Glock22 going to trade for Glock17

[frankg2240]

After shooting the Glock 22 I am going to trade it for a Glock 17. I think the follow up shots with a 9mm is better than follow up shots with a .40 cal.
I just hope I can get a geed trade at the gun show this weekend.

 

[Earlsbud]

I just dropped a Lone Wolf conversion 9MM bbl. in my G22. A little over a hundred bucks and I have a dual caliber pistol.

 

[mgmorden]

I'd second Earl's recommendation on the conversion barrel. $100 and you can swap the barrel out in less than a minute and shooter 9mm or 40S&W. The only downside I see with that is that the conversion barrel isn't legal in the stock divisions of most competitive sports (USPSA, IDPA, GSSF, etc). If that isn't an issue, the barrel is the way to go.

 

[coolluke01]

I think you are on the right track with 9mm over .40. .40 is a sharp feeling round. It has it's place for sure, but not really the best for quick followup shots.
If you are thinking G17 why not get the G34. I had the G17 gen 4 this last year and traded it in for the G34. Never looked back. I love how quick the G34 comes back down on target. Great gun and it fits in the IDPA box. Plus you get the stock 4.5 lb trigger, extended slide release and extended mag release. These items if added to the G17 would put you in a different class, but since they are stock on the G34 you can still shoot stock. Don't worry about the Gen4's I love the backstraps and the oversized mag release. I had the G17 gen 4 and the G34 gen 4 and never had any issues with them.

 

[Bovice]

Make sure you get a 3rd generation G17. The 4th is nothing but trouble.

 

[mgmorden]

Plus you get the stock 4.5 lb trigger, extended slide release and extended mag release. These items if added to the G17 would put you in a different class,

While I do think the G34 is a good choice, the last part isn't true. In both IDPA SSP and USPSA Production its perfectly legal to swap over the extended parts from the Glock 34 to the Glock 17 as its a standard OEM option on another approved gun from that manufacturer. It can only be the Glock 34 extended parts that you swap into the 17 though - nothing aftermarket.

The trigger work is a non-issue in both cases even if you choose to go with non-OEM parts, as its a non-visible internal modification.

 

[coolluke01]

Ah. That's good to know. I didn't know parts off other approved guns were swappable. Internal mods are allowed? Would that include barrels? Or are you saying that since they are non-visible you won't get caught.

 

[mgmorden]

Non-visible are legal - mostly because it would be so hard to enforce that its easier for them to just make it legal. Only stipulation is that you may not make the gun unsafe or disable a safety feature (ie, if an internal modification disables the thumb safety or makes it so that the gun would fire if dropped).

Replacement barrels in USPSA I know are allowed in production division but they must be the same length (within 0.1") and same chambering. IE, switching a Glock 22's barrel to a 9mm Lone Wolf conversion, even if same length, is illegal, but switching the G22's barrel to a .40S&W Lone Wolf would be fine as its the same chambering as the original. Also, no ports allowed on the barrel regardless.

IDPA SSP I'm a little less clear on, but I'm pretty sure the rules are roughly the same on barrels there.

Naturally outside of the stock-ish divisions (Production and SSP) you can do a little more with the barrel.

GSSF is a little more strict. Replacement barrels IIRC are generally not allowed except in their Unlimited class.

There are other exceptions too - pretty much all of them allow you to change sights (as long as they're "post and notch" type) even though that's an external modification.

Also, if you ever shoot a match under IPSC rules (international club that USPSA is an affiliate of), they have completely different rules for their production division. For the most part, internal modifications are specifically NOT allowed there, nor are any aftermarket barrels IIRC (they're REALLY strict ).

 

[frankg2240]

Thanks for the all the info! I will most likely go with the Glock17 and the reason is, I carry and I do like the full size. Also the range I go to here in Florida is the Port Malabar Shooting Range. That hold IDPA shoots all the time. There is a gun show this weekend and I will most likely trade/sell my Glock22 there.

 

[vail2073]

As mentioned above, I'd recommend the conversion barrels for the 9mm, 357 sig, and even the 22. I, personally, am not a glock fan though I cannot deny how reliable they are. Lone Wolf, Storm Lake, etc. Check them out.

 

[cazman1954]

Buy the 17 and keep the 22.

 

[MikePaiN]

I will most likely go with the Glock17 and the reason is, I carry and I do like the full size.

Hello.....the Glock 22 and 17 are the same exact size. I believe, since you want to go to 9mm and a smaller pistol you would be looking for a Glock 19

 

[mgmorden]

Hello.....the Glock 22 and 17 are the same exact size. I believe, since you want to go to 9mm and a smaller pistol you would be looking for a Glock 19

It sounded like he was happy with the full-size frame. He didn't seem to indicate that he wanted to go any smaller.

 

[Wanderling]

G19 also has different finger groove spacing that I personally find too tight; G17 is perfect for me.

 

[W.E.G.]

Buy the 17 and keep the 22.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[Nevadadan]

Owning a Glock 22 can be like owning three guns. Buy yourself a factory Glock 17 barrel and a couple of Glock 17 magazines and you have a fully functional Glock 9 mm. Buy a Glock (or any aftermarket) G31 barrel and you have a fully functional 357 Sig and you can use your Glock 22 mags. Like buying two more glock pistols for about $250. Can't beat that deal.

As I read the rules for GSSF matches you could shoot your Glock 22 converted to 9mm as long as all Glock factory parts (including barrel) are used.

I have a Glock 31 and have 9mm and 40 cal barrels and all work flawlessly. Only other required extra is the G17 mags when using the 9mm barrel. It takes less than a minute to convert one to another.

BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET YOUR AMMO AND 9MM MAGS MIXED UP. 357 SIG will shoot in 40 ca barrel but it's not a good practice as the case will most likely stick in the chamber. The 40 cal. will jam in everything else. Chambering a 9mm round will be a disaster in in the G31 or G22 barrels. Color coding barrels and magazines is a good idea.

 

[camsdaddy]

If I had a 22 and could find someone who would trade for a 17 or would buy without me taking a great loss I would jump in a heartbeat.

 

[mgmorden]

As I read the rules for GSSF matches you could shoot your Glock 22 converted to 9mm as long as all Glock factory parts (including barrel) are used.

Problem is Glock doesn't make a factory conversion barrel. Conversion 9mm barrels for the Glock 22 have a wider external diameter to fit the slide opening originally intended for the .40S&W barrel. Some of the aftermarket companies make a barrel for that (Lone Wolf, Storm Lake, etc), but if you wanted to stick with all factory parts you'd need to swap the whole slide over to a Glock 17 slide in order to convert the pistol, not just the barrel.

 

[Dan-O]

Doi....not a smooth move. Just sayin.

 

[jackpinesavages]

Good move. Hope you got a decent price for the G22.

 

[Sapper771]

A factory Glock 17 barrel will not function in a Glock 22. You will need a Conversion barrel to shoot 9mm out of your G22. A factory 357sig barrel(from a G31) will function in the G22.

 

[Earlsbud]

As long as the price difference is less than the cost of a conversion barrel the swap makes sense. Otherwise...............?

 

[frankg2240]

Well the gun show was great. I got my price for the Glock22 and bought a new Glock17w/3 mags for $500.00 out the door. 9mm are only $21.00 per 100 rounds @ Wal Mart. I will be at the range tonight...

 

[War Eagle]

Here is a link to my IDPA SSP / USPSA Production gun. All the modifications you see tagged are legal. My trigger breaks a little over 2.5lbs and I can run with the best of them.

Link: http://gunzoo.com/vault/Mac/57


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