Interested in customizing your own G17-style pistol at home with a lower parts kit for a Glock 17?
Here’s a high level view of what you need to know.
What a Lower Parts Kit for a Glock 17 Comes with
First, you’ll need a lower parts kit for a Glock 17. Many of them will come with:
● A slide stop release and spring
● A locking block pin
● A mag release and spring
● A slide lock and spring
● A trigger housing, pin, and 336 ejector
● A trigger pin and spring
● And a trigger and trigger bar
A lower parts kit for Glock 17 pistols will often notably lack several functional parts that are necessary to complete a G17-style pistol.
What It Doesn’t Have
The first thing this lower parts kit lacks is the frame. This is the part that is regulated by the ATF as a firearm, is serialized, and will require an FFL transfer.
However, some users prefer to use Glock frame blanks, also known as 80% frames and sometimes as lower blanks or 80% lowers.
These are pistol frames that have not been completed and cannot be used to assemble a functioning firearm until machining has been finished.
To complete this, users will also need a jig compatible with the frame, along with a drill press, drill, or router, and appropriate bits.
However, be aware that some states have outlawed purchase and possession of frame blanks, so consult a firearm lawyer in your area if you have any questions.
With a completed frame, you can use a parts kit to assemble a functioning G17 style pistol, but you will still need some additional parts.
For instance, the kit lacks a slide, slide parts kit, barrel, and magazine. You will need all of these parts to complete a functioning G17-style pistol as well.
Upgrade It: G17 Upgrades
If you build a G17-style pistol from a frame, slide and parts kit, barrel, and lower parts kit for a Glock 17, the journey doesn’t end there. There are still a ton of upgrades and customizations you can make along the way. These are some of the most impactful.
● Nitrided barrel: A nitrided barrel will offer superior wear and corrosion resistance compared to a standard Glock barrel, plus, nitrided barrels often add a lot of pop and cool factor.
● Nitrided firing pin: Nitrided firing pins will not be visible, but they will be better protected against corrosion, a bonus if you’re not particularly judicious about cleaning your firearms.
● A heavier guide rod: Heavier guide rods add weight near the muzzle, which helps keep the muzzle down, controlling muzzle flip.
● A stiffer recoil spring: Stiff recoil springs can potentially improve cycling rates and will last through more cycles than most standard springs.
Where You Can Get G17-Compatible Parts
Looking for that lower parts kit for a Glock 17, or are you more interested in picking up a compatible nitrided barrel?
Either way, get it online at MCS Gearup. They carry a huge assortment of gun parts, with plenty of them intended for Glock and Glock-style pistols.
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