Posted: 11/3/2007 9:04:55 PM EDT
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So I just bought my first ever Glock today. I had tried a few of my buddies Glocks and I liked the consistent (yet strange feeling) trigger pull. I decided to buy one, but I didn't want to break the bank and I was looking for a model without finger grooves. Also I wanted it to be a G17. So I found one at the gunshow. $360 with one mag with barely any wear on it. I got it home and checked out the date code on it, and I found out that it's a first gen from 1986. A lot older than I thought. So, are there any things I should look out for on the older Glocks? Any must have upgrades? I already bought some newest generation magazines. What night sights are the best and most durable? Thanks! |
 congrats on a great gun i might take this into consideration ( i did a while back, set a gen 2, single pin G19 back to glock for the upgrade and sights upgrade): www.thegunzone.com/glock/upgrade-faq.html other than that, +1 to the above also, stick to factory glock mags--they are the best and most reliable for the price ever |
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I have an 87. One thing that is really nice is the newer style captive spring and rod assembly, worth every penny. Part of the above "replace all the springs" suggestion. Honestly if not shot much it is fine. There were some strongly reccomended upgrades for the first gens. Someone here will tell you or you can contact Glock with the serial # and they will tell you themselves, no kidding, they really will. They are good about that. |
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I followed instructions on taking down the G17 and found out for sure that mine hasn't gone through the upgrade process. All the parts that Glock would replace as part of the upgrade are the old versions. I called Glock, and they told me to ship them the pistol and they will take care of the upgrade. All I need to do is pay for shipping one way. I'll test it out this weekend, and then ship it out to Glock. I'm amazed at how simple it is to detail strip this pistol. Interestingly, it does have the captive rod assembly, so I'm guessing whoever owned it, did that upgrade. The trigger on Glocks are kind of weird at first, but now after a bunch of dry firing, I love the feel. Reset and take-up are so short. It doesn't have the Overtravel that I'm used to on most pistols. It seems short and feels like it automatically Overtravels to the same spot no matter how slowly or smoothly I pull the trigger. Everything feels so repeatable. I really hope the trigger doesn't change once the upgrade gets done... Does anyone know if it does? |
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The trigger might get a little heavier if they replace the striker spring. Not to worry, it will soon lighten up again. After shooting it for a while you might also want to invest in a factory Glock 3.5 # connector. Keep up the dry firing and practice your reset. Here is the Glock flash movie. www.sniperworld.com/glock/ |
Yes and no. A factory employed armorer will update the parts for free. A non factory employed certified armorer can update it but Glock does not supply the parts, the armorer has to pay for them. Wait for a GSSF event in your area and the factory armorer can/will update it for free. |
First letters are AY. I just shot it on friday and saturday. It shoots great! I ended up buying a Serpa holster. I wanted to try out their interesting retention method. Most likely, I'll buy a couple more holsters. |