G17 for competitive shooting

So many new shooters think the key to improving scores is to dump money into firearm upgrades.

Realistically, you will see a much more drastic improvement if you practice movement and target acquisition since you spend more time moving than shooting in the longer stages stages.

The Glock 17 is a great gun for IPSC and IDPA. Dave Sevigny, one of the top shooters in the the world uses a similar gun (Glock 34) but it does require a alot of practice to shoot effectively and accurately. In fact, he won the USPSA Nationals with it this year. Take THAT CZ fanboys! :stirthepot2:
 
wicked_police said:
I don't know if there is an extended mag release for the Gen4 yet...

Even if there is, I won't be changing mine. The shape and size is much better than the previous Gens, it works great the way it is.
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The mag release on the gen 4 is quite a bit bigger than previous gens, can't see needing more than that.
 
Steyr101 said:
So many new shooters think the key to improving scores is to dump money into firearm upgrades. ...
...Dave Sevigny, one of the top shooters in the the world uses a similar gun (Glock 34) but it does require a alot of practice to shoot effectively and accurately. In fact, he won the USPSA Nationals with it this year. Take THAT CZ fanboys!
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ha::onCrack:
If you really believe that DS shoots a factory-stock Glock 34 in US Limited, L10 or Production,
I've got a sweet deal on a bridge you shouldn't miss out on - Santa Claus can even co-sign your loan! :D
 
Perhaps not, but he does shoot a stock Glock 17 in IPSC. Or at least one that is on par with the "stock" CZ for IPSC Production
 
Haha!! So true... but as mentioned... who is really shooting a truly stock gun in Production (at the higher levels) these days.

And I'm sure TJ is shooting a Para as well right??

I'll trade you that bridge for some ocean front property in Arizona.. LOL
 
PH Racing said:
Perhaps not, but he does shoot a stock Glock 17 in IPSC. Or at least one that is on par with the "stock" CZ for IPSC Production
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Let's see if he is going to do that again on the next world shoot. :D

The thing is that US professional shooters look for sponsor and CZ is not very big in sponsoring US folks. Anyways, not as big as other vendors.
 
the glock definately can use a trigger job down to 5lbs or is it 5.5 lbs pull if ipsc production...and if changed to standard division, even lighter pull....

the factory pull is like 7lbs or something, isn't it ? it's suppose to be less, but if actually weighed, it's actually higher than factory claims...
 
colt45gunner said:
the glock definately can use a trigger job down to 5lbs or is it 5.5 lbs pull if ipsc production...and if changed to standard division, even lighter pull....

the factory pull is like 7lbs or something, isn't it ? it's suppose to be less, but if actually weighed, it's actually higher than factory claims...
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Not on mine, it's not. The factory claims 5.5 lb. I measured mine with RCBS trigger pull scale in the range - 5.5 lb exactly. What did you measure yours with?
 
a while back it was weighed at well over 6lbs.. and with 3.5 connector and lighter spring, it's now approx. 4.5lbs...probably needs some more work... but other guys had theirs weighed higher too...
any other Glock guys here can give us feedback on their pulls before any work on them..?
 
My gen 3 was easily 8lbs brand new. With the 3.5lb connector and around 12 -14 thousand rounds through it, its been holding 5.5lbs for several years now.
 
Well, mine is brand new G17 Gen 4. We measured it right off the box, never fired. It was 5.5lb with the scale that built for this purpose and is very precise. I will measure it again after 1000 rounds and will let you know. So far I am happy with the trigger the way it is. Like others said, I would like to gain more experience in sports before I change or upgrade anything in my stock G17.

On the side note, I shot different handguns and revolvers over the years (never owned one, tho :p) and I would never thought that I would say this but for me better than Glock can be only another Glock! :) I am sold. :)
 
wicked_police said:
I agree with some of the above comments. Shoot the gun how it is at first, no need to change things right away.

After getting a bit of range time with it, you'll have a better idea of what, if anything, you want to change.
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Well said by this member and the members above stating the same. It is about skill, not stuff IMHO.
 
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