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  1. I believe that is what Rowdy is referring to when he says "heeling the gun". Not all that uncommon. Sounds like you might have the solution with a stronger grip. Can't say enough good things about a strong and consistent grip.
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    17 Preference

    So it's a 17 slide on a 19 frame? I have such as a carry gun. Boresight Solutions did a great job on a G17 years ago. Very nice for EDC when I want something other than my 43X. But what advantage does 17 over 19 have as a game gun? Most people who shoot for accuracy shoot full size pistols. Most people who shoot for speed shoot full size pistols.
  3. Save your brass for the time when you might start reloading.
  4. Yes but in general they are all faster than needed for most gaming. A single stage press can reduce start up costs considerably. Buying good used equipment is also a good option.
  5. Also no problems with 13# recoil/std striker setup using my 132ishPF reloads. If you want to tweak performance, you might want to reload and get away from unnecessarily hot factory ammo. Reloading is easily learned, saves money, tweaks performance, and for many of us is actually fun.
  6. lgh

    17 Preference

    17 is a great format. Got a few of them and will get a Gen5.
  7. KKM. Also, you don't really know if there is lead build up just by visual inspection. I had an Outers electrochemical de-leader. I thought the stock barrel looked clean but was surprised how much lead came out with the Outers unit. I got a KKM. They don't make the Outers anymore. There was/is an engineer from Colorado who actually did the measurements of pressure increases in stock barrels when shooting lead. It didn't take much leading to spike the pressures up. As you know from reading "lead in Glocks", there is more to the story - what kind of lead, how many rounds, etc. So your YMMV. Or just get the KKM. Like JC, I haven't had any problems with polymer coated but you say you have lead, not coated.
  8. I've tried a ton of connectors. Alone, they didn't do much for me. You can just polish a OEM (-) connector. I have Overwatch Precision DAT triggers with their NP3 - connectors in a few Glocks and I like them. Total cost = $120. But all my Glocks have what, for me, are combat triggers and not low weight game triggers. Having said that, I really like the Gen 5 triggers as they are. Just buff them up a bit and go shoot it. At a match, see if you can try others' triggers to see if it matters.
  9. Been through a pile of Ghost connectors. Not for me. Thought about a JG put those are pretty pricey. I'm going to drop a Overwatch Precision trigger into my SS. I like all triggers to be +/- the same as my carry triggers and have Overwatch in a few Glocks. I don't really care about real light. Some take up, wall, clean break. Short reset is always nice. I'll report back for those interested when I put one in. People at Overwatch said they've put them in SS Glocks. https://overwatchprecision.com/
  10. What were the 3 iterations you didn't like?
  11. Competed with a G17. Carried a G26 but always had the extended mag in it. So I sold it to my brother and now carry a 43xor 19. Lately been trying out a G17 for carry. Love that big handle and the gun handles really well.
  12. Basically, what Cha-Lee said. But for exercise you would be better served doing goblet squats with a kettlebell. You have to hold the 'bell out while doing the squats. That engages your "core" and back muscles and is also good for upper extremity strength and balance needed while shooting. With regular barbell squats, the weight is centered shoulder-hip-feet and so much of the muscle engagement and balance you are looking for doesn't happen. And goblet squats are tougher than you might think. I use a 53 pounder (1 1/2 pood for you comrades out there) but if you want more weight use a dumb bell that suits you. Whatever is your 5 RM. Bump up the sets if you want since you are also looking for endurance. You should be tired but with good form at the end. Avoid 1RM. Most shooting is as much (or more) about endurance than pure strength. Let's face it, the gun only ways about 3#.
  13. Absolutely true. I've taken a dozen or so PD classes and get to see what works. When a Glock doesn't work, the instructor's response is always, "What did you do to it?". The comment on duty guns was meant to make it clear that SS did not try to lighten triggers, change springs, etc. to make a Game Glock. RMR cuts, suppressor sights, and frame mods are pretty common for duty guns. There is a place in Florida that does a lot of it for LEO.
  14. That depends. If you shoot a std Gen 5 Glock, I would agree with you. But my Glocks all have grip reductions, non-OEM sights, or are milled for low RDS. The SS have grip panels that will give you 1911 grip angle, undercut trigger guard and high beaver tail, suppressor sights, cocking serrations, and are milled for low riding RMR RDS. I would have to pay for a lot of that on a OEM Glock and so, money wise, the SS is a better deal. Gen 5 triggers are waaaay better than SS so if you end up doing trigger stuff on the SS, it might negate any of the other advantages. The SS pistols are designed to be duty guns, not game guns.
  15. lgh

    Number 4 = Gen 4?

    IIRC, you can i.d. its Generation with its serial number. I think I found the table on the Glock website years ago when I looked up my Glock Gen 2 and 3's but it could have been some other site.
  16. Agree with Bench on the wrist rollers. Deadlifts and other free weight lifts where you lift the weight up are also good. Inverted kettlebell cleans are great. Lots of one handed weak hand dry fire will definetly improve your grip and endurance.
  17. Eventually, I anticipate getting a JG combat trigger and will report back.
  18. The MOS does not mount as low as the precut for RMR. Have you shot suppressor sights? They are there for iron backups on a service gun. OEM irons don't co-witness. Also, the backstraps on the SS are designed to reproduce the 1911 grip angle. Not sure the Gen 5 do that. I pay for all those things on my Glocks so the SS is a better deal. I think the Gen 5 trigger is waaay better than the SS. Best Glock trigger they've produced.
  19. Not to speak for the OP, but the trigger isn't the attraction for the SS Glocks. Adjustable backstraps, milled low for RMR, suppressor sights, cocking serrations to name a few. Just about anyone can learn to operate a stock Glock trigger but they can change it if they don't like it.
  20. I believe the pistol was designed as a service weapon and so was not intended to have a light trigger. JG can probably help you out if you want it to be a game gun or just like lighter Glock triggers on a carry gun. He told me his connectors were fine in a SS and so a complete trigger package might also be. Let us know how it works out.
  21. I put a JG connector in my 920 and that cleaned it up a bit. I still don't think it is as good as the stock Gen 5 trigger on my EDC 43x.
  22. What do you mean by "better"? Do you mean which one lasts longer?
  23. This. Also, keep your attention on the target and don't "chase the dot". 1. Attention on target. 2. Dot shows up. 3. Press trigger.
  24. Thanks Modoc. I just discovered Inline Fabrication has a plate system that allows one to swap out presses onto a single base. I might go that route since it minimizes the footprint.
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