unclejake 428 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Being extremely new to Glocks (bought a Gen 2 Model 22 at the gun show) I have a question . I noticed that you can buy 9mm barrels for them, the ad said that you use a model 17 mag, and wanted to know if you have to use gen2 mags , which are preban and HIGH! Can one use one of the other model 17 high cap mags to have some fun with a bump board. This may seem a stupid question, but I am new to Glocks, just not to everything else and wanted to spend my money on something that worked and not piss it away. Thanks a bunch, y'all ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shandlanos 1,470 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Any Glock 17 magazine will fit in any 9mm Glock, unless it's been changed to an ambidextrous magazine release, in which case older mags won't lock up. You can use modern, new Glock 17 magazines without a hitch. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted September 10, 2012 Report Share Posted September 10, 2012 Any Glock 17 magazine will fit in any 9mm Glock, unless it's been changed to an ambidextrous magazine release, in which case older mags won't lock up. You can use modern, new Glock 17 magazines without a hitch. +1 ....and OP, pick up some 33rd G18 mags! Side note: There are no 9mm Glocks that are ambi-capable, aside from the Gen 4's. Some people report having problems with ejection, when going 9mm in their .40's, since that's the only difference between the 9mm and .40 frames. But if you're only going to be using it as a 9mm at the range, then I wouldn't worry about it. Also, I might be pointing out the obvious, but make sure you get a 9mm conversion barrel, and not just a 9mm barrel. There's a difference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shandlanos 1,470 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Any Glock 17 magazine will fit in any 9mm Glock, unless it's been changed to an ambidextrous magazine release, in which case older mags won't lock up. You can use modern, new Glock 17 magazines without a hitch. +1 ....and OP, pick up some 33rd G18 mags! Side note: There are no 9mm Glocks that are ambi-capable, aside from the Gen 4's. Some people report having problems with ejection, when going 9mm in their .40's, since that's the only difference between the 9mm and .40 frames. But if you're only going to be using it as a 9mm at the range, then I wouldn't worry about it. Also, I might be pointing out the obvious, but make sure you get a 9mm conversion barrel, and not just a 9mm barrel. There's a difference. It's uncommon, but it has been done by gunsmiths. Only mentioned it because a guy at the range a few months ago had a Gen 3 G19 he'd had modified with an ambidextrous magazine release. Getting a conversion barrel is a good idea, but not necessarily required. I've successfully run a Glock 23 with a factory Glock 19 barrel and mag, without a hitch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Any Glock 17 magazine will fit in any 9mm Glock, unless it's been changed to an ambidextrous magazine release, in which case older mags won't lock up. You can use modern, new Glock 17 magazines without a hitch. +1 ....and OP, pick up some 33rd G18 mags! Side note: There are no 9mm Glocks that are ambi-capable, aside from the Gen 4's. Some people report having problems with ejection, when going 9mm in their .40's, since that's the only difference between the 9mm and .40 frames. But if you're only going to be using it as a 9mm at the range, then I wouldn't worry about it. Also, I might be pointing out the obvious, but make sure you get a 9mm conversion barrel, and not just a 9mm barrel. There's a difference. It's uncommon, but it has been done by gunsmiths. Only mentioned it because a guy at the range a few months ago had a Gen 3 G19 he'd had modified with an ambidextrous magazine release. Getting a conversion barrel is a good idea, but not necessarily required. I've successfully run a Glock 23 with a factory Glock 19 barrel and mag, without a hitch. Interesting. I thought you had to use a conversion barrel, due to dimensional differences in the locking lug between calibers. I stand corrected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KennyFSU 249 Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Go big or go home! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MT Predator 2,294 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Preban mags are not drop free either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 The 40s have a slightly higher OD on the barrel the conversion 9mm matches that OD the lock up area is the same. I use one in my model 24 to make it a 17L kind of. A regular 17L barrel would be too loose at the muzzle end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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