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[DedEye]

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[G17GUY]

I wouldn't worry about it. But if you are going to carry it why not? $24 for one of each.

Glocks work fine stock.

http://glockmeister.com/product_info.php?cPath=5&products_id=234

http://www.glockfaq.com/gunsmithing.htm

"To check the recoil spring do the following:
1. Remove magazine
2. Clear the weapon
3. Pull the trigger and hold it back
4. While holding trigger back, tip up the gun so that the muzzle is pointing straight up
5. Keep holding the trigger back while you pull back the slide and ease it forward SLOWLY. When the gun is almost in battery release your grip on the slide and see if it will close by itself.

If the recoil spring is weak the slide will fail to lock closed while the muzzle is pointing up"

[eaglemike]

They are as reliable as a rock. Since it's been a rental, change the recoil spring. Wolff or Glock original (comes as an assembly). Clean the slide completely, maybe change the striker spring. Clean and lube the lower FCG. Sometimes the aftermarket barrels are more accurate. The rifling in the aftermarket barrels can tolerate lead better, especially in the shorter barrel. You might want to change the magazine catch, very easy to do. If someone ever used metal mag's in there, it could be chewed. The part is very cheap, and you don't want the mag to drop when you don't intend it to drop.

General note: never, ever buy one of the off-brand gun show bbls for a Glock. They are only good as paperweights.

all the best,

Mike

[PLINK]

Tried searching and found nothing. Looked on some other websites and have seen various replies, so I'll ask here.

I'm picking up one of Bullseye's former range rental guns (Glock 23) with around 20k rounds on it (their estimate). Looked fine and shot like a champ when I was DROSing it. My question is, do I need to swap anything out right now with its current round count, or should I just wait until something breaks and replace it? I'm thinking specifically of whether it needs a new barrel or not, but I also don't know if the springs need to be replaced or not; I can't find what their service life is estimated it.

If I swap barrels, do I have any advantage going for an aftermarket barrel such as Lone Wolf or KKM? I also want to pick up a 9mm conversion barrel for it.

If I get new springs, do I benefit somehow from getting lighter or heavier recoil springs? I suspect I'm best off shooting and getting used to it as is and going from there...

Dude, that gun is barely broke in.

When I get a used Glock with a high round count I replace the following...

Trigger spring - I use OEM

Recoil spring - I use ISMI

Striker spring w/ spring cups - Wolff or OEM depending on what I am doing with it.

All three pins


The stock barrel should be fine if you shoot factory loaded ammo. I swap most of mine out for Lone Wolf barrels because I reload and shoot mostly moly bullets. Plus they keep the brass nice also.

I only have one conversion barrel for 9mm in a G35. I have yet to try it but the previous owner put in the 9mm ejector in it.

You can play with the recoil springs. I use this as a guide.

http://www.custom-glock.com/springtech.html

Brianenos.com has a whole sub forum on springs.

http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showforum=28

You can PM me if you have any questions.

[Waingro]

Keep it as stock as possible, don't fix anything unless it is broken. It's up to you if you want to do a trigger job on a HD weapon. Personally I did, 3.5 but I am sure it is more around 4.

Oh and the butt plug is real good too.

[PLINK]

Since Waingo brought up the butt plug, here is something I was told on why that space is left open.

From what I was told from a CCW instructor, that open space in the back makes it very easy to strip a mag from the gun in case you had a malfunction, ie double feed, etc.

Now with the plug in place it case still be done but not as easy. Ever notice why the bottom, back of the magwell has the upside down U? The front of the magwell (front strap) also has it on most Glock models also. It gives your thumb and index finger more access to the bottom of the mag.

If you are using mags with extended base pads it can become a non-issue.

You can take this for what it is worth. I never really gave it much thought until it was pointed out to me.

[biscuitninja]

How many clams did that set you back? I've been wanting a used decent glock, but everybody wants to charge me 450 for said item.. a little pricey for a used pistol.

-bix

[FlyingPen]

A new Glock 17 or 19 is $459 from Summit Gun Broker if you contact him privately... add $15 in shipping and $25 in FFL transfer fees.

[aplinker]

Clearly Waingro is into his buttplug. If he wants to keep it in, let him. Some people just like the feel of a nice buttplug. I'm not one of them.



You paid too much! Dang!

I wouldn't touch a thing in the gun unless something malfunctions. Why fix something that isn't broken? 20k rounds is about 1/10th its life, at most!

Shoot and enjoy. Remember, and repeat after me, "this is a Glock fotie. I am the only person in this room professional enough to operate it."

My gun is in DROS limbo at the moment, but I can post pictures and more details once I finally pick it up. I definitely want to get the Glockmeister extended mag release since I'm a lefty; is there an ambi slide release for the 23?

I'm thinking a .40 Lone Wolf barrel might be the way to go at some point, though I'll probably get the 9mm Lone Wolf conversion barrel first.

[SFFRONTMAN]

Dedeye, when are you picking the gun up? Ill be there this week and and more than happy do detail strip,"armorer cleaning" and replace any worn parts that I find along the way. A new recoil spring is a must but past that I don't suspect that you will need anything else.

[SFFRONTMAN]

Btw, ill throw on a free extended mag release, the lone wolf part is overpriced and the same thing as the glock part.

[Waingro]

Since Waingo brought up the butt plug, here is something I was told on why that space is left open.

From what I was told from a CCW instructor, that open space in the back makes it very easy to strip a mag from the gun in case you had a malfunction, ie double feed, etc.

Now with the plug in place it case still be done but not as easy. Ever notice why the bottom, back of the magwell has the upside down U? The front of the magwell (front strap) also has it on most Glock models also. It gives your thumb and index finger more access to the bottom of the mag.

If you are using mags with extended base pads it can become a non-issue.

You can take this for what it is worth. I never really gave it much thought until it was pointed out to me.

Glocks have malfunctions?

[Army]

Replace the frame, slide, magazine, and barrel with 1911 parts. It will be fully functional then

[Bongos]

How many clams did that set you back? I've been wanting a used decent glock, but everybody wants to charge me 450 for said item.. a little pricey for a used pistol.

-bix

Well, I hope he got it in the $300s, reason why these things can be have new for about $525 depending on the model, used safe queens are in the $400-$475, is becuase like good product, it retains great value. I've seen range guns have crack slides around the 25K-50K mark, glock usually replace these for free, even put the same serial number to your gun (that was how it was 8-10 years ago, not sure now), plus range reloaded ammo are below power standards so wear and tear is less.

[Gator Monroe]

Anyone think a used Gen 1 or 2 17 could be found for $300.00 or $325.00 ? It's that or a Vintage Leo Shotgun ... then a Cetme or Fal Build