Glock 17 to 22LR conversion kit thoughts?

Melnic · Apr 12, 2020

OK,
Gen 3 Glock 17, Looking to shoot 22LR out of it. What is the consensus (can there be one on MDS?) on the most reliable conversion kit out there?
Is there any advantage to a G19 (P80 Kit) to 22LR kit over a factory G17 to 22LR kit?

Any differences in general for Polymer 80 G17 & G19 performance over a factory Glock Lower?

I already have 22 Pistols and yes, I can shoot that. Not planning to go out and try to get another 22LR pisotl. But my choice will be a Glock 22LR conversion kit, or nothing at all.
I have a wide variety of 22LR in my stores to choose from.

RCH · Apr 12, 2020

Haven't got one yet, but from what I have been reading- the Advantage Arms conversion kit is the one to get.

www.advantagearms.com

Qbeam · Apr 12, 2020

Advantage is picky on ammo. Based usually on velocity of ammo. They specifically say what ammo to not use, but it is functional once it is broken in.

Q

HSTD · Apr 12, 2020

I had an early version of the advantage arms kit for the G19, and it wasn't very reliable. every sort of ammo I used would have FTEs, FTFs, and double feeds at some point. I've read that they have modified their product since then, but never tried it again myself.

instead of practicing with .22lr, I decided to go the dry fire route. I picked up a SRT training gun for about $240, a cheapshot 9mm laser for $35, and the lasrapp classic was about $125.

https://lasrapp.com/store/nextlevel-training-sirt-110-pistol
https://www.amazon.com/CheapShot-Tactical-Training-Laser-Ring/dp/B077Q8RXB9
http://lasrapp.com

Don't need to go to a range, and can practice whenever I want at a moments notice.

Even just getting the cheapshot laser is worth it for $35. Almost unlimited dry fire practice, and with your own 9mm.

hodgepodge · Apr 12, 2020

My Advantage Arms upper is solid with Remington Golden Bullets. I've not tried it with a Polymer80 lower, but I think that will be my next range trip.

Muleskinner · Apr 12, 2020

hodgepodge said:
My Advantage Arms upper is solid with Remington Golden Bullets. I've not tried it with a Polymer80 lower, but I think that will be my next range trip.

I have this setup. Poly 80 G17/22 frame. Standard velocity rounds seem to cycle better than high or hyper velocities it's not 100% reliable but enough to be a fun shooter

ZevGlock · Apr 12, 2020

There is a conversion kit in the classifieds on here.

inkd · Apr 12, 2020

I have a Tactical Solutions kit that took multiple trips back to them before they seemed to get it right. I think it was pretty new to Tac Sol, at the time I bought it and I am guessing there were some definite growing pains. I would probably buy another.

Melnic · Apr 12, 2020

ZevGlock said:
There is a conversion kit in the classifieds on here.

wrong gun, wrong Gen
Nice price though

Melnic · Apr 12, 2020

Muleskinner said:
I have this setup. Poly 80 G17/22 frame. Standard velocity rounds seem to cycle better than high or hyper velocities it's not 100% reliable but enough to be a fun shooter

What ammo were you using?
I have Rem golden but more of
CCI SV
CCI mini mags
Winchester 333/555
Federal Auto Match (LOTS)

gtodave · Apr 13, 2020

FYI, I asked the same question last year: https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=234624

Mine still can only shoot Golden Bullets, and at that, with only about 90% success rate, but I still only have about 150 rounds through it. I'm hoping it will "loosen up" a little and be more reliable.

Melnic · Apr 13, 2020

HA, can't seem to find any in stock now for the Gen 3 G17

Rus · Apr 13, 2020

My 2 cents: go with Advantage Arms ; a friend's runs 100% and likes CCI mini-mags, but very fussy about lower-velocity ammo and seems to need well-coated primers. CCI velocitors and stingers run fine, but in both cases the groups opened up quite a bit.
BTW, this is on a 19 lower... the 19 with an AA kit on it weighs less than the 19 upper alone.

erwos · Apr 13, 2020

I have the TacSol one. It's also ammo picky and needs to be lubed pretty good, but runs pretty reliably with Mini-Mags.

ADR · Apr 13, 2020

I literally just received an AA kit for Glock 26/27 in the mail today.

Flametamer · Apr 13, 2020

I have the AA kit on a P80 SC frame. Follow the instructions and works excellent. Took a bit of break in, and lube on the extractor, but excellent since. I run MiniMags with no issues.

Boss94 · Apr 25, 2020

I have advantage arms on a gen 3 glock 17. with decent ammo it runs flawlessly!!

Melnic · Apr 27, 2020

I have on Back order an Advantage Arms G17 Kit with the Glock store.
We'll see what comes first, the Kit or the Range opening back up

Gunner220 · May 1, 2020

Might be better off with the dedicated Glock 22lr, For the most part conversion kits work when they feel like it

OldBay · May 1, 2020

G44 on the roster now

Glock 17 to 22LR conversion kit thoughts?

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