The Glock is a gun favored by police and military due to being stable, reliable and light in weight. What makes the Glock so reliable is that it is made from only a few parts.

Top 5 Glock Parts & Glock Accessories

While the Glock is a comparatively simple weapon, there are parts very necessary for use and some accessories that just make it even easier to use. Here are the top five must-own Glock Accessories:

Springs

When it comes to a Glock, you have a recoil spring and a firing spring. The recoil spring acts as a shock absorber so that the user doesn't feel so much of the kick. The firing spring is what pushes the firing pin forward with the pull of the trigger. Some people who own Glocks choose to modify the weapon with a heavier trigger spring in order to make the Glock harder to fire. This can cut down on accidental firing.

Magazine Well

This is often called a "magwell" for short. It is where the cartridges are kept. Ideally, the magazine should be able to easily slide in and out of this well. This could be the port in the receiver that you insert a magazine into, or it can be a detachable accessory that performs as a guide to ease the insertion. This can be very handy in competitive shooting, however it makes concealed carry difficult.

Sight

The purpose of a sight is to help with aiming by aiding in the visual alignment of the weapon with the intended target. The factory sight on a Glock is merely not bad. It can definitely be improved with a suppressor-height sights. You may want to get something in a bright, illuminated color. It will help your aim by attracting your eye, particularly in low light scenarios. Some people find contrasting colors for the rear and front sights improves aim.

Maritime Spring Cups

Many Glock owners prefer to make use of the practical maritime spring cups as they keep the Glock pistols from being exposed to moisture, oil or other debris. It does this by cupping the striker and capturing the striker spring. This is handy for rainy days or if you take your Glock out on open water. The spring cups can be affixed to guard both the firing spring and firing pin from dampness, which would in that case make the ignition process impossible.

Extended Slide Release

Some Glock owners find satisfaction in adding an extended slide release to the Glock. This is an item that makes the reloading process much easier. The Glock factory release lever provides only a minimum of surface area and texture. This can make for one slippery gun, which can lead to disaster. An extended slide release delivers a raised and extended surface area that provides ease of manipulation of the Glock slide.

Conclusion

When Gaston Glock invented the Glock in 1982, he was looking for something that was an improvement to the existing handguns of the time. The result was something durable with a larger ammunition capacity. However, even a weapon as great as the Glock has room for improvement. Sometimes, adding Glock parts and Glock accessories will nudge the reliability of a Glock a few extra notches. And in some cases, a few notches can really make the difference between a bullseye and a total miss.

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