Show and Tell: Glock 36

[AdamSean]

I wrote in another post that I had the opportunity to trade a Springfield XD-9 Service for a Glock 36. I ended up taking the trade, because in a few months I will be able to get a Glock 19 or 17 to replace the Springfield. I plan on using the 9mm to do 75% of my practice, the other 25% will be the .45 ACP, which will also be my carry gun.

I thought I would have some trouble finding ammunition and another magazine for the Glock, but I was able to get plenty of FMJ, a couple boxes of Hornady Critical Duty, and a 3rd magazine. I will be heading to the range tomorrow afternoon to give the G36 a good breaking in. I also will be trying out my new GoPro Hero3 so I will have some nice video.

I gave the Glock a few modifications to make it "my" gun. I polished the chamber, feed ramp, trigger connector bar, and sear. I undercut the trigger guard to fit my middle finger higher and stippled the grip. I also have a Punisher slide plate coming in just for looks and a Ghost Rocket 3.5 pound trigger connector with the 6 pound striker spring. This is going to be my carry gun from now on. At least until Glock comes out with something better.

Until I post my range report, enjoy this Glock porn.

[DefensiveCarry.com]

[ExactlyMyPoint]

Nice. You made a good trade IMHO.

I am just curious, did you fire the gun before you did all that polishing? What performance difference do you expect?

[AdamSean]

No, I haven't fired it yet. The polishing just takes the grittiness out of the trigger and aids in feeding and extracting. The big difference is when I get the new spring and connector bar. That will take the pretravel out of the trigger and reduce the pull weight.

[RoadRunner71]

Very nice. Personally, I don't go in for all that stippling buy, hey, it's your gun not mine. Other than that, I say have fun!

I find that the G 19 makes the better "trainer" to complement the 36. The 17 balances just a bit differently and doesn't point quite the same as th 36. For point shooting the 19 and 36 are nearly identical.

Good deal. Enjoy it.

[retsupt99]

Congrats on a fine trade. I keep my Glocks pretty stock, only changing sights.
The Glock-36 makes a great EDC...it's been mine for almost 3 years now.

[BugDude]

I might have to try the undercut on mine. I never carry my 36, but I just ordered some Pearce +1 grip extensions for it and perhaps that will make it a better fit for me.

[XD 45]

looks good

[mditurno]

I recently picked up my second g36. I have never had a single problem of any sort and really like this model for concealment and power. They are dead on accurate and 100% reliable in my own experience.

[OldVet]

I don't know about messing with the trigger, but it's your gun. Enjoy your range session.

[sioux565]

Congrats on the new gun. Just my opinion, but why do people modify their gun before they first shoot it? You might like it just the way it is stock.