Glock 17-22 conversion question
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I'm running an Advantage Arms kit on my 17. It was a bit gimpy the first few rounds, but after I dumped a couple hundred down range it settled right down and runs smoothly. On a steady diet of CCI mini mags it runs without any problems.
I too have run the AA conversion on both the G17 and G22 frames. Once you find an ammo it likes, it functions perfectly. I have found that it likes the hi-velocity stuff and anything less than the 40g bullet is risky for dependable operation(just like the manf. tells you oddly enough) I found it to function on Wn Wildcats(a bit dirty) and even the Federal bulk box (525pk) which are only a 36gr but have enough oomph to cycle beautifully. Theres been lots of discussion on this in this forum and altho the search engine sucks, you may wanna go back a ways and have a look.
As for a Norinco Woodsman, they are a great value. But like everything else some love 'em and others think they're crap. They may need a bit of tweeking but I think once settled in they work fine. It seems the ones that ##### the loudest dont even own them but are going on heresay
. You say you havnt heard any complaints about that one, but again, do some research. There has been more than enough discussion on this topic in this forum but you hafta look for it. Granted there are some who have owned them and still think they're crap but its the luck of the draw. Sometimes u get a good one and u may get one that was assembled by a guy on Friday who had a bad fish head and felt like crap..
The AA kit is a bit pricey, but it depends on whether you want to use your Glock frame as your primary platform. The AA kits lets you use the Glock trigger and grips that you are used to on the larger calibers but without the weight. You can use your holster, mag pouches etc.
Its a matter of personal choice.
Good luck with your decision
dB
**edit note....I think they're $349 at TSE but I may be wrong
As for a Norinco Woodsman, they are a great value. But like everything else some love 'em and others think they're crap. They may need a bit of tweeking but I think once settled in they work fine. It seems the ones that ##### the loudest dont even own them but are going on heresay
. You say you havnt heard any complaints about that one, but again, do some research. There has been more than enough discussion on this topic in this forum but you hafta look for it. Granted there are some who have owned them and still think they're crap but its the luck of the draw. Sometimes u get a good one and u may get one that was assembled by a guy on Friday who had a bad fish head and felt like crap..The AA kit is a bit pricey, but it depends on whether you want to use your Glock frame as your primary platform. The AA kits lets you use the Glock trigger and grips that you are used to on the larger calibers but without the weight. You can use your holster, mag pouches etc.
Its a matter of personal choice.
Good luck with your decision
dB
**edit note....I think they're $349 at TSE but I may be wrong
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Interesting point you make daBear. 2 separate guns vs 1 plus conversion option...Ordering the Norinco from Marstar is 149 plus tax, shipping etc.....my price, shipped, taxes in for the conversion kit is 385......my gut tells me to go with the AA kit, may keep things simpler in a way, hmmmmm, decisions decisions!
Well, I am not trying to sell you on the AA kit, but just trying to make an observation. You will need to give this some more thought most likely. Firstly, you can never have too many toys. Altho the AA kit is a great accessory for the Glocks, it is a pricey one at that. If you are looking for an accurate shooter in 22, there are many choices and pricing for the whole gun is about the same as the AA kit. It depends on what you plan on using it for. Are u new to the sport and want to learn techniques? Then u may want to look at a different 22, as the Glock has its own characteristics when it comes to trigger control/release. The Norinco may work for you but if it doesnt, you may find it doesnt have a lot of trade in value. Its hit & miss unless you can get one from Gunnar at Armco(bannered sponsor) who preps them and has a guarantee. I am not sure if he still carries them or not, but for just a few dollars more, you know you get one that works as it should.
Not an easy decision after all is it?
Again, good luck
Cheers
dB
Not an easy decision after all is it?
Again, good luck
Cheers
dB
sillymike
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I've had good luck with my AA kit... it acted up funny in the first few hundreds rounds when I first bought it. But now it run pretty much flawlesly. Using inexpensive winchester wildcat, it will go about 300rds before it needs a little cleaning. It will go thru a brick of Dynapoint...
I agree you could buy a Norinco (or many orther gun for that matter) for less money. So you need to set your priority, do you want another pistol, or you want a trainning aid to improve your shooting skills/drills with your Glock?
I can't remember what I paid for my kit, but it was money well spent. After my GSP, this kit is been shot the most
I agree you could buy a Norinco (or many orther gun for that matter) for less money. So you need to set your priority, do you want another pistol, or you want a trainning aid to improve your shooting skills/drills with your Glock?
I can't remember what I paid for my kit, but it was money well spent. After my GSP, this kit is been shot the most
