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Offline longwinters

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Glock questions for .40 cal.
« on: October 23, 2004, 05:09:34 AM »
Well, I just purchased a Glock 23 in .40 cal.  I read about different factory ammo that does not seem to work well in the Glock pistols.  What should I look for?  Also, being completely new to semi-auto pistols, I have been reading about spring/connector stuff for the triggers on Glocks.  Can you tell me why one would change this out and what it actually does for you?

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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2004, 10:44:56 AM »
Most people can't leave well enough along. A Glock with the standard springs works just fine for a lot of people. I prefer Gold Dot 124 gr. Hollowpoints for my G19. CCI has good loads for the 9mm and the .40 S&W. By the way,I didn't leave well enough along and got one of the New York Trigger modules for my G19 but it affected my IPSC time and groups too much.
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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2004, 10:56:03 AM »
The 40 seems to be at it's best with the heavier bullets, 165 grs and above. The factory springs and the stock 5.5# connector work quite well.
The trigger pull can be significantly lightened by the installation of the 3.5# connector, a $20 part. As with all auto pistols, the recoil spring needs to be replaced periodically. I have replaced the striker spring in my Glocks with an extra power one. Not really necessary, never known one to actually need replacement. In short, you don't need to change anything to make your Glock run.
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« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2004, 05:17:01 AM »
I have to agree with the above post. Gold Dot ammo is some of the best. Although I have shot many different brands and the Glock shoots them all very well. I have no idea why someone would want to change the trigger on the Glock. To me it pretty well perfect the way it is. My only change to the Glocks that I have(22/23/27) was replacing the slide release. The new one is so much easier to release the slide. The other thing that I am thinking of changing is one set of sights on one of the Glocks to a Ghost ring sight. I hear  that they make getting on the target a lot easier.
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« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2004, 06:14:11 AM »
I also changed the slide release to the extended one. Makes it a lot easier.
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« Reply #5 on: October 26, 2004, 03:34:57 AM »
The most accurate ammo for me and my G23 is Remington's 180 gr JHP.  Second choice is Corbon's 155 gr JHP.  Again, that's what did well for me.
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« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2004, 01:57:26 PM »
The spring and connector you refer to would effect the weight of the trigger pull during take up or the removal of slack prior to firing. Changing those will make the pull lighter or heavier depending on the parts already installed. Ours came with the (NY 1) 8 pound set up. We have thousands of rounds through our pistols and have not noticed any ammo problems. We are currently using a lot of CCI blazer practice ammo. We use 180 grain Gold Dot HP for duty. I don't know why everyone wants to enhance their guns with a bigger "slide release lever". IT IS A SLIDE STOP LEVER, NOT A "SLIDE RELEASE LEVER". YOU ARE NOT OPERATNG THE GUN PROPERLY IF YOU ARE USING THE "SLIDE RELEASE LEVER" TO CAUSE THE SLIDE TO GO FORWARD. The reason the piece is small and difficult to operate with your thumb is because it was never deisgned to be used in that manner. To charge the weapon or cause the slide to go forward into battery, you should grip the top rear portion of the slide, pull it fully to the rear, then release the slide from that point. The true beauty of these guns is that they are very simple to operate and maintain, they do not need a bunch of add on junk parts. I would tell you that night sights are the exception to this rule. If you don't have them, you are missing something.
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« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2004, 05:22:35 AM »
Umodified Glocks are owned by dull unimaginative people.
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« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2004, 05:59:19 AM »
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Umodified Glocks are owned by dull unimaginative people.


LOL  :-D Guess this may be true - but hope you never have to appear in court if your involved in a shooting. Civil case - the jury does not take to people who modifiy weapons. Seems very silly - but it sure as hecks happens.
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« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2004, 09:03:45 AM »
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 but it sure as hecks happens

I doubt it.  State a case where it did.  I'm afraid you succumbed to another  urban legend.
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« Reply #10 on: November 11, 2004, 11:32:05 AM »
Don't read many of Massad Ayoob's articles do we,Duck of Death??
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« Reply #11 on: November 11, 2004, 05:45:24 PM »
Yes WE do, point  out where a legaly modified hand gun was the deciding factor in a self defense case.
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« Reply #12 on: November 11, 2004, 05:52:30 PM »
I've put about 500 rounds of 180g H. Shock in the past year, along with about 500 of Eagle 180g ball.  No problems at all......And even though I purchased this pistol myself, don't like the S&W they issue, we can't modify anything on the gun because of the law suits that come up all the time.....My 2 cents worth....
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« Reply #13 on: November 12, 2004, 08:04:53 AM »
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Can you tell me why one would change this out and what it actually does for you?

The secrets to good pistol shooting are two fold:
1. Prcactice
2. A good trigger pull

I shoot 25 to 30K rounds a year in practice with a Glock 23 that has a 2.3lb trigger pull.   Also participate in  IDPA/USPSA  matches monthly.  I CAN hit what I shoot at.;)
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« Reply #14 on: November 13, 2004, 04:43:46 PM »
I guess I should have cautioned my above statement by saying that I'm only speaking in regards to concealed carry, law enforcement, and self defense handguns. If you are using your gun for sport shooting or target or anything of that nature, then several modifications could be made that would enhance the gun. In the case of law enforcement, such as myself, we cannot change any parts on our guns due to Department policy. Therein lies the civil liability, the culpability, and the potential for discipline.

" Umodified Glocks are owned by dull unimaginative people."

That statement is true. We unimaginative people want the gun to function every time, instead of having to figure out the McGuyver solution to fixing that new aftermarket dinglebobber we had to have on our pistol, after the Glock factory rep told us not to put it on there in the first place. I guess I am unimaginative for doing what the company that made the gun suggested, LOL!!!
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« Reply #15 on: November 15, 2004, 12:11:06 PM »
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after the Glock factory rep told us not to put it on there in the first place.

What exaclty did you expect the Glock factory rep  to tell you....." if you chance these 4 things our Glock will be Sooooooo much better"?
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« Reply #16 on: November 15, 2004, 12:26:52 PM »
Maybe some of us like it like it is...perfect.
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« Reply #17 on: November 16, 2004, 02:47:51 AM »
The Glocks are servicable as they come, right out of the box. They can be made a lot better with a little hand work and a few add-ons.
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« Reply #18 on: November 16, 2004, 12:26:39 PM »
OK,maybe I did add a extended slide release to my G19>
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« Reply #19 on: November 16, 2004, 01:25:14 PM »
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OK,maybe I did add a extended slide release to my G19>

Oh,then you think it's ALMOST  perfect, and your mods made it so but mine will ruin the reliability and will put me in deep dodo if used for self defense?

Hmmmmmmmm???????????:)
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« Reply #20 on: November 16, 2004, 01:28:24 PM »
Nahhh,just arguing with u for the fun of it.
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« Reply #21 on: November 17, 2004, 04:39:08 AM »
I understand, I enjoy the discussion too.;)
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« Reply #22 on: March 25, 2005, 09:16:38 AM »
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Well, I just purchased a Glock 23 in .40 cal.  I read about different factory ammo that does not seem to work well in the Glock pistols.  What should I look for?  

IF you can still find um WW black talons work very well i understand that at one time WW was putting black talns in their ranger brand of ammo

i alos hear that federal hydra-shok in 10 mm are only loaed to 40 specs
if youwant to see what a hollow point will do shoot them into a 55 gal barrel full of water shoot straight down
as they say on the wter rides "YOU WILL GET WET!"
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« Reply #23 on: April 05, 2005, 05:37:48 AM »
With my G20 I load my own and the 180 is loaded to 1300 fps. You know everyone says the G20 has a lot of recoil. I don't think so. What do you think? :D
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