G36 vs G33

[chucky52]

I'm familiar with the .45 and G36 and have been wondering about the .357 Sig for carry. I hear the recoil is a bit rough on the G33??? I'm also wondering about mods, like replacing the guiderod and any other worthwhile improvements.

[Savage]

Recoil with the Glock 33 is going to be a "Non Issue" to the average shooter. As far as aftermarket parts for "Mods" go, the Glock is second only to the 1911. Maybe! You can quickly turn a $450 pistol into an $800 one if you so desire, and still have basically the same pistol. Just be sure to save the original parts to put back in the gun before you sell it. It's worth $350 or so used with, or without the aftermarket parts. Sell the parts seperately, or save them for your next Glock.
Savage

[chucky52]

Thanks for the info. If I don't need mods, I don't want 'em. I picked up a G36 and still am intrigued with the Sig 357 as a carry. It's cheaper to shoot and a lighter carry; everyone tells me I will not be unhappy with the G36.

[Savage]

I have a 36. Best of the Glocks for CCW in my opinion. In my AO, ammo for the .357 Sig is more expensive than the .45acp.
Don't misunderstand, I modify my Glocks, there are a few mods I consider essential. For starters, the sights absolutely HAVE to be replaced!!! The stock plastic ones are crap!! A slight bump knocks the front sight right off, and the rear is not much better. The stock barrel doesn't have the chamber support I like, and is not lead friendly. Those are the two items I consider "Must Change" on any Glock. As a matter of preference, I also put a trigger overtravel stop and a lighter connector in mine. On my game guns I replace the stock striker spring with a lighter one and polish all the internals. I just keep the stock parts to replace the aftermakets when I sell them. Saves me money on the next one!
Enjoy your 36!!
Savage

[chucky52]

Got a recommendation on a concealment holster?

[Savage]

Any good IWB or OWB holster made for the Glock 19/23 works fine for the 36. I carried mine with the Glock Clip for IWB. For OWB I used a Hunter pancake, or a Blade Tech. I'm sure there are better holsters out there, but those work for me without breaking the bank.
Savage

[chucky52]

Tried a Pearce +1 grip extension. Not going that direction. Didn't like it at all.

[Savage]

The only malfunctions I've had with my 36 were caused by the Pearce +1s. They now reside in my parts box.
Savage

[chucky52]

What add on sights do you like?  I hate to be ignorant; but, this is my first Glock.

[GSD17]

Stock parts are key. When you go to using non-stock parts is when you will possibly see problems.

[chucky52]

What do you mean by stock? original manufacturer? Meprolight? Heine...?

[Savage]

Chucky,
My 36 wears a set of "PT" night sights. I really like the profile of those sights. I have Meprolights on other Glocks, they are the brightest I've seen.  I have Hi Vis fiber optics on one, and PSI adjustables on another. Stock Glock sights are pretty much plastic junk. It's the first thing to change on any new Glock. One school of thought is to stay with all stock internals in Glock pistols. Guess that's ok if you buy into the "Glock Perfection" thing. I'm not one of those, as you can tell from previous posts. There are lots of good aftermarket parts out there that will add to the shootability of your Glock, and there are a lot that are a waste of money, IMO. A good example of that might be brass mag wells, lasers, plugs, titanium strikers, extended controls and such. Glocks are such simple things it's hard to mess one up! Still, it can be done, so if you do any internal work or parts changing (Factory or Aftermarket) be sure and test it for reliability. If your 36 is going to be used for CCW only, sight replacement is about all that's needed. Enjoy your Glock.
Savage

[GSD17]

One school of thought is to stay with all stock internals in Glock pistols. Guess that's ok if you buy into the "Glock Perfection" thing.

I have:

G17 - 100% stock. No failures whatsoever
G17T - 100% stock. No failures whatsoever
G19cutaway 100% stock - well.. can't shoot it so...
G20 - 100% stock, No failures whatsoever
G21 - 100% stock, No failures whatsoever
G22 - 100% stock - jammed on the range on me once.. I had worked on it and screwed something up, took the armorers course... figured out what was wrong, and it has been 100% ever since, just like it was right up until that jam.
G23 - 100% stock, actually have not fired this one yet
G26 - 100% stock, no failures whatsoever
G27 - 100% stock, no failures whatsoever
G35 - 100% stock, no failures whatsoever
G37 - 100% stock, actually haven't shot this one either.

All get shot, (except the ones noted) and get shot a good deal, so its not like a box of ammo shot when new, then put away.

All are well into the thousands of rounds. G22 and G27 being at the top of the list.

Perfection, of course not.

Close to perfect as it is gonna get, you bet.

[Savage]

No doubt stock Glocks are reliable. Changing parts will not make them more so. It can however, make them more shootable, without compromising reliability. That's my goal.
Savage

[GSD17]

No doubt stock Glocks are reliable. Changing parts will not make them more so. It can however, make them more shootable, without compromising reliability. That's my goal.
Savage

Makes sense, gotcha.

[chucky52]

Glocks and the owners are so interesting. I was swung to the G36 because of the weight. I still like My XD9; but, the XD is just way too heavy. The G36 is great and starting to feel at home with it. Still don't think I have found the perfect carry gun and still looking.

[Savage]

Chucky,
For me, there is no perfect carry pistol. Just pistols that are perfect for the time and place! I don't believe any one pistol will ever cover all my carry needs. So----SHUCKS--------guess I'll just have to keep looking for one more to compliment the dozens I already have. Now if Glock would make a single stack nine---------and reduce the width of that damn blocky slide,(Sorta like the Kahr and PF-9. That might be close!
Savage

[chucky52]

Concerning the Glock skinny 9, me too.