Posted: 10/12/2009 9:18:47 AM EDT
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I recently got a Glock 19 and absolutely love it. My hand is a bit smaller so I'm still trying to get used to the grip but I really enjoy shooting it.
I actually broke it in by taking the first shot at steel 100 yards away and hit it (then proceeded to try again without success...haha). I'd like to make a few changes and wanted to ask what are the best of each: Night Sights: Ameriglo Operators? Trigger Job: What trigger bar do I need to purchase? Any other good upgrades for the glock? I shoot lefty so I dont need an extended mag or slide release. |
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I replace the plastic spring guide rod with a stainless one.
This helps with muzzle flip and helps balance the gun out in my opinion. There is nothing wrong w/the plastic rod. I just like the balance, feel, and shootability w/the stainless rod. I replace the sights w/either Trijicon or Meprolight. It's just a matter of preference. I like the trigger as is. Never had a bad one. That's all I have ever done except shoot the heck out of em! |
First, for the best in both night sights and fiber optic sights for daylight, you can't beat TruGlo TFOs. Here's what they'll look like on your G19 (my G23 is the same size).  Second, all you need is a 3.5# connector and a Competition Trigger Spring for a lighter and crisper trigger. Much of the 'slack' (pre-travel and over travel) will be eliminated and you'll love your new trigger. Best of all is that its both cheap (about $20) and so easy you can do it yourself. 3.5# Connector: I've tried Glock, Scherer, and Lone Wolf 3.5# connectors in my Glocks and Lone Wolf's is the best hands down because it gives you the best 'break' with less take up and over travel. The other two connectors left a mushy feel in the trigger. You can get it from Glockparts.com for $15 HERE. Comp Trigger Spring: The Comp Trigger Spring is a higher weight spring (6lbs vs 5lbs) and because the spring works with you pulling the trigger, not against you, the higher spring weight gives you a lighter and crisper pull. Glockparts.com has them for $5 HERE. While you’re at it, give your Glock a 25¢ trigger job by following the instructions HERE. Its really quite simple to do and you’ll be pleased with the results. For instructions on replacing your connector and trigger spring, as well as disassembling your Glock, check out Glockparts Disassembly Page. Just click "Disassembly" on the left of his home page. They give instructions with photos to help you do it. Glocks are simple to work on so give it a try. |
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CompTrigger Spring:The Comp Trigger Spring is a higher weight spring (6lbs vs 5lbs) and becausethe spring works with you pulling the trigger, not against you, thehigher spring weight gives you a lighter and crisper pull. Glockparts.com hasthem for $5 HERE.
Does this have any negative effect on ignition or reliability in any way? Say, for a carry gun? |
| On my Glock 22 I put an extended slide release on it that I never use, a Lone Wolf Dist SS guide rod and spring, and a 3.5 pound trigger connector on it. On my 27 which is my daily carry I just added Trijicon night sights and everything else is stock. I'm thinking about putting the stock connector back oin my 22 next detailed strip though. I would leave it stock except for night sights. |
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First, for the best in both night sights and fiber optic sights for daylight, you can't beat TruGlo TFOs. Here's what they'll look like on your G19 (my G23 is the same size). Second, all youneed is a 3.5# connector and a Competition Trigger Spring for a lighter andcrisper trigger. Much of the 'slack' (pre-travel and over travel) will beeliminated and you'll love your new trigger. Best of all is that its both cheap(about $20) and so easy you can do it yourself. 3.5#Connector: I'vetried Glock, Scherer, and Lone Wolf 3.5# connectors in my Glocks and LoneWolf's is the best hands down because it gives you the best 'break' with lesstake up and over travel. The other two connectors left a mushy feel in thetrigger. You can get it from Glockparts.com for $15 HERE.
CompTrigger Spring:The Comp Trigger Spring is a higher weight spring (6lbs vs 5lbs) and becausethe spring works with you pulling the trigger, not against you, thehigher spring weight gives you a lighter and crisper pull. Glockparts.com hasthem for $5 HERE.
Whileyou’re at it, give your Glock a 25¢ trigger job by following the instructions HERE. Itsreally quite simple to do and you’ll be pleased with the results.
Forinstructions on replacing your connector and trigger spring, as well asdisassembling your Glock, check out Glockparts Disassembly Page. Just click"Disassembly" on the left of his home page. They give instructionswith photos to help you do it. Glocks are simple to work on so give it a try.
Thanks fellas, you rock. I really like the TFO's and will try them out. I am getting Heinie Straight 8's installed on my XDM so I'm excited to see the comparison |
| For sights I prefer the truglow that function as BOTH fiber optic and tritium. Mods that we do to our glocks: non-captured spring/guide rod and steel back plate (this is to prevent breakage if the gun is takes a vertcal fall onto a hard surface) and grip plugs or JP magwells (depending on the application- for the more conventional carry option, the grip plug, as when operating in very dusty areas, it just keeps excess grime out of the gun. Magwells are used for tactical purposes, mainly to protect the butt of the pistol in hard-use environments, such as building climbing, riding in tactical vehicles, etc. bThe back plate,plugs and magwells have NO effect on the mechanical funtioing of the gun. None of our glocks modified as described have had any functioning problems. |