SWThomas Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I bought a Gen 4 G17, brand new, that already has a Zev Fulcrum trigger kit, extended mag release, and extended slide stop. I probably wouldn't have done the last two mods if they weren't already on it. I want to make this pistol a better target gun since I already have dedicated guns for CC and HD. Basically I'm looking for advice on sights, barrels, etc... It's pretty accurate in my hands as is, but I wanna tighten the screws a little. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasley Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I have the same pistol. I put a Dawson Precision adjustable rear sight and fiber optic front. I like them a lot. Mine will shoot a 2" group at 50' with the factory barrel. I think it would probably do better than that with a better shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWThomas Posted December 16, 2013 Author Share Posted December 16, 2013 I have the same pistol. I put a Dawson Precision adjustable rear sight and fiber optic front. I like them a lot. Mine will shoot a 2" group at 50' with the factory barrel. I think it would probably do better than that with a better shooter. I'll look into those sights. Thanks! Is that group from a rest or offhand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasley Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Off a makeshift rest, I have fairly poor vision (old man eyes) which is why I figure it could do better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polymerfeelsweirdman Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I would for sure get new sights The stock glock 9mm barrels are pretty accurate from what I have seen but if you wanted you could get a bar sto barrel fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Spend your money wisely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98sr20ve Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Tighten the screws on yourself. It's not going to get appreciably better modding the gun and very well could get worse. FOR ME. This is all I do to a Glock 1) Sights 2) Competition Wolff Spring Kit 3) - Connector from Glock. On a carry gun I delete the striker spring from the kit and go with the stock Striker Spring. The rest of the springs are fine IMHO on the carry gun. I do have a KKM barrel for shooting lead but most my Glocks shoot lead just fine. Just not my G34 so it got the KKM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver_Surfer Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Spend your money wisely. This! Nothing beats practice. That said my 17's could not grp as well as my 21's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I bought my G17 a few years back and was at the range with a friend who I've known all my life as a very good shot. He can shoot my G17 so well, and accurately that I know it is not my gun or loads when I am missing. He makes very nice smiley faces on a USPSA metric from 20-25 yards away with the standard two handed, thumbs-forward grip. I cannot do this with the pistol myself yet, but if he can, then with practice I should. It has a tungsten guide rod, and Sevigny sights, all black. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick88 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Most people will say just upgrade the sights and they would be correct. But the single most basic improvement that anyone can do to a Glock is to get rid of the finger grooves, your hand size doesnt matter, those grooves force you to cant your wrist which is why some dont like the way a glock feels and points. You might think you like the grooves until they are gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWThomas Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Ok. So what sights should I get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick88 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I have the same pistol. I put a Dawson Precision adjustable rear sight and fiber optic front. I like them a lot. Mine will shoot a 2" group at 50' with the factory barrel. I think it would probably do better than that with a better shooter. This..it will cost you about 100 bucks but comes with all the tools needed to do it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultimo-Hombre Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Dawson front with a fixed sevigny or warren competition rear. Dawson has all the info you need Adjustable is unnecessary for many... Good shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Ok. So what sights should I get? Dawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHLChris Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I use Sevigny Carry rear with .215" fiber optic fronts on all my Glocks, with the green tube. Even with the stock barrels they're tack drivers. I'm not, but the gun is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWThomas Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 Roger that. Thanks for the info fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom C Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Regarding fiber optic front sight...strongly consider a green fiber optic. I've shot red and green and green stays very crisp visually regardless of weather conditions and backgrounds. Shooting lead outta Glock factory barrels is just plain risky no matter what anyone says. If lead is in your future, go with a good aftermarket barrel like KKM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWThomas Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 Regarding fiber optic front sight...strongly consider a green fiber optic. I've shot red and green and green stays very crisp visually regardless of weather conditions and backgrounds. Shooting lead outta Glock factory barrels is just plain risky no matter what anyone says. If lead is in your future, go with a good aftermarket barrel like KKM. I'm very, very happy with plated bullets. I have no plans at all to ever go with cast bullets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45dotACP Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Best upgrade is ammo...followed closely by sights (I prefer warren tactical myself). All that really needs to happen is for you to aim the gun and move the trigger without disturbing the sight picture. Shouldn't be that tough...in theory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98sr20ve Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) Sights are way too much of a personal preference for you to really give any credence to what others like. I started with the Sevigny Fixed sights. Narrow Front and Wide rear. After a period of time I realize they were not the right choice for me. While I liked the narrow front the wide rear was holding me back on longer shots. I switched to the Dawson Precision Adjustable. Narrow front (forget the width) and a more traditional rear. MUCH better for me all the way around. So before you buy, Just go to the safety area and look at peoples sights. Learn what YOU like and get that width notch combo no mater who makes it. I would not start with a really wide rear unless you know your eyes are good and you can bridge that large gap in your mind well to still get it on target at longer distances. Edited December 18, 2013 by 98sr20ve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EkuJustice Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Order the new Dawson fixed sights from Dawson as they have a new competiotoj rear with varying width notch. Order directly from Dawson and if it dosent shoot where it needs to they swap fronts for free. That is only for sights bought direct and that have their rear sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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