Even if it wasn’t for the fact that American law enforcement officers started adopting Glocks as service pistols nearly 40 years ago, it’s likely the popularity would have jumped up by now, anyway.
Law enforcement publicity gave Glocks a boost and “cool-factor,” but with their light and strong polymer frames, increased capacity, and more sensitive trigger pulls, Glocks were bound for the destiny of popularity.
Simple operation and reliability have also firmly entrenched Glocks in the minds of many Americans as some of the most coveted handguns around.
So you can say a Glock is a good handgun and take no license doing so. But can it be made better?
Sure thing - especially with these 4 practical upgrades you can make with Anarchy Outdoors upgrade parts for Glock pistols.
1.Get a Glock extended magazine release
First things first: Remove and replace that factory Glock mag release with an Anarchy Outdoors Glock extended magazine release.
Does the factory mag release work? Yes, but shooting forums are filled with questions regarding Glock mag drop problems. Solutions range from literally sanding down the exterior of the mag side plates (making them smoother and thus, easier to drop) to replacing the mag release button itself.
Anarchy Outdoors is in the business of making a shooter’s life easier, and manually altering a Glock mag is not something we’d suggest, especially when it’s so easy to install our Glock extended magazine release and customize your gun in the process.
Our Glock extended magazine releases are easier to engage and facilitate mag drops, saving shooters time. Whether at the range for competition or in self-defense situations, a quarter of a second can make the difference in scoring, or even protecting your life.
Our Glock extended magazine releases are available in five colors (black, gold, blue, purple, and red). Compatible with Gen 3, 4, and 5 Glocks, chambered in .45 ACP, 9mm, 10mm, .40 S&W, and .357 SIG. Check the previous link or contact us for additional details.
2.Tack on a new Glock compensator
One of the great things about a Glock is that it’s so lightweight - great news, right?
Well, yes and no. When you actually draw and fire it, the recoil really hits home, especially if your Glock is chambered in a hard-hitting round like 10 mm.
Muzzle jump can throw you off target, add time to target re-acquisition and follow-up shots, and push your groups all over the paper. Worst of all, recoil-sensitive shooters will enjoy their time at the range much less.
These are some of the reasons we developed Glock compensators, compatible with select Gen 3, 4, and 5 Glock models (the 17, 19, 19X, and 20, see the previous link for details).
Our Glock compensators, which, like our Glock extended magazine releases are available in black, gold, red, blue, or purple, and can significantly reduce felt recoil. In fact, our compensators are so efficient at redirecting gases they can cut felt recoil by as much as half.
They’re easy to install, add color and personality to a Glock, and cut recoil without adversely impacting shot power. Most importantly, they get you back on target quickly for faster follow-up shots.
3.Upgrade the trigger
Glock factory triggers are good – but nearly any handgun can benefit from a trigger upgrade to a model that is crisp, light and responsive.
That’s exactly what we offer through the Timney Alpha Glock Triggers for generations 3, 4, and 5. For compatible models, check the previous link. (Or the following link for a list of pistols compatible with the Timney Alpha Glock Gen 5 Triggers.)
The Timney Alpha Glock Triggers are competition-grade triggers with pull weights of three pounds. These triggers break crisply and do not require a gunsmith for installation.
These triggers feature an NP3 Teflon nickel trigger bar and sear, and are straight aluminum models with an anodized safety blade.
In addition to being easy to replace and compatible with a wide range of Glock pistols, Timney uses stock Glock parts and springs to ensure compatibility.
4.Personalizations: Base plate, slide plate, and magwell
On top of these upgrades, we offer a number of upgrades for Glock base plates, slide plates, and magwells.
Both our slide plate and base plate upgrades offer an easy and convenient way to customize your Glock in your favorite color. They are easy to install and available in black, red, gold, blue or purple.
One more quick upgrade you can make to your Glock - and one that adds more than just a flash of personality - is to replace the magwell.
Our Glock magwells - which, like our slide and base plates, are available in red, blue, gold, black and purple - are easy to install. They’re also made from 6061 aircraft grade aluminum and won’t damage the frame of the handgun.
Moreover, our Glock magwells can help diminish the time it takes to swap out mags, eliminating fumbling between reloads and helping shooters to manage stressful situations better. Pair one of our Glock magwells with a Glock extended magazine release and cut the time it takes both to drop mags and reload.
The Anarchy Outdoors Difference
If you’re interested in making any of these upgrades to your Glock, you can save a bit by purchasing a bundle. Consider our Glock Upgrade Kit, which contains a compensator, extended mag release, slide plate, and base plate. It’s also available in either black, red, purple, blue or gold, like our other Glock upgrades.
You can also make upgrades to your Glock on an as-needed basis, piece by piece. All of our Glock upgrades are made with high-quality raw materials and afford a perfect fit and finish.
Our upgrades are also backed by our generous lifetime guarantee, which covers the cost of replacement if needed. Take a look through the links above for more information and get in touch with us at 833-980-0333 for more information.
Disclaimer: “GLOCK” is a federally registered trademark of GLOCK, Inc. and is one of many trademarks owned by GLOCK, Inc. and GLOCK Ges.m.b.H. Neither Anarchy Outdoors nor this site are affiliated in any manner with, or otherwise endorsed by, GLOCK, Inc. or GLOCK Ges.m.b.H. These products are not manufactured, authorized, endorsed, or warranted by GLOCK.
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What’s the Big Deal, Anyway?
For shooters, competing, or plinking with shoulder-mounted platforms, muzzle jump, and recoil is an annoyance.
But for shooters that practice or compete with handguns, muzzle flip can turn what should be a tight group, into what looks like a pattern produced by an open-choke 12 gauge at 25 yards. It’s not good.
When you pull the trigger, some of the force of recoil makes your muzzle want to jump, or flip. This pulls your sights up and off the target.
The nature of handgun shooting, with a lighter firearm, and arms extended, makes muzzle flip a much greater obstacle to control for performance.
Here are our top five suggestions for you to practice the next time you visit the range.
Adopt a Better Stance
Unless your training indicates otherwise, it’s generally a good idea to have your feet nearly parallel. The Isosceles stance is ideal for absorbing most pistol recoil.
If you use a Weaver-style stance (which is good for minimizing your profile as a target), move your head slightly forward, over your dominant foot.
Do not keep your weight flat on your feet; this makes it too easy for recoil to push you back and makes it difficult for you to “push down” on the gun. Keep your weight on the balls of your feet.
Keep your knees slightly bent. Not too much; you want to rely on your joints for stability, not your muscles. If your muscles are taxed you’ll become fatigued too easily.
Lean In
This could be considered a component of stance but we think it merits its own callout. You don’t want to be standing totally erect when shooting or it will be too easy to take you off balance.
Lean into your stance slightly; this will help you exert greater downward pressure on the gun, which will help you keep the muzzle down and your sight on target.
Get a Grip
There’s no universal consensus regarding grip orthodoxy. However, gripping the pistol properly will help you mitigate recoil and control muzzle jump.
Whatever grip you prefer, try not to let one arm dominate the other. Control the firearm with an equally strong grip through both hands.
You want a higher grip; getting as high on the frame as you can, (while keeping in mind of the slide coming back), will allow you to choke up. The lower your grip, the more mechanical advantage the pistol will have against your wrists when it wants to jump.
Whichever hand you use for support, extend the thumb forward along the frame. Don’t do this with revolvers, or pistols with very short barrels, and keep your thumb well below the slide.
Sliding your supporting thumb forward along the frame of the pistol in front of your dominant hand’s grip, will increase your surface contact area with the pistol, giving you greater control.
Angle your supporting hand slightly downward. With your wrist at this angle, you’ll be better able to keep the muzzle of the firearm on target.
Another tip: keep your supporting hand’s index finger off of the front of your trigger guard. This will weaken your mechanical control over the handgun.
Extend Your Arms Fully, but Don’t Lock Your Elbows
You don’t want to have your pistol choked up close to your body while you’re shooting. Extend your arms almost fully and lean into the stance to maximize the downward pressure you can exert on the gun.
Locking your elbows, and trying to actively fight recoil, can make it harder to get the pistol back on target. Instead, with your arms fully extended, but without your elbows locked, your arms can absorb the recoil and the spring of your muscle tension will help you to almost instinctively get the pistol back on target.
Fighting the recoil by trying to lock your elbows is a losing game. Instead, manage what little flip there is so that the muzzle wants to return to its starting position.
Install an Appropriate Compensator
In addition to adopting the proper stance, and consistent shooting techniques, there is a mechanical device that can help significantly fight the effects of recoil and muzzle flip: a compensator.
Compensators do for pistols what muzzle brakes do for rifles. They capture the expanding gas before it exits the barrel and redirect it. Typically, compensators redirect much of the gas out of ports along the top of the device. The effect is that the compensator uses that force to push the muzzle down instead of up.
Anarchy Outdoors carries several different types of compensators for popular handguns. Their catalog contains S&W M&P Shield, Glock, CZ, Ruger American Compact and Full Size, HK compensators for the VP9 and VP40, and many more.
Easy to install, practical, and effective, their Glock and HK compensators can drastically reduce felt recoil and muzzle flip, reducing recoil by as much as 50% and muzzle jump by up to 60%.
Along with a proper stance and training, a compensator can help mitigate the effects of recoil, keep your sights trained on target, encourage more confident handling and enable faster, more accurate follow-up shots.
Not only are their Glock and HK compensators available in a number of colors, easy to install, and effective at recoil management, they do not affect shot power and come with a generous, 100% replacement lifetime guarantee. (Please note, their compensators are manufactured by them, not the manufacturer of the compatible handguns. The compensators are not compatible with threaded barrels.)
Questions About Anarchy Outdoors HK Compensators and Compatibility?
Armed with these tips you can get onward to keeping muzzle jump under control.
If you have any questions about Anarchy Outdoors products, installation, or compatibility, get in touch with us directly at 833-980-0333.
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Anarchy Outdoor’s new Clamp On-Bolt Knob is made from 6061-T6 aluminum, making it durable, lightweight, and available in different colors including Black, Red, Blue, Gold, Purple, and Clear Anodized. The Clamp-On Bolt Knobs have an MSRP of $49.99 and are now available.
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]]>Pants designed for tactical and shooting competition use have specific features and requirements necessary to perform well in those applications.The UF Pro Striker HT Combat Pants exceed these requirements including durability, adjustability, breathability, protection as well as storage capacity and access.Made from durable and snag resistant ripstop polycotton and Schoeller®- Dynamic fabric the Striker HT has a unique ventilation system that can be opened or closed to circulate air through upper leg and groin area with each step.A three-layer knee protection system including replaceable knee pads allows the user to wear reliable knee protection at all times without even noticing it.Fourteen pockets with the right capacity and location add to the versatility of the Striker HT Combat Pants.Other features that set these pants apart include boot loops, double belt loops, expandable lower legs and suspender loops.Striker HT Combat Pants are now available in Coyote Brown, Brown Grey, MultiCam, Desert Grey and Black MultiCam with an MSRP of $191.99.Read more about the Striker HT Combat Pants here:https://www.anarchyoutdoors.com/uf-pro-striker-ht-combat-pants/
The UF PRO® Striker XT Pro Gen. 2 Combat Shirt is designed for extreme performance, providing the wearer with a comfortable, breathable, rugged upper garment.Three different fabrics are used to meet specific needs of each part of the shirt.The sleeves use a rugged and breathable ripstop, the torso is an abrasion-resistant knit, and the armpit area is an anti-odor Merino/polyester fabric. Mesh material protects the Merino/polyester section of the shirt.Detachable UF PRO® air/pac® inserts in the shoulder area offer weight distribution for those carrying a plate carrier or a heavy backpack.The inserts add air flow, aiding ventilation and drying for the shirt.The Striker XT Pro Gen. 2 Combat Shirt has easy to access pockets including two large upper arm pockets with Velcro and an additional strap for easy opening as well as lower arm pockets with elastic straps inside the pocket and MOLLE on top of the pocket for attaching a UF PRO® Device Pouch.Multiple color patterns are available including Brown Grey, GreenZone, Black MultiCam, Steel Grey, Navy Blue, SloCam, Black MultiCam and Flecktarn.MSRP:$107.99.Read more about the Striker XT Pro Gen. 2 Combat Shirt here:https://www.anarchyoutdoors.com/uf-pro-striker-xt-gen-2-combat-shirt/
Even the UF Pro Striker Gen 2 Boonie Hat is designed to be more than a just a hat. Mesh ventilation openings in the front and back side of the boonie hat allow air to circulate freely to aid cooling.An integrated wire in the front and back side allows the wearer to mold the brim so that it fits perfectly.The circumference can easily be adjusted withparacord and an adjuster in the back of the hat.Mesh pockets in the inside of the hat allow storage of small flat objects.Three hook and loop patches allow attachment of unit identification and vegetation loops aid concealment.The UF Pro Striker Gen 2 Boonie Hat is available in Brown Grey, Slocam, GreenZone, Flecktarn, MultiCam and Concam with an MSRP of $31.99.Read more about the UF Pro Striker Gen. 2 Boonie Hat here:https://www.anarchyoutdoors.com/striker-gen-2-boonie-hat/
Anarchy Outdoors is the U.S. Distributor and Law Enforcement Test & Evaluation sample supplier.For more information on the complete line of UF Pro Tactical Clothing as well as Law Enforcement and consumer sales please visit https://www.anarchyoutdoors.com/shop-by-category/tactical-clothing/
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An ergonomic bolt handle is a must for precision rifle competition. The shooter’s hand must come off the grip and naturally engage the bolt handle in one sweeping, ergonomic motion. The Anarchy Outdoors RugerPrecision Rimfire Bolt Handle is slightly longer for better leverage and has a more natural rearward angle to it. This allows the shooter to smoothly cycle the action with one fluid motion. The Ruger Precision Rimfire Bolt Handle is machined from 17-4 stainless steel with a Black Nitride finish option to reduce wear and corrosion. The end of the handle is threaded 5/16-24TPI which works with most aftermarket bolt knobs as well as the factory Ruger bolt knob. The Upgraded Bolt Handle for Ruger Precision Rimfire and American Rimfire is now available with an MSRP of $59.99. https://www.anarchyoutdoors.
The Anarchy Outdoors Ruger Precision Rimfire Rifle Scope Base with Bubble Level addresses the needs of competitive and long range rimfire enthusiasts for keeping their rifle level while shooting at extended distances. Precision shooters know that as the range to target increases maintaining a level rifle/scope combination is critical to maximizing accuracy. The Ruger Precision Rimfire Rifle Scope Base with Bubble Level replaces the factory Picatinny rail and has an integrated bubble level at the back of the scope mount. This allows the shooter to stay on the rifle with a proper cheek weld and with literally just a slight eye movement confirm if they are level or make slight adjustments before shooting. Machined form 6061-T6 aluminum and hard coat anodized black, the Ruger Precision Rimfire Rifle Scope Base with Bubble Level is now available with an MSRP of $79.99. https://www.anarchyoutdoors.
A rimfire muzzle brake is a must for the serious rimfire competitor. Even though a rimfire has negligible recoil, it is enough to move the reticle off target. A muzzle brake lets the shooter quick require the target and fire the next round. The Anarchy Outdoors RPR Rimfire Bull Barrel Full Port Muzzle Brake (1/2"x28) was designed specifically for the competitive rimfire shooter. Made from titanium, this muzzle brake was designed by a master gunsmith with spiral port cut outs as well as a parabolic internal taper. The result is a lightweight brake that reduces recoil without being overly loud. This brake is made to perfectly match the Ruger Precision rimfire barrel but works just as well an AR-15s or any other 22 caliber rifle threaded ½-28 TPI. The RPR Rimfire Bull Barrel Full Port Muzzle Brake (1/2"x28) is left in the polished titanium finish and is now available with an MSRP of $59.99. https://www.anarchyoutdoors.
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About Anarchy Outdoors: Located in Northern Utah, Anarchy Outdoors was founded in 2015 to be the premier parts and accessories outfitter for demanding shooters who want or need the maximum performance from their firearms. Anarchy Outdoors develops and offers game-changing after-market accessories engineered in-house by experienced professionals as well as offering meticulously curated products from leading manufacturers from around the world.
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]]>A thumb rest is critical for a proper grip when shooting a precision rifle. Most shooters in the precision rifle discipline do not curl their thumb around the grip in the traditional manner but position it on the trigger finger side of the grip. This helps eliminate torque while squeezing the trigger and keeps the rifle on target.
The Anarchy Outdoors Thumb Rest provides an ergonomic and repeatable-position support on the strong side of the grip for the thumb to rest on, providing much better hand alignment and consistent trigger pull. The Thumb Rests are manufactured from composite Nylon 12 material, resulting in a strong, thin, and perfectly textured interface.
Available in black with an MSRP of $39.99 Thumb Rests are compatible with select versions of the “AT” and “AX” rifle systems.
The Anarchy Outdoors Adjustable Cheek Piece is thinner and can be set lower than the factory version to allow mounting the rifle’s scope lower to the bore axis and still provide better and more comfortable eye alignment. This minimizes the effect of parallax and the greater range of adjustment allows setting the comb height for maximum comfort while in the shooting position. Made from composite Nylon 11, the installation only takes minutes using a basic Allen wrench.
The Adjustable Cheek Piece fits the factory AX buttstock and the AX-AICS R700 Chassis and is now available with an MSRP of $59.99.
The Spigot Mount from Anarchy Outdoors provides an upgraded bipod attachment point for select Accuracy International AE, AT and AW rifle systems including the AWM and AW50. Models are available for bipods that attach to either Picatinny or Arca Swiss type rails. Rather than mount the bipod to the bottom of the stock, the Spigot Mount positions the bipod closer to the bore axis and further toward the muzzle by extending out from the front of the stock rather than the bottom. This results in greater stability and accuracy. All versions of the Spigot Mount are machined from a single piece of 6061-T6 Aluminum and are Type-III hard coat anodized black. This one-piece bipod mount replaces the Accuracy International factory bipod “block” held within the square tube forend to provide the user a rigid bipod attachment point.
User installation is easy and requires a 5/16” roll pin punch, 2.5mm Allen Key, 3mm Allen Key, and blue Loctite.
The Anarchy Outdoors Spigot Mounts have an MSRP of $119.99.
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Part of maximizing the accuracy and functionality of any rifle system is properly fitting it to the shooter. The Threaded Adjustable Bolt Handle addresses the fine motor skills of how the shooter works the action, enabling precise placement of where handle and bolt knob are located in relation to the shooter’s hand. The sweep of the handle can be adjusted by rotation so it is closer to the grip and rifle or further away. Fine tuning the location of the bolt knob can have a dramatic effect on the overall feel of the rifle when working the bolt action. Installation and adjustment are simple, and once the handle is tuned to the user’s preference, simply lock it in place with the knurled locking collar.
Anarchy Outdoors is the leader in aftermarket bolt handle upgrades offering models for rifles including Ruger, Tikka, CZ, Thompson Center, Winchester, various rimfires and more. The Anarchy Outdoors Threaded Adjustable Bolt Handles are the next evolution in their bolt handle upgrade product line. They are currently available, accept any bolt knob with 5/16”-24TPI and are made from 17-4 Stainless steel with a satin finish or blackened finish. The Threaded Adjustable Bolt Handles have an MSRP of $54.99
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