Suggestions on Mods for a new Glock CCW Carry Gun

[PegLeg45]

I'd suggest you shoot that "few hundred rounds" first without any mods. If you are hitting your targets and able to make follow up shots then leave the gun stock. Get that CCW then take that training class.

That said, the best mod for CCW is only the sights, maybe, since any mechanical mod is a liability issue if you actually have to use it. IMHO  "He modified the gun to make it easier to shoot faster..."

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That 'bout sums up what I was going to post.

I carry a G27 when not carrying my 1911 (winter mostly on the 1911)...and the only mod is the addition of tritium sights. I chose Ameri-Glo, but would not recommend them because they started to dim significantly after just two years (advertised as having 10+ yr life) and the company return policy is crap (whole other thread).

Whatever sights you choose, I would highly recommend that the rear sight have a good square edge on the front of the sight. As others have already mentioned, this will allow one-handed slide manipulation on a belt, pants, holster, table, etc.....

Best of luck on whatever you decide......and get going on that CCW permit.  

[alfsauve]

While I've not owned it, I do like the XS sight concept.   My G23 came the Tritium, which are cool, but will dim after a couple of years.  You might look at some form of rugged fiber optic sights.  I really love mine on my XDs.  Everyone who's tried my guns, goes, "wow, that easy to see." 

I might have a smith "smooth" the trigger pull, but I wouldn't change it from the factory weight for CCW.   

[twyacht]

Find sights that work for you and get them. The trigger mods for an SD pistol carries "more" than just a "tweaked" trigger. God forbid any of us have to use a firearm in an SD situation.

With that being said, every instructor, training program, etc,....stipulates "What happens after the shooting?"

Well,

You will be investigated six ways from Sunday. The firearm may be kept as evidence and examined. If the BG survives, or the family sues you in civil court, the DA, or ambulance chasing lawyer, is going to love the chance to provide a jury the info about your happy "hair trigger" modification.

We all know this is BS, but never think it doesn't happen.

My G21, is due for some night sights also. For a tourney/comp gun, I say all the tweaks and mods the better. For a carry gun, less is more.

My humble .02 cents.

[fightingquaker13]

Agreed whole heartedly. It one of the perks of the Glock. "I just bought it because its what the cops carry. I thought that meant it was safe and reliable".
FQ13

[ellis4538]

Check out the Warren/Sovengy (sp?) sights.  Also, since you are familiar w/Glocks, try to find instructions for a .25 trigger job...just a fluff and buff with no changing of parts.  Might do you.

FWIW


Richard 

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[rat31465]

Well guy's...I went looking for a Glock Model 19 today.  My budget was limited but I found a shop who could get me a new Gen 3 Glock model 19 for $489.00...  Since I was already planning to modify it to meet my needs I thought I would try first searching for a used one before buying new....the idea being that any money I spent below the $489 would go towards parts, Holsters other accessories and ammo.

Now a few weeks ago I was in a gunshop that I had worked at many years ago and left that day suffering from sticker shock after pricing some of the newest and coolest Higher End smaller framed autoloaders.

Fast forward to today...I found a Glock mod 19 Gen 2 for a decent price and was all set to buy it when the Owner of the shop called me over and showed me a KAHR P9 he had just taken in on trade.  He asked if I was still interested in a small frame 9X19 and shot me a very tempting price on it.

As it turns out I happened to know the person who traded it in...and after a quick call discovered that it had been his wifes and he related to me that it had less than a full fifty round box of Wal-Mart special 115 gr Winchester Target/Range shot through it.  He said his wife just didn't like it so they traded it in on a .38 Spl Ladysmith.

I am now the proud owner of a very lightly used P9...should make for a first rate CCW gun and I still had money in the budget for ammo...Now I just have to find a holster.


Thanks for all the advice and insight here...I guess at least I did stay with a Polymer Framed 9X19.....

[tombogan03884]

I would have got the Glock.

The only thing I would do is replace the sights with tritium F/O.
Lasers and all that other crap may be fine, but they need to be turned on AND activated, and batteries die at the worst possible time. As for hanging a flash light on it, when you hear a sound at 3:00 AM do you really want to be pointing a loaded gun at your wife or kid who decided to get a glass of water ?

[fightingquaker13]

I hate to chime in with "Miss Congeniality Bogan" but I agree. You've got the Kahr and its a nice gun. Still, think abbout it and shoot it. Figure if its right. If so, good on you, if not, you can always trade. It should be more accurate than the Glock though. Reliability wise......
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[Solus]

Before you put sights on your new Kahr, do find a gun with the XS sights installed and see how you like them.  Give them a chance and remember they will seem "different" to you.

I have the XS Big Dot sight sight on my Glock 23

I have the Heinie Straight 8 sights on my Glock 21 and I have the Advantage Tactical Sight on my Glock 21SF

Of the 3, the XS sights are, by far, the quickest and easiest to acquire.

I would love to see the LaserLyte offer their product with the XS sight.

[rat31465]

I have read the reliability stories on the Kahr's function and admittedly I was a bit concerned about them..at first.
A person whom I trust very much has owned and carries a Kahr P9 himself on duty and is the one who has convinced me to give the Kahr's a try.   
I believe they are kinda like a high pertformance engine...you have to stay on top of them to keep them performing at their peak...honestly thats not a problem for me.
The benefits of their concealability to me out weigh the necessary maintenance behind owning one...besides...I haven't given up on the idea of buying a Glock Model 19...just put it off for my next project as a back upto my main carry gun.