One Glock 32 Please!

[SlowIsSmoothIsFast]

Hey, name's Mark. I'm a young shooter and I'm wanting to start shooting handguns more often, and soon enter competition. I own some rifles, the only handgun I own is a Star Model B in 9mm. My dad has a Glock 20, which is the only Glock I've fired.

I've decided on a Glock 32. I fell in love with the .357 SIG and I must have it. Even though thoughts keep invading such as the fact that with the .357SIG I'll be buying DT HPs for $280/ 500rnds, when I could buy a 19 and locally buy cheaper 9mm FMJ at $130/ 500rnds.... and the factor of added recoil, when I want to practice and compete and speed is needed.

But I've weighed the price difference and decided that I can save money elsewhere, and decided that recoil shouldn't be a problem, So what if I lose a fraction of a second, I'll better hone my reaquisition skills. I'm used to the 10mm anyway. I'm just way to set on the 32 and the .357 SIG to go back now. :)

Of course there's the option of a conversion to 9mm, BUT I decided I don't wanna bother since 1) I'd be paying for the conversion, 2) I'd be buying a second set of mags, 3) I want to shoot and get used to just the one round, and 4) I just plain want the phsychologic benefit and peace of mind, the power, the trajectory, and the attention-grabbing-goodness of the .357 SIG wherever I bring it.

Since I'm in Canada what I have to do is get someone to put a longer barrel on it since it's a stupid 0.12" too short. I've thought of trying to get one JUST long enough, but I like the look of those Silver Wolf barrels that are compensated, that I seen some people have on GlockTalk. So what other options do I have? I've heard good things about those already, but please feel free to give advice on a barrel for me. I'm hoping that Cabela's or Wholesale Sports will order the gun for me with one of those barrels installed already. It's really stupid we can't have the compacts as they are up here.

To make my setup even more unique out there and to improve my shooting, I like the idea of these sights that are advertised on GlockTalk - http://www.advantagetactical.com/tech/TechSpecs.php

I'm thinking either rear yellow and front red or rear white and front red.

[free1486]

I like the Glock 32, also. Hits HARD. Great ballistics. I carry the Corbon 125 grain HP's that hit 1425 fps. They have some 115 grains that go 1500. Double Tap ammo has similar that go even faster but their powder has more low light "flash".
I have 9mm barrel for cheap practice, a few old mags are inexpensive. Topglock has a whole set of aftermarket barrels available. You can also use a .40 barrel also, which is also inexpensive to shoot, relatively. It's a 3 in 1 gun.
Have fun.

[failsafe]

I like the Glock 32, also. Hits HARD. Great ballistics. I carry the Corbon 125 grain HP's that hit 1425 fps. They have some 115 grains that go 1500. Double Tap ammo has similar that go even faster but their powder has more low light "flash".
I have 9mm barrel for cheap practice, a few old mags are inexpensive. Topglock has a whole set of aftermarket barrels available. You can also use a .40 barrel also, which is also inexpensive to shoot, relatively. It's a 3 in 1 gun.
Have fun.

Make sure the aftermarket bbl will work in your G32
..I can only say that a longer G31 factory Glock bbl will not work in a G32..

Oh yeah, Welcome aboard:wavey:

[nuclear g17]

I really like mine, if I had to have a longer barrel though I would buy a G31.

Mark

[the iceman]

I have .357 barrels for most of my .40's. I love them!

[RayB]

Just a few thoughts based on your comments...

It is an intriguing caliber! A .40 S&W necked down to a 9 mm projectile--impressive ballistics indeed!

I rented a G31C and 200 rounds of ammo. I really enjoyed the experience! I put the last two magazines all in the 9 & 10 rings, in a decent group. Not a bad learning curve for a new caliber.

You might consider a G32C, with both ported and non-ported barrels...

As I understand it, all the duty-sized models will be offered in the "SF" versions, as well. As mentioned, you might consider a G31, or G31C SF.

Lone Wolf is tough to beat on most anything...

But here are some excellent barrel alternatives:

http://www.stormlakebarrels.com/Items-6983-1-stolakg22.aspx

http://www.barsto.com/

http://cgwgun.com/KKM-Glock-Barrels/KKM-DropIn-Barrels.aspx

I bought a KKM .45 ACP - 10 mm Conversion Barrel (from Lone Wolf), and am very pleased with it!

A barrel swap alone, will convert your .357 Sig to .40 S&W.

For the ammo costs you project, you could move into 10 mm and get true .357 Magnum performance! :wow:

As for the sights, conventional wisdom puts the brightest appearing sight at the front. In the case of mixed colors, red will appear darker than white or yellow...

Just for fun, take a look at a Sig Equinox's sight set up! Seweet...

Alternatively, a fiber optic front only, or AmeriGlo Operator sight might do you too!

Good luck at any rate! :wavey:

--Ray

PS. Beautiful as it is, how does Liberal-Socialist Canada deal with handgun ownership? With the outcome of this election, we're worried sick here! :crying:

[hell boy]

So a 40cal mag will work with 357sig. So all i need is a 357sig barrel for my G23? And i can shoot 357sig.

[Captains1911]

Rock on with the .357, I carry a G23, but also have a G32 barrel, Its fun to shoot, I'm a .40 guy though.

As for the sights, I would be a little reluctant to use those for concealed carry due to the snag potential of that rear sight.

[kelsitone]

So a 40cal mag will work with 357sig. So all i need is a 357sig barrel for my G23? And i can shoot 357sig.
Correct.

[Captains1911]

So a 40cal mag will work with 357sig. So all i need is a 357sig barrel for my G23? And i can shoot 357sig.

Absolutely. There is a slight difference in the mag followers, but both seem to work with the other. If you were to carry with the G32 barrel, it would be a good idea to buy a .357 mag(s) just to be safe.

I have put about 500 rds of .357 thru my G23 with a G32 barrel and .40 mags, and haven't experienced any problems at all.

[hell boy]

Thanks guys. Looks like i am going to get a 357sig barrel then.

[unit1069]

I went out and shot my G-32 this afternoon. I took along a 13-round mag marked ".357" and a second 10-round marked ".40" I had bought at a gun show last winter. As always both magazines and Glock were flawless shooting .357sig.

[failsafe]

So a 40cal mag will work with 357sig. So all i need is a 357sig barrel for my G23? And i can shoot 357sig.

Just as a rule of thumb, there are exceptions, if you have a third generation G23 you can convert to the 357 Sig platform...If you have any doubt's, call Glock and ask them...