G19 setup/mods/etc.

[Jon Craig]

Ok, so, I'm doing the thing I told myself I'd never do, and getting a G19. :/

Everything about the G****s is perfect, except the look, and since look is the last thing on the list of things that matter for a gun, ... I'm getting one.

I know a lot of people change a bunch of things from stock on these, so I'm wanting to know up front what mods/changes people consider almost mandatory, or "just nice" to do.

Have a Xbreed Supertuck on order. I'll be getting one with night sights for sure. I have smallish hands/fingers, so I'm betting extended slide release and such would be a good change?

 

[NWIeng]

so I'm betting extended slide release and such would be a good change?

I second this. The first thing I do if get an extended slide release in hand and install them on all my glocks. The original, while function, requires a bit too much force to disengage IMO. With the extended release, its a breeze, with a lot bigger target for your thumb to shoot for.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

As has been recommended to me:

Do a youtube search for the 25-cent trigger job

Extended slide stop

and possibly, depending on your holster, an extended magazine release.

Night sights are also one upgrade that seems to be universal across all platforms.

-J-

 

[Happyguy]

I like them just the way they are except I agree that night sights are a reasonable addition.

If you can shoot one with the extended slide release before you buy one I would advise you to do so. I shoot thumbs forward and found I engaged it halfway through a magazine more often than not.

 

[UltraRick]

Only change to mine was nights sights and I agree with the Supertuck holster, I really like mine with the G19 or G26.

 

[shooter521]

My standard carry package:

Night sights (I prefer Meprolights)
Factory extended slide stop
Factory extended magazine catch, "dehorned" via Dremel
Grip plug
Internal polishing (the so-called ".25 cent trigger job")

I have experimented with a lot of different trigger configurations and combinations over the years, and have come back to polished internals with a standard 5.5# connector and standard trigger spring in all of my Glocks.

YMMV.

 

[TomN]

I eventually swap out the sights for night sights, but keep the rest of the pistol stock.

 

[indyjoe]

I like to add XS Express Sights because they seem as accurate, but much faster to acquire than traditional night sights for me. The rest of the gun I run stock.

I don't add an extended slide release, because I've been trying to train with releasing by pulling back on the slide, so that the muscle memory is there if I swap a mag after a malfunction and the slide isn't back, etc. But the stock slide release can be tough to push if you aren't used to it.

 

[KEHO]

My standard carry package:

Night sights (I prefer Meprolights)
Factory extended slide stop
Factory extended magazine catch, "dehorned" via Dremel
Grip plug
Internal polishing (the so-called ".25 cent trigger job")

This is my carry package exactly as well. Though I "dehorned" my magazine catch by hand with sand paper. Stock springs for me as well. I recently tried a popular 3.5 lb connector and NY1 trigger spring combo and it wasn't for me so I went back to standard connector and trigger spring.

 

[silkpoet]

I get into changing my guns up a lot, but funny thing is, I can't think of anything on my 19 that I would change...

 

[esrice]

My standard carry package:

Night sights (I prefer Meprolights)
Factory extended slide stop
Factory extended magazine catch, "dehorned" via Dremel
Grip plug
Internal polishing (the so-called ".25 cent trigger job")

Don't forget your smooth trigger faces.

 

[shooter521]

Don't forget your smooth trigger faces.

Yeah, that too.

 

[mconley]

I second this. The first thing I do if get an extended slide release in hand and install them on all my glocks. The original, while function, requires a bit too much force to disengage IMO. With the extended release, its a breeze, with a lot bigger target for your thumb to shoot for.

This

 

[Jon Craig]

Well, just got a Gen4 G19 with night sights on order for a decent price.

Never thought I'd do this... but I'm pretty excited to get it in and try it out.

 

[HICKMAN]

before anyone gets an extended slide release, make sure your thumbs don't rest near it.

While shooting, you can lock the slide back at the worst time. Happened to me a couple of times in matches and I learned my lesson. Those with longer digits may not have this problem.

I've take them off all of my Glocks, including the G35 that came with it.

 

[Captain Bligh]

Get the gun, shoot it, & then consider what changes you wish to make, if any. I own revolvers, 1911 variants, a Sig, and a G19. I have modified nearly everything but the G19.

 

[cedartop]

before anyone gets an extended slide release, make sure your thumbs don't rest near it.

While shooting, you can lock the slide back at the worst time. Happened to me a couple of times in matches and I learned my lesson. Those with longer digits may not have this problem.

I've take them off all of my Glocks, including the G35 that came with it.

I'll second this. Of course I almost never use the slide release any way so who am I to advise on it.

Sights are really the only improvement they NEED, of course wants are something different. I have a titanium plunger, and polished internals, also I cleared some more room on the rear underside of the triggerguard for a better fit.

 

[Jon Craig]

Well - picking up my 19 today. Yeah, long story. First was the distributor sending the wrong gun - twice. Then, of course, NICS hates me, so another 3 business days wasted.

Anyway - woot - getting it today!

 

[farva118]

Changes for me:
Night Sights
Stickier grip (my hands tend to sweat, which sucks on all polymer frames).

That's all. Remember, that when the SHTF, you WILL lose all those fine motor skills (I.E.: pushing down on a little piece of steel that holds your pistol's slide open). Soooo, when the zombies are coming at you (I saw the Zombie Squad symbol), it may be difficult to send that slide into battery. Practice releasing the slide by grabbing it with your support hand and pushing forward with your strong hand.

 

[Sailor]

before anyone gets an extended slide release, make sure your thumbs don't rest near it.

While shooting, you can lock the slide back at the worst time. Happened to me a couple of times in matches and I learned my lesson. Those with longer digits may not have this problem.

I've take them off all of my Glocks, including the G35 that came with it.

Ditto and if you can easily hit the extended mag release then you might accidentally hit it when you do not want to. It is meant not to be hit easily.