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<blockquote data-quote="Buzzdraw" data-source="post: 2127935" data-attributes="member: 385"><p>Your Glock 17 will do fine in SSP. </p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A 3.5# connector, fitted so that all safeties still work, is desirable for a competition gun.</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">A "butt plug", in the area behind the magazine well, assists in quick reloads.</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> An extended slide stop will get you into "the gun locked open prematurely" troubles until you master the proper grip for your Glock. Afterwards its an aid.</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">An extended mag catch helps many. Same part as the standard catch as used in large frame Glocks.</li> </ul><p> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Grip tape, in IDPA legal locations, is a definite plus.</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> A fiber optic front sight (Dawson is good) helps, but you have to learn how to properly use it. A higher profile rear sight helps. I prefer all black and have used the Dawson adjustable. Any adjustable sight is more fragile than a fixed sight. Over the years, I've broken adjustable sights made by Wilson Combat, Bo-Mar, S&W and Elliason, to name a few. My Dawson adjustable rear now has some slop in the adjustments, but hasn't broken yet. I never have broken a fixed sight.</li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Your factory barrel will do for a while, unless you decide you want to shoot cast lead bullets (moly coated or not). If you do, you will probably want a conventional cut rifling barrel. Lone Wolf works fine for a basic barrel. Bar-Sto is a tad better for a good bit more cost. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Comp-Tac makes good gear. Additionally I like Ready Tac, as sold by <a href="http://www.cpwsa.com/ready_tactical.htm" target="_blank">http://www.cpwsa.com/ready_tactical.htm</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">For vest and pants, my preference is to Woolrich and their Elite line. </li> </ul> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You do not mention belt, which is a critical part of your gear. A 5.11 tactical belt (heavy metal buckle) will last years. Wilderness Products 5-stitch Instructor Belt is liked by many. The belt needs to be the same size as your belt gear (holster, pouches), 1.5" is common. Some of us prefer 1.75".</li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Buzzdraw, post: 2127935, member: 385"] Your Glock 17 will do fine in SSP. [LIST]A 3.5# connector, fitted so that all safeties still work, is desirable for a competition gun. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]A "butt plug", in the area behind the magazine well, assists in quick reloads. [/LIST] [LIST] An extended slide stop will get you into "the gun locked open prematurely" troubles until you master the proper grip for your Glock. Afterwards its an aid. [/LIST] [LIST]An extended mag catch helps many. Same part as the standard catch as used in large frame Glocks. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Grip tape, in IDPA legal locations, is a definite plus. [/LIST] [LIST] [*] A fiber optic front sight (Dawson is good) helps, but you have to learn how to properly use it. A higher profile rear sight helps. I prefer all black and have used the Dawson adjustable. Any adjustable sight is more fragile than a fixed sight. Over the years, I've broken adjustable sights made by Wilson Combat, Bo-Mar, S&W and Elliason, to name a few. My Dawson adjustable rear now has some slop in the adjustments, but hasn't broken yet. I never have broken a fixed sight. [/LIST] [LIST]Your factory barrel will do for a while, unless you decide you want to shoot cast lead bullets (moly coated or not). If you do, you will probably want a conventional cut rifling barrel. Lone Wolf works fine for a basic barrel. Bar-Sto is a tad better for a good bit more cost. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]Comp-Tac makes good gear. Additionally I like Ready Tac, as sold by [url]http://www.cpwsa.com/ready_tactical.htm[/url] [/LIST] [LIST] [*]For vest and pants, my preference is to Woolrich and their Elite line. [/LIST] [LIST] [*]You do not mention belt, which is a critical part of your gear. A 5.11 tactical belt (heavy metal buckle) will last years. Wilderness Products 5-stitch Instructor Belt is liked by many. The belt needs to be the same size as your belt gear (holster, pouches), 1.5" is common. Some of us prefer 1.75". [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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