I just put another pair of XS Big Dots on for a retired cop yesterday, and I am continually impressed with the response they generate. Lately it seems we have been doing a pile of revolver work, but the last three weeks have seen Big Dots going on Glocks like crazy. If you have been considering them, let me tell you why you might want to get them installed on your Glock.
The Big Dots are as fast as any sight that is out there. They make a great IDPA sight or carry gun sight because of how quickly they can be acquired. Put the dot where you want the impact to be.
The other group of people who love them are the guys who are wearing bifocals. As we all know, sights get harder to see when our vision up close gets blurry. Big Dots don’t rely on you to get the sights leveled across the top, and they don’t require you to get equal amounts of light on either side of the front sight. Dot the i and let it roll.
And believe me they are plenty accurate. Check out the following video for a little proof.
You have probably heard me say that your Glock trigger will never feel like your 1911 trigger. The two systems are so radically different in form and function that it is impossible to replicate that wonderful 1911 feeling.
I recently had a customer come to me for help with the overtravel on his Glock. He is an avid 1911 shooter who didn’t know if he could make the transition to the Glock. He was interested in the Ghost Rocket Trigger because the overtravel can be adjusted.
As you can see from the above photo there is a tab that can be adjusted to precisely stop the overtravel that can hurt accuracy. The Rocket cuts the pull to a very smooth pull of #3.5. I actually think that the Rocket is probably the best connector that Ghost offers as far as the actual feel once it is installed. We generally don’t use it because of the extra cost to the customer ($75 for a trigger job with the Rocket installed), but it definitely makes a noticeable difference.
If you have a good 1911 setup but are a little frustrated with your Glock, give it a try. You might find that it really does make a big difference in how you think about your Glock.
Since I entered the gun business in 2001, Glock 19′s have been the same price at the dealer level. We have not seen one increase in 9 years. Pretty impressive if you ask me. I wish I could say the same for things like gasoline. Unfortunately everything seems to go up even though the manufacturing processes are getting simpler.
Glock has just introduced their first price increase and I bet you didn’t even notice that it had happened. The new Generation 4 Glock 19 is about $30 more than the standard Glock 19. Not bad you say because it comes with so many cool features like that interchangeable backstrap.
When you will notice is when the Generation 3′s are fazed out. It will be a while. I think there are still only 4 models with the RTF. But don’t worry, it’s coming.
Now I don’t have a problem with this. I think they have added value that wasn’t there before so it makes sense. If you are going to raise prices give me something. They have with the Gen 4. If they keep it at this price for another 9 years I won’t have one complaint.
By the way a Glock trigger job makes a great addition to that Generation 4!
I was looking through the Glock Annual magazine the other day, and I was suddenly stuck by the thought that for the first time Glock seems to be playing a little catch up to some of the other brands that are on the market. For years they have been the leader in all things polymer. If your gun was black, it was a Glock. Now the Smith and Wesson M&P, Springfield XD and others are competing heavily for your polymer dollars.
The Generation 4 has been promoted heavily in all of the gun mags lately, and it certainly gets a lot of press in the Glock Magazine. For years this magazine has been a little boring to say the least. Most of the articles talk about Glocks being used around the world, and they rarely offer anything new. In fact, so little changed with Glock that getting re-certified as an armorer was kind of a joke. But that changed a lot with the implementation of the SF models, and the looks have definitely changed with the Gen 4 models.
Forget the the new grip surface. Forget the cocking serrations. Notice the interchangeable back straps. For years other companies were offering this option on guns to fit a variety of hands. Many wanted a reversible mag catch like the Beretta or the M&P have. Now Glock has finally started. They are playing catch up for the first time.
I will applaud them for at least catching up. Many of the regular readers know my fascination with all things Colt. The Colt company is fine example of an industry leader getting left behind. They are almost irrelevant now because they have not kept up with all the options. Want updated options? You simply won’t look to Colt for their 1911.
What will be interesting to see as we move forward in the coming years is how much market share Glock will maintain in the polymer pistols. Will they continue to be a leader in the industry or have they been content to not change? By offering the back straps they are in a way admitting they had it wrong. I would love to hear what you think on this subject, especially if like me you are a big fan of the Glock products.
The Glock Pistol Stabilizer looks like a a great toy for those of you in the LE community. It offers a quick deployment of a carbine from the pistol. Add a Glock 18 to the mix, and you really have something cool.
If you are looking to do some work on your Glock, there are three essential tools that you must have and practice with before beginning to customize your pistol. Now you probably have 2 out of 3, and if you don’t you can get them at any hardware store.
Hammer: NOT FOR PINS!!. You actually only need the hammer to bang out the rear sight with a punch when you are getting rid of the cheap factory plastic sights.
3/32″ pin punch: All of your Pins can be removed with this punch and hand pressure. If you are having trouble getting the slide release pin out, try moving the slide release up and down and in and out while pushing the pin.
The Glock trigger is one of the most talked about parts of a firearm today. If you go to any forum you can find threads to keep you up all night discussing why or why not you should go with a Glock. Many times it has to do with the Glock trigger. There is no doubt that the Glock trigger doesn’t come close to being as nice as a 1911 (if you want to know why read this). However, it doesn’t have to feel as squishy as it comes from the factory.
If you are looking for improvement, there are several things that can be done, but most of the work comes back to replacing the connector. The connector has an angle that works with the trigger bar to increase or decrease trigger pull. It is not difficult to swap the connector, but that only begins to scratch the surface. We offer 3 different packages for Glock triggers (read more).
One of the biggest drawbacks to Glock custom work is that it is generally pretty cheap, while the shipping ($35 both ways) tends to run pretty high. $70 in shipping costs for a $50 trigger job can be a tough pill to swallow. It makes more sense to do something like the MCC Glock Carry Package to maximize the shipping costs.
In an effort to make it easier for you to have the Glock trigger you have been looking for, MCC has developed a Glock Drop In Trigger Kit. It allows you to save about $40-$50 on shipping. The kit comes with a trigger bar that has already been prepped in the shop, Wolff trigger spring, and a Ghost 3.5# connector. This kit allows you to have everything you need for a safe Defensive Trigger. If you would like a trigger geared for competition, email us for details. It is not hard to put the trigger in, but if you have any questions, we recommend you find a Glock Armorer or a Gunsmith to help you out.
If you want to check out a picture look in the online store. If you want to buy one for $69.99 you do so here.
Too many people are out their without a clue of what they are doing. You can help by giving new shooters tips on safety. If everyone would take someone under their wing it would make a big difference. In this video the guy shooting is unfamiliar with a fully automatic Glock 18. The accident that follows is crazy.
One of the most popular kits that we have is the MCC Extended Control Kit. You get a MCC Extended Glock Mag Release that gives you an extended release that has been rounded over in our shop to get rid of all the sharp edges. The MCC release is also slightly shorter than the factory extended release which makes it good for CCW and duty applications.
The Glock Extended Slide Release or Slide Stop Lever is for all 3 pin guns. It is longer for a faster release. This greatly helps in reloads. The Extended Slide Release has a positive feel to make your reloads smooth and sure.
To kick off the new site, we are going to throw in something extra for you. For the rest of the week (2/15-2/19/2010) or until we sell out, we will give you a free Glock Factory Extended Mag Release as well. This is a $6.95 value. Remember the Glock Factory Extended Mag Release is for 9mm, 40 S&W and .357 sig.
This weekend I found a good review of the Glock 36 written by One Old Vet. As many of you know, the Glock 36 is one of the most over looked models that Glock has ever introduced. The idea behind its introduction was that it offered a smaller version of the 45 ACP which would help shooters who have smaller hands. I being one of them have always been fascinated by the Glock 36. Several months ago I reviewed it after working one over for a customer.
The biggest problem that most people see with the 36 is that it almost non-compatible with any of the Glock accessories. I did see an extended slide stop at Glockmeister the other day, but that is rare. Now that Glock has introduced the SF models, the 36 is likely to get marginalized even more.
Even so, the Glock 36 has a very unique quality; it is easy to conceal because it is so thin. It may be the easiest Glock to conceal because the grip is so slender. The Glock 30 kept people away because of its grip size, and some feel the Glock 30SF is still a little fat for applications such as IWB carry. If you are in the market for a Glock 45, you should at least consider the 36 before making your decision. For some people it will be a good choice. As usual, consider your needs, and then make your choice. Don’t buy anything because of a cool factor. Cool factors wear off when your systems stops working.
