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Glock 17 conversion questions

beantownshootah
I've never been a big fan of Glocks, but I've wondering if any Glock-o-philes out there know of any interesting conversions for Glock 17s.

Can a lowly 9mm 17 be (safely) converted to another caliber like .40?

I hear there is a .22 conversion available. Anyone have any experience with it?

Any other mods or tricks to make a stock 17 more interesting? Is it easy to put adjustable sights on one?
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  • targetshooter
    If you have the three pin frame you could buy a 40S&W or 357 sig top end and put on it, but only if you have the newer frame with three pins. it will have two pins just above the trigger. They also make a carbine conversion unit made by Mech-tech that has other cals. that you can use with that frame. They are very accurate and are a plesure to shoot. I have one in 9mm. There are a couple different 22 conversions out there, but at the price of 9mm why would you want one?

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  • RSLINTII
    Targetshooter is right. The .22 lr is much cheaper with less recoil for practice. The .40 SW is a much better man stoper. Best, Robert[;)]

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  • beantownshootah
    quote:Originally posted by targetshooter
    If you have the three pin frame you could buy a 40S&W or 357 sig top end and put on it, but only if you have the newer frame with three pins. it will have two pins just above the trigger. They also make a carbine conversion unit made by Mech-tech that has other cals. that you can use with that frame. They are very accurate and are a plesure to shoot. I have one in 9mm. There are a couple different 22 conversions out there, but at the price of 9mm why would you want one?

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    The one I'm looking at is a first generation Glock, I think. (Newer Glocks are a bit scarce in MA). Do you think the Glock factory would/could modify the frame to take the bigger .40 slide unit?

    That carbine idea is a good one. I'll look into that, thanks.

    To answer the second question, even the cheapest 9mm ammo costs $0.12 per round, as compared to $0.04 per round for standard .22 ammo. So even super cheap 9mm is still three times the price. 9mm isn't a super-hard round, but .22 is still quieter and much easier to shoot. It would make a good training aid for new shooters I occasionally shoot with.


    edit: I did just check out the Glock carbine conversion. Its pretty cool, but I have to wonder, for the price ($369) wouldn't I rather just get one of those Kel-Tec foldy carbines in 9mm or .40?

    http://www.parts.cc/glock/Parts_Acc/Mech_Tech_Carbine.htm

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  • Laredo Lefty
    I have the Ciener .22lr conversion for the G17. It is surprisingly accurate, very reliable and fun to shoot.

    Joe
    "Never let school interfere with your education"
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  • targetshooter
    The Kel-tec carbine is not very pleasant to shoot. if you was to shoot both the Kel-tec and the Mech-Tech you would certainly choose the mech-Tech. I have shot them both.

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  • travarmy
    if you have an older Glock lower then checkout this website... I think they swap out your older lower...

    xxx.glockmeister.com

    they deal only in Glock stuff

    Travis
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