- Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:27 am
#22142
I want to build a race gun. Simple as that. I don't compete, and i'm not an incredible shot that it is going to make me that much better of a shooter, but who cares! It will make me happy seeing my firearm complete. I decided last Friday that i'm going to follow through and start the build.
I am running my Glock 34 for my local plate shooting and have decided I wanted to build a custom Glock race gun, just because.
Lets start:
I picked up a used Glock 17 Gen 3 a few weeks ago. I scored it for a great deal at $389 + tax at a great gun shop. It is like new with all original parts and case included. Well I got the base firearm so lets get ordering parts.
I want an accurate, low recoiling, fast firearm. I want a smoother, lighter trigger than factory. Most of all, I want the Glock reliability to remain intact. Because of this, and the fact I am using factory 9mm ammo, I have decided to not run a comp. I may try one later on, but for now i'm going to leave that alone.
Upon getting the Glock 17 I knew it was time to start ordering parts and getting the complete vision together. For everything so far, i've ordered from Glockworx.com and Glockstore.com. I spent a couple hours browsing online for what I want the gun to look like and what parts I want to put into this build to go with my ultimate vision.
Trigger - I've decided to go with a ZEV Tech Fulcrum trigger from Glockworx. With adjustable overtravel and reset, as well as a smoother, lighter trigger pull it seemed like a no brainer. Ordered with red safety and black trigger.
Guiderod - I knew a Zev Tech Tungsten guiderod was the way to go. It is around 4X heavier than stock, so it should help to reduce muzzle rize. I've coupled this with a 12lb recoil spring.
Magwell - i've opted for a Zev Tech Speed Feed Magwell in Black with a large insert. This will not only make mag changes quicker, but should also help add to the weight to tame recoil.
Barrel - Since not going with a comp, I wanted a good, well known barrel that offers accuracy. I ordered up a KKM Match drop-in barrel. Not only should it give me the accuracy that i'm looking for, but will really offset the build with it's stainless steel finish.
Sights - I was debating what to do here and figured I'd go all out and run a reflex sight. After reading reviews, i've decided to go with a C-More STS 7 MOA red dot.
Grip - I've ordered Falcon grip tape to get a solid no-slip grip when firing.
Custom work -Slide - After seeing a another forum member's custom slide work from Glockworx.com i've decided to send out my slide for some custom milling. I've emailed Ray Wong to discuss what I was looking for and i've shipped out the slide this morning. Turn around time is around 45 days. I will be getting the C-More sight cut on the slide which will allow the dot to sit lower, more inline with where the front sight would be. I will also be getting some really sweet milling on the front of the slide.
I may do some grip frame work, but for now i'm keeping it stock.
Hope you all enjoy the build. As I mentioned I will be updating this thread with part photos as they arrive, install photos, and info on ease of assembly, issues, quality, etc.
UPDATE 11/2/2011
Tonight I received my parts from Glockworx. I had some time and I was able to take some photos of my progresss.
First, here is the stock Glock 17 frame that I am starting from. I plan to keep any parts removed for spares.
This is the ZEV Tech Speed Feed magwell. I ordered it in black aluminum with a large brass insert. This setup is heavier than the 6.7 oz Dawsom Precision magwell on my Glock 34. The black finish really goes well with the Glock frame.
Mounts using two screws and really helps with mag changes. Install time took maybe a total of 2 or 3 minutes.
Next, we have the ZEV Tech Tungsten Guiderod, 12lb spring, and their spring retaining washer. Easily put together. I may opt to put a dab of blue loctite on the screw so it doesn’t loosen. Knowing how there is constant pressure on it I don’t think it is absolutely necessary.
The part I was looking to install the most is the Glockworx Drop-In Fulcrum Trigger. I ordered mine with a red safety. Included with the trigger are two striker springs (2 lb & 3 lb), Trigger Spring, and Titanium Firing Pin Safety with spring.
According to Glockworx the trigger pull is adjustable from 2 - 6 lbs. I found when installing the trigger assembly the pull was definitely lighter and crisper than the stock 5.5 lb pull, but it didn’t feel like a 2 lb pull. Also, out of the package the pre-travel and over-travel were still pretty long. I heated up the two allen screws as it was noted in the instructions and tightened the screws about 1/2 turn which shortened both. Now, the trigger has just a hint of pre-travel and the over-travel has been shortened as well. After adjusting the set screws you need to install the trigger and make sure everything works as it should. I wanted to see how much the other springs that were included lightened the trigger, so I decided to install them in my Glock 34 slide as a test. My 17 slide has already been sent out for milling and coating. After installing the 2 lb Striker spring and Titanium Firing Pin Safety and spring, it definitely lightened the pull even more. I would assume the extra trigger spring included is also lighter than the one it came installed with, but I haven’t installed that yet. I plan to install the 2 lb Striker Spring and the Ti Firing Pin Safety in the 17 slide. I will then test for reliabily.
Upon finishing all this tonight I think it is really coming together nicely. While working on this project i’ve found out what each part does, how to take it all apart, and how to reinstall everything. Glockworx sent the parts quickly, packaged well, and everything I ordered was there.
I can’t wait until my order from Glockstore arrives as i’m looking forward to continuing the build and documenting it as I go.
Any questions, tips, ideas, or comments are always appreciated.
I am running my Glock 34 for my local plate shooting and have decided I wanted to build a custom Glock race gun, just because.
Lets start:
I picked up a used Glock 17 Gen 3 a few weeks ago. I scored it for a great deal at $389 + tax at a great gun shop. It is like new with all original parts and case included. Well I got the base firearm so lets get ordering parts.
I want an accurate, low recoiling, fast firearm. I want a smoother, lighter trigger than factory. Most of all, I want the Glock reliability to remain intact. Because of this, and the fact I am using factory 9mm ammo, I have decided to not run a comp. I may try one later on, but for now i'm going to leave that alone.
Upon getting the Glock 17 I knew it was time to start ordering parts and getting the complete vision together. For everything so far, i've ordered from Glockworx.com and Glockstore.com. I spent a couple hours browsing online for what I want the gun to look like and what parts I want to put into this build to go with my ultimate vision.
Trigger - I've decided to go with a ZEV Tech Fulcrum trigger from Glockworx. With adjustable overtravel and reset, as well as a smoother, lighter trigger pull it seemed like a no brainer. Ordered with red safety and black trigger.
Guiderod - I knew a Zev Tech Tungsten guiderod was the way to go. It is around 4X heavier than stock, so it should help to reduce muzzle rize. I've coupled this with a 12lb recoil spring.
Magwell - i've opted for a Zev Tech Speed Feed Magwell in Black with a large insert. This will not only make mag changes quicker, but should also help add to the weight to tame recoil.
Barrel - Since not going with a comp, I wanted a good, well known barrel that offers accuracy. I ordered up a KKM Match drop-in barrel. Not only should it give me the accuracy that i'm looking for, but will really offset the build with it's stainless steel finish.
Sights - I was debating what to do here and figured I'd go all out and run a reflex sight. After reading reviews, i've decided to go with a C-More STS 7 MOA red dot.
Grip - I've ordered Falcon grip tape to get a solid no-slip grip when firing.
Custom work -Slide - After seeing a another forum member's custom slide work from Glockworx.com i've decided to send out my slide for some custom milling. I've emailed Ray Wong to discuss what I was looking for and i've shipped out the slide this morning. Turn around time is around 45 days. I will be getting the C-More sight cut on the slide which will allow the dot to sit lower, more inline with where the front sight would be. I will also be getting some really sweet milling on the front of the slide.
I may do some grip frame work, but for now i'm keeping it stock.
Hope you all enjoy the build. As I mentioned I will be updating this thread with part photos as they arrive, install photos, and info on ease of assembly, issues, quality, etc.
UPDATE 11/2/2011
Tonight I received my parts from Glockworx. I had some time and I was able to take some photos of my progresss.
First, here is the stock Glock 17 frame that I am starting from. I plan to keep any parts removed for spares.
This is the ZEV Tech Speed Feed magwell. I ordered it in black aluminum with a large brass insert. This setup is heavier than the 6.7 oz Dawsom Precision magwell on my Glock 34. The black finish really goes well with the Glock frame.
Mounts using two screws and really helps with mag changes. Install time took maybe a total of 2 or 3 minutes.
Next, we have the ZEV Tech Tungsten Guiderod, 12lb spring, and their spring retaining washer. Easily put together. I may opt to put a dab of blue loctite on the screw so it doesn’t loosen. Knowing how there is constant pressure on it I don’t think it is absolutely necessary.
The part I was looking to install the most is the Glockworx Drop-In Fulcrum Trigger. I ordered mine with a red safety. Included with the trigger are two striker springs (2 lb & 3 lb), Trigger Spring, and Titanium Firing Pin Safety with spring.
According to Glockworx the trigger pull is adjustable from 2 - 6 lbs. I found when installing the trigger assembly the pull was definitely lighter and crisper than the stock 5.5 lb pull, but it didn’t feel like a 2 lb pull. Also, out of the package the pre-travel and over-travel were still pretty long. I heated up the two allen screws as it was noted in the instructions and tightened the screws about 1/2 turn which shortened both. Now, the trigger has just a hint of pre-travel and the over-travel has been shortened as well. After adjusting the set screws you need to install the trigger and make sure everything works as it should. I wanted to see how much the other springs that were included lightened the trigger, so I decided to install them in my Glock 34 slide as a test. My 17 slide has already been sent out for milling and coating. After installing the 2 lb Striker spring and Titanium Firing Pin Safety and spring, it definitely lightened the pull even more. I would assume the extra trigger spring included is also lighter than the one it came installed with, but I haven’t installed that yet. I plan to install the 2 lb Striker Spring and the Ti Firing Pin Safety in the 17 slide. I will then test for reliabily.
Upon finishing all this tonight I think it is really coming together nicely. While working on this project i’ve found out what each part does, how to take it all apart, and how to reinstall everything. Glockworx sent the parts quickly, packaged well, and everything I ordered was there.
I can’t wait until my order from Glockstore arrives as i’m looking forward to continuing the build and documenting it as I go.
Any questions, tips, ideas, or comments are always appreciated.
- By SR9