New G29: Initial Impressions
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Every Pearce extension I have installed has cracked in the same place. I don't drop mags on the ground or otherwise mistreat them. The dimensions seem fine -- the polymer is lacking. None have failed fully, it's just hard to trust them once they are cracked.
Is there an alternative you recommend? Some sort of +0 pinky extension, maybe aluminum?
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That is close to what I am looking for, but it looks like it ads length to the back strap. I'm looking for something similar in shape of the Pearce, with pinky rest, but still keeping the butt short minimizing printing. (And obviously more reliable than the Pearce)
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Pearce makes a magazine extension, which has stress points that fail.
They also make a sleeve which slides onto a bigger magazine. No stress points. The sleeve is pretty basic. I have considered drafting one to 3d print.
Third option is the epiphany that you can actually shoot surprisingly comfortably and accurately with only 1.5 fingers holding on and the pinky curled beneath.
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So, I decided my TLR-1 would be too large/long for the G29. I opted instead for a TLR-8A.
Thankfully, the gun still fits in my Commander sized Safepacker like that.
This light is 500 lumens rather than the 300 I am used to with the TLR-1. It also has a laser, and that was part of the attraction.
I've never used a laser on a pistol before. But after years of dry fire practice specifically geared towards pointing a pistol where I wanted it to point, I thought a laser might be nice. Turns out I was right. I choose a target, point the gun, and the laser is right there. I flick my wrist and then bring the gun back to point at the target again, and there's the laser.
This is at 10 yards in my basement with the lights off.
If you look carefully, you can see the red dot on the target. It's a nice option to have in conjunction with the light. I have no plan to abandon the use of my sights, but it's a nice verification.
I zeroed it with the sights at 15 yards (the basement is only slightly longer), then removed and reinstalled the light, to check it was still zeroed to the sights. It's a welcome addition.
Thankfully, the gun still fits in my Commander sized Safepacker like that.
This light is 500 lumens rather than the 300 I am used to with the TLR-1. It also has a laser, and that was part of the attraction.
I've never used a laser on a pistol before. But after years of dry fire practice specifically geared towards pointing a pistol where I wanted it to point, I thought a laser might be nice. Turns out I was right. I choose a target, point the gun, and the laser is right there. I flick my wrist and then bring the gun back to point at the target again, and there's the laser.
This is at 10 yards in my basement with the lights off.
If you look carefully, you can see the red dot on the target. It's a nice option to have in conjunction with the light. I have no plan to abandon the use of my sights, but it's a nice verification.
I zeroed it with the sights at 15 yards (the basement is only slightly longer), then removed and reinstalled the light, to check it was still zeroed to the sights. It's a welcome addition.
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That’s some serious horsepower. I had a couple of 10MM guns years ago…a Colt Delta Elite and a 3rd generation Smith & Wesson. The Colt wanted to beat itself to death. After having to re-stake the plunger tube on the left side of the frame three times, I traded that pistol away. Never used the Smith & Wesson much and ended up trading that one away too.
I’ve got a G30, G36, G31 and a G32. Any of those will put a round down range with some authority. If ammo and brass were more easy to come by, I would probably get a Glock in 10MM. I have read that the G29 and G21 are some of the most inherently accurate pistols in the Glock lineup. No one really knows why. Some have opined that it’s a function of velocity and action timing that have somehow worked to create optimal results.
I’ve got a G30, G36, G31 and a G32. Any of those will put a round down range with some authority. If ammo and brass were more easy to come by, I would probably get a Glock in 10MM. I have read that the G29 and G21 are some of the most inherently accurate pistols in the Glock lineup. No one really knows why. Some have opined that it’s a function of velocity and action timing that have somehow worked to create optimal results.
I'd add a set of tritium night sights. I have Ameriglo NS on multiple Glocks:
https://www.primaryarms.com/ameriglo-i-dot-tritium-night-sights-set-large-caliber-glock-green
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If I went for night sights, I'd probably choose Truglo Tritium Pros, because I like them. Or use a set of Trijicon HDs I already have sitting around. Though the set you linked to do look nice.
However, there are a few things I've come to appreciate about the factory Glock sights. One is that they are very visible during day light conditions. Another is that of all the non-tritium sights I've experience, they are the easiest for me to see in low light. Yet another is, if I damage or break off the front sights, I already have several replacements. And because Glock uses the same front sight for most pistols, it's an easy part to get, with no questions about what height it needs to be, as that is taken care of with the more resilient rear sights.
So yes, the plastic dovetail protectors are crude in a certain way, but they are quite functional in others. Add the TLR-8A light, and night sights become less necessary due to silhouetting. Add the laser in, and provided it lines up with the silhouetted sight picture (which is should because it's adjustable), we're good to go. It's an easy unit to turn on and off, and not much different from the TLR-1 I've had much practice with. Batteries are of course an issue, but if I change it every 6 months (maybe on the equinoxes or solstices), I shouldn't run into problems.
I can't say I won't ever swap the sights for something more exotic. But for right now, I think I'll work with the stock ones.
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I understand completely. When Glocks were new to me, I tried all the big-name sights. The bottom line is that the factory "ball-in-the-bucket" sights are the easiest for me to see, and therefore the fastest for me to get good hits with.
I keep three of each available front and rear OEM plastic sights (for old gens and gen 5) in my little "Glock" bag with a Glock-specific sight pusher. When taking a new gun to the range, I sight it in for whatever ammo I'm using. Once trip = done!
They are really cheap, and I've never had one fail in any way.
At the risk of drifting the thread, I have to say that using the Holosun SCS on an MOS Glock with the OEM plastics sights is what I've always though a Glock should be. No change in presentation, and hits in low light are as easy as can be.
I'm contemplating sending my 29 off to have an MOS cut. I think someone is doing MOS cuts now...but can't remember who.
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I'm not a fan of the RDS concept due to concerns of functionality, reliability, and the potential of developing a dependency. However if I were to go down that road, the ability to co-witness with standard height sights would certainly be my strong preference.
