My local shop had a Glock 19 that says Larry Vickers on the tag. But the interesting thing is the grip. It looks and feels like RTF2. Is that what it is?
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The serialized gun may be a limited edition but a plastic bag of baseplates isn't. If you think the complete kit including the gun will be worth some small fortune in the future then why is it being purchased for carry? If you think it's ****ty then put it on lay away somewhere else.
And I'm willing to bet you've never tried removing a baseplate from a Glock mag. Because if you have there is no way your be telling the store clerk to put it back to stock.
And I'm willing to bet you've never tried removing a baseplate from a Glock mag. Because if you have there is no way your be telling the store clerk to put it back to stock.
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Yes, Mr. Vickers has said many times that he prefers the RTF2 texture. Thus, when he made up the specifications for his signature models, which the distributor Lipsey's ordered from Glock, the Vickers models all had the RTF2 texture.
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Leon, from Lipseys is a super nice guy, and always willing to help when I was ordering. I'm glad Lipseys got the Vickers gig. They are a great distributor and their prices were always hard to beat. Leon got me a Savage 14 in .325 WSM when everyone else didn't even know what the 325 was.
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That was completely amazing, I'm in awe. But the OCD in me can't stand the crooked, off center logo on his hat lol
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Slick,you might ask if they have one "in the back" that has not been on display. I did
and they did. Much ado about nothing? Maybe,but I don't want anything opened or messed with
in any way if I am buying a "new" gun. If you just don't care then get a 15 year old gun like Terlingueno.
Not that there's anything wrong with that,in fact I can see the value,clearly.
L.A.Tactical,thank you for the great pics and info. Well done,sir! You can buy the Vickers/Wilson gold bead sight just like the one on the black rtf2.
mariposa,I had some guns to trade in when the grey rtf2 came out. Got a grey. Shot it,really liked it,
so got another one at the same place. Then,when the black came along I snagged one of those. 2 grey
one black. (I filed and sandpapered R side of trigger guard of one of the greys already.)
Vickers tends to bring out the ire/hate from some. I don't really get all that. They are decent guns that can be purchased at decent prices.
PS:I think the logo on LV's hat is a velcro patch. He just got off center a little. He did better with the sights at 250 yards! 10mm cool.
and they did. Much ado about nothing? Maybe,but I don't want anything opened or messed with
in any way if I am buying a "new" gun. If you just don't care then get a 15 year old gun like Terlingueno.
Not that there's anything wrong with that,in fact I can see the value,clearly.
L.A.Tactical,thank you for the great pics and info. Well done,sir! You can buy the Vickers/Wilson gold bead sight just like the one on the black rtf2.
mariposa,I had some guns to trade in when the grey rtf2 came out. Got a grey. Shot it,really liked it,
so got another one at the same place. Then,when the black came along I snagged one of those. 2 grey
one black. (I filed and sandpapered R side of trigger guard of one of the greys already.)
Vickers tends to bring out the ire/hate from some. I don't really get all that. They are decent guns that can be purchased at decent prices.
PS:I think the logo on LV's hat is a velcro patch. He just got off center a little. He did better with the sights at 250 yards! 10mm cool.
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Chop Suey, you hit the nail on the head. As I said up above, its not about value or resale. I just want to be the one to open it. It's like having someone take the wrapping off your presents at Christmas. Can you imagine being a kid, and running to the living room on Christmas morning and there is just items under the tree, unwrapped. Sure it's the same gift, but the anticipation and unwrapping is half of the excitement.
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Yeah, I wouldn't be too worried about whether the bag is opened or not OTHER than in determining whether the gun is new or used (which should influence the sale price).
As I posted a couple of days ago, there is a lot of debate about whether or not Glocks are or ever will be collectible and it draws a bunch of hate from both sides. I don't like to get into all that, other than to point out sales prices of some of the more rare models out there.
But, real talk, the RTF2 grip is bada$$ and the easiest way to get it on a 19 is with the Vickers black edition. Any other variation is going to cost you $800+. And if you decide to get one, you want to be informed about what you're purchasing.
Thanks for the kind words and Glock on!
As I posted a couple of days ago, there is a lot of debate about whether or not Glocks are or ever will be collectible and it draws a bunch of hate from both sides. I don't like to get into all that, other than to point out sales prices of some of the more rare models out there.
But, real talk, the RTF2 grip is bada$$ and the easiest way to get it on a 19 is with the Vickers black edition. Any other variation is going to cost you $800+. And if you decide to get one, you want to be informed about what you're purchasing.
Thanks for the kind words and Glock on!
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Admittedly, changing the base plate on a Glock magazine is a pain if you only use the armorer's tool.
This, however, makes it painless, and it also prevents damage to the tabs on each side of the magazine:
http://www.mygtul.com/product/gtul-mega-combo
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Thanks Shawn!
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