wanttolearn Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) I've read a number of times people advocating changing out the Glock Slide Lock in an effort to improve the quality of fit and accuracy. Is there any validity to this recommendation, and if so is there a preferred brand/model. I fair rather competitively and accurately with a 1911. I absolutely understand that the Glock 34 is not a bullseye pistol by design and while mine is fairly accurate, improving accuracy remains a desirable goal. I've considered fitting a match Bar-Sto barrel to my Gen 3 model 34 and while perhaps the best option it remains quite expensive and somewhat out of my reach financially. thank you Edited March 9, 2019 by wanttolearn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dapribek Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I’ve read other threads that this is a possibility, but I personally don’t think it would have the big an effect on accuracy. You might try changing the locking block to the Lone Wolf model. I’ve read that many shooters feel that makes a difference. I’ve changed my locking block, slide lock and barrel and while I like the way my 34 shoots, I reall can’t say with any certainty that these new parts made a significant difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 the slide lock lever has nothing to do with barrel fit or accuracy on a Glock. On a 1911 is a whole nother story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 What the above just stated. ^ a slide lock on a Glock has nothing to do with accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmar Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 TR Graham can be reached at (832)695-7192, or email at GRHM458@CS.com . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanttolearn Posted March 10, 2019 Author Share Posted March 10, 2019 thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMoneyGrip Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 There was a guy on Glock Talk that was making them several years ago. He said that you can look at the wear pattern on the stock one to see if it was even, and that makes sense to me. He sold many of them and most everyone said they saw an improvment. My guns are way more accurate than me so I keep trying to improve Scott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) last 3 post ??????? explain how this https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/frame-parts/slide-catch-parts/slide-catches/slide-stop-lever-w-spring-sku100002725-23022-49287.aspx has any thing to do with berrel fit and accuracy now this could https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/action-parts/locking-parts/locking-blocks/locking-block-3-pin-sku100002729-22990-49309.aspx but not this https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/frame-parts/slide-catch-parts/slide-catches/slide-stop-lever-w-spring-sku100002725-23022-49287.aspx please explain been shooting and repairing Glocks for over 20 years . Dont see how https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/frame-parts/slide-catch-parts/slide-catches/slide-stop-lever-w-spring-sku100002725-23022-49287.aspx has any thing to do with fit of the barrel.and any efect on function and accuracy .You can remove https://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/frame-parts/slide-catchttps://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/frame-parts/slide-catch-parts/slide-catches/slide-stop-lever-w-spring-sku100002725-23022-49287.aspxh-parts/slide-catches/slide-stop-lever-w-spring-sku100002725-23022-49287.aspxand the gun will shoot just te same. Please explain. I wont to know. Edited March 10, 2019 by AHI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul49 Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 15 minutes ago, AHI said: last 3 post ??????? Google TR Graham as I did, because I was clearly not “in the know”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMoneyGrip Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 In my post, I'm talking about the slide lock. Too many people get this part confused with the slide stop. The slide stop has nothing to do with acuracy, however the slide could have an effect on accuracy. As I said in my previous post, my guns are more accurate than me straight out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, BigMoneyGrip said: In my post, I'm talking about the slide lock. Too many people get this part confused with the slide stop. The slide stop has nothing to do with acuracy, however the slide could have an effect on accuracy. As I said in my previous post, my guns are more accurate than me straight out of the box. can you referance the part you are talking about https://www.brownells.com/schematics/glock-/models-17-43-sid858.aspx part #22 is my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Hello: I think they are talking about part #21. I'll stick with the stock one and a fitted barrel. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMoneyGrip Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 1 hour ago, AHI said: can you referance the part you are talking about https://www.brownells.com/schematics/glock-/models-17-43-sid858.aspx part #22 is my guess. I'm talking about #21, the slide lock. While in battery, the barrel is locked in by the slide lock. The slide stop, #27, has absolutely nothing to do with accuracy. As mentioned earlier, you can shoot the gun with out that part. By looking at the wear pattern on the slide lock, you can tell if it is locking evenly across the surface where the barrel locks on it. All of my guns have an even pattern. I have seen other guns where they have more wear on one side. I can see where this could have an effect on the accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amerflyer48 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Just replaced mine because I wanted a blue one no change in accuracy in a G40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, BigMoneyGrip said: I'm talking about #21, the slide lock. While in battery, the barrel is locked in by the slide lock. The slide stop, #27, has absolutely nothing to do with accuracy. As mentioned earlier, you can shoot the gun with out that part. By looking at the wear pattern on the slide lock, you can tell if it is locking evenly across the surface where the barrel locks on it. All of my guns have an even pattern. I have seen other guns where they have more wear on one side. I can see where this could have an effect on the accuracy. thanks now I under stand what you are talking about Edited March 11, 2019 by AHI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptimiStick Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I changed to a KKM drop-in barrel and my accuracy improved dramatically. With stock barrel, my gen5 g34 patterned like a 12 GA shotgun. After the barrel swap it’s close to my 1911s and Stacy-Shadow 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayFront36 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 The slide lock will not affect accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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