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.I really like the Pearce extensions on my 29. But, I'm right-handed and run my mag release on the right due to short fingers. The unexpected benefit is that this forces me to tip the bottom of the grip away from my dominant hand when reloading. No more pinky bites! My reloads are faster this way too.
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?
Pearce makes a magazine extension, which has stress points that fail.Is there an alternative you recommend? Some sort of +0 pinky extension, maybe aluminum?
So, I decided my TLR-1 would be too large/long for the G29. I opted instead for a TLR-8A.
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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.
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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.
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
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.
I am eager for the g29 gen 5 MOS to be released. As soon as the Holosun SCS (direct MOS mount) comes in stock again, I will be putting one on my Gen 5 MOS. Advantage is cowitness with standard height sights.