No Gimmicks: The Best Upgrades for Your Glock

Agency Arms Red Flat-faced Drop-I Trigger

You want to get something light, snappy, and easy to install when upgrading your Glock trigger. The Agency Arms drop-in Glock trigger in red is the perfect balance of quality and affordability.

The trigger is a flat-faced kit that comes in an anodized red finish to really make your pistol catch the eye. It’s a drop-in design, meaning you can install it yourself in minutes without having to worry about not having enough parts.

The Agency Arms trigger gives you a shorter and lighter trigger pull with a noticeably snappy reset. It’s ideal for rapid-fire at the range, as well as competitive shooting. The 3.5-pound pull weight will also improve your accuracy because you won’t be putting as much force on the trigger when firing. A fully-loaded Glock 17 weighs only two pounds, while the factory trigger pull weight is six pounds. Halving the pull weight will go a long way towards making you a more accurate shooter.

The upgrade keeps the important safety lever in the trigger face – which is essential considering Glocks don’t have a safety switch.

The flat face of the trigger allows the shooter to have more control the whole way through the pull and reset.

It comes in different models to fit Gen 1-4 and Gen 5 Glocks, as well as the G43.

Ameriglo – Agent Night Sight Set

The Ameriglo Agent Night Sight Set for Glock is one of the best options on the market right now. How do you know they’re reliable? Because they’re the official sight set for the FBI and US Marshals, that’s how.

The sights are made from high-quality steel bar stock and have been dehorned to ensure they don’t catch on your clothes and risk making your gun get stuck when you draw it. The design also allows you to comfortably rack the slide with one hand.

The sights use a popular three-dot configuration. The front blade has a Tritium green illuminated dot circled by an orange ring, making it extremely easy to pick targets and place accurate shots, even in low-light conditions and when under stress.

The rear U-notch sight also features Tritium green lamps to help identify targets quickly and easily. The sights have a matte black finish that matches your Glock slide’s color, so you don’t have to worry about them standing out.

The sights are a simple upgrade to make, but they make a huge difference in how effectively you can aim. This is critical for proper self-defense.

Finally, the Ameriglo Agent Night Sight Set for Glock can be installed at home in just a few minutes thanks to their simple drop-in design.

Silencerco Threaded Barrels

The Silencerco threaded Glock barrel is perfect for the recreational shooter who wants to attach a suppressor to their firearm. The Silenerco Threaded Barrel is machined from 416R stainless steel with black nitride or natural steel finish. The high-quality materials will keep your gun working smoothly for years to come and slightly improve your accuracy.

The end of the 9mm barrel has 1/2×28 threading, as well as a thread protector, so you can easily attach a suppressor and keep everything in good condition when it’s not in use.

While it’s not the most affordable upgrade you can make to your firearm, it’ll certainly improve your shooting experience and the practicality of your Glock. Note that this barrel can only be used with Gen 3 and Gen 4 Glocks. It’s an easy-to-install drop-in design, so you won’t need the assistance of a gunsmith.

Hogue Handall Beavertail Grip Sleeves

Hogue’s Handall Beavertail Grip Sleeves are purpose-built to fit specific firearms. The company prioritizes comfort and a more natural fit for your hand. Their Glock sleeves are made to slip over the frame and their rubber material ensures that they don’t move around once secured.

The rubber used to build them is high-quality and built to last for decades to come. It won’t wear or spoil, even after years of use. It’s also great for giving you more grip, which means more confidence when shooting.

The dots and two-finger grooves on the grip help you to stabilize the weapon and make for a more natural feel when holding it. This is ideal for owners of Gen 5 Glocks who miss having finger grooves on the frame.

The grip sleeve isn’t just there for comfort, it also cushions your hand during recoil and it stops you from getting the skin between your index finger and thumb caught in the slider.

The Hogue Handall Beavertail Grip Sleeve is a quick and easy upgrade to your Glock that will make a big difference.

Translucent Magazine for Glock

Elite Tactical Systems Group – Translucent Magazine for Glock. There’s no denying the Elite Tactical Systems (ETS) Translucent Magazine is visually striking. It is built solely from polymer which is responsible for its look and durability.

Apart from the cool look, the see-through nature of the magazine lets you know if you’re running out of ammo.

ETS mags can withstand almost all abuse. Whether you drop it often on different surfaces or you kick it around, the magazine is none the worse for wear. It works smoothly like nothing ever happened.

Our Final Take

Don’t be fooled by the bold aesthetic, the ETS Translucent mag is as sturdy as they come.

Additionally, the ability to easily see the number of rounds remaining makes the mag useful at the range, during a competition, and in potentially life-saving situations.

The only downside to this fantastic accessory while it doubles your capacity, it compromises concealed carry.

Fobus Holster – Evolution Holster Right Hand Paddle

Fobus Holster – Evolution Holster Right Hand Paddle has its pros and cons just like other accessories out there. Let’s take a look at some of its advantages.

The first thing you need to know about this product is that it’s an external holster. This makes it easy to put on as well as to take off. The holster features a paddle – which you probably figured out from the name.

In addition, it also stands out for other reasons.

When you slip the paddle in your trousers, it provides a secure platform that keeps your Fobus holster in place. The Safari Land Paddle is a rival holster that gives this model a run for its money when it comes to tight paddle grip.

A prominent feature to note is the paddle’s raised edge, which rests below the belt and prevents the holster from detaching easily. Another advantage of the raised edge is it significantly reduces wear and tear.

Fobus really meant business with this model as you can see from the holster retention. The Right Hand Paddle comes with a retention screw you can adjust to your convenience.

N.B: At this point, we ask that you don’t tighten your holster to the point that it’s hard for you to make a fast draw in an emergency.

To further strengthen the retention ability of the holster, the model has a non-slip rubber surface that stops accidental slip-offs.

Lastly, on the rubber surface is a nice padding that makes the holster comfortable to carry.

Our Final Take

Fobus Right Hand Paddle is developed from a Kydex material that equips the holster with its durability.

The toughness, alongside its comfortable fit and superior retention ability make this holster stand out. As for the cons, the common complaint we occasionally hear about the Fobus Right Hand Paddle is how it doesn’t work under untucked shirts.

When a gun is removed and reholstered, the untucked shirt goes right inside the holster, causing more tightness and making it hard to draw the gun again.

If your shirts are often tucked in when you carry or if you can create the time to hold your shirt when you reholster, there should be no issue.

Lone Wolf Extended Slide Lock Lever

The Lone Wolf Extended Slide Lock Lever for Glock is a must-have upgrade if you’re looking to make your life easier when it comes to field stripping your weapon. It’s a cheap and cheerful solution and an easy one to tick off the list when upgrading your Glock.

The lever is made from high-quality steel to ensure durability over time. This is a part prone to wearing down with use, so it’s important to have one that will stand the elements’ test.

The Lone Wolf slide lock lever is 3mm longer than the Glock factory variety, making it easier to use when stripping down your pistol. You might not think that this is necessary, but operating the slide lock lever can be difficult when your Glock needs stripping out in the field and you have dirty or wet hands.

You don’t need the help of a gunsmith to install this part. It’s a drop-in design so you can do it yourself in just a few minutes so long as you follow the instructions closely.

The Extended Slide Lock Lever for Glock is made in the USA, so you can count on it to be high-quality and built to meet the expectations of the world’s proudest gun owners.