diamondd817 828 Posted October 27, 2013 The great thing about Glock's is the interchangeability. With 1 P2P, I have 3 different guns. I could have 4 but im not interested in the .357 sig round (Glock 32 Upper). I bought a G23 Gen4 (1 P2P used). I then purchased a G19 Gen4 upper with 9mm ejector and mags, and a Advantage Arms 22lr Glock 19/23 Gen 4 upper. Now I can shoot 9mm, .40, and 22lr all from the same frame with 1 permit. And just for reference, this can be done with the full size Glocks, 17, 22, 31. The subcompacts 26, 27, & 33's. Gen3's and Gen4's. Also, if you have a Glock 21 (45 acp) or Glock 20 (10mm) the slides are interchangeable as they use the same frames and ejectors. Advantage Arms makes a 22lr upper for the Glock 17/22/31 and 26/27/33 gen3 and gen4. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted October 27, 2013 It is the way to go. Good Luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norseman 2 Posted October 27, 2013 That's awesome!! I want to get one now! If I bought a Glock 17 is there other uppers and mags that will work with that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 828 Posted October 27, 2013 That's awesome!! I want to get one now! If I bought a Glock 17 is there other uppers and mags that will work with that? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Yes. You could use a Glock 22 (.40s&w) and 31 (.357 sig) upper. With the matching mags (40 and 357 use the same mags). The only difference in the frames between the 9mm and the 40/357 is the ejector. It takes about 45 seconds to swap out the ejector. Advantage arms also makes a 22lr upper for the Glock 17/22 frame in Gen3 and Gen4. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted October 27, 2013 Yes, G17 will take G22 upper and a AA 22LR upper as well. As an option Lone Wolf makes interchange barrels as well that work very well. Never had a problem with any of them either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GCE61 0 Posted October 27, 2013 nice rig !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Underdog 1,593 Posted October 27, 2013 Sweet setup. How cost effective was it to buy a Glock 19 slide, though? And, from where? It would be nice to have this setup with an S&W M&P, too. Now all you need is a lower with a grip chop and then you would have a long slide 26/27 setup, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norseman 2 Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks guys! I've been thinking I want to get a 9mm and this seals the deal. Glock 17 is now on my list! I was at the CRRC family outing today and shot a 9mm Beretta that felt great! I didn't shoot it as well as my own .45 but I definitely want something that costs less than my .45 to shoot. The Glock 17 gets great reviews and I like the idea that I could get a .22 upper and save even more money when ammo is available. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seamusSU 0 Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks guys! I've been thinking I want to get a 9mm and this seals the deal. Glock 17 is now on my list! I was at the CRRC family outing today and shot a 9mm Beretta that felt great! I didn't shoot it as well as my own .45 but I definitely want something that costs less than my .45 to shoot. The Glock 17 gets great reviews and I like the idea that I could get a .22 upper and save even more money when ammo is available. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk If you liked the Beretta you can also get a 22lr upper that fits the 92FS/M9. All you do is slide off the 9mm upper and slide the 22lr in it's place and use the 22lr mags. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vini 0 Posted October 28, 2013 Same goes for Sig P226 and P229: 4 calibers on one permit. And exchange kits are available as exchange kits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norseman 2 Posted October 28, 2013 Well now I don't know what I want lol I'm thinking the Glock is pretty affordable and has great reviews. On the other hand I really did like that FN. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 828 Posted October 28, 2013 Sweet setup. How cost effective was it to buy a Glock 19 slide, though? And, from where? It would be nice to have this setup with an S&W M&P, too. Now all you need is a lower with a grip chop and then you would have a long slide 26/27 setup, too. Gen4 19 complete new upper of gunbroker cost $325. Ejector and 3 mags another $100. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bry@n 195 Posted October 28, 2013 Gen4 19 complete new upper of gunbroker cost $325. Ejector and 3 mags another $100. Wow, that's almost the cost of a second gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 828 Posted October 28, 2013 Wow, that's almost the cost of a second gun. Yep. The AA 22lr Gen4 upper is $300-$350 with 1 mag. Gen3's makes it a little cheaper but not much. Frames go for $200-$250. By the time you walk out the door with a new Glock Gen4 in NJ your laying out close to $600, so its somewhat inline. And its sure worth it based on the fact you don't need to deal with 3-P2P's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sludog 0 Posted October 28, 2013 Wow, that's almost the cost of a second gun. Yea definitely not a money saver since you can get a used Glock for the same price but if you only have one permit it is a good way to get caliber versatility. I personally prefer individual caliber pistols rather than buying barrels and mags for the same gun. Next spring I plan on applying for another 5 pistols permits to add a few more toys to my collection. I am sure a Glock will be one of my purchases. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diamondd817 828 Posted October 28, 2013 Yea definitely not a money saver since you can get a used Glock for the same price but if you only have one permit it is a good way to get caliber versatility. I personally prefer individual caliber pistols rather than buying barrels and mags for the same gun. Next spring I plan on applying for another 5 pistols permits to add a few more toys to my collection. I am sure a Glock will be one of my purchases.I have not seen any used Glocks for $300, no matter what the condition. I could have bought a 40-9mm conversion barrel for $125 but I prefer a complete upper. When I put the G19 upper and 9mm ejector on the frame its a true factory spec G19, which I would not hesitate to use as a SD gun. I put the G23 upper on and same result. I would not, however, trust a conversion barrel gun as a SD gun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Howard 538 Posted October 28, 2013 I've got a KKM 9mm conversion barrel and G17 recoil spring for my Gen4 G22 and have never had a single malfunction with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blacksmythe 71 Posted October 28, 2013 I have not seen any used Glocks sell for $300, no matter what the condition. Not in NJ but in Florida Georgia etc etc used pistols are cheap at a pawn shop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrospaz9 10 Posted October 28, 2013 You can also do this with the Desert eagle. .50,.44,.41,.357 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
david8613 69 Posted October 30, 2013 Gen4 19 complete new upper of gunbroker cost $325. Ejector and 3 mags another $100. I just don't get it too much hassle if you ask me, after all that you could just get another glock! I picked up a used like new gen 4 23 with 3 mags for about 450.00 not too long ago... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geek 4 Posted October 30, 2013 I've got a KKM 9mm conversion barrel and G17 recoil spring for my Gen4 G22 and have never had a single malfunction with it. +1 I've got Lonewolf conversion barrels for a G23 and a G22 and haven't had a malfunction with either. There is no loss of tthe reliability you expect from a Glock. I also have the AA .22 kit and that is somewhat finicky, but it sure is cheap to shoot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sludog 0 Posted October 31, 2013 I just don't get it too much hassle if you ask me, after all that you could just get another glock! I picked up a used like new gen 4 23 with 3 mags for about 450.00 not too long ago... I just saw a used glock 17 for $399. It came with two mags and box and was pristine condition. I would snatch this baby up if I had a permit on hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites