upgrade questions

[matteus006]

i have owned my glock 19 for about 7 years now. no problems whatsoever with it but ive decided to do a couple of things like adding extended magazine and slide releases ( only because i have small hands ) then i started noticing all sorts of upgrade options. will a heavier guide rod help make quicker and better follow up shots? is stainless steel or tungsten better? for use of a duty weapon what weight of spring is best? i know alot of people swear by stock parts, but if i can improve my follow up shots i think it might be worth it, i just wanna make sure i do it right. any advice will be greatly appreciated.
thank you.

[DannyR]

It's hard to beat stock, period. I shoot my 1996 G19 in IDPA, GSSF & UAPSA competition, and it is stock except for the Ameriglo sights, 3.5# factory connector, Decal Grip and G17 trigger. I have no use for extended parts, and
I have small hands.

[Sproggy]

Ive made Numerous upgrades to my 19 and i honestly feel like its a much better gun than it was. I use a Tungsten guide rod with a 13 pound ISMI spring and have never had any problems with it. Coupled with a buffer i notice a good difference in muzzle flip and felt recoil. It does not however take the place of solid fundamentals. Whenever you make a change you your weapon you should as yourself this. Is the modification truly enhancing my weapon, or just an attempt at making up for my own deficiencies?

[MSgt Dotson]

It is indeed easier to place accurate shots at 10-25yards with a 3.5# connector...

As to if it is needed for a defensive pistol where the typical encounter is 1 yard, I doubt it..

[cybertek]

I would not change a thing other than sights. Extended things tend to get in the way.

just my .02

[nnickatnight]

3.5 connector, preferably LWD or Ghost.