![]() ![]() Section 8: Handguns Subject: custom Glock 24 Msg# 540610
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Hello Chris, and WELCOME to the forum! I see Mark Freburg has already addressed your question, and his answers pretty much are what I would say too. Since Mark was so specific, I will be more general and give you my overall opinion. First of all, the Glock 35 is closer to an "all purpose" service firearm when compared to a Glock 24C (Glock also makes a model "24" that is not compensated). The Glock 35 is a fairly big gun, but the same size as a 1911 pistol. The Glock 24 will not fit any common holsters and unless you are a very big man, you could never carry it concealed. It is really just too big for anything but range and competition use. While the Glock 17 (9mm) and Glock 22 (40SW) are the "service" sized Glocks, The Glock 35 and 34 (9mm) are the same frame as the 17 and 22 with a longer slide.
Pistol barrel measurements include the chamber, so keep in mind you actually have about 4.5" of true rifled barrel in a G35, and I consider 4.0" to be minimum length for an accurate pistol used for target work. Even though the G24 is only 3/4 an inch longer, it is too much for carry. Since you do not own 15 Glocks like I do Using the same reasoning, I advise against getting a compensated model unless you are willing to buy a second barrel that is not compensated. While the compensated barrel will keep the gun from flipping under recoil, I see that as a benefit for competition. Carrying a gun so ported has too many drawbacks besides fouling the front sight. Chief among these is the greater muzzle flash, and danger when firing from a retention position. Besides, you will never notice the recoil of a .40SW when shooting under stress anyway. When buying a .40SW Glock, the G22 would be the "standard" gun. It is popular and fairly inexpensive, and used samples can be had at a bargain. But since you said it would used in stock form as a plinker, my first choice would be the G34 in 9mm and the G35 in .40SW. The extra barrel length gives the G35 better balance, and feels like a softer shooter to me (mostly in my head probably). The G35 also comes standard with a lighter trigger pull due to a different connector (which is easily changed if you wish). That lighter pull would be more suitable for the range and plinking duties. My big gripe about the compensating cuts fouling the front sight is mostly related to the front sight on my G24: I have a Dawson fiber optic sight that is recessed into the sight blade. The ported barrel blows carbon into the fiber optic insert, making it black, and therefore worthless. Since that front sight makes me more accurate than the ports will, the ported barrel had to go. I use this customized Glock 24C (now unported) for bowling pins, and man-on-man dueling tree competition. It is just too sport specific, and to be honest, it is not as dead reliable as a stock Glock 35 either. When you tightly fit a Bar-Sto barrel and put heavy springs and a buffer in it to slow the gun down, you are risking malfunctions when the gun gets dirty. Since I am only gaming with this gun I take that chance. Feel free to ask anything you like here on the forum. We may be mostly old farts, but we are a gabby and friendly bunch that loves to talk guns! Keep in touch here and let us know what you decide. And, give us a range report when you get the new Glock! |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Jerry, I was looking at buying a Glock .40. Is the 35 as accurate and as good investment as the 24C. I will be using it stock as an (accurate I hope) plinker. It will be my first Glock. Or what would you recommend? About the compensator fogging the front sight. No way around this? I'm not all grown up I guess (could you elaborate for the ignorant like myself? I won't be offended) Chris
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