Just obtained a Glock 19

[greyhound]

Manufacture date of March 1989, pristine condition, Austrian markings, with about 300 rounds total through it (I know the owner).

Any thoughts as to whether I should send it to Glock for mandatory and/or optional upgrades? Any concerns as to why I should not take it to the range to shoot it? Any collector value? Thanks

[Suburban]

You should be eligible for a safety upgrade, unless it's already been done.
http://www.thegunzone.com/glock/upgrade-faq.html

Collector's value? - probably not

Shoot it? - I don't recall any serious safety defects with the early pistols. I see no harm in putting a few boxes through it, before getting the upgrade. Heck, if you need to send the pistol to Glock in Georgia, might as well send it in filthy.

[greyhound]

Hey Suburban:

Thanks for the reply. The referral to the gunzone article was very informative. I know that the "upgrades/recall issues" were never addresssed. Something to think about. Thanks again.

[glockbull]

if the upgrades are free then why not.

[PAUL CHAMBERLAIN]

i would shoot it. i have the same gun, and it is perfectly safe to shoot. if the mod's are free, why not? send it out and let glock work it up.