Glock grip reductions: Part 3

[shark3-1]

After you have prepped the frame and have the shape that you desire, it is time to stipple the grip. I use a $10 woodburning kit from a hobby shop. I don't drag the point in but just lightly press it into the frame, each dimple should only take a about 1 second to melt in. With the exposed epoxy, it will not melt so much as burn, I texture it by etching the design in with the woodburning tip.





Once done with the texturing, sand down the textured area until comfortable to grip. You are now finished!

Reassemble the trigger parts and shoot it!

 

[CountGlockula]

How does it feel compared to the stock grip? Great project!

 

[never_summer]

looks interesting, reminds me of rice on the grip

 

[shark3-1]

I find it more comfortable than a stock grip, YMMV

 

[BsChoy]

I believe my New To Me G21 will be getting some work done real soon!

 

[Vitamin G]

If i screw it up, how much does Glock charge to replace\repair an obviously botched attempt at frame alteration?

Looks AWESOME. Makes me want to try it... if i was mechanically inclined.

 

[shark3-1]

It would be pretty hard to screw up, I mean really hard. My girlfriend can do it and she doesn't even shoot. Just follow the directions.

 

[Stinkyshoe]

Nice work, Shark! I love seeing stuff like this!

I started a similar project myself. I decided to build a beavertail first on my 35. I followed the guidelines from the brownells tutorial. Tonight I am going to try a reduction similar to how you did. Could you comment on grip security when wet?

Thanks
Ss

 

[shark3-1]

it grips better than the stock grip dry

 

[SWModel19]

Wow. "Dreaded Hump" is right. That is the only thing keeping me from buying a Glock. Seeing this, I might get that Glock 23 after all! Awesome post!

 

[tango3065]

Nice work and great write up, some people pay good money to get theirs done and IMHO yours is the best I have seen.

 

[jar_head]

ok i want to do the stippling on my stock grip and i just want to know what prep i should do or if i can just go ahead and do it as is?

your assistance would be useful!

thanks

 

[Deles136]

Great looking job. I think I will have to try it and then I might shoot my Glock more often.

 

[4fingermick]

Looks like it would cut you up with lotza hot loads.

I have huge hands, downside is lots of guns bite me (especially Bisley Blackhawks), upside is they are good for giving someone a clip upside of the head and wrapping around big guns. Its a shame to have to chop up the gun's nice lines so much, but if that what it takes to make it work, go for it. I think I'd be doing a bit more sanding and round off the edges.

 

[possum]

thanks for sharing that looks really great.

 

[jar_head]

ok so i sat this weekend and i did it! i think it turned out ok. sorry for the pics ill try take better pics on my camera soon.

 

[shark3-1]

Good job man!
Here's a 36 I did for a grip reduction/stipple comparison:

And here's a G21 compared to a 1911.

I've been using a different method that I've developed to do the backstrap reductions. Now you can keep your lanyard loop and no epoxy is exposed. This stippling WILL tear up your hands with a high round count/hot ammo.

 

[jar_head]

i like your work! i think my job came out well but due to my location there is noboby to do this kind of work so i had to do it myself. i already have a few orders from some friends.

 

[jeepmor]

Nice work, keep it up. You might just generate yourself a new career if you get enough friends guns done and word gets out.

 

[LittleLebowski]

Tell us about the different method on the last pic

 

[shark3-1]

"Tell us about the different method on the last pic"


Ancient Chinese secret. It's just not a DIY type of process, too many specialized tools you have to fabricate for it to work right. The purpose of my grip reduction DIY threads was to show people how to do a reduction with common tools (and not have to pay $200 for the same product).

 

[Zach S]

I'd like to know about the last pic as well...

I actually though about trying to "melt" my backstrap in. I can do wonders with a torch (oddly enough I rarely use them on steel) but I was worried about pushing the magazine well in too.

I stippled mine with a 30W soldering iron. I've been meaning to take some of the edge off with some sandpaper, just havent yet.

Sorry for the crappy pic, my digital camera sucks, and the user aint that great either...

/edit: Thats an older pic. The stipling now runs all the way up the grip area and the backstrap.

 

[jar_head]

i used a normal blow torch/lighter to get rid of the edge then i just sand with some light paper. word like a charm! the grip feels 100% better now

 

[shark3-1]

"I actually though about trying to "melt" my backstrap in. I can do wonders with a torch (oddly enough I rarely use them on steel) but I was worried about pushing the magazine well in too."

Been there, done that. Don't worry, you WILL push in the magwell. It will also make the plastic brittle and weak.

 

[270Win]

It looks like some of these Glocks were attacked by scalding hot rice