Suppressors 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

[bhoges]

I just got an awesome deal on a Glock 17. I put new sights on,3.5 disconnect,ext mag and slide release and coated the slide. I shot it today for the 1st time and I hate it. The pistol is difficult to hold due to the lack on finger groves. Granted I was using dept ammo plus P so it was hot loads. What options are there? I see Hogue has a slip on grip. Seems it would make the grip too thick. Im used to my Glcok 19 and 1911 with pretty agressive checkering.

 

[nashlaw]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

Brian, there are some companies that do a stippling job on the Glocks. I believe Robar does(lots $$$) and another Hide member may do the same.

If you want to do it on the cheap and have a pretty nice/very functional job, you can do it with a small solder iron from a dept store. I used to do this treatment on Sig grips that were too slick for my tastes. I would let the iron heat up and apply it to the grip at an angle. This would push up a bit of the grip while making a nice dimple. You should get a piece of material similar to your grip's composition and practice before lay into the Glock.

 

[Onemoretime]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

Don't mess with it.... the Gen 1's are coveted.

 

[bhoges]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

Really why is that? I might have to let this one go.

 

[Outsydlooknin75]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

Go to the local skate shop, get some grip tape for the skate boards. With a shark xacto knife you can cut out grip panels and such. There are also companies that sell precut ones as well.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

hey i got one of them................its my SIXTY THOUSAND DOLLAR GLOCK......and its for sale too...........

 

[bhoges]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

I was thinking along the same line. Its a nice gun but looks only go so far.I need to load up some target loads.

 

[Onemoretime]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

Just personal preference I like the Gen 1 grip.

 

[Chuck Anderson]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

Tru-Grip should work on the first gen frame just fine. www.ericwesselman.com. Pay attention when you're putting them on and they'll last a long time.

 

[Guest]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

+1 for griptape.

 

[Irelander]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

Bowie Tactical Concepts does great grip stippling, check out his website.

It is easy to do with a soldering iron.

Here's my G26 that I stippled:

 

[Rob01]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Irelander</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bowie Tactical Concepts does great grip stippling, check out his website.

It is easy to do with a soldering iron.

Here's my G26 that I stippled:

</div></div>

DO NOT DO THAT TO A GEN 1 GLOCK! Would you paint a big smile on the Mona Lisa because she wasn't smiling enough? Find someone who wants the pistol and go buy a Gen 3.

Or get one of these if you want finger grooves
http://www.topglock.com/item/4062_Hogue_Grips_Pads_Stocks_HOG_17000_HAND-ALL_RUBBER.aspx

 

[Onemoretime]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

DO NOT DO THAT TO A GEN 1 GLOCK! Would you paint a big smile on the Mona Lisa because she wasn't smiling enough? Find someone who wants the pistol and go buy a Gen 3.

Or get one of these if you want finger grooves
http://www.topglock.com/item/4062_Hogue_Grips_Pads_Stocks_HOG_17000_HAND-ALL_RUBBER.aspx </div></div>

Thank you! How many Gen 1's are left in the world.[/quote]

 

[bhoges]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

Thanks I just ordered the Tru Grips.

 

[Queequeg]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Irelander</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Bowie Tactical Concepts does great grip stippling, check out his website.

It is easy to do with a soldering iron.

Here's my G26 that I stippled:

</div></div>

That's some nice work there Irelander. First attempt?

 

[nolo263]

Re: 1st Gen Glcok 17 tips on grip work?

Do the stippling yourself it is easy. Mine came out awesome first time I tried.Look on Glocktalk do a search..