without any kind of hick-ups? The reason why I am asking all these question is because, that is what I want to do but unsure whether it will work fine. I don't really want to buy one of each model because of tax and new gun registration cost will take the pistol cost about hundred dollar more out the door. I prefer to do it this way, unless there is a unsafe factor to it or for some reason California Illegal. I don't want to go to the firing range around SC and get arrested for committing an infraction... ;D

Pretty sure that's considered a dangerous weapon under CA law.

[SoCalSon]

The Glock 17,22,24,31,34,35, and 37 all use the same frame.
The Glock 19,23,32, and 38 all use the same frame.
The Glock 26,27,33, and 39 all use the same frame.
The Glock 20 and 21...same frame as the 29 and 30.
Are you seeing a pattern here? As long as you stay in that range, your uppers can be swapped as you see fit.

SJgunguy24 then there shouldn't be a need to change the ejector then?

But the ejectors are different between 9mm and .40 so its not a direct swap.

Base on kkm, there is a possibility that it may not work right and I'll need to change it. But according to vintagearm, he hasn't have any of that problem.

[vintagearms]

So the glock OEM 34 barrel will not work right as a drop in, but your attach link will? Do you know the legal aspect of just having a drop in put in place rather than a full upper slide change out? I am all about saving money, but I don't want to do anything that can be possibly considered illegal. If there is a chance of getting in trouble by the law, I don't want any part of it. I don't want to be fine or lose any work day, I am financially strap as is.

The Glock OEM G34 barrel will not work because the slides are of a different dimention internally. That is why you need what is called a conversion barrel. The link I posted is the correct barrel for what you want to do. As to the legal aspect : since the lower is the registered part, you are not "manufacturing" another pistol, just changing calibers which is perfectly legal to do.

As an example, I own a Gloick 22 (.40). I bought a 9mm conversion barrel to shoot 9mm. I also have an Advantage Arms kit to also change it over to shoot .22. All perfectly legal.

[locosway]

SJgunguy24 then there shouldn't be a need to change the ejector then?



Base on kkm, there is a possibility that it may not work right and I'll need to change it. But according to vintagearm, he hasn't have any of that problem.

The frames being the same has nothing to do with the different ejectors. Each cartridge has a different ejector to suit it's size.

However, as you also mentioned, a lot of people run the 9mm barrel and mags in the .40 caliber Glock without any issues.

[SoCalSon]

Pretty sure that's considered a dangerous weapon under CA law.

o.O Are you being sarcastic because it's a gun and can you elaborate more on that locosway??? lol

[vintagearms]

SJgunguy24 then there shouldn't be a need to change the ejector then?



Base on kkm, there is a possibility that it may not work right and I'll need to change it. But according to vintagearm, he hasn't have any of that problem.

Some guns shoot fine without changing it, some don't. An ejector change is a 2 minute job requiring a pin punch and thats it. You may or not have to change it out if you bought a Glock 34 complete upper slide with barrel as well.