Hello, I'm a newbie here but had been doing 10mm Glocks for awhile. I'm trying to research as much as I can about the MechTech conversion and what people have experienced about it. So if you have one or held one, I'd appreciate any feedback! Thanks.
I've never seen one. From what I've read, they are built sturdy, are quite accurate, are reliable, and a ton of fun. I haven't heard of any complaints.
I too have only heard good things.
I have a MechTech for a 1911 45 and it works flawless. Quick and easy to swap out and a lot of fun.
Quite handy as well.
I always wanted a Glock 20 conversion, but other things took priority.
I would highly recommend it.
Good Luck
I agree that they are fun and super easy to use, I have the 1911 45acp version and believe its been a great addition to my fun gun collection.
Looks like the 1911 variant would work with my Para if I bought the frame plug and got a GI safety. This might have to go on the short list.
I have one and have no complaints with it. Boosts up the FPS by 200fps. I like it so much I been thinking of getting one in 9mm for the g17
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Sweet set up! :)
Like the Paracord touch on the mags!
How much did that mech tech setup set you back?
$500 with out the m4 stock and eotech.worth every penny. just for the fun of it! ;D
I am thinking of buying a 21SF lower only and getting a mechtech 10mm upper for it. Anyone do this?
When i was PMed on another forum and asked my thoughts on the MechTech this is how i answered:
"I always tell people this to start. If Mech Tech were to advertise(because i have never seen or heard of one) AND start producing these units for other "popular" make and models of pistols, i am a firm believer they would sell like hot cakes. Especially with the current AR craze in the last couple years.
Since i have bought mine, over a half dozen of the guys i run with have also. That alone should say something. I even got my wife one in .40sw. And yes i have, along with others, and on an extremely calm day with a VERY good rest shot sub 4" groups at 150 yards. And no ******** when i say four leaf clover at 100 yards. Same hole all day at 50.
Good- ill give you the important ones or i could go on for hours. RELIABLE, ACCURATE, FUN, Built like a tank, easy to operate/disassemble...
Bad- If i had to truly say anything that would maybe even fall into this category it would be this:
somewhat kind of heavy. At least more than i had expected. But still less than my Remington 870 12ga.
and most importantly, KEEP IT CLEAN!!!!!! I and many other have found that your groups will start opening up around 75-100 shots after a fresh cleaning. And not bad either, Im talking maybe 3-4" groups at 100. Plenty good for anything i ask of the little carbine. So far every one that i have seen is this way. Simply run a BORESNAKE through it and good to go.
Oh and you better get lots of ammo. You will need it! And dont lose the little "Glock Block". order an extra. Trust me!
sorry no vids."
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Nate
Until the other day I had never seen or heard of them. How I missed them I don't know.
I bet if Hickok45 did a video with one they would sell a metric shiit ton of them. But not until after I get mine, I don't like waiting. :D
I went ahead and ordered a 10MM unit. Waiting the 5 weeks now...........gonna be fun I suspect. :)
Here in California we have to use the ugly fixed stock to keep the weapon 30 inches long; and use a bullet button and only 10 round magazines.. Ugggg..
A bullet button a my Glock frame is simply grinding down a mag release button so it sits just below the surface; requiring a tool to activate. I bought a 'sight mark' cheap reflex sight that will mount on the topside rail provided.
Mech Tech email me and told me they would be in contact in about 60-90 days if I still wanted to order. From all I can find on these thy seem to be very reliable.
Thanks for ya'll comments. I've got one for awhile now. Absolutely no regrets. I made a few mods to it, most important being the Angled Foregrip. It lets my left arm support the front weight of the CCU while steadying my aim, not rested. It's heavy and solid, in fact, I wouldn't recommend addition a lot of stuff to it.
I put a Magpul hook to the top rail, rear of the rail. Attached a single point sling to it and it would balance nicely. It's time to go hunt wild hogs!
I told the guys at my club that I got a 16" barrel and slide for my Glock20. They'd look at me puzzled.... ;D
I've had one in .460 Rowland for a few years, in hindsight I wish I'd bought the 10mm version with a Glock lower. It's on the heavy side, because the bolt is HUGE and all steel. I am a fan of Scout Rifles so I ordered mine with a full-length rail on top, but with the scope out front it was so unbalanced I switched to a conventional 3x9 scope and it is far better that way. The accuracy is very good but mine throws wild shots once in awhile, I'm still trying to sort that issue out.
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A Glock lower holding 15 rounds of 10mm ammo would make for a SERIOUS pig-basher or Homeland Defense gun!
Update. After waiting about 90 days I finally received my Mech-Tech. I haven't had time to shoot her yet. Family and work obligations have kept me busy these last few months. (one more kid out of College...woot-woot. No student loans).
My initial impression is this Unit is built very well and with high quality parts. It is a bit heavier than I imagined; but Stainless steel is heavy to begin with. Fit and finish is very good. This is (of course) 10MM. Dropping some cases into the chamber shows very good case support. In fact, much better than I would imagine because all of the reviews I've read indicate that this unit feeds just about everything without issues. I did order an extra feed BLOCK. Get an extra and get the one with the magnetic button that holds the block in place while you fit the GLOCK frame into the unit.
FYI there is a great thread over at GLOCK TALK by ModGlock 17:
http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1482344
Here are some photos of mine. Here in Kalifornistan we have to use the fixed stock (UGLY) to keep the Overall Length more than 30 inches. Also we must install a 'bullet button' (shaved mag release) and run only 10 round magazines. >:(
Be well.
Bob
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Very nice Bob! 8) I feel for you guys in California. :-\
NIce looking....Anxious to hear a range report.
Quote from: oceanbob on June 17 2013 07:15:51 AM MDTI finally received my Mech-Tech. I haven't had time to shoot her yet.
Just judging from the pics the fit and finish looks really good and done well.
Looking forward to a range report.
If it ever becomes convenient I would love to hear about its 100 yard accuracy capabilities.
This is the current iteration of my .460 Rowland. I haven't shot mine past 50 yards yet, but with the ammo it likes (Hornady XTP's going pretty fast) it's good for an inch at 50 yards.
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Quote from: Papajohn on June 18 2013 06:00:04 AM MDTThis is the current iteration of my .460 Rowland. I haven't shot mine past 50 yards yet, but with the ammo it likes (Hornady XTP's going pretty fast) it's good for an inch at 50 yards.
Seems quite good. Handloads or factory rounds?
Handloads only, generally with Hodgdon's Longshot, the best powder (IMHO) for the .460. I'd like to find some factory 460 locally, but I might have to take out a loan to afford it! ::)