Improving accuracy on Glock 19

[adrenaline151]

I have found the easiest way to get more accurate is also the cheapest- stand closer to the target. I changed the barrel on my 19, and the trigger spring, and the disconnector, and the mag release, and the sights, and the guide rod, and... Because I wanted to see if I changed everything I could find, if it would make the Glock less reliable. I've had 2 FTEs in 660 rounds. Not flawless, but I can't say for sure if those 2 pieces of brass would have failed to eject had I not done any mods. (They were both identical malfunctions- the empty brass laying right on top of the new round headed to the chamber, like a stovepipe, but horizontal instead of vertical). My 19 is as accurate as I have ever been with a pistol, but the only thing that has increased my accuracy any measurable amount is practice.

[Robb Jensen]

Sorry bud you might not want to believe it but 1% of all Glock accuracy problems are the gun....99% its the shooter.

There is no 'free-lunch'. Learn to shoot better. It's usually (almost always) the problem.

[C4IGrant]

I hate that Glockenstein article.

The guy who wrote it is just a 1911 fanboy who hates Glocks.

I read the article and thought it was pretty good. His assessment of the problems with Glocks was spot on.


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[Magic_Salad0892]

Hey Grant.

All of the modifications he did were totally uneeded.

SS Guide Rod and barrel? Why did that have to happen?

He basically turned the Glock 17 into a 1911 and slammed everything that makes a Glock a Glock.

[JHC]

Sorry bud you might not want to believe it but 1% of all Glock accuracy problems are the gun....99% its the shooter.

There is no 'free-lunch'. Learn to shoot better. It's usually (almost always) the problem.

That's 100% correct. But the OP was about tweaking the gun. No different than the gigantic OCD tweaks on AR's for unmeasurable incremental improvements.

[mark5pt56]

Once again another weapon system designed for a purpose and people try to make it something it wasn't intended for and wonder why it may cause problems.

Look at the 1911,M14/M1A, even the AR system in some regards.

If you want a "combat arm" to be a bulleye pistol/precision rig, then it comes at some sacrifice.

As mentioned, practice on the fundementals and use it for what's it's made for. Don't get caught up in making it a toy.

[Robb Jensen]

That's 100% correct. But the OP was about tweaking the gun. No different than the gigantic OCD tweaks on AR's for unmeasurable incremental improvements.

Thanks I guess I should stop reading titles to threads.

"Improving accuracy on Glock 19"



A Glock doesn't need much more than a better set of sights and a lighter connector. I use a 3.5lb Ghost connector a NY1 trigger spring and Warren Tactical sights.

[Sparky5019]

As far as improving the gun...glockworx fulcrum trigger is excellent, sights of your choice, Pearce plug, Aro-Tek Sure Touch mag release! I also recommend a SS captive rod w/ ISMI spring of your choice. Lone Wolf barrel good but certainly not required! Enjoy!

Sparky

[Littlelebowski]

Here's a link to a pretty thorough article on modifying a Glock. Some of these changes are purported to increase accuracy.

http://www.realguns.com/archives/145.htm (there's a part II link at the bottom of that link as well)

Just read that. Stunning waste of time.

[C4IGrant]

Thanks I guess I should stop reading titles to threads.

"Improving accuracy on Glock 19"



A Glock doesn't need much more than a better set of sights and a lighter connector. I use a 3.5lb Ghost connector a NY1 trigger spring and Warren Tactical sights.

On the GEN 4, I think you are right. On the GEN 3, I would also upgrade the mag release.


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