Grip Modification Glock 17

[Jamie Jackson]

I just ha to show this off a bit.

 

My friend, IDPA "Shooting Buddy", and fellow TGO'er BrasilNuts did the mod for me.

 

At past Matches and some of shooting sessions I was admiring the mods he's made to his Glocks. My G 19 had been modified several years ago by another shooting friend, Andrew Herrington. I've posted a pick or two on other threads here at TGO.

 

I just want to share the pics and Give a Thank you to BrasilNuts. Great work Buddy. :up:

 

It's really quite remarkable the positive difference in control this mod gives. I ran skate board tape on it prior to this and that temp "mod" served me well. I know this type of mod isn't everyone's "cup of tea"... But you'd really have to shoot this sucker to appreciate the quality of the grip mod.

 

 

I'm carrying it IWB as I type this. It's very comfortable, very concealable, and darned easy to get into action.

 

Pride in ownership! :pleased:

 

 

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I have a feeling my Glock 26 just might need this as well... :cool:

 

 

[wewoapsiak]

That looks good!  Does the texture not rub your hand raw while shooting?  Is the purpose of the part removed at the bottom of the grip to allow you to swap out mags faster or what?

[runco]

If you like, enjoy, not my cup of tea.  It does look cool, just not for me.

[Jamie Jackson]

If you like, enjoy, not my cup of tea.  It does look cool, just not for me.

 

 

To each their own Good Sir. It serves my purpose quite well...solid grip and increased control. :pleased:

 

 

That looks good!  Does the texture not rub your hand raw while shooting?  Is the purpose of the part removed at the bottom of the grip to allow you to swap out mags faster or what?

 

 

I intentionally asked for the aggressive texture...moreso than my Glock 19. No it doesn't move around enough to do any rubbing. LOL. It's a very solid grip wewopsiak.

 

I actually cut the bottom of my grips...I do it to all of them. Brasil just look a heck of a lot better.

 

The mod to the base of the grip (shortening) allows me to run one hand malfunctions more readily...i.e. ripping one of my many non-dropfree mags or a "sluggish" mag out readily on my belt, heel, or whatever surface is handy.

The circular cutout is just for what you mentioned...grab, rip, and go for when my hands and fingers loose their dexterity and turn into flippers. :ugh:

[Oh Shoot]

I'm all for removing the finger grooves, that's for sure.

 

- OS

[RichardR]

I still use pieces of bicycle innertubes on my Glocks.

Anyway that stipple job looks better than many I've seen, iffin you dig it that's all that really matters though.

[Grand Torino]

I modify my own and know how much work goes into doing something like that. They look great....congratulations.

[Jamie Jackson]

I modify my own and know how much work goes into doing something like that. They look great....congratulations.

 

Thank you.

 

It is a lot of work. I greatly appreciate the time and effort Brasil put into it. He is indeed a talented gentleman.

 

 

 

I'm all for removing the finger grooves, that's for sure.

 

- OS

 

 

Absolutely OS.

 

I have yet to meet a person the finger grooves actually fit.

I know folks can, and generally do, adapt their grip to the grooves...but I much prefer the absence of those grooves...

And the relief underneath the trigger guard allow a more stable bore axis, at least subjectively for me.

 

 

 

I'm looking forward to shooting my "remodeled" G 19. :pleased:

[NoBanStan]

At least it looks uniform. Maybe you should have just melted it :)

 

[Jamie Jackson]

Very cool looking and unique Stan. I like the look. :up:

 

How is it as far as grip and recoil control?

 

You just gotta love the malleability factor of Glocks...or at least I do. 

[NoBanStan]

that's not mine. I'm not really a Glock guy (don't throw things at me). I just saw it online while back.

[TN-popo]

Great job!  Looks good, too.

Gen4s and RTF models are the only Glocks that I don't have texturized...everything else gets it.  Without it, shooting a Glock on a day like today is like shooting a wet fish.

 

My Gen3 19 looks terrible and has been called "The Rash."  But, it's stone-cold reliable and doesn't move in my hand.

Function Over Form (Glocks are ugly to begin with).

Edited July 18, 2013 by TN-popo

[Jamie Jackson]

Function Over Form (Glocks are ugly to begin with).

 

 

Thank you Sir.

 

Glocks ugly? You bet...but they do kinda grow on a fella. :pleased:

 

 

We just finished a re-do on my 19 and a seriously bitchin' job on my 26. This is not from an aesthetics viewpoint...but pure function. Like you said...rock solid in the hand.

 

I'm working a couple of 12 hr shifts, so I'll tag on some pics in a couple of days.

[Jamie Jackson]

These are the grip modifications to my G 19 (a "redo") and my G 26.

 

Brasil also modified the extend magazine for my G26. I've never seen a 26 modified in such a manner. and I've never handled a 26 that felt so darned right in my hands. :up:

 

 

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[center] G 26[/center]

 

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