G19 Upgrades

[WTDeBerry]

I just got some Heinie Straight Eight Night Sights and a 3.5# Connector for my Glock 19. I am thinking of possibly getting a stainless steel guide rod, just because to me, it will round it out nicely. What are others' opinions? Specifically, on the guide rod? Thanks in advance.

-WTDeBerry-

[opmike]

The steel guide rod is a waste of money unless you plan on doing magazine dumps all afternoon.

I think you'll find, that the culture of this forums is skewed pretty far to the function over form side of the spectrum.

All my Glocks get a decent set of sights, the Vickers Mag Release, and a grip plug. MANY would argue that even the plug is a waste of money, but I have it because I'm more consistent with my reloads with it in.

The magazine release will be a real, tangible improvement that you will immediately appreciate. You may also want to consider the new Magazine release that is out as well.

Outside of the sight and mag release recommendations, I'd suggest spending some time shooting the gun to see where it's not meeting your requirements.

[NotDylan]

LAV recommends a good set of night sights, his mag release, his slide release, and a grip plug.

[Iraqgunz]

I recommend a Vickers magazine release and extended slide stop lever. I don't recommend a 3.5 disconnector if you are going to carry this for self defense, unless you add a NY trigger.

I would leave the standard guide rod assembly in place and focus on shooting the weapon.

[skyugo]

stock with trijicons here.

spend your money on a nice holster.

[Quinn]

dont mean to thread jack but do you folks carry with the extended mag release? Does it bother you?

[opmike]

dont mean to thread jack but do you folks carry with the extended mag release? Does it bother you?

Bother me? Not at all. And it significantly increases my ability to drop the magazine when I want.

The whole point in the Vickers mag release is to be a little longer than stock, but not too long. It's shorter than the Glock extended magazine release.

[Quinn]

The inability to reach the mag release without fully rotating the pistol is one of my main gripes with the platform and have contimplated getting one but am hesitant cause my holster does a great job of keeping the weapon attached to my side, I thought the extended release might be uncomfortable.

[opmike]

No, you won't feel it. Again, it's shorter then extended factory unit. If for whatever reason you don't like it, you will have NO trouble selling it.

Glock really needs to start shipping all models with the Tango Down/Vickers unit, or something similar. I picked up another Glock 19 not too long ago, and I had forgotten how dismal the factory catch is by comparison.

[Meta-Prometheus]

Ironically enough I ordered Heinie Straight Eight's yesterday!

Like others have said, spend some time shooting it!