New Glock 17, Mod Suggestions?

[Silent B]

Curious as to what mods might be worth looking into for a glock 17. I've seen extended magazines but am curious if anyone has had experience with jamming. Also I was going to look into suppressors,light adapters, and grips, but am unaware of what to look for. Ammunition is hard to come by but any decent name brand suggestions would be great. Just looking for some feedback if anyone has any input. Thanks for your time.

 

[STEEL CORE]

Welcome Silent, a G-17 is a nice choice (IMHO), it has a mag capacity standard of 17 rds, 33 rd mags are avaliable, as well as a new drum mag on the market. Supressors and threaded bbls are also on the market, as well as a host of lights, rubber grip sleeves, sight options, and other stuff. Weapon used properly should not jam on you, hold it tight, and any WM brand ammo, Federal/Winchester/Tula/Perfect etc, etc, ammo you find it should feed and gobble up.

Try www.glocktalk.com as well as this excellent internet site for more information.

 

[cedartop]

What is your planned use for the gun. All you really need are better sights. All the other stuff is definitely available if that is what you like.

 

[poppy]

You might want to ask yourself what do you want your 17 to do with mods that it can't do without mods.

 

[lovemachine]

My Glock 17 has the extended slide release, extended slide stop lever, extended magazine release, and night sights.

 

[Fordtough25]

A good set of steel sights, more mags, and ammo with training to use it properly. A good kydex holster too.

 

[Bigtanker]

Churchmouse?

Churchmouse should be by anytime for his great advice.

Welcome to INGO also!

 

[loony1]

New sights, extended slide stop, and extended magazine release are the most common mods we perform at the shop.

 

[Vigilant]

Steel sights. As far as extended mags, the Glock brand +2's with the insert have been thousands of rounds with no failures in my 19's, as well as the factory 33's. I have just started using the Arredondo +5's, and so far no problems. In my experience with aftermarket parts and Glock's , they cause problems! YMMV

 

[Silent B]

Thanks everyone for the feedback.

 

[JdsBiff]

Night sights and a 3.5lb connector.

 

[IndyGlockMan]

Night sights of your choice
3.5lb connector
extended mag & slide releases
sand the sharp corners off the extended mag release (gen3). You'll understand why first time you shoot it or carry it.
Extra mags
lots of ammo!

Here's NutNfancy's video on Glock mods... might give you some ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7bXDDgg9yA

Enjoy!

 

[worddoer]

A good set of steel sights, more mags, and ammo with training to use it properly. A good kydex holster too.

This^^^^^^^^^

I would add...A good gun belt for that holster.

 

[Hohn]

You might want to ask yourself what do you want your 17 to do with mods that it can't do without mods.

I agree. Shoot the gun first, the modify to meet specific goals. Don't mod for its own sake.

 

[venenoindy]

I agree. Shoot the gun first, the modify to meet specific goals. Don't mod for its own sake.

+1

 

[Silent B]

Thanks everyone!

 

[Jeremy1066]

Just don't add anything trying to make it look pretty. Glocks work better when they're ugly.