32 to "19"; any negatives aside from parts cost vs G19?

[jlh2600]

So throwing cash out completely (for mags and aftermarket 9mm barrel).

Do you lose anything by buying a G32 and turning it into a "G19", in the way of reliability, accuracy, or anything else I might not be thinking of?

I don't like the fact it has to be an aftermarket barrel for the nine, but if i was about to buy a 19, I would consider just making it a 32 IF (huge if) converted to a "19", it shoots just as well as a "real" G19. It would be nice to have the option of 357sig, which I find interesting (.40sw does not interest me).

So what % of bullets are specifically designed for .357sig, and how many are using bullets originally for 9mm?

I know to really see the significant diffs b/t 9mm and .357sig (>~100fps), you have to look to particular ammo manufacturers- do any of these companies have anything similar to what winchester does with their ranger T's, in displying a graphic that shows expanded bullets, expansion, penetration data etc through a dozen differnt substances? I notice DT and the like list their energy and fps, but am looking for what that translates into. Am curious when you start getting into ~1500fps what the bullet does (think those winchesters are only a hundred or so fps faster than +p+ 9mm, why I'm curious about DT and the like).

Thanks.

[G33]

Converted G23 to 9mm and .357 for my Dad.
Just barrels and mags.
Left ejector alone.
Worked fine.
Added a AA Kit .22 later.


:supergrin:

[jlh2600]

Damn you are EVERYWHERE g33. 33?


So is it the 29 or 33 for you?

[G33]

Both.
G29 primary.
G33 back-up.
:supergrin: :wavey:

[m4arc]

As G33 stated: get a 9mm conversion barrel and some G19 mags and you'll be good to go!

A Lone Wolf conversion barrel should run you around $90 and mags are around $15 each.

Have fun :)

[mike23]

This is easy.

Buy a 9mm conversion barrel. Buy a 9mm mag. Field strip the 32 and install the barrel, reassemble. Insert the mag and enjoy!:thumbsup:

[Dobbler]

A G32 is like a G19 with ++P++ ammo :) My G32 is for sale cuz I prefer 357 SIG in a metal frame gun http://glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=612441

[just for fun]

I want to try that too! So why can't you use a 19 barrel? I've down loaded the 375 to 1150 FPS using 9.0 grains of Blue Dot and a 124 grain bullet, that works but its a pain to load 357's compared to 9MM. Full house 357 are on the edge of being uncontrollable. That little gun is too light for the recoil the 357 generates

[Black Ice]

Originally posted by just for fun
I want to try that too! So why can't you use a 19 barrel? I've down loaded the 375 to 1150 FPS using 9.0 grains of Blue Dot and a 124 grain bullet, that works but its a pain to load 357's compared to 9MM. Full house 357 are on the edge of being uncontrollable. That little gun is too light for the recoil the 357 generates So why can't you use a 19 barrel?


:smoking:....Because the OD of the G19 barrel is smaller than the G32 and G23 barrel, and would fit too loose in the slide housing.

[just for fun]

thanks Black Ice that's just the info I needed to justify a bar-sto barrel!!