I was looking at the Glock 19 for my first gun as well, but ultimately went with the Springfield Armory XD 9mm. I loved the way the Glock felt in the hands, but the other features of the Springfield convinced me and it felt very comfortable as well. The grip safety and the chamber indicator were a couple features I really preferred that weren't on the Glock. You really can't go wrong with either, but with the XD and XD-M, they both offer more than the Glock for me.
One other gun 9mm handgun i'd tell you to take a look at is an FNP 9mm and a M&P 9mm both guns are very solid. I own a Glock 17 which is a full sized Glock 19 and I love it. 5 pound consistent trigger pull and extremely durable. But i'm planning on doing a trigger job on it soon.
Originally Posted by Frank Mucus
The MOE handguard would probably be fine for you. It has the slots on it so you can attach the necessary rails and save more weight. Plus you'll save a couple hundred dollars. The advantages of a free float quadrail is improved accuracy and better heat dissipation but I don't think its necessary for your purpose.
HARM
Take a look here and make sure the rifle you want falls within the chart. I had something longer typed up but it got erasedBut just make sure the barrel is CHF and chrome lined, both barrel and BCG are MP and HP tested and the gas key is properly staked. The barrel should also have a 1:7 twist rate too.
http://www.bravocom<br /> panymfg.com/
A CHF barrel is nice to have but not a necessity. It does add a bit of durability to the barrel but it all depends what you want to do with your rifle. If you plan on shooting it at distance, the CHF might be worth the extra money but at combat range (0-500m) your better off spending the money you saved on ammo. It may seem like a lot of money now to spend now but by once cry once. After I saw the light spent the extra money and bought a BCM 14.5 prem attached M4 profile and bought the IonBond BCG from BCM too.Originally Posted by HARM
Originally Posted by Frank Mucus
The MOE handguard would probably be fine for you. It has the slots on it so you can attach the necessary rails and save more weight. Plus you'll save a couple hundred dollars. The advantages of a free float quadrail is improved accuracy and better heat dissipation but I don't think its necessary for your purpose.
HARM
Take a look here and make sure the rifle you want falls within the chart. I had something longer typed up but it got erasedBut just make sure the barrel is CHF and chrome lined, both barrel and BCG are MP and HP tested and the gas key is properly staked. The barrel should also have a 1:7 twist rate too.
http://www.bravocom<br /> panymfg.com/
Good lookin out man ..
Studying this $%+* now ..
They're running some damn good deal over @ PSA
My man
I pieced my lower together and helped a friend of mine piece his together but it's easy enough. I warn you though there are lots of little pieces and springs so if you're not careful the spring can launch them and you may lose some parts. So make sure you're careful. Also invest in some punch pins if you don't have any already, it will make things a lot easier. As for the upper I recommend just purchasing a complete upper as it will be a lot easier and is more difficult. Here is the link I used to build mine. www.ar15.com/forums/t_3_4/226782_As...__GAS_BLOCK___Step_by_step_instructions_.htmlStep by Step Guide.
From what i understand, the lower isn't too hard to DIY, but the upper is much more difficult and you'll need a special tool to remove the handguard and equipment to put the barrel on.
