Bought my 1st glock!

The information I offer is from the book "Glock Deconstructed" written by Patrick Sweeney and my own experience. My Glock takes the White Box ammo and it lands on my head and face when ejected. After the first 35 rounds with the stock bbl it was leaded up. I now have a Lone Wolf 9-40 bbl in it. My Glock is the 22 model, same as the 17 and I am shooting 9mm in it right now but have a Lone Wolf .40S&W bbl as well for it. Of the guns that I own I can honestly say I like the Glock the least. I bought the gun to see what all the fuss was about. Around here if your brave enough to say anything about a Glock that isn't complimentary there are always a few that will flame you.

You're getting "flamed" because you lack experience and most of all knowledge. Your posts are full of bs and inconsequential gripes that have little to zero to do with the firearm. Seek professional training, master the fundamentals then get back to us with advice.

Tdc
 
Thanks for all the helpful advice. I think I'm just going to leave it alone and enjoy the Glock for what it is. But those plastic sights gotta go. I will probably leave everything else stock and get some Trijicon night sights.
 
Check out a Vickers Tactical Slide Stop. I was iffy on the stock one, and after a bit of research, landed on the Vickers. It's just a bit more aggressive without changing the Glock's character. Relatively cheap (around $20) too...

I added an extended slide stop on my G17. While I don't have any issues with it...my son consistently thumbs it dropping the slide on an empty mag. First few times it happened I thought the gun broke:). I'm swapping back the OEM (if I can find it).
A set of steel sights is a nice touch.....
 
You're getting "flamed" because you lack experience and most of all knowledge. Your posts are full of bs and inconsequential gripes that have little to zero to do with the firearm. Seek professional training, master the fundamentals then get back to us with advice.

Tdc
I have made some basic statements that I stand behind. The loose bbl is one and it expands the brass. The Glock was made for the military. If you don't believe this check it out. The Glock is not made to shoot lead projectiles, don't agree check that out. Lots of people use lead projectiles, Glock does not care and will not make their gun to shoot lead. The White Box light load ammo is something that can be argued about, I was told here that there are issues and it is a common item of discussion on discussion boards(actually stated by Lone Wolf bbls I believe as well). Since I have had these issues myself I bring them up. The info that is out there on the internet is free and worth what you pay for it. Buyer be aware.

Having said all this I think it is a good thing to be polite and "nice" to others on these boards. It is a common courtesy.

I am a revolver guy. I hate looking for brass, especially in the winter. I like steel guns. I reload mostly. Everyone can learn something from others, no one knows it all. There is always someone out there with a bigger wallet, a faster car, a better looking woman, the list goes on.

The Glock is known for shooting thousands of rounds with out fail. It does this. It is not pretty to look at. Since we in Canada are not at war, we cannot do self defense, or concealed carry, all we can do is shoot holes in paper. I like a gun that I can admire, to look at. The Glock just does not do that for me.
 
I have made some basic statements that I stand behind. The loose bbl is one and it expands the brass. The Glock was made for the military. If you don't believe this check it out. The Glock is not made to shoot lead projectiles, don't agree check that out. Lots of people use lead projectiles, Glock does not care and will not make their gun to shoot lead. The White Box light load ammo is something that can be argued about, I was told here that there are issues and it is a common item of discussion on discussion boards(actually stated by Lone Wolf bbls I believe as well). Since I have had these issues myself I bring them up. The info that is out there on the internet is free and worth what you pay for it. Buyer be aware.

The Barrels are not "loose" the chambers are SLIGHTLY less supported than other designs, this is in no way unsafe nor does it mean reloads are not usable. The lock up is just as solid as any other pistol running a Browning tilt action design. The Polygonal rifling will shoot lead, it is not OPTIMIZED for extensive lead projectile use. Light loads not functioning in my experience is purely user error. If its factory ammo, it will run. Errornet information as you say is worth exactly what you paid for it. A great resource yes, but if you can't and don't sift through the sh*t you'll end up regurgitating it later.

Having said all this I think it is a good thing to be polite and "nice" to others on these boards. It is a common courtesy.

If you think I'm being rude you'd be sadly mistaken. I'm straight forward, blunt, and honest. I have no patience for people who regurgitate and peddle bullsh*t as FACT. Your opinion is one thing and is difficult to argue as its yours to have. Making a statement of FACT when it is not or failing to support said statement, and I will tear it down. Polite is a courtesy, and not everyone deserves it. We live in a society of soft talking puss*es who prefer to politic around a topic as opposed to cutting to the chase and calling it as it is. Less blah blah and more direct statements reduces time and confusion.

I am a revolver guy. I hate looking for brass, especially in the winter. I like steel guns. I reload mostly. Everyone can learn something from others, no one knows it all. There is always someone out there with a bigger wallet, a faster car, a better looking woman, the list goes on.

The Glock is known for shooting thousands of rounds with out fail. It does this. It is not pretty to look at. Since we in Canada are not at war, we cannot do self defense, or concealed carry, all we can do is shoot holes in paper. I like a gun that I can admire, to look at. The Glock just does not do that for me.

Self defense is very much a legal option in this country. Regardless, if you wish to allow a PAPER law to render you defenceless and quite possibly lifeless, be my guest, its your life to lose. Same goes for concealed carry. It is possible although highly unlikely to be obtained, however that doesn't physically prevent a person from doing so. Many a criminals and honest citizens alike carry a firearm daily.. Just saying.

As for looks, they don't affect performance so they have no value whatsoever.

The bold.

TDC
 
Once you fire off those 1k rounds with zero malfunctions, you'll be able to form your own conclusions. The good thing about that if you're into helping people, is that you'll be able to offer advice based on facts, as opposed to opinions based on misinformation as jimmieA has done.

Enjoy your new gun.
Stock Glocks are boringly reliable.

thanks for your response and will do asap ill let you guys know how is goes. i read the other post and found it very informative
 
Thanks for all the helpful advice. I think I'm just going to leave it alone and enjoy the Glock for what it is. But those plastic sights gotta go. I will probably leave everything else stock and get some Trijicon night sights.

Try a cheap reflex sight. You may be surprised at how much you like them on a pistol.

I am not a Glock expert, but have read and heard positives about this:

http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1451517
 
Great first choice for a Glock! My first glock was a Gen 2 Model 17 bought in 1986 and I still have it :) I have never upgraded anything on the pistol and it has worked flawless all these years. One of the few pistols that I have trusted my life to in the line of duty. You will not be disapointed :)
 
Congrats on your new glock !!

I got trijicon night sight from factory and it is the only mod this pistol will see. Shoot it, shoot it a lot, and then find what would be good for it. Master the basics before modifying a perfectly design pistol.

Enjoy your glock :p
 
Having Glocks with plastic, trijicon, fiber optic and funky Advantage sights for bench shooting I don't notice any difference. A good shooter with plastic sights will still outshoot all else.

Don't upgrade till you have adequate experience, then decide if upgrade trumps more ammo/professional training.
 
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