glock 19

[justtalking]

I shoot a G19. I have problems with my hands. I know the g19 has better recoil than a g23. But what would you recommend for a spring that would even make it a little smoother. I have a standard spring and guide now.

[flycaster]

When you say you have a problem with your hands, what exactly do you mean? Are you talking about pain from recoil, or abrasion of your skin, or???

Chuck

[37GAP!]

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[justtalking]

Originally posted by flycaster
When you say you have a problem with your hands, what exactly do you mean? Are you talking about pain from recoil, or abrasion of your skin, or???

Chuck

I have bad arthritis and the recoil bothers them after about 50 rounds. Just age catching up.

[molivo]

Have you considered getting a 22lr conversion kit for it for range days? Its a little pricey, but the cost would be offset by how much you would save on ammo, no to mention pain on your hands.
Matt

[flycaster]

Sorry to hear about the arthritis. I would also suggest two options- one involves your G19, and the other not. First: if you have access to someone who reloads, you could have 9's loaded to lighter pressures. That might require a lighter recoil spring, but that's no biggie. That would make the 19 a creampuff. Second: the 19 weighs something like 24 ounces empty. If you aren't steadfastly against changing handguns, you might want to consider a heavier pistol- something like a CZ75 or 85, Beretta 92, or the like. If it were me, I'd look at a 9mm 1911. That would weigh about 3/4# more than the G19, thus absorbing a lot more recoil. If you really want to stick with the 19- and I sure wouldn't blame you!- then look into the lighter loads option. Good luck to you.

Chuck

[anarchocap]

Originally posted by flycaster
Second: the 19 weighs something like 24 ounces empty. If you aren't steadfastly against changing handguns, you might want to consider a heavier pistol- something like a CZ75 or 85, Beretta 92, or the like. If it were me, I'd look at a 9mm 1911. That would weigh about 3/4# more than the G19, thus absorbing a lot more recoil. If you really want to stick with the 19- and I sure wouldn't blame you!- then look into the lighter loads option. Good luck to you.

This is good advice. The heavier the gun, the lighter the recoil. I'm sure you do have to find a comfort level with the weight of the gun also given the degeneration in your hands.

The CZ-75 is a great gun, and they even make it in single action. Don't forget to look at the Browning Hi-Power either if you wish to find a heavier gun to absorb recoil.

Quite honestly, in my opinion, I don't like 9mm 1911s. Love 10mm and 45 1911s though. I find that many of the 9mm 1911s have feeding issues that you don't see in 45s or 10s.

Changing the spring is not the best way to deal your circumstance. Usually the factory springs are the best compromise for all loadings. Messing with that spring weight can have a decent impact on reliability given the load.

[PP914]

Or try shooting with gloves on. Keep in mind you still have to fit your finger in the trigger guard. They don't have to be shooting gloves or tactical gloves, just a cheap pair for range use and probably not leather. I'd try a thin neoprene or cotton. Maybe the Mechanix w/ padded palms.

[justtalking]

Originally posted by PP914
Or try shooting with gloves on. Keep in mind you still have to fit your finger in the trigger guard. They don't have to be shooting gloves or tactical gloves, just a cheap pair for range use and probably not leather. I'd try a thin neoprene or cotton. Maybe the Mechanix w/ padded palms.

I just got a pair of black leather gloves without full fingers.They are tight and with only half the the fingers exposed, it seems to help. I have to play with them some more. But it does help.