i was wondering what were some of the aftermarket companies out there that i should look at for extended slide release and slide catch and any other things i should look at, im new to the glock scene so any help is apreciated.
thanks guys!
This right here. Only items besides sights that I've ever replaced on a Glock.
https://www.nettac.com/mobile/product.asp?itemid=120
In my 25 years experience as a Glock armorer and a department armorer, almost all of the problems experienced by shooters with their Glocks were the result of the addition or substitution of aftermarket parts for OEM parts.
The only exceptions were:
[1] The OEM plastic sights--they can and should be replaced with more rugged sights made of steel. Tritium sights are a useful addition.
[2] The OEM plastic recoil spring guide rod. Some shooters feel better with a metal guide rod. I don't know that this is really necessary, but it doesn't seem to hurt anything.
[3] Pearce grip extensions are quality pieces that will assist with gripping the smaller Glocks.
YMMV, but that's been my experience.
What I have to say will likely upset a lot of the guys who sell aftermarket parts for the Glock, but I've got to say it.
In my 25 years experience as a Glock armorer and a department armorer, almost all of the problems experienced by shooters with their Glocks were the result of the addition or substitution of aftermarket parts for OEM parts.
The only exceptions were:
[1] The OEM plastic sights--they can and should be replaced with more rugged sights made of steel. Tritium sights are a useful addition.
[2] The OEM plastic recoil spring guide rod. Some shooters feel better with a metal guide rod. I don't know that this is really necessary, but it doesn't seem to hurt anything.
[3] Pearce grip extensions are quality pieces that will assist with gripping the smaller Glocks.
YMMV, but that's been my experience.
I would agree for the most part... I don't like doing a bunch of aftermarket stuff to glocks... this sites and metal rod instead of plastic one... are mods that I had done to my glock and no problems... I also have a 3.2 pound trigger job done.... I would say that's another mod that doesn't cause issues at least in my experience... and its probly the greatest thing you could do to a glock...makes it shoot like a champ!
What I have to say will likely upset a lot of the guys who sell aftermarket parts for the Glock, but I've got to say it.
In my 25 years experience as a Glock armorer and a department armorer, almost all of the problems experienced by shooters with their Glocks were the result of the addition or substitution of aftermarket parts for OEM parts.