Glock 19 modifications and reviews

[speedkills27]

A while back I made the decision to move away from my EDC carry gun, which at that time was a G23, and switch to 9mm. There were a few reasons for this like weight, cost savings on ammo, and less perceived recoil.At this point I already owned a few 9mm "duty guns" but seeing as I was already carrying a compact frame Glock, the G19 was the most natural choice and it would fit all my holsters. So i picked up this brand spanking new Gen 4 G19

I was already very comfortable with the platform seeing as I put 1000's of rounds through the 23 but i wanted to do more with it.

The first thing I wanted to do is install a flat face style trigger to help improve and maintain more consistent trigger pull. After researching and narrowing it down to just 3 (Apex, Agency, Overwatch) I decided to go with the Overwatch Precision TAC Trigger, their "Minus Connector" and new trigger spring.

The three parts work in unison to provide a good finger index, slightly reduced pull weight, a nice crisp break, and crisp reset.

The index lines on the tape represent the static position, wall, and break of the stock trigger. With the new trigger installed those three markers were relatively close to being the same as the stock trigger with the difference being the feel of the flat faced trigger and the lighter pull weight.

If you have never broken down a glock before its a fairly simple process. With removal of just 3 pins the trigger mechanism is easily removed.

easy piezy.

 

[MilesTeg]

How do you like the trigger? I have done the same upgrades minus the spring and love it.

 

[speedkills27]

here are some photos of stock components compared to new. As you would expect they are similar but the aftermarket trigger components use a NP3 coating for less resistance

The fit and finish of Overwatch trigger is high quality and easy to install. It currently has around 700 rounds through it with zero issues or problems.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Right on.

Not that any reason is ever needed to buy something new, but why didnt you just go with a good conversion barrel and 9mm ejector?

Good choice on trigger, granted any of the 3 would have been a good choice. Buddy of mine runs an Apex I helped him install, it feels great and all but damn are the glock ones ugly, and I know @MilesTeg has nothing but good things to say about the Overwatch and I'm sure @71velle will as well. And well I went with the Agency Arms (I had made up my mind a long time ago, before Overwatch really came out on the market, so u the time it was time to order something I already had been set on an agency)

Again all 3 great options. Any plans on sights?

 

[speedkills27]

After I recouped some funds i was ready to attack the upper. I was able to put some rounds through a different Glock with an RMR sight over the summer and instantly fell in love with it. I was pining steel at 30 yds with minimal effort. Any advantage that I can get I will take. My dominate eye was injured as a teenager and I'm just now recently starting to notice a decreased capacity in that eye. For that reason I knew a red dot was in my future. As for the sight itself I went with the Trijicon RMR Type 2 with the 6.5 dot. The Trijicon name speaks for itself as well as the sight holding up to extensive testing by every gun reviewer on the interwebz. Back up irons are also Trijicon suppressor height 3 dot tritium sights. I was unsure on whether to buy a pre-cut slide from any number of machine shops or go with a "pro cut". After mulling over price vs performance I decided to use Primary Machine Company who did a pro cut on what was my stock slide. I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER with the work they did and the fast turn around time (2 weeks). I opted to have windows cut into the slide as a way of offsetting the added reciprocating mass of the sight.

Im taking it to the range tonight to zero and practice with the optic so Ill give a range report within the end of the week. Only bummer was that now with the RMR i had to buy new holsters, but I guess thats a good problem to have.

 

[speedkills27]

How do you like the trigger? I have done the same upgrades minus the spring and love it.

love it. Gives me better indexing and leverage during the trigger pull making the shots more consistent

 

[speedkills27]

Not that any reason is ever needed to buy something new, but why didnt you just go with a good conversion barrel and 9mm ejector?

My 23 was looking a bit long in the tooth and i needed a new reason for the wife to be mad at me

Any plans on sights?

see above posts if you haven't already

 

[thegatman]

Remember. Any changes to your Glock voids the warranty.

 

[71velle]

Remember. Any changes to your Glock voids the warranty.

Just return it to stock before sending it in....

 

[speedkills27]

Remember. Any changes to your Glock voids the warranty.

 

[71velle]

Here is a pic of my overwatch trigger, its the poly one tho. The black marks where the the stock trigger was and red the overwatch. I need to update the thread I started on the changes I mad to my G34. I have tried the trigger spring a few times without any luck, the reset always became too soft.

 

[Podmonkey]

I have only changed out the sights so far on mine. I am going to wait on changing anything else out. Not till I feel I have reached my full potential with the stock setup. Given my poor skill with pistols in general this could take a loooong time. I really don't think the standard Glock trigger is as bad as everyone says. Sure its mushy but it's fairly smooth, pulling it doesn't disrupt my sight picture much like an M&P will.

 

[Edwardteach72]

After I recouped some funds i was ready to attack the upper. I was able to put some rounds through a different Glock with an RMR sight over the summer and instantly fell in love with it. I was pining steel at 30 yds with minimal effort. Any advantage that I can get I will take. My dominate eye was injured as a teenager and I'm just now recently starting to notice a decreased capacity in that eye. For that reason I knew a red dot was in my future. As for the sight itself I went with the Trijicon RMR Type 2 with the 6.5 dot. The Trijicon name speaks for itself as well as the sight holding up to extensive testing by every gun reviewer on the interwebz. Back up irons are also Trijicon suppressor height 3 dot tritium sights. I was unsure on whether to buy a pre-cut slide from any number of machine shops or go with a "pro cut". After mulling over price vs performance I decided to use Primary Machine Company who did a pro cut on what was my stock slide. I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER with the work they did and the fast turn around time (2 weeks). I opted to have windows cut into the slide as a way of offsetting the added reciprocating mass of the sight.

Im taking it to the range tonight to zero and practice with the optic so Ill give a range report within the end of the week. Only bummer was that now with the RMR i had to buy new holsters, but I guess thats a good problem to have.

Looks good, and primary machine is run by a good dude, I almost sent my slide and RMR RM07 to them for milling