Just purchased a G17

[evol ways]

Hello every one I just purchased my G17 today. I have always wanted one and I finally pulled the trigger on the purchase. Will post some pics up when I pick her up.

I purchased mainly for the GF to become a better shooter. She has a hard time handling the recoil of my .45's so I said ehhh gives me a reason to buy onother gun. Lol hahah. Also for the fact it's way cheaper to.

I am all ready thinking of what to upgrade and am thinking night sights, rail mounted light, a JP mag well, and a extended mag release. What other upgrades should I look into?

Thanks guys.

[tacticalcity]

Very nice. I'm never shy about ranting and raving about how much I like the Glock 17. One of my favorite guns, if not the favorite, especially for a new shooter just learning the fundamentals.

Rather than investing in upgrades, I recommend taking a course with your girlfriend instead. They are the most fun you two will have with your clothes on. Truly fun, plus you will both make a huge leap in ability and she will walk away with considerably more confidence and competence than she likely has now.

All the classes I have taken had women in them, and they usually outshined at least half the males in the class. So she'll do great. Check out the Competition and Training Section. There will probably be an ad for a school in your backyard.

If you are in Sacramento, I recommend Gray Ops www.gofast1.com. Last I checked they ran about $160 for a 1 day course. You bring your own gun, mags, ammo, holster, mag pouch, ear muffs, and eyes. I recommend a kydex straight drop hip holster and double kydex mag pouch without a retention device.

When you get around to sights, Ameriglo are nice. Made with Trijicon inserts but slightly less pricey. Any 3 dot tritium night sight set is good. Lights are nice, but not critical. I still use a handheld surefire...old school I guess. I'd skip the magwell on the Glock. Nice for a race gun, not practical for carry. The glock doesn't need it as much as the 1911 does. It feeds pretty easy on its own. While I have an extended magazine release, it's not critical. Doesn't do much. You still have to adjust your grip to reach it. If you didn't your mag would drop while shooting by accident all the time. I do like my extended slide stop, but that too is not a must, just a luxury, as I rarely use the stop but rather use other more reliable techniques instead.

If it comes down to being between taking courses and adding upgrades, my vote would be for the courses hands down. It's already setup well right out of the box...did I just say that? Man I must be getting old. Used to hate it when old timers said that to me.

[motorwerks]

Pretty much what he said^

I bought Trijicon for my G17 and I'd do it again in a minute (in fact when I get my 19 I probably will have to do it again) I went ahead and added the extend controls and lighter trigger disconnector but for a new shooter I would probably keep it with a stock trigger. Otherwise invest in (a class) and a bunch of ammo, and get out to the range.

I have handheld lights and a surefire X300 too (my wife thinks I'm afraid of the dark) I say if your looking for light get the best one you can afford that feels good to you.

[far from tactical]

Enjoy your g17...... As I'm enjoys my g19

[PandaLuv]

Congrats!

Truglo TFO all the way for glocks.

[NotEnufGarage]

I've had my G17 for going on 20 years and it's still my favorite range gun.

As far as mods, what you listed, plus an extended slide release. If you have a dremel tool, search the internet for "Glock trigger polish". It won't reduce the pull, but it makes it smoother and crisper. I wouldn't do any more than that unless you're going to get into serious competition with it.

[t0kie]

Congrats for the G17. Go shoot it for a while then go for the upgrade.

[shayski]

Stainless steel guide rod!!!!!!!! Your girl will thank you for it. This will reduce your recoil a good amount. My wife will always swap out the polomer one for the stainless all day long. I would also polish the trigger. I did my trigger in g34 (same as yours as far as frame and trigger) i got it down from 5.5lbs to 4.1 lbs of trigger pull. I only polished so that i can stay production class for uspsc!!!!! If i didnt shoot that i would have changed connector and springs.

[MyGlock17]

Congrats on the G17!...My favorite pistol! Here's my pics...

[evol ways]

I agree with you completely! Thing is I have some extra cash and seeing how cheap the mods are I thought what the heck.

I would love to take a class sometime I the future. I'm at the point where I have the basic fundamentals down and would like to take it to the next step. I think it would greatly improve my GF's confidence and skills as well.

I am wanting to get some kind of kydex holster but don't know where. Any place local that carries em and I could try them with a training pistol (blue gun)?

Thanks again every one for the help!

Very nice. I'm never shy about ranting and raving about how much I like the Glock 17. One of my favorite guns, if not the favorite, especially for a new shooter just learning the fundamentals.

Rather than investing in upgrades, I recommend taking a course with your girlfriend instead. They are the most fun you two will have with your clothes on. Truly fun, plus you will both make a huge leap in ability and she will walk away with considerably more confidence and competence than she likely has now.

All the classes I have taken had women in them, and they usually outshined at least half the males in the class. So she'll do great. Check out the Competition and Training Section. There will probably be an ad for a school in your backyard.

If you are in Sacramento, I recommend Gray Ops www.gofast1.com. Last I checked they ran about $160 for a 1 day course. You bring your own gun, mags, ammo, holster, mag pouch, ear muffs, and eyes. I recommend a kydex straight drop hip holster and double kydex mag pouch without a retention device.

When you get around to sights, Ameriglo are nice. Made with Trijicon inserts but slightly less pricey. Any 3 dot tritium night sight set is good. Lights are nice, but not critical. I still use a handheld surefire...old school I guess. I'd skip the magwell on the Glock. Nice for a race gun, not practical for carry. The glock doesn't need it as much as the 1911 does. It feeds pretty easy on its own. While I have an extended magazine release, it's not critical. Doesn't do much. You still have to adjust your grip to reach it. If you didn't your mag would drop while shooting by accident all the time. I do like my extended slide stop, but that too is not a must, just a luxury, as I rarely use the stop but rather use other more reliable techniques instead.

If it comes down to being between taking courses and adding upgrades, my vote would be for the courses hands down. It's already setup well right out of the box...did I just say that? Man I must be getting old. Used to hate it when old timers said that to me.

[tacticalcity]

Any local gun shop should have them. Brands to consider are Fobus (tends to grab a little too much and has an angle to it which is not idea at first), Blackhawk (get the non-push button version but otherwise excellent), and Blade-Tech which is pretty much the same as the non-push button blackhawk only more expensive. There are many, many others.

For training, especially when starting out, it is good that it sticks out from the body a little. You want a straight (up and down) drop right over the hip. That's the easiest to work with when you are new. A good trainers belt or riggers belt is a good idea as well. Offers a nice solid platform. Your kydex mag pouches go on your other hip. For training courses you want a double mag pouch.

Once you get really good you start looking for ways to hide the gun as much as possible and start sacraficing ease of use. But you don't want to do that right out the gate. It makes it too hard to learn all the stuff you need to learn. Same goes with push buttons and thumb retention devices. Save those for down the road. Right now it would be sensory overload.

Here is a cool site to get you excited about taking a course...a great resource to stay fresh inbetween course...http://firearms.atactv.com/
Click on categories, select a subject to learn below, then click on a video to watch below.

[clay32]

Why does everybody always suggest night sights? I see the value in a good light/strobe combo, but I recently heard a well respected and successful competitive shooter say "if it's dark enough to need night sights, then how can you possibly be sure of your target?" I can't disagree with that statement. The only thing I can see night sights being good for is finding your gun in the nightstand in the dark, which is a problem you definitely shouldn't be having.
To the OP: extended mag release, extended slide stop release, 3.5# connector, 25 cent trigger job, and you're GTG.

[tacticalcity]

Dusk and Dawn is when they are most useful. When your eyes are constantly trying to adjust to changing conditions. Look one way and its almost night, the other and you have a bright sun shining in your eyes. That is when night sights come in handy. Not in pitch black, but when things are hazzy. Ask an LEO working swings...he'll rant and rave about them.

Add to that the fact that a lot of factory sights come in goofy setups. Very few people like the factory rear Glock sight, it's just odd. If you are going to spend money switching to the style (3 dot, i-dot, whatever) might as well pony up for the tritium as well. The price difference when you factory in installation costs is fairly minimal. So you might as well go for it. Can't hurt.

Combine those two and that's why you see a lot of night sights on experienced shooters guns.

[Capt Jack]

I just want to add I really enjoy my G17 as well, its my go to for the bumps in the night and easy to shoot and plink with at the range. Good choice!

[SouperMan]

Great choice with the Glock 17.

I added a Extended Magazine Release as well as a Extended Slide Release.

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