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GLOCK UPGRADES:


Customize you Glock

The Glock is easily one of the most popular and recognizable handguns of our time. It seems only fitting that we dedicate a page here to customizing and upgrading your Glock.

February, 2011 - now that I am in possession of a GLOCK 22 GEN 4 I thought it time to revisit this page.


Glock Sights

The variety of aftermarket sights for a Glock is astounding. Glock sites are available in many combinations for just about any purpose from concealed carry, duty or competition. A few examples of options are.

  • Ghost Ring
  • Fiber Optic
  • Tritium
  • Low profile
  • Adjustable
  • Two Dot
  • Three Dot

and any combinations of the above. If you cant find a sight for your Glock it's time to hang up your guns. Check out Brownells massive listing of Glock sights here

Trijicon Glock Night Sights

Trijicon self-luminous night sights are proven to give shooters five times greater night fire accuracy- with the same speed as instinctive shooting. Trijicon is proud of its reputation for incredibly reliable night sights. The unique shock resistant design is patented and used exclusively by Trijicon. That's why Trijicon Bright & Tough night sights are the first choice of major handgun manufacturers, and standard issue with hundreds of municipal and county departments, numerous state police departments and several federal agencies 

Trijicon Night Sights

Meprolight Fixed and Adjustable Night Sights for Glock Pistols

Meprolight offers night sights comparable to the Trijicon as well as adjustable night sights for Glock Pistols. Read the manufactures description below.

Really “shines” when other sights are useless. No switch to turn on, no batteries to wear out. Both front and rear blades have their own green tritium gas light source and provide a green/green (grn/grn), 3-dot sight picture. Some models also available in green/yellow (grn/yel) and green/orange (grn/orng). The front sight is always green for contrast with the rear sight. Unaffected by weather, gun solvents or oils. Used by NATO, U.S., and Israeli armies. Also ideal for law enforcement and others requiring accuracy in low-light conditions. Contains both front and rear sights. Rear sights either replace the original rear entirely or, as on S&W revolvers, a new rear leaf, screw and nut are provided. Front sights either replace the original (1911 Auto); slip over and are pinned to the original blade (most other autos); or replace the factory colored insert (S&W Autos). Factory warranty on TRU-DOT sights to the original purchaser for 12 years.

Meprolight Adjustable Night Sights

Truglo TRITIUM/FIBER OPTIC Glock HANDGUN SIGHTS

Truglo has a great offering that utilizes fiber optics for daylight as well as Tritium for night time target acquisition.

Truglo TRITIUM/FIBER OPTIC HANDGUN SIGHTS

High quality sight systems offer exceptional brightness in a low profile configuration that won’t hang up in your holster or slow you down. CNC machined, steel construction provides superior durability for combat or competition. Dovetailed rear with set screw (except Sure-Sight) and screw-on front sight makes replacement of Glock factory sights fast and simple. All sights, except Sure-Sight, match factory sight height. Patented, T.F.O. technology combines the brightness of fiber optics with the glowing properties of long-lasting tritium. Provides fast sight acquisition and excellent transition from daylight to darkness with highly visible, green or yellow T.F.O. rods. Machined channels in front and rear sight housings provide maximum, ambient light gathering and protect the rods from damage while concealing them from your target. Two-dot rear and single dot, serrated front sight makes alignment easy so you can concentrate on your target. 131GT1 and 131GT2 use green dot front and rear sight. 131GT1Y and 131GT2Y use green dot front and yellow rear sight.  

Truglo TRITIUM/FIBER OPTIC HANDGUN SIGHTS

Heinie Glock SlantPro Straight Eight Night Sight Set

This sight set is for Glock pistols and does not require modifications to the slide. It is a Heinie SlantPro design and has Heinie's "Straight Eight" night sight configuration. The "Straight Eight" configuration is one tritium dot in the front and one tritium dot in the rear that aligns vertically for fast acquisition in low-light situations.  

Heinie Glock SlantPro Straight Eight Night Sights

Ameriglo Ghost Ring Glock Night Sights

Two, self-illuminating, Trijicon® tritium inserts in the rear sight and one in the front blade provide an easy-to-acquire, 3-dot sight picture during low light. Front sight with narrow white ring around the green tritium dot appears as a round white dot in daylight for enhanced visibility in bright light. Contoured on the leading edge to prevent hanging up in holster or clothing. Models available with standard notch rear sight or ghost ring rear sight. Pro Series includes a rear sight with an extra-wide notch that allows more light around the front sight for a larger sight picture. Wedge shaped rear sight body has fully rounded edges and fits low in the slide for minimum profile. Two, yellow tritium dots surrounded by narrow white rings provide enhanced visibility in bright light. Includes green tritium dot front sight. Ghost Ring rear aperture sight helps you quickly acquire targets using the eye’s natural ability to center objects in a circle for fast, accurate sighting. Angled rear blade helps reduce glare. Two, green dots on each side of the Ghost Ring are smaller than the front sight dot to eliminate confusion during sight alignment. Includes green tritium dot front sight. All sets fit factory sight dovetails, and include installation tool to prevent front sight damage. 

Ameriglo Ghost Ring Night Sights


GLOCK SIGHT TOOLS

If there's a downside to replacing the sites on a Glock it,s the specialized tools needed to perform the operation. You probably need to plan on replacing the sights in two Glock pistols to offset the expense of the tools.

GLOCK SIGHT PUSHER

This tool securely holds the slide and moves the sight without damaging the GLOCK. Below is an example from MARYLAND GUN WORKS also better knows as MGW. MGW refers to this tool as "GLOCK REAR SIGHT TOOL".

TRIJICON also has a model available. Click here to see that model.

MGW GLOCK REAR SIGHT TOOL, GLOCK REAR SIGHT PUSHER,GLOCK REAR SIGHT MOVER for preventing damage to a GLOCK when servicing sights.

Note: MGW manufactures this tool for many popular handguns. Clicking the highlighted text or image above will bring you to a generic page that displays the plethora of options available.

GLOCK FRONT SIGHT TOOL

Naturally the GLOCK FRONT SIGHT requires a specialized tool as well. There's a few variations available but I will go with Brownells offerings as that's what visitors to the site prefer. I have read that Glock also has a tool but I have never seen it in the wild.


Glock High Capacity Magazines

Glock magazines, depending on the pistol model, are available from 6 round to 33 round capacity.

Glock 33 Round Magazine


Glock Barrels

Glock owners are fortunate enough to have many aftermarket barrel options available. The options vary from simple OEM replacements to ported and compensated match barrels. Click here for more.

Wilson Combat MATCH-GRADE BARREL for GLOCK

Precision machined from 416 stainless steel and slightly oversize in the lockup area to tighten slide-to-barrel fit. Conventional rifling gives reliable performance with both lead and jacketed bullets.

Glock Barrel

Briley STAINLESS MATCH BARREL for GLOCK

Oversize to allow precise fitting for best accuracy. Machined from stainless bar stock and rifled to Briley’s specs by Ed Shilen. Conventional rifling for jacketed and lead bullets.  

Briley STAINLESS MATCH BARREL for GLOCK

KKM PRECISION MATCH-GRADE BARREL for GLOCK

Pre-fit, match quality barrels let you shoot lead or jacketed bullets with excellent accuracy. Button rifled from stainless steel for lasting durability. Slightly larger exterior dimensions improve lockup without affecting reliability. Match-Grade Barrels are made identical to the 4-Port Comp Barrels minus the compensator, these barrels provide outstanding accuracy.  

KKM PRECISION MATCH-GRADE BARREL for GLOCK

STORM LAKE PRE-FIT PORTED BARRELS for GLOCK

Tame recoil and increase your shooting speed by venting exhaust gases through a series of ports in the top of the barrel. Stainless steel, compensated barrels feature broach-cut rifling for improved accuracy with any bullet type, lead or jacketed. Machined from 416 stainless steel for long service life. 6-port barrels include two additional gas chambers at the muzzle and extend approximately ¾" past the slide. May require minor fitting 

STORM LAKE PRE-FIT PORTED BARRELS for GLOCK 


Glock Trigger Upgrades

Glock Fulcrum Trigger

Convenient kits combine easy drop-in installation with the performance benefits of a custom trigger job for precise shot placement and fast follow up shots. Give your Glock an ultra-smooth pull, clean let off, and short reset without impairing the reliability of the factory safeties. Fully adjustable for pre-travel and over-travel via two easy-to-access hex-head screws (wrench included), so you can tune trigger feel to your exact requirements for maximum control. Trigger shoe and trigger safety are precision machined from 6061 T6 aluminum billet for precise engagement, smooth movement, and superb responsiveness. Wide, ergonomically shaped safety lever sits completely flush with trigger face when fully depressed for proper disengagement. Aluminum parts are hardcoat anodized for extra strength and corrosion resistance; matte black finish blends with factory frame and slide finish. Engagement surfaces on the stainless steel trigger bar are mirror polished for outstanding sensitivity and consistency. Basic Fulcrum trigger includes pre assembled trigger shoe, safety lever, and trigger bar. Available in Small Frame model for 9mm/.357 Sig/.40 Smith&Wesson pistols and Large Frame trigger for .45 ACP/10mm pistols. Complete Drop-In Trigger Kit adds to the basic trigger a replacement trigger block, including ejector, connector, and trigger spring, to further refine the trigger pull. A reduced-power striker spring produces a lighter-feeling trigger for competition use and a lightweight titanium safety plunger with a precision-shaped dome head, polished surface, and upgraded plunger spring for exceptionally smooth operation without sacrificing reliability. Also includes an upgraded factory-weight striker spring, so you can return your pistol to factory spec for daily carry and duty use. Ultimate Drop-In Kit adds to the Complete kit, a skeletonized stainless steel striker. The striker’s reduced mass and highly polished surface speeds lock time and delivers an even lighter, smoother perceived trigger pull, plus ultra-fast reset so you’re ready for follow-up shots.

Glock Fulcrum Trigger

 


Glock Laser

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Glock Holster

Picking out the right holster for your Glock can seem overwhelming at first. In reality its not that hard to decide. First determine the purpose whether informal shooting at the range, competition, open carry or concealed carry. Then decide on a budget. Your budget will most likely dictate the construction material. Try not to get caught up in being tacticool or a me too scenario from arm chair commando's. There is not a perfect holster for everyone. Our bodies are as different as our needs. For concealed carry I always look at what law enforcement officers use as a guidline.

Lastly you may actually want more than one holster and that's ok. That is the nature of our love of firearms :)

Kramer Handgun Leather Glock Holsters

Kramer Handgun Leather are always my holster of choice for concealed carry. These holsters are made of cowhide or horsehide and fit the gun perfectly. My preference is for the vertical scabbard with the FBI tilt. I also recommend the double thick belt.

FOBUS GLOCK HOLSTER

Fobus holsters are quite popular. They work well and are very inexpensive.

BLADE TECH

 

GALCO

 

BLACKHAWK TACTICAL

 

MITCH ROSEN

 

DON HUME

 

SAFARILAND

 

HELLWEG

 



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