Sbbieshelt Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 I shoot an old 17 with no modifications. What are the best mods for the money? With 4 of us at home shooting most of our funds go toward ammo. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Sevigney sights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix68 Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 What exactly are you looking to "do" with the G17? If we knew the "application", it might help in providing some pointers for ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmspdi Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Make that 2 votes for Sevigny sights. I have the plain black competition model on my G17, G22, G34 and G35. I plan on getting a set for my Springfield TRP .45 as soon as they are available from Warren Tacticle. The second change would be the 3.5 lb connector and then do the $.25 action job on the gun. Skip the extended slide and mag releases. They can cause problems with premature slide lock or mag drops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyGlock Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Skip the extended slide and mag releases. They can cause problems with premature slide lock or mag drops. Cannot say the same things for me, theyre an aid in gun manipulaton when I needed it. Said problems are specific to grip style and technique. Should try and test them first if you want them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Sights -- stock sight suck, and the front covers too much of the target..... Do a search on 25 cent trigger job -- and work on polishing some stuff. That and a 3.5 lb. connector will get you a long way toward a really nice trigger.... Then ammo -- lots of it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmspdi Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 (edited) Skip the extended slide and mag releases. They can cause problems with premature slide lock or mag drops. Cannot say the same things for me, theyre an aid in gun manipulaton when I needed it. Said problems are specific to grip style and technique. Should try and test them first if you want them. I agree, that's why I said "They can cause problems". I had to remove the extended slide releases from my Glocks when I switched from a "thumb-over-thumb" to "thumbs forward" grip. I still have the extended mag releases on my range guns, but not on my G23 duty gun due to the risk of a premature mag drop. Some holsters (like my duty holster) may press in on the extended mag button releasing the magazine. If I drop a mag or lock the slide back in a match I lose points, in a gun fight I could lose my life. IMHO the risks out weigh the advantages for all but DEDICATED range guns... YMMV. Just my $.02 worth (adjusted for inflation). Edited April 19, 2010 by wmspdi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyGlock Posted April 19, 2010 Share Posted April 19, 2010 Skip the extended slide and mag releases. They can cause problems with premature slide lock or mag drops. Cannot say the same things for me, theyre an aid in gun manipulaton when I needed it. Said problems are specific to grip style and technique. Should try and test them first if you want them. I agree, that's why I said "They can cause problems". I had to remove the extended slide releases from my Glocks when I switched from a "thumb-over-thumb" to "thumbs forward" grip. I still have the extended mag releases on my range guns, but not on my G23 duty gun due to the risk of a premature mag drop. Some holsters (like my duty holster) may press in on the extended mag button releasing the magazine. If I drop a mag or lock the slide back in a match I lose points, in a gun fight I could lose my life. IMHO the risks out weigh the advantages for all but DEDICATED range guns... YMMV. Just my $.02 worth (adjusted for inflation). Sorry, I erroneously assumed the OP was for a range gun only. If for personal or duty carry, I totally agree such mods are quite dangerous and could be fatal to the owner. Had you not mentioned it, I myself would not even realize its significance. Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbbieshelt Posted April 19, 2010 Author Share Posted April 19, 2010 We shoot idpa and might get into some other shooting sports as the boys get older. I'll read up on sights and polishing to start. Keep the ideas coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 If it's an "old" gun like you mentioned it might be worth the 10-15 bucks to respring it throughout. I run the sevigneys as well, but with FO front, and love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmspdi Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 (edited) If it's a Gen 1 or 2 (without the finger swells on the front of the grip) a slip on rubber grip might help. Edited April 20, 2010 by wmspdi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wideload Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 How about a progressive press with 9mm dies, if you already don't own one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro2AInPA Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 While I agree with the other folks that replacement sights are in order, I would personally go with a set from Dawson Precision with an adjustable rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbbieshelt Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 I just started reloading for 9mm, I already load for .44, .45, 30/30 and 12gauge. I'm planning on spending 100-150 to help this old girl run better. Thanks for the suggestions. Where is a good place to bit the sights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Sevigny sights from Mike Luciano of MLE -- in the dealer forum.... Dawson's direct from Dawson.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njl Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 $0.25 trigger job, 3.5# connector, Agrip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Are you just starting? How old are the boys? Sights are great, then the $.25 trigger job or a trigger kit (many have springs and connector included). Make sure they know which model you have. Skip the extended slide lock lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) PM me your name and address and I will give you a new, unopened copy of "Building the Ultimate Glock", if you want. I haven't seen it, but have another from AGI that probably covers about the same things, so have been waiting for the chance to help someone with young shooters in the house. I have a 13 year old. Later, WG Edited April 23, 2010 by Wild Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 (edited) Also do an Advanced search (next to the red Search button on the top right side of the page). Type modifications in the "find words" box. Then hi-lite "Glock" in the "find in forum". Found literally thousands of posts on this very subject. Edited April 23, 2010 by Jman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Hey, I got the PM. I mailed the video today. Tell us what you think about it. Good luck with the boys. Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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