Glocktober 2011

Mason-Dixon Baseball · Nov 9, 2011

I don't need to start another "Which Glock?" thread, but I think I've narrowed it down to the 9mm G17 or G19...

The differences I see are the extra 2 rounds (stock mag) on the G17 and extra half inch barrel length.... Since concealed carry is realistically not in the cards soon here, is there any other reason to pick the compact over the G17? Your opinions are valued!!!
Thanks!!

joppaj · Nov 9, 2011

Mason-Dixon Baseball said:
is there any other reason to pick the compact over the G17? Your opinions are valued!!!
Thanks!!

Only if you might take shooters with smaller hands. Since the 19 will take the 17's mags, I took the 19 as a mid-framed 9mm is pretty "new shooter" friendly.

Mason-Dixon Baseball · Nov 9, 2011

joppaj said:
Only if you might take shooters with smaller hands. Since the 19 will take the 17's mags, I took the 19 as a mid-framed 9mm is pretty "new shooter" friendly.

Thanks--- not too worried about other shooters-- let them win their own damn gun!!!

I've got a nice little .22 for new shooters, and I'm thinking this may end up being my "competition" gun..... What can you tell me about sights and/or upgrades ( if needed...)?

joppaj · Nov 9, 2011

Mason-Dixon Baseball said:
I've got a nice little .22 for new shooters, and I'm thinking this may end up being my "competition" gun..... What can you tell me about sights and/or upgrades ( if needed...)?

On every Glock, I install the extended slide release and extended mag release, your gun will come with night sights. I add those things because that's how my duty G22 is and I'm used to it. If you're considering competing, maybe pay the upgrade fee and get a G34. I think it was around $105 to upgrade to that gun.

hodgepodge · Nov 9, 2011

joppaj said:
On every Glock, I install the extended slide release and extended mag release, your gun will come with night sights. I add those things because that's how my duty G22 is and I'm used to it. If you're considering competing, maybe pay the upgrade fee and get a G34. I think it was around $105 to upgrade to that gun.

And the extended slide lock; the original is too small. $25 to 30 for all 3 parts. Youtube videos exist for all 3.

And I vote G17for general use. I can't comment on competition guns.

Mason-Dixon Baseball · Nov 9, 2011

hodgepodge said:
And the extended slide lock; the original is too small. $25 to 30 for all 3 parts. Youtube videos exist for all 3.

And I vote G17for general use. I can't comment on competition guns.

When handling them today, the slide lock was one thing I didn't like-- glad to here it from others..... I'll look into the upgrade when I get the paperwork, but I think the 17 will suit me fine.... I'm not looking to compete hardcore, just for fun and to improve skills....

Tootall · Nov 25, 2011

Got my letter today!

sinzitu · Nov 26, 2011

Tootall said:
Got my letter today!

Nice!!!

Mason-Dixon Baseball · Nov 26, 2011

Tootall said:
Got my letter today!

Moi too!!!

CroftonBilly · Nov 27, 2011

Me too! Forms will go in the mail on Monday.
I'll pick up my Gen 4 G19 from Mark at 2A in 9-13 weeks.

Tootall · Nov 27, 2011

CroftonBilly said:
Me too! Forms will go in the mail on Monday.
I'll pick up my Gen 4 G19 from Mark at 2A in 9-13 weeks.

Think I'm going to head into 2A as well. Its right between home and where I work now. Just don't tell my wife its that convenient.

joppaj · Nov 28, 2011

CroftonBilly said:
Me too! Forms will go in the mail on Monday.
I'll pick up my Gen 4 G19 from Mark at 2A in 9-13 weeks.

Just FYI, I think mine came in in about 2-3 weeks. The Gen 4 could of course take much longer.

sinzitu · Nov 28, 2011

I wasn't home when they tried to deliver the letter Saturday. Today should be the day. I'll need to swing by GC tomorrow if all goes as planned.

CroftonBilly · Feb 13, 2012

My prize came in today. Looks nice. Came with 3 mags and night sights. Paperwork is in and I'm excited to pick it up next week. Thanks to Mark at 2A for great service as always. Legitimately used my designated collector status today too, filling out paper while picking up another toy. Great Monday!

sinzitu · Feb 14, 2012

CroftonBilly said:
My prize came in today. Looks nice. Came with 3 mags and night sights. Paperwork is in and I'm excited to pick it up next week. Thanks to Mark at 2A for great service as always. Legitimately used my designated collector status today too, filling out paper while picking up another toy. Great Monday!

Nice!

Still patiently waiting here...

TyFromMD · Feb 21, 2012

Wait, what? 3 months later and no gun?

CroftonBilly · Feb 21, 2012

Picked mine up this evening. It's cleaned now and ready for the range tomorrow. For reference my Glock certificate was received by Glock in Georgia on Dec 1 (certified mail). So it took from then until last Monday for it to ship to Mark @ 2A. Thanks to jac43k for lending me his omega lock.

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