Custom glock ideas and future build thread.

Ok I was tired of derailing Architect's thread so I figured I would start my own. I would like to see all ideas and parts my fellow dogs have for a custom/modified glock.

Here is a custom frame from a well know manufacturer that intrigues me.
http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=80127

Do drop-in replacement part upgrades qualify for discussion? That's all I've done at this point.

Yes I would like to gather as much info as possible. If I am joining the dark side I want as much info as I can get.

I usually shoot them stock (add night sights if not already equipped).

However, I think I'll be picking up a 6" barrel for the G20 as well as replacing the recoil assembly with a SS rod and Wolff extra strength spring.

The Force is strong in this one...welcome.

I saw your interest in the other thread. There are people who will complete a frame reduction and stipple it. I can't think of anyone specifically but have seen plenty of pictures.

Have you handled a Gen4? They come with (5) backstraps. One even has a beaver tail.

(This doesn't fix the "blocky" feel).

For my Gen3 21 I have replaced the polymer guide rod with a tungsten one with factory weight spring. I am too chickenshit to venture away from factory weight springs. I have also replaced the trigger connector with one from Lone Wolf (I think) in order to get a better feeling trigger, though I have considered replacing that one with one from Ghost. All these parts are inexpensive.

I am considering having the grip reduced and stippled like Gary mentioned. My only concern is compromising the durability of the frame.

Gary, have you heard of any frame related failures due to grip reduction?

Oh, and I need to get some night sights.

Adam,
I haven't heard of any, and doubt it would be an issue as long as the reduction stays well below the "flex line". Personally I don't know where this occurs.

I'm not brave enough to have a reduction. The Gen4's smallest strap will have to work for me.

The extra weight spring is to keep the barrel from unlocking prematurely with full house (180gr at 1300fps) 10mm ammo. Premature unlocking causes wild velocity spreads.

I will probably add a 3# trigger to the 10mm, but I leave my 9mm stock (17, 19 and 26).

From what I was seeing you could buy that new frame for what some were charging to rework the stock frame. Plus then you have the stock one for any warranty work should you ever need it.

I like the option of keeping the factory frame original.

You could always sell it to recoup some of the cost as well.

They don't make it for 10 mm/.45. I looked at it a while back. Other than that they look nice.

Yeah but I can deal with 9mm, its cheaper anyways.

I am thinking an ea witness for a 10mm.

If I was a 9 mm shooter I would've been all over one of those Lone Wolf frames a long time ago.

My personal and work full sized Glocks are set almost the same, Glock factory (not sure who makes them for Glock) front tritium sight, rear is standard but steel. Under pressure I am really only worried about that front dot !! I have been back and forward with the extended slide release, none of my training sees me use it for a load/reload so I gravitate to the original as supplied part. My personal 17 has a 3.5lb connector the 22 has the NY1 arrangement. I have been looking into tungsten guide rods but have not ventured there as yet.

Andy reminded me that I did add an extended slide release. It isn't very pronounced so it doesn't get in the way or catch on anything.

I don't use slide releases. All of my training is to yank the slide.

I don't use it either. I just put it there as another option.

Same here mate, overhand if I am shooting strong (right)hand, slingshot if shooting weak.

My duty pistol is a ruger p94 dao and I hate it with all my being. Terrible trigger in all ways 3 times heavier than anything else and a rattle trap construction.

I would take a stock gen 1 glock over it and that is definitely not a compliment. Lol

I'm glad you started this thread, greaser. Now I'm itching to finish my upgrades.

Maybe I'll get a Gen3 frame and send it off to have it modded. There is a well known guy in the Houston area that does the mods. I would love to just go drop it off but last I checked he was so backed up he closed his waiting list.

Ditto

No problem, I hope it helps a lot of fellow dogs.

Nothing special, but Apex Trigger/bar/plunger, TD Vickers slide stop/mag release, Warren Tac rear plain/front trit, surefire xc1.

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I tend to leave my Glocks pretty much stock. Night sights and some Talon grips on a 27 and a 43.

Other than that nothing. I am tempted to put a beaver tail on a G-22.

And I am going to get a conversion barrel to shoot 9mm from one of my G-22's. Already have the mags.

Looks good Luck.

MB I wouldn't mind leaving the internals stock to begin with but the ergos must be fixed.

OK Guys, here goes.

I have a Glock 17 I bought off the widow of a fellow Police Office when he died of a Brain aneurysm Way back in probably 1998. It was his duty weapon for many years so I am guessing it is a Gen 1. Tell me what is wrong with this gun. I have only shot it one time (3 mags worth).

if its gen 1 it will have no finger groves or light rail Skunk. There is nothing wrong with it just not my favorite ergonomics but that goes for all gens.

Must be a gen I then, doesn't have either one. And yeah, it doesn't feel real good in my hand.

Grease, I thought you walked the Blocks. I guess you are on outside patrol?

I do both Skunk but I prefer outside patrol.

Ok, thought you wouldn't be packin inside. To many might think it's prudy and try and get their hands on it.

Now I remember you talking about rotating inside/outside. Even though the Glock doesn't feel good to me, it is (in my opinion) better than the Ruger. I simply HATE the feel of the full size (at least the older) rugers. Now my LC-9 feels good.

Yep nothing but keys and a radio inside. Yeah at least the glock doesn't feel like a Chinese toy.

Wow, leave it to DOC to buy Rugers like that.

You know the drill LT. or at least will, Lowest bidder!

Yep, who cares if it is effective as long as it is cheap.

Ain't that the truth, look who's in the WH!

Sorry, couldn't resist.

.... more than likely a Gen 2. Is the grip smooth ? Or is there "checkering" on the front and back straps ?

He said he had it for several years.

Front and back strap are "Checkered". Side "Panels" are stippled. It has a plastic adjustable rear sight.

That is a Gen2 mate and one of my favourites. Gen1 had that fine stippling all the way around (I got my first Glock, a Gen1 in 87 or so before that serial numbered the frame for the US market). I have NO idea how many 10s of thousands of round went through it with bugger all cleaning !!!! When Glocks were adopted here in the mid 90s one of our recently trained armourers wanted to see my old one and offered to give it a once over, he was a bit astonished about the crud living inside it But it was still working just fine.