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I have a 43x and really like it. It's a carry gun for relatively short distances. You probably don't need a RDS. It doesn't matter if you have "irons" or RDS. OTOH, my other pistols all have RDS for games or whatever.
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I have to say again that Glock finally got things going in the right direction with their Gen 5 triggers.
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12 hours ago, Twilk73 said:
Second, some of us (like me) mess with it till it’s broken.
Yeah, we just can't leave well enough alone! "The enemy of good is better."
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9 hours ago, Twilk73 said:
On the plus side the trigger in a Glock is an easy fix. Upgrade it out ...
Depends on what you mean by an easy fix or upgrade. There are probably 1000+ posts on the web regarding the endless pursuit of the elusive "fix". Dozens of connectors for a "fix". Drop in triggers, etc. At some point, many report ending up with a pile of trigger parts without the fix.
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I just show up and have then tell me which category I belong in. I shoot it for training.
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8 hours ago, Twilk73 said:
That’s great because honestly their triggers where on par with stock gen 4 Glock triggers. Maybe even worse.
I thought so too. Really bad on my compact SS and I didn't feel like chasing down a remedy so I got the Foundation DR 920. The Foundation DR 920 trigger is much more like a Gen 5.
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From SS website. "As an aside, we now machine (yes, machine) certain areas of the connector after stamping to maximize consistency and quality."
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Reporting back... Did not get the trigger the way I wanted and so I sold the combat model and bought a Foundation series DR920. It's a full size, keeping with my current personal preference for full frame Glocks. I like the DR 920 a lot and the trigger is waaaay better than the combat model. I don't know if SS changed anything or the diference is the normal variation we get with Glock-type triggers. I'll probably shoot it a lot before making a final judgement on the stock trigger.
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12 hours ago, Slow250 said:
I've been shooting Glocks for 20 years and tried a lot of different combinations. I've bought a couple Zev kits, the Timneys, and various other racey parts. Up to this point, I've always come back to stock parts with either a minus or dot connector, polishing and some spring swaps. I'm sure I've spent over a grand on Glock trigger parts over the years. Oh well.
Nice summary of what a lot have gone through chasing Glock trigger perfection.
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No way man! 17 is the original full size Glock.
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Thanks
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Is this OK or a no-go?
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3 hours ago, jimbullet said:
Does that mean perhaps I am pushing the gun up prior to actually firing causing the shots to go higher?
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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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.
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Save your brass for the time when you might start reloading.
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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.
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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.
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17 is a great format. Got a few of them and will get a Gen5.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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3 hours ago, jcc7x7 said:
Been through three trigger mods none acceptable. Installed a Timney trigger assy. and now I'm completely stratified with it.
What were the 3 iterations you didn't like?
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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.
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14 hours ago, Aar0n_K said:
Any other info/tips in addition to what has been said so far?
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#.
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I've used Weapon Shield (the original FP10) for years and rarely have to do anything other than a wipe down to clean Glocks and 1911's. Weapon Shield bonds to the metal surface so it's effective at keeping stuff from sticking even when it appears to have evaporated. Sometimes a brush and Hoppes on the feed ramps and chambers but that's pretty much it.
Note: Acetone is a great solvent but nasty stuff health-wise. We were supposed to use it under the hood in the chemistry lab.