Hidden handcuff key in Glock?

[Ishoot1st]

I have been looking into getting my first Glock. Probably gonna go with a G26 for CCW. So after handling several glocks, i noticed the big gap at the bottom of the grip near the mag well. *** is that? The gap at the bottom certainly doesn't help the already ugly piece of tubberware. It makes it look more chinsy and likely to brake, (even though I know it won't). I just don't like the look of it. can anyone tell me why Glock left this space open, there has to be a reason?

So I started looking for an aftermarket plug to put in it, i found one by lone wolf right away, just a small black plastic piece. So I got to thinking about what a neat little space it was if i could conceal some kind of life saving tool in there. A bullet won't fit, thought about gun lube, or maybe a needle and thread for stitching. But then I got a great idea, I already have a couple of small black plastic handcuff keys that conceal very easily. If I could super glue, or use a hobby glue that would melt the bottom of the plastic cuff key to the inside bottom of the plastic plug. This would make sure that the key dosn't get loose and cause rattling or malfunction of the gun. Then you could have an emergency cuff key on you anytime you have your gun in your hand or on your side.

Has anyone else found a good purpose for this small space in the grip? What do you all think of the handcuff key idea? And......why the hell is there an open gap in the Glock already? Thanks for the input.

 

[DPris]

Glock reps have said the opening is there primarily to facilitate removing the original non-drop-free Glock mags. If you'll notice, you can get an index finger firmly on the front of the mag and a thumb firmly on the rear (up slightly inside that opening) to pull it out.

This was a design feature carried over from the original pistol & its mags. Glock responded to American demand for drop-free magazines a while later.

The other reason is to allow internal debris an exit point.

I don't see a need to carry my lunch in the gun, or anything else, but if you like the handcuff key idea, go for it.
I'm not sure how relevant having an emergency key inside your pistol would be, or what type of emergency it'd be applicable to. But, your gun.
Denis

 

[LawScholar]

I had never thought of the little gap as a storage space. If you had a Glock in a survival kit, would a small packet of waterproof matches fit there?

 

[rcmodel]

In a survival situation, I'd rather leave it open to do what it is for.
As a dirt & water drain, and a better grasp for getting a stuck mag out.

And also to leave the laynard snap hole usable.

I would use a laynard in a survival situation, especially around water, deep snow, or deep woods, where a dropped or lost gun would be impossible to recover.

rc

 

[ny32182]

I would NOT put any loose or potential-to-get-loose material into that space. It is a clear channel up into the frame and loose solid objects would not have a hard time working into the internals of the rear block, I don't think.

I ended up capping all of mine. In the event you are going somewhere where you want to use the lanyard and/or let water drain, you can easily pop the cap out. Otherwise I think of it more as a liability to let stuff into the gun in normal day to day carry, but since it comes open from the factory, you can decide to either cap it or not based on personal situation and preference.

 

[Ishoot1st]

A lanyard is a great idea. I never thought of that, I do a LOT of hiking in the snow and around water. There is nothing worse than slipping on ice and watching your gun disappear into a foot of snow! Is there a retractable gun lanyard that would keep the line out of your way until ready to draw?

 

[rcmodel]

http://www.glock.com/english/acc_misc_lanyard.htm

http://www.opticsplanet.com/blackhawk-tactical-pistol-lanyard-single-swivel.html

http://www.botachtactical.com/kzpila.html

rc

 

[Andrew Wyatt]

Don't screw with it.

 

[Texan Scott]

OP, the handcuff key idea is interesting, but I suspect that by the time they put the cuffs ON you, they'll have already taken your Glock

 

[BCRider]

OP, the handcuff key idea is interesting, but I suspect that by the time they put the cuffs ON you, they'll have already taken your Glock

Apparently I'm not the first to see the fallacy in this idea... This was my first thought at well

On the topic of the lanyard idea. If you look around at knots and line storage it would not be hard to figure out a way to have a lanyard spooled up in a self releasing way so it's out of the way for the daily carry but easily spools out with little drag and zero risk of knotting if the gun is drawn and presented. Much like safety ropes are coiled and linked yet when the whole bundle is tossed from a helicopter door they spool out just fine.

If the idea has merit the holder for this retention lanyard bundle could even be built right into a holster so that the short length from the retention loop to the bundle isn't overly exposed. The cheap way would be a loop bundle retainer sleeve of some sort. The slick way would be a new and totally custom holster that has the lanyard reservoir built internally into the design.

 

[rcmodel]

Apparently I'm not the first to see the fallacy in this idea...

I thought maybe he was a cop.

Or does something kinky with handcuffs and Glocks??

rc

 

[BCRider]

.....Or does something kinky with handcuffs and Glocks??

Do the letters TMI mean anything to you? Now I need to go flush out my imagination....

 

[rcmodel]

figure out a way to have a lanyard spooled up in a self releasing way

You know, something like this would work if you replaced the split ring with a snap I betcha.
http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/KEYBAK-Key-Reel-1PGP7?cm_sp=IO-_-IDP-_-RR_VTV70300505&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/KE...cm_sp=IO-_-IDP-_-RR_VTV70300505&cm_vc=IDPRRZ1

rc

 

[bergmen]

I have been looking into getting my first Glock. Probably gonna go with a G26 for CCW. So after handling several glocks, i noticed the big gap at the bottom of the grip near the mag well. *** is that? The gap at the bottom certainly doesn't help the already ugly piece of tubberware. It makes it look more chinsy and likely to brake, (even though I know it won't). I just don't like the look of it. can anyone tell me why Glock left this space open, there has to be a reason?

The gap in the rear is there because it would be nearly impossible to mold the grip in the shape it is in, in one piece, without it.

Wall thickness is carefully managed in thermoplastic molding. You can't have an area too thick or it will cool last, warp the part and cause sink marks.

Dan

 

[Ishoot1st]

Oh sure.....like you all have never been cuffed to a bed and left there, with your glock right next to you, with a hidden key.... Just jokin.
The lanyards that retract, like RC posted, look very promising. I will probably get one setup for my drop leg holster, it is the most comfortable rig to hike in.

IF i was being chased by (the law) and fired all the rounds in the gun, i could then ditch the gun, and grab the cuff key for the inevitable. Just in case I had to run out of the house and only had time to grab the Glock. Only scenario that I could see the key coming in handy. Except the first one I described.
I carry 1 on my key ring anyways, but I'm always looking for a way to conceal and carry items that may help in an emergency.

 

[Unistat]

OP, the handcuff key idea is interesting, but I suspect that by the time they put the cuffs ON you, they'll have already taken your Glock

Yep.

IF i was being chased by (the law) and fired all the rounds in the gun, i could then ditch the gun, and grab the cuff key for the inevitable. Just in case I had to run out of the house and only had time to grab the Glock. Only scenario that I could see the key coming in handy...

This part is a joke, right?

 

[el Godfather]

I always wonder about some peoples facination to fill every hole with something. Like someone putting a corn up their nose etc.

After all its space for Glock's butt plug. Check it out here.

 

[GLOOB]

When I had a plug, I kept something far more useful in there - a backup pair of foam earplugs.

 

[Trent]

IF i was being chased by (the law) and fired all the rounds in the gun, i could then ditch the gun, and grab the cuff key for the inevitable. Just in case I had to run out of the house and only had time to grab the Glock. Only scenario that I could see the key coming in handy. Except the first one I described.
I carry 1 on my key ring anyways, but I'm always looking for a way to conceal and carry items that may help in an emergency.

Umm.

What?

 

[Texan Scott]

OP, here's what I do... I have (minor) custom orthodontic work, so that I can keep a handcuff key and a small set of lockpicks attached to the outer sides of my upper molars. I keep the handcuff key on the left and the lockpicks on the right because I'm right-handed and use the lockpicks a lot more often... but of course, you can carry to suit your personal preference.

 

[X-Rap]

Sew some none metallic ones into the seams of your clothes. Hiding a key in your gun would be a bad idea.

 

[Texan Scott]

seams are a good place to hide wire antennas, for extra range on the GPS tags I sew into the waistbands of my pants. That way, once the cops figure out that I can be tracked by GPS, I just toss my pants onto the back of the next truck going the other way.

 

[Saddlebag Preacher]

In a smaller town I was an LEO in 1990, we supplied our own duty weapons. I bought my first Glock 19 in 1990 to replace another gun I was carrying. It came with 2 mags, and I bought an extended mag/grip for the primary duty magazine.

I can attest to the non-free falling mags of the day. I loved that little gun and had no problem carrying it on and off duty (just swap out the mags. But the range officer hated it due to the fact that part of the yearly training included a one handed reload if our other hand was incapacitated.

We had to drop the empty mag, place the gun (with slide still locked back) between our knees, draw a fresh mag and insert it into the upside down gun, then raise the gun and hit the slide release to charge the gun and continue firing.

Didn't work with my glock. I learned to push the mag button and slap the gun hard against my holster, enough to dislodge the mag, then put it between my knees and pull out the mag. He hated it, but we had no equipment rules AGAINST glocks at the time (they were still pretty new out in the rural areas.

So yes, the hole in the rear of the grip used to be VERY helpful, especially if you were disabled to left with one hand.

Now my new Glock 22 drops mags a free as you please.

 

[Kiln]

Let me put it this way, if you've got a gun in your hand, why are you handcuffed? If you're already handcuffed by someone, there's a pretty strong chance that you're not going to have your gun handy to remove the key.

 

[leadcounsel]

i noticed the big gap at the bottom of the grip

I'm not sure, but I think that's where the magazine and bullets go.

I have never been handcuffed for realsy. I can't imagine a scenario where I am handcuffed AND retained my gun...

I have a belt with a hidden handcuff key pocket. I've never used it and don't even own a handcuff key.