G19 to G26 grip

Averageman · 04-08-2012, 18:47

Anyone have reliable instructions on how to chope my G19 to a G26 size grip?
Thanks
A/M

TexasGlockster · 04-08-2012, 19:33

You'd probably have to have that professionally done. Cold Bore Customs might be able to do something for you. Never used their service myself but I've heard good things. I think the owner is a member here as well but I'm not sure...

My questions is why would you want to?!? It can't see it making it that much more concealable. I would think the reduced stability would outweigh any improved concealability.

ponders · 04-08-2012, 19:37

Wtf??? Why?!?!?!?!

GLOCK17DB9 · 04-08-2012, 19:52

I would rethink that decision if I were you. But I'm not you so have at it!

If you do why not take some before and after pics so you can post or remember what that beautiful 19 used to look like.

Brangus · 04-08-2012, 19:54

That looks like a teardrop on my keyboard.

conpro · 04-08-2012, 19:58

Buy a 26 or trade the 19 for a 26.

dracer · 04-08-2012, 20:38

buy a 26 and keep the 19 , can't have to many guns

TexasPOff · 04-08-2012, 21:37

I have done quite a few 19/23 to 26/27 chops. It's easy to chop off the grip. The hard part is making it look like I wasn't cut up. Here is a 23 cut to 27 dimensions that I did for a local detective. This one just has the standard texture job to keep it looking close to factory. TXPO

glock2740 · 04-08-2012, 21:39

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Originally Posted by TexasGlockster

You'd probably have to have that professionally done. Cold Bore Customs might be able to do something for you. Never used their service myself but I've heard good things. I think the owner is a member here as well but I'm not sure...

My questions is why would you want to?!? It can't see it making it that much more concealable. I would think the reduced stability would outweigh any improved concealability.

CBC does great work. I've sent Lane 4 of my Glocks and will be sending the rest eventually.

glock2740 · 04-08-2012, 21:40

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Originally Posted by TexasPOff

I have done quite a few 19/23 to 26/27 chops. It's easy to chop off the grip. The hard part is making it look like I wasn't cut up. Here is a 23 cut to 27 dimensions that I did for a detective. This one just has the standard texture job to keep it looking close to factory. TXPO

Pretty slick Lane. Another job well done.

Folsom_Prison · 04-08-2012, 21:48

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Originally Posted by TexasPOff

I have done quite a few 19/23 to 26/27 chops. It's easy to chop off the grip. The hard part is making it look like I wasn't cut up. Here is a 23 cut to 27 dimensions that I did for a local detective. This one just has the standard texture job to keep it looking close to factory. TXPO

Nice work!

III_M1KE_III · 04-08-2012, 23:10

CLEANEST chop I have seen yet. Very very nice work. I'm impressed.

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Originally Posted by TexasPOff

I have done quite a few 19/23 to 26/27 chops. It's easy to chop off the grip. The hard part is making it look like I wasn't cut up. Here is a 23 cut to 27 dimensions that I did for a local detective. This one just has the standard texture job to keep it looking close to factory. TXPO

IllinoisGun · 04-14-2012, 10:47

Amputate your little finger. The G26 will feel better and the Glock 19 won't know the difference.

ArLEOret · 04-14-2012, 11:12

Beautiful work! Just one question, why didn't you undercut the trigger guard below the mag release to get a higher hand hold?
Stay safe!

LongGoneDays · 04-14-2012, 11:19

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Originally Posted by TexasPOff

I have done quite a few 19/23 to 26/27 chops. It's easy to chop off the grip. The hard part is making it look like I wasn't cut up. Here is a 23 cut to 27 dimensions that I did for a local detective. This one just has the standard texture job to keep it looking close to factory. TXPO

Good job! Did you retexture to cover up that it was cut or could you do one without stippling it too?

craig19 · 04-14-2012, 11:28

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Originally Posted by IllinoisGun

Amputate your little finger. The G26 will feel better and the Glock 19 won't know the difference.

TexasPOff · 04-14-2012, 12:34

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Originally Posted by ArLEOret

Beautiful work! Just one question, why didn't you undercut the trigger guard below the mag release to get a higher hand hold?
Stay safe!

Because the customer didn't want the undercut done.

TXPO

TexasPOff · 04-14-2012, 12:37

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Originally Posted by LongGoneDays

Good job! Did you retexture to cover up that it was cut or could you do one without stippling it too?

Yes it can be done with out the texturing. It doesn't look near as nice and finished. The patent stamp is visible on the right panel and part of the glock logo is cut on the left panel. The front and back would be fine with the stock grenade left in place. This customer wanted it to look as much like a factory job as possible. It did hate the factory grenade checking and wanted it replaced as well. TXPO

TSAX · 04-14-2012, 13:03

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Originally Posted by TexasPOff

Yes it can be done with out the texturing. It doesn't look near as nice and finished. The patent stamp is visible on the right panel and part of the glock logo is cut on the left panel. The front and back would be fine with the stock grenade left in place. This customer wanted it to look as much like a factory job as possible. It did hate the factory grenade checking and wanted it replaced as well. TXPO

Can you dump the hump/grip reduction without texturing or changing the factory texturing on the sides

RYT 2BER · 04-14-2012, 21:28

I just don't get it? I wouldn't want to give up the grip length... that's the whole damn benefit of the compact size...it sure as hell isn't the extra minute barrel length...

I will never understand the chop... there isn't anything difficult about concealing a compact..

Just my $.02 I guess...

Oh, but regardless of my opinion of the chop I do think Lanes work does look great.

JK-linux · 04-14-2012, 21:52

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The Lance · 04-14-2012, 21:55

you can chop it and buy one of those mag sleeves and turn it back into a 19.

I personally wouldn't do it but hey not my gun. Not my money.. People can do whatever they want with their possessions

jeffyjeff · 04-14-2012, 22:02

subcompact grip size = more flexible (you can always use larger mags + adapter)

but!!! you also get the rail on it that the 26/27 doesn't have.

MikeG36 · 04-15-2012, 00:35

Tex, Very nice work!

thedave8 · 04-15-2012, 09:00

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Originally Posted by jeffyjeff

subcompact grip size = more flexible (you can always use larger mags + adapter)

but!!! you also get the rail on it that the 26/27 doesn't have.

I think my 27 has a rail.....although shorter