I found the holy grail of Glocks

[melissa5]

I found this little beauty at a gun show this morning - Gen 1 G17 with Austrian proofs. The gun had a Hogue grip on it and the dealer didn't know what generation it was - $400 out the door. It's been a REALLY good gun week. :D


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[Barth]

I found this little beauty at a gun show this morning - Gen 1 G17 with Austrian proofs. The gun had a Hogue grip on it and the dealer didn't know what generation it was - $400 out the door. It's been a REALLY good gun week. :D


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OMG Melissa,
And this is Glock number ??? - LOL!!!
Ok, being a fellow completely a out of control impulse buyer myself.
I must admit suddenly awakening at midnight Thursday and ordering my sixth barrel for my G27 - LOL....
My new Storm Lake G23 4.02" 40-9mm conversion barrel arrives Tuesday

Yup, Yup, I'm right there with you.
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[melissa5]

This wasn't really an impulse purchase because it was on the list of guns that I had been looking for.

I also sold 2 guns today and came home with $100 more than I started with. I sold a Gen 4 G19 that I never bonded with and an ISSC M22 .22 Glock clone.

[ltxi]

That is seriously cool! Congratulations!

[CJB]

Why is that the Holy Grail?

[LMT42]

I must admit suddenly awakening at midnight Thursday and ordering my sixth barrel for my G27

Out of curiosity, what does one do with six barrels?

[yote]

It's the first handgun model/generation that Glock produced and sold. At one time, the Gock 17 was your only choice when purchasing a Glock handgun.

[melissa5]

It's the first handgun model/generation that Glock produced and sold. At one time, the Gock 17 was your only choice when purchasing a Glock handgun.

Exactly! They are not easy to find any more.

[Barth]

Exactly! They are not easy to find any more.

I kind of felt that way about my S&W 640-1.
Not as rare as a Glock Gen 1 G17 for sure.
But I think it may have been S&W first Centennial 357 magnum.
I scoured the internet, gun shows, gun shops and pawn shops for months
until one dropped in my lap.
There were always a few ridiculously priced ones around.
But getting a deal on one took time, opportunity and luck.

I know the drill.
Congrats

[CJB]

Holy Grail...? Ok, I guess... whatever, if you like Glocks

[wyntrout]

Dang! Did you get a job with the gun store? Something to support your "habit"?

Wynn:)

[Bawanna]

Melissa, I think you need that Dan Wesson Bobtail 9 that just got put on the block. Just so you remember what a good steel gun with wood handles feels like. I think you've inhaled too much tupperware of late.

Course if that make you happy, I'm happy too.

[Barth]

Out of curiosity, what does one do with six barrels?

My original intent was to run a single gun in multiple calibers.
This would allow greater versatility in ammo during an ammo crisis.
And would allow me to determine if I favored a particular caliber/round
for self defense. Not to mention the fun!

I know that doesn't explain six barrels though.
So a barrel chronology is in order.

1) Factory OEM G27/40 3.46" with Fail Zero Nickel Boron finish

I had a bad experience with a Bar-Sto in my P220 with FTF so initially I went with
2) Factory OEM G33/357 3.46"
As fate would have it; the barrel, with G33 mags, had BAD FTF nose dive with Speer GDHPs!

Mad as hell and not going to take it anymore,
I did some research and settled on Storm Lake.
Already having a standard length 357 barrel and never owning a ported one.
I went all out and special ordered directly from Storm Lake -
3) Storm Lake G27 4.16" Extended Dual Ported Isonite QPQ finish barrel.
(This bad boy takes about 30 days to manufacture and 30 more to finish.
I will get it early to mid march)

While on the net I ran across a third party distributor with a
9mm conversion barrel for $120 (this is a deal and the Trifecta).
4) Storm Lake G27 3.46" stainless steel 40-9mm conversion barrel.

Now I'm planning my 9mm/357 Sig/40 S&W shoot off.
But a checkout of the SL 9mm barrel blows away the OEM 40 and OEM 357!
No contest, not even close.

So to even the playing field I'm needing a Storm Lake 40.
Already having a standard length I go for extended this time.
5) Storm Lake G23 4.02" Stainless Steel
This barrel is better than OEM 40.
But the Storm Lake 40-9 conversion is still way, way, way the best.

Even though I haven't shot the SL 357 ported barrel yet?
It's crystal clear the G27 40-9 conversion is going to take the cake.

Checking ballistics and picking SD 9mm ammo, I'm realizing 1/2" really does
make a difference. Wanting the ultimate configuration for SD.
And having the opportunity to see, feel, shoot and carry the gun with a 4"
extended 40 barrel. The final ultimate upgrade was in order.
I woke up at midnight, logged on and ordered barrel number six.
6) Storm Lake G23 4.02" 40-9mm stainless steel conversion barrel.

And there you have it.
A tale of six barrels

I think that may be my new Indian name?
Barth Six Barrels

[melissa5]

Dang! Did you get a job with the gun store? Something to support your "habit"?

Wynn:)

I spoke with them this past week and they are still interviewing. :confused:

My strategy has been to sell a gun to buy a different gun. I think I need to sell a couple more to get caught up. :o

[melissa5]

Melissa, I think you need that Dan Wesson Bobtail 9 that just got put on the block. Just so you remember what a good steel gun with wood handles feels like. I think you've inhaled too much tupperware of late.

Course if that make you happy, I'm happy too.

I've still go the Colt 70 series that I fondle occasionally. :p

[wyntrout]

Well, I hope you can remain gainfully employed and keep up with your hobby... or obsession... whatever! :)

Good luck on the job and keep having fun!

Wynn:)

[muggsy]

I've still go the Colt 70 series that I fondle occasionally. :p

Good for you Melissa. One can't fondle a 1911 too much. The 1911s love to be caressed.