Glock 17 Gen 5 Competitive Shooting Upgrades

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Hello everyone,

I'm just wondering if anyone who is well versed with Glocks in this forum could help me with some few questions. I live in Winnipeg so just a heads up if you guys are suggesting stores for me. Also, all the parts are for a Glock 17 Gen 5.

  1. Which one is better for an uncaptured Glock 17 Gen 5 Guide rod, a tungsten or stainless one? What are the pros and cons? Where could I buy one?

  • Where can I buy a Ghost Connector 3.5lbs?

  • Where can I buy an extended mag release?
  • What do I do/buy to reduce striker spring?


Thank you in advance to anyone who took the time to reply.
 
Don't reduce the striker spring, or you will get light firing pin hits or misfires.
The factory recoil spring works just fine. If you want to add weight for recoil control you should have bought a CZ SP01 Shadow.

Change out the trigger if you must or just swap out the connector bar for a better trigger. Be mindful that you must use gen5 compatible parts......
 
I recommend buying from lone wolf distribution. last I checked they ship to Canada
a fancy plunger will help with feel, just remember there is no free lunch. You can modify a glock until it becomes unreliable.
 
hatman1793 said:
Don't reduce the striker spring, or you will get light firing pin hits or misfires.
The factory recoil spring works just fine. If you want to add weight for recoil control you should have bought a CZ SP01 Shadow.

Change out the trigger if you must or just swap out the connector bar for a better trigger. Be mindful that you must use gen5 compatible parts......
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You can reduce it reliably to a 4lb spring and it'll be fine.

The 3lb spring will work with a skeletonized striker.

Stay away from the 2lb spring in any combination.

OP. It's hard to beat the Zev competition spring kits for value/performance. All of my Glocks have them.
 
I would shoot the gun the way it is, once you are quite familiar with it, then look at possible upgrades. Glocks usually run well right from factory, the only time I have seen them to have issues is after people “upgrade” them.

I would suggest checking the rules for the sports you are interested in. This may limit the choices for your upgrades or it may allow you to do a lot more!

Knowing the gun and the rules will help you determine the right path.
 
Ignore the stock is better comments, you stated this is for competitive shooting and a glock will still undoubtedly be the most reliable gun at any match you shoot. You should be able to achieve a 3.5 pound trigger pull by changing out springs and disconnector while still igniting all but the hardest primers.

Brownells or ctc supplies will have most of the upgrades your looking for.

Glocks really benefit from basic mods, i suggest to run as light a recoil spring as possible. Keep in mind that a metallic guide rod will not be IPSC legal unfortunately but in combination with a light recoil spring will really smoothen out the shot over the stock double spring setup.

Have fun!
 
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