G30 grip reduction

[Bowtie]

Please keep in mind that this is my first,my pic skills suck. I did not fill the backstrap channel and did not remove any of the backstrap material.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Cisco1969/Picture137.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Cisco1969/glock.jpg

[gdixon235]

hmmm. looks ok i guess. how much did you pay

[sourcehill]

I think that looks great.

[El Lupe]

Looks good. You said that you didn't remove any backstrap material, but it looks like most of the hump has been taken off?

[TheDuke]

If you didn't remove any material from the grip, how did you do a reduction? It looks like you maybe reduced the finger grooves a bit?
Not a bad looking stipling job.

[Officer's Match]

I'm curious too. Is it possible to heat and "reform" the backstrap area without ruining the whole frame? Is that what you've done here?

It looks great, BTW.

[Proc]

Looks great how did you do that stippling What heat ahdn is it an iron? I am thinking of trying it myself.

[Bowtie]

I'm curious too. Is it possible to heat and "reform" the backstrap area without ruining the whole frame? Is that what you've done here?

It looks great, BTW.

Thats exactly what I did..

[Bowtie]

Looks great how did you do that stippling What heat ahdn is it an iron? I am thinking of trying it myself.

Just an el cheapo soldering iron.

[Bowtie]

hmmm. looks ok i guess. how much did you pay

Didnt cost me anything..I did it myself.

[Officer's Match]

Thats exactly what I did..

Fine looking job there. You got any pics w' mag removed looking up from bottom into mag well?

[Beware Owner]

Please keep in mind that this is my first,my pic skills suck. I did not fill the backstrap channel and did not remove any of the backstrap material.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Cisco1969/Picture137.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Cisco1969/glock.jpg

Looks very nice and comfortable to shoot. Although, may I ask if any G30's come with the light rail? Mine doesn't, so I was curious to know.

[Bowtie]

Fine looking job there. You got any pics w' mag removed looking up from bottom into mag well?

I'll take some tonight.

[Bowtie]

Looks very nice and comfortable to shoot. Although, may I ask if any G30's come with the light rail? Mine doesn't, so I was curious to know.

The newer ones have the rail.

[tatboyG30]

My G30 has the light rail.. 1 year old

[slammed89swb]

That looks damn good dude. If mine came out that good on my first try I would be happy with it. Do you notice a big difference in grip size?

[Ahmid]

I think your Glock looks a lot better than some professional jobs.

[TxCZshooter]

It's not my thing, but it beats Robar's melted look by a long shot. Nice job.

[bravo-05]

i find you did a very good job. i like it a lot....clean and nice...!

[coverdog]

How did you go about reforming the back strap? I know heat but how did you go about it? Nice job.

[Ray26]

Looks great... Would really like to see that with a nine round mag.

[Bowtie]

That looks damn good dude. If mine came out that good on my first try I would be happy with it. Do you notice a big difference in grip size?

Yeah the grip feels smaller and points more natural for me. If I set it down then quickly pick it up and point with my eyes closed then open them the sights are lined up everytime.As for how I went about it? I slowly heated it over a candle ( yeah I know) then pressed it on a flat surface while rolling it from side to side.Took about fifteen minutes. Thanks for the compliments guys I real happy with the way it turned out.My wife wants me to do it to her 19 next.

[D4RWlN]

Very interesting method you used. I like it. Thanks for sharing.

[Officer's Match]

Yeah the grip feels smaller and points more natural for me. If I set it down then quickly pick it up and point with my eyes closed then open them the sights are lined up everytime.As for how I went about it? I slowly heated it over a candle ( yeah I know) then pressed it on a flat surface while rolling it from side to side.Took about fifteen minutes. Thanks for the compliments guys I real happy with the way it turned out.My wife wants me to do it to her 19 next.


Heck of a lot simpler than the crazy thoughts I was pondering, involving a heat gun and a metal shoe horn...

[Bowtie]

I was going to try a heat gun but thought it might heat too big of an area.Wanted to focus on just a small area.

[Beware Owner]

The newer ones have the rail.

Go figure. Would you happen to know if the rail attachment is reliable, if it's best to machine in the rail, or just forget about it? Thanks.

[drod]

I have to tell you, I hate grip reduction jobs. I have seen pictures of Glocks on this forum where they looked like the owner dropped them in a camp fire. Most of them (IMHO) destroy an otherwise fine pistol. However, yours is the best I have ever seen. That is fine work. Your changes were subtle and actually improved the appearance of your G30. Also, your stripling job is the best I have ever seen. Nice work.

[coverdog]

Yeah the grip feels smaller and points more natural for me. If I set it down then quickly pick it up and point with my eyes closed then open them the sights are lined up everytime.As for how I went about it? I slowly heated it over a candle ( yeah I know) then pressed it on a flat surface while rolling it from side to side.Took about fifteen minutes. Thanks for the compliments guys I real happy with the way it turned out.My wife wants me to do it to her 19 next.

Again, nice job. Thank you for sharing your method. So much for the mystery of how a few of the gunsmiths doing it with out filler must be doing it. Looks like I have a new project. you da man

[Gustavo]

I have to tell you, I hate grip reduction jobs. I have seen pictures of Glocks on this forum where they looked like the owner dropped them in a camp fire. Most of them (IMHO) destroy an otherwise fine pistol. However, yours is the best I have ever seen. That is fine work. Your changes were subtle and actually improved the appearance of your G30. Also, your stripling job is the best I have ever seen. Nice work.

+1
I've always thought similar to this, the Glock isn't great looking and those grip reductions make the grip look awful. Yours seem to improve the grip and looks. Very nice job. I'm lucky mine fits my hand very comfortably so no modifications needed.

[coverdog]

Anyone else going to try this?

[jstforme]

Anyone else going to try this?

if i didnt already do mine i would consider this. it is very nice looking. i would post pics but mine are all too big but it looks the same as this one minus the stippling and its a 32. i agree with a lot of people here, most GRs look like crap, and 99% payed for it! the key is to have an equal circumfrence throughout the whole length of the grip- some people dont take off enough and most WACK off the hump leaving it looking like an ice cream cone.

[byf43]

Please keep in mind that this is my first,my pic skills suck. I did not fill the backstrap channel and did not remove any of the backstrap material.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Cisco1969/Picture137.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Cisco1969/glock.jpg




To quote that guy on the T/C Triumph commercial. . .

"Now THAT's what I'm talkin' about!"

"I WANT one!"


Abso-freaking-lutely beautiful!!!!!!!




On a side note:
What does Glock say or think about the grip reductions?
Does this sort of thing void the factory warranty????


This sort of thing (grip reduction like Bowtie's) just might be the answer to my arthritis and the G30.
If so. . . I'm buyin' one!

[CSnakes]

Yeah the grip feels smaller and points more natural for me. If I set it down then quickly pick it up and point with my eyes closed then open them the sights are lined up everytime.As for how I went about it? I slowly heated it over a candle ( yeah I know) then pressed it on a flat surface while rolling it from side to side.Took about fifteen minutes. Thanks for the compliments guys I real happy with the way it turned out.My wife wants me to do it to her 19 next.


When using the candle to reform the back strap did it significantly alter the surface of the grip (the stock checkering)?

Did it actually melt the outside of the plastic and necessitate the stippling?

Great Job, by the way. Very impressive for a first try!

Thanks,

Chad

[Bowtie]

No it didnt melt anything but I'm sure if you dont heat it slowly it might. I'm going to do my wifes 19 without stippling and post pics when I'm done.

[JoeG19]

Nothing wrong w/ your pics either. Man, I hate to see that....makes me want my 30 back. I sold it and got a 36 'cause the 30 was just a tad to fat for me. Nice work! - 'ole joe :cool:

[Police Marksman]

If you want a grip reduction, you might sell your glock 30, and purchase a New Glock 30SF that will be comming out in about a month.

[speedsix]

That is the best looking grip reduction I have seen.

I am starting to become a big fan of Glocks despite the fact that the grips do not feel very good in my hand. The G-26 is the worst and I have to do something to get rid of that stupid hump in the back of the gun.

Why there is a giant hump on the back of the G-26 when it is hollow is beyond me. It feels like it just jabs into my hand every time I hold the gun. I don't like holding it because of how bad it feels. I do like the gun and think it would be a good CCW if the grip was fixed.

I am pondering if I should try my hand at a grip reduction on my G-26. I am afraid I will ruin it.

[wayne1967]

When you do your next one post some step by step photos. Great job.

[darkman1000]

Looks boss!! You did a great job!!

[shaneman153d]

Edited: Question already answered

Can't wait to see how the other looks

[shaneman153d]

This thread is kinda funny if you think about it, this is the kinda thing that makes the anit-poly-gun guys vomit!

I friggin love it.

[speedsix]

I was so inspired by your job that I did my Olive drab G-26 late last night.

I did end up melting some of the plastic but as I was going to stipple it, it didn't matter.

I don't have pics but it feels much better than it did. I was sort of wussy about it so I didn't go as much as you did but I got enough of the hump flattened down that it now makes me want to carry my G-26.

I will do this to any G-26 I get in the future as well. What I learned from doing it is, you can take your time heating it up. I thought the plastic wouldn't hold heat long enough to be able to work it. That is not true. The plastic holds heat very well.

My advice is to really take your time heating it up. Don't rush it or you are going to burn or melt the plastic. If you are going to stipple it, it is not as big of a deal but you should avoid it none the less. I noticed that if the plastic gets heated up too much like melted or burned, it will leak off some moisture. I noticed this because I was pressing the gun against a piece of cardboard and there was a wet spot from the hot plastic. The plastic also appeared harder after this was done like it dried out a bit.

I do recommend this method but I can't stress enough the fact that you need to take your time. Don't rush it because the plastic will hold the heat. Also, heat up the area in the middle of the hump not the end of the hump at the butt of the gun. If you apply all the heat to the butt end, it will heat up faster and may melt. It won't let the hump be worked down either. If you heat up the middle of the hump, it will work better.

Great idea bowtie. I thank you for it and posting the pics. I wish my stippling skills were half as good as your's. You need to let us know how you got such a nice looking texture as mine looks like a cat used it for a chew toy.

[Bowtie]

Glad to see ya took the plunge.Cant wait to see pics.

[Hellfire]

Wow. Great job. I'd love it on my 30.

[rham1999]

Bowtie-
Please don't forget to post those pics from a few bottom shots. Really interested to see how it looks from that angle.

[adaman04]

THAT is what the shape of the G30 grip should have been from the factory. The dot stype stippling has never been my favorite, but I must say that is by far the best looking grip shaping bar none. Nice work.

[Bowtie]

This is not my 30 but its exactly what it looks like from the bottom.The channel plug is a real pain in the ass to get in and out and I forgot to take pics of it before I put it back in.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Cisco1969/gripreduction.jpg

[Knighj1]

Looks great, if you get a second can you go over the steps you took to make this happen? Just the shrinking not the stippling, but that looks great aswell

[1911_Mitch]

great job! :wow:

bump for updates :dunno:

[Desertscout]

Does a G29 count?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/Desertscout1/Stippling/IMG_jefblack29.jpg

[coverdog]

desertscout, is the grip all plastic, or filled and painted?

[Desertscout]

desertscout, is the grip all plastic, or filled and painted?
It's filled but not painted.

[Bowtie]

Desertscout. I've always loved your work.Alot of your pics have inspired me to just do it.

[Desertscout]

Desertscout. I've always loved your work.Alot of your pics have inspired me to just do it.
Thanks, Bowtie! It looks like it worked out well for you. Good job!

[kcolg30]

:dunno:

[GlocksterPaulie]

I had a friend do a grip reduction on my 30 and add a sandpaper type of spray on texture he came up with on the front/backstrap.

[tacticalG23]

nice looking grip job paulie :thumbsup:

[G. Glock]

Very interesting to me. I've been bad-mouthing that dang hump on Glocks for about 20 years, even though I love the guns. If this works well, I could have saved myself some bucks by not buying the G21 SF recently and just melting down the hump on my regular G21.

Seems to me there would be some ugly wrinkling / creasing or something as you heat and press down on the hump. That plastic has to go somewhere? So, the only thing you use the candle for is to heat the hump, for the stippling, you just use the soldering iron, right?

Thanks,
Greg

[D-GLOCK17]

It's not my thing, but it beats Robar's melted look by a long shot. Nice job.

I think it looks pretty good...a lot better than some jobs I have seen on Glocks. It looks pretty professional.

[DHart]

Cool reduction! I'm tempted to try it myself, but..... perhaps you could share a bit more on the process/technique?

[Bowtie]

Very interesting to me. I've been bad-mouthing that dang hump on Glocks for about 20 years, even though I love the guns. If this works well, I could have saved myself some bucks by not buying the G21 SF recently and just melting down the hump on my regular G21.

Seems to me there would be some ugly wrinkling / creasing or something as you heat and press down on the hump. That plastic has to go somewhere? So, the only thing you use the candle for is to heat the hump, for the stippling, you just use the soldering iron, right?

Thanks,
Greg

Right. No wrinkles at all.Its almost like it shrunk as I heated and pressed it in..Cant explain that one.

[wayne1967]

Got a question. Did you just let it "sink" down or did you push it down with something after you heated it? Reason I asked is because I tried to reshape a Fobus holster and when I touch something to it, it deformed it badly. Looks like you might loose some of your backstrap checkering if that would be the case. Thanks in advance.

[menmyglock]

This is not my 30 but its exactly what it looks like from the bottom.The channel plug is a real pain in the ass to get in and out and I forgot to take pics of it before I put it back in.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Cisco1969/gripreduction.jpg

Bowtie,
I'm intrigued by the professional appearance. You have accomplished the removal without filling the hole etc.
Could you give a list of details...how much heat, candle distance etc.
Does the grip feel too square or unnoticeable?
Thanks

[Bowtie]

All I did was hold it above a candle about 3 in. above the flame moving it back and forth in the checkered area till it was hot but not tacky.Then pressed it on top of my bench and rolled it alittle from left to right. Done. It does flatten it alittle but it feel like I can get a better grip with it being flat.I tried alittle test with 5 friend and glock owners.Hold the gun in one hand with a good grip.Take your index finger of your other hand and push on the front of the slide next to the front sight left or right. Tell me if you feel the backstrap slipping in your hand. Everyone of them felt it.When the held my 30 after the mod it no longer moved.

[BadAndy]

I like it! Though, I took my Glock 23 a little further. After melting a bit of the checkering and it smoothing out when rolling it, I liked how it felt in that small part and decided it needed to be smoother in a larger area. A little work with the dremel, sanding rolls and some finishing heads to clean it up more and now it feels awesome. It may not look as professional as some but it made a huge difference. I considered getting rid of it because the back strap made shooting it not so fun but now I might just hold onto it. :wavey:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/BadAndys5oh/glock%2023/S7300295.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/BadAndys5oh/glock%2023/S7300293.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/BadAndys5oh/glock%2023/S7300294.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/BadAndys5oh/glock%2023/S7300300.jpg

[BadAndy]

Couple more..

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/BadAndys5oh/glock%2023/S7300301.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/BadAndys5oh/glock%2023/S7300299.jpg

[coverdog]

Did it do anything for the trigger reach and did you do just the hump or the whole back strap?

[BadAndy]

Trigger reach is a little better, it points more naturally, I can get a firmer grip on the gun now without feeling like the backstrap is going slide out of my hand.

I did the hump and most of the backstrap to get rid of the checkering since it bothered my hand so much.

[Quail Fat]

This sure beats filling the backstrap butthole with JB Weld, grinding it and dobbing on black globs of Auto Zone urethane bed liner.

[Bowtie]

You did a good job..Going to leave it smoothe?

[Bowtie]

This sure beats filling the backstrap butthole with JB Weld, grinding it and dobbing on black globs of Auto Zone urethane bed liner.


:rofl:

[BadAndy]

This sure beats filling the backstrap butthole with JB Weld, grinding it and dobbing on black globs of Auto Zone urethane bed liner.

HAHAHAHA!!! :rofl:

[BadAndy]

You did a good job..Going to leave it smoothe?

Thanks!

When I get to the range on Thursday I'll have a better idea if it'll be good smooth or if it needs some kind of texture. If it needs something I may remove the finger grooves and smooth that part of the grip and throw on a Hogue grip.

[Quail Fat]

http://www.arizonaresponsesystems.com/smith/glock/galleryglock/ggrmagwell1.jpg

OH GOOD GOD OF HUMANITY!!!!

This looks like something that was excreted from the buttcheeks of Satan!

[vetkaw63]

Go slow!
I did the hump on my 19. I held the candle about 1/2 to 1 inch from the candle. It took a long time but it finally melted and I pressed the hump in. I thought it would never soften up. Now it points naturally. If I point the gun then look down the sights they are aligned, it NEVER did that before. I need to sand and smooth it up. Oh yeah, mine did melt.
It never felt good in my hand before. I may shave the finger grooves off. They bother me some.
Mike

[Quail Fat]

Before I attempt this I have 1 simple quick question:

Should I do this with the magazine in place as not to warp the magazine well ?

[JoeDoe22]

http://www.arizonaresponsesystems.com/smith/glock/galleryglock/ggrmagwell1.jpg

OH GOOD GOD OF HUMANITY!!!!

This looks like something that was excreted from the buttcheeks of Satan!

:shocked: Holy crap :faint: What made you do this?

[BadAndy]

Before I attempt this I have 1 simple quick question:

Should I do this with the magazine in place as not to warp the magazine well ?

I removed the slide assembly and magazine. The mag well didn't warp or distort.

[vetkaw63]

I removed the magazine and left the slide in place.
Mike

[Quail Fat]

:shocked: Holy crap :faint: What made you do this?

It's not my gun.

[Quail Fat]

http://members.cox.net/ppendergraft1/Guns/Glock%2030.jpg

This took about 45 minutes of work, the backstrap did squash down some and is definitely an improvement.

[RJGlock22]

Please keep in mind that this is my first,my pic skills suck. I did not fill the backstrap channel and did not remove any of the backstrap material.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Cisco1969/Picture137.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Cisco1969/glock.jpg

Bowtie -

Very impressive job. I am giving serious thought in doing mine too after seeing what can be done with out cutting and filling.

Two questions for you.

1. Did you leave the plug in the grip while heating, and if not, was it difficult to replace, seeing that the grip is pushed in.

2. Will it distort the stipple...and is that why you did your's...or will the appearance stay presentable without stippling it?

RJ

[Bowtie]

I pm'd you..

[chaos_23]

Bowtie, could you PM me too or answer the question here? I think I'm going to try this on my G19 and if I like it, I'll do it to my duty G21, that thing would be dang near perfect with a smaller grip and no finger grooves. FWIW, I already removed the finger grooves on my G19, just holding off on the 21. Thanks!

[2crow]

Bowtie. That is awesome man. Looks fantastic. You did The PRK proud!

[Bowtie]

Thanks guys..

I took the plug out before I did it.Took a little fileing to get it back in.Go slow on the plug or you will be buying another one.

If you heat it SLOW it will not hurt the origanal look of the backstrap checkering.

[bears100th4l]

nice job

[HachiRoku]

Please keep in mind that this is my first,my pic skills suck. I did not fill the backstrap channel and did not remove any of the backstrap material.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Cisco1969/Picture137.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/Cisco1969/glock.jpg

Very nice G30 Bowtie! :supergrin:

[owl6roll]

:yourock::notworthy::duel::woohoo::dancingbanana:

[GLOCK_27]

^^^^^^

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[nu2da-game]

bowtie and desertscout yours glock are off the chain. i am really diggin them. i like the fact that you both did not go overboard with the changes as some (Owl) tend to do.:wow::wow::wow:

[Bowtie]

Thanks guys..HachiRoku you do very nice work too.

[emm]

I like it! Though, I took my Glock 23 a little further. After melting a bit of the checkering and it smoothing out when rolling it, I liked how it felt in that small part and decided it needed to be smoother in a larger area. A little work with the dremel, sanding rolls and some finishing heads to clean it up more and now it feels awesome. It may not look as professional as some but it made a huge difference. I considered getting rid of it because the back strap made shooting it not so fun but now I might just hold onto it. :wavey:

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/BadAndys5oh/glock%2023/S7300295.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/BadAndys5oh/glock%2023/S7300293.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/BadAndys5oh/glock%2023/S7300294.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i126/BadAndys5oh/glock%2023/S7300300.jpg

can't get the pictures to show???

[NH11]

WOW, now that makes a world of difference in it's looks. I always thought the grip looked knocked-up and was about to calf. Was even thinking to send mine (G36) away and have a GR done. They all wanted way to much $ and it would have been tied up to long so I never did it. Going to have to give that a try I guess. Wish I thought of doing something like that before.

[Tennglockgolfer]

Bowtie... Wonderful Work!!!!!!!!!!:bluesbrothers::bluesbrothers:

[Bowtie]

Thank you..

[camaro_dave]

looks great. i don't know if i'd trust myself doing it on my G30 though. might just trade it in on a G30sf.
but yeah, awesome work!

[Ghost Tracker]

I sure would appreciate someone (other than ME!) doing this & using a non-contact thermometer to determine the ideal temperature at which to begin the swashing phase. I don't want to melt the factory molded "checkering" on the backstrap.

[Q-01]

Good job....now take your dremel and do this, and you will be amazed at the grip comfort and improvement:

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/omnisi/IMG_0877.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/omnisi/IMG_0881.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/omnisi/IMG_0874.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/omnisi/IMG_0904_1.jpg

:patriot:

[Beware Owner]

Good job....now take your dremel and do this, and you will be amazed at the grip comfort and improvement:

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/omnisi/IMG_0877.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/omnisi/IMG_0881.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/omnisi/IMG_0874.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p127/omnisi/IMG_0904_1.jpg

:patriot:

Now that's tight.

[Q-01]

Roger that

Thanks...it makes the G30 sit lower/tighter in the hand and better against the web of the hand. Makes it feel more like a "glove"...

[Bowtie]

Very nice..

[Andrew983]

Hi Bowtie, I am tempted to do the same on my G30. When press the grip down is it a hard firm press & roll on any hard surface? Thanks in advance!

[Bowtie]

Thats the way but heat it slow.I cant stress this enough.If your going to stipple it then you dont have to worry about keeping the backstrap checkering clean.

[Andrew983]

Thanks Bowtie! I will go slow.

[Evan_O]

No it didnt melt anything but I'm sure if you dont heat it slowly it might. I'm going to do my wifes 19 without stippling and post pics when I'm done.


Bowtie,
Have any pics of the wifes 19 you would be willing to share with us?

[Bowtie]

I did till my pc crashed.I dont have any on this POS laptop..I'll try and get some soon.

[Evan_O]

Thank you.

[gunwolf72]

Q-01 what speed on the dremel and whatdid you use for the grinding ?
Bowtie great work man.
looks like my old 21 will be staying with these two mods

[revel8]

hi bowtie, great work. when you are "rolling" the backstrap on the table, are you keeping the frame perpendicular to the table? I have tons of questions but I think I'll just have to try this and see what happens. :wow:

what type of soldering iron tip and/or technique was used to create that affect ?

[revel8]

I took the plunge today and did this to mine. I used a candle for a while, then switched to a heat gun. I experienced no melting, but the treads on the back of the grip did "smush" a little bit when I went to roll it on the counter. very effective. gun sights point very naturally now.

[Bowtie]

I kept it at the same angle as the frontstrap.That way it would create the perfect grip.If you hold it at a diff. angle the grip might feel alittle wierd.As far as the stippling I used the pointed tip that comes with most cheap soldering irons. Outline where you you want the stippling with a red sharpie and go to town on it.Make sure you keep the pattern tight by making each dot touch each other.My advice would be to practice on an old mag baseplate,that POS mag loader that comes with your Glock or even inside your case.

[revel8]

excellent ideas. I made a short video of the process, if anyone can host it on their website for me ? I think It may help some people.

[SKYWLKR]

I wonder if using a silicon pad on a baseball bat handle rather than something uber hard would preserve the checkering and still impart the force needed. You could have almost unlimited radius's to work with.

[revel8]

that would work but you have to heat up the grip to a point where the checkering becomes very soft, I dont think you can totally avoid it unless you had some sort of press

[Rich77]

Thanks to Bowtie I finally saw a stipled G30 with grip reduction that I had to copy:devildance:

[vrybusy118]

wow after reading this post im starting to wonder if some of you get glocks just so you can say you have one, If you dont like how they feel in your hands and that they are all black and how they look then why do you buy them I love glocks and feel there is nothing that needs to be changed on them thats why it is (GLOCK PERFECTION):tongueout::tongueout:

[Beware Owner]

I think the twist for Glock's new slogan should be Glock Flexibility.

[Bowtie]

wow after reading this post im starting to wonder if some of you get glocks just so you can say you have one, If you dont like how they feel in your hands and that they are all black and how they look then why do you buy them I love glocks and feel there is nothing that needs to be changed on them thats why it is (GLOCK PERFECTION):tongueout::tongueout:

You are so right.I've always wanted to brag to everyone that I have a $500 gun. I buy them do to reliability and how I know they CAN feel in my hands after I get done with them.If your so happy with Glocks right out of the box then I cant believe you just read so many pages on a G30 Grip Reduction. Glock Perfection? Not even close but they can be. Come on man..You know you want to try it.Nobody reads that much about something they have no interest in. Enless they just wanted to start crap :whistling:

[vrybusy118]

I was looking through all the post to see if someone was going to say what I was thinking so i did not have to, and no i would never do that to my golck i think it is PERFECTION right out of the box:supergrin:

[Bowtie]

Thats only because you have never tried a Perfect Glock but its ok to each there own.

[Bowtie]

:supergrin:

[vrybusy118]

I would like to try one to see what all the hipe is about and if i like it you can do mine:embarassed:

[vrybusy118]

If you want you can just send me yours and i will try it out then send it back to you:whistling:

[Bowtie]

Lol. Let me think about it..No! But if your ever on the West coast let me know and we will go shoot..

[Bowtie]

If you try one before then and like it I'll do yours for free..Deal? I'll send you the info to my FFL when your ready..

I love converting folks that hate them..lol

[vrybusy118]

LOL ok i will do that :supergrin: