9mm backcountry?

[menhaden_man]

You pick up 1:8 223 yet? The misses said it was OK.

All over it... have 4 already, but not a Tikka. Gonna grab a compact for the kids (of course it’s all for them).

 

[SEtoNWHunter]

Just to be different and original, I'll say GLOCK 19. Love mine. Goes with my other different and original choice of a T3X

 

[menhaden_man]

Every self respecting, non hipster, gun owner should have one.

Well that didn’t take much... picked up a Gen 5 Glock 19 at the hardware store on Friday. Need some suggestions on a holster and sight. Like the paddle holsters so might grab a Gun Fighter Inc.

Neighbor’s son just got back from Middle East (Marine), told me I’d be crazy to not toss a Trijicon type 2 RMR on there. Looks like another $500.

 

[Hill Difficulty]

Well that didn’t take much... picked up a Gen 5 Glock 19 at the hardware store on Friday. Need some suggestions on a holster and sight. Like the paddle holsters so might grab a Gun Fighter Inc.

Neighbor’s son just got back from Middle East (Marine), told me I’d be crazy to not toss a Trijicon type 2 Rem on there. Looks like another $500.

$500 for the RMR + $150 for the slide cut + $60 for the co-witness irons + shipping & handling.

 

[Hill Difficulty]

...so the RMR isn't cheap. The big upside is now that you have a G19, you can get rid of all those other pistols mentioned and be money ahead.

 

[menhaden_man]

...so the RMR isn't cheap. The big upside is now that you have a G19, you can get rid of all those other pistols mentioned and be money ahead.

Always have trouble selling guns, though I probably could shed a few pistols. My Kimber 1911, Ruger GP100, a couple 9s, and a couple 22s probably good for my needs. Dumped my large frame revolver when I left Alaska so don’t see a need for anything else.

I will say my 380 LCP is a great bathing suite pistol tho !

 

[menhaden_man]

$500 for the RMR + $150 for the slide cut + $60 for the co-witness irons + shipping & handling.

Gen 5 won’t need a slide cut, right?

 

[Hill Difficulty]

Gen 5 won’t need a slide cut, right?

Does your Gen5 have a MOS?

It's preference, so I won't force my will on you...so will just encourage you to scope out the topic. My preference is RMR, mill cut, black suppressor rear/front. I shoot a ton, and often, so less parts carries weight.

 

[timberbuck]

Looking for a good balance of weigh/performance. Will most likely be attached to FHF bino harness. Any suggestions/insights appreciated.

I much prefer the Glock 23 Gen 4 as an outdoor pistol. Mine is loaded with Underwood 200 grain hardcast.
If not pick up a GEN 5 Glock 19, put some decent sights on it and rock on.

 

[Trial153]

FNS 9C

 

[Jacack]

Glock 43 most of the time , probably got 1100 rounds through it now and feel its the best size vs accuracy for me. 20sf if in grizzlies country but its like a brick by the end of the day on your side.

 

[Shootinsurveyor]

be prepared to spend plenty of time with that RMR to get up to comparable speed and accuracy with irons. Definite learning curve.

 

[menhaden_man]

be prepared to spend plenty of time with that RMR to get up to comparable speed and accuracy with irons. Definite learning curve.

How so? I’ve got a couple red dots, but only on a 22 and 300 AAC. I shoot a few thousand rounds a year, mostly rifle and I’m far less competent with a handgun... do much better with my 1911 and GP100 but suspect the heavier gun and trigger offsets my flaws a bit.

 

[jacknifejc]

There’s a reason that the Glock 19 is the top selling handgun in the world.

 

[menhaden_man]

Does your Gen5 have a MOS?

It's preference, so I won't force my will on you...so will just encourage you to scope out the topic. My preference is RMR, mill cut, black suppressor rear/front. I shoot a ton, and often, so less parts carries weight.

Yep, I figured why not (think it was around $100 more)? I shoot a fair amount but wouldn’t call myself a handgun guy by any stretch. What is the mill cut and what is the black suppressor rear/front? I’ve got a threaded VP9 that I picked up (honestly, just because I thought it’d be fun to shoot in back yard with my Mystic X) - pretty quiet with the 157 grain 9 mm rounds.

 

[eamyrick]

The new Glock 48s are 6oz lighter when loaded than a g19. 11 rounds of 9mm and very ergonomic.

 

[Hill Difficulty]

Yep, I figured why not (think it was around $100 more)? I shoot a fair amount but wouldn’t call myself a handgun guy by any stretch. What is the mill cut and what is the black suppressor rear/front? I’ve got a threaded VP9 that I picked up (honestly, just because I thought it’d be fun to shoot in back yard with my Mystic X) - pretty quiet with the 157 grain 9 mm rounds.

Mill cut: Your MOS already has a cut and plate that's threaded/ready to accept a RDS. Milling is a custom/machined cut for placing and mounting a specific RDS into the top surface of the slide. Most pistol slides require a mill cut, which is also going to allow the RDS to sit lower. There's no need for you to have a cut done if your slide is a MOS.

Rear/front: With most RDS sights you need to replace your front and rear sights with taller sights so you can view through the RDS window as a backup. Look up the term 'co-witness'.

I'll add that acclimation to a RDS for even a marginally capable pistol shooter will happen fast with a foundational understanding of sight alignment technique and dry fire practice.

Hope this helps!

 

[menhaden_man]

Sorry for hijacking this thread OP - any preference on holsters you all have for the Glock

Mill cut: Your MOS already has a cut and plate that's threaded/ready to accept a RDS. Milling is a custom/machined cut for placing and mounting a specific RDS into the top surface of the slide. Most pistol slides require a mill cut, which is also going to allow the RDS to sit lower. There's no need for you to have a cut done if your slide is a MOS.

Rear/front: With most RDS sights you need to replace your front and rear sights with taller sights so you can view through the RDS window as a backup. Look up the term 'co-witness'.

I'll add that acclimation to a RDS for even a marginally capable pistol shooter will happen fast with a foundational understanding of sight alignment technique and dry fire practice.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for the suggestions/clarifications, really appreciate the advice.

Neighbor suggests trijicon suppressor night sights... suspect that’ll fit the co-witness bill.

 

[Hill Difficulty]

Looking for a good balance of weigh/performance. Will most likely be attached to FHF bino harness. Any suggestions/insights appreciated.

I owe the OP an answer, so this: My easy vote is to lug a Glock 43 per weight, compactness, reliability, parts.

 

[Hill Difficulty]

Sorry for hijacking this thread OP - any preference on holsters you all have for the Glock


Thanks for the suggestions/clarifications, really appreciate the advice.

Neighbor suggests trijicon suppressor night sights... suspect that’ll fit the co-witness bill.

My suggestion is $55 Ameriglo in black. You want the irons to be invisible unless you need them. Keep in mind that RMR reliability is off the charts.