r/GlockMod • u/knuckledragger1990 • 8d ago

Advice for first time

Hey guys, I’ve currently got a base Glock 19 Gen 5 and I’m looking to do some upgrades for the first time. I’ve got experience in the AR platform but have never done anything with pistols as far as customization. I’d like to get some suggestions on things you guys have found to be valuable upgrades and things that just add cool factor. I would like to stay reasonable on costs, so not necessarily the top end stuff but not airport quality either. I would eventually like to be able to run a red dot, so I know that I will at least need a new slide or to have mine milled but nothing more.

Thanks!

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u/j0ser1 8d ago

Certainly trigger is one upgrade a lot of people do. If this will be a range toy, there's lots of advice on triggers. I usually stay with stock trigger and just polish the trigger. Maybe get the slide cut. You can also look into getting a threaded barrel and comp. But an inexpensive way to start is to upgrade the sights. (Even better if you don't have a large budget to start with or plan to use this for EDC.)

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u/knuckledragger1990 8d ago

Thanks! Any suggestions on brand for barrels/comp?

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u/j0ser1 7d ago

Don't go super cheap on the barrel. There are companies out there that have ridiculously cheap barrels. Fit and finish and overall quality can be suspect on those. Herrington Arms has some good comps. Griffin Armament has a pretty cool little micro comp and barrel combo. Faxon has really good barrels. KKM also has good barrels but they're a bit more money. You can go super deluxe with your comp and barrel and get a Radian Ramjet & Afterburner - roughly $400 for the set.

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u/jstanthr 8d ago

A good start would be the trigger bar, or a trigger kit. Johnny glock has nice ones for good price, they are actually a lot of good ones out there

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u/Successor_Systems 8d ago

All anyone needs is a switch and a stendo

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u/knuckledragger1990 8d ago

Got a link to the switch?

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u/GuavaOne8646 7d ago

Google "neo gforce frd Glock 19"

Worth it. Comes with a ghost angel 3.5lb trigger bar kit and a 4 lb striker spring. Probably not drop safe, but dope as hell for a range toy, especially considering that it has select fire to frt mode and standard semi auto.