At my last trip to the gun store I was considering a new pistol, I really wanted the Glock 19 to work out but I don't know the feeling of the half pyramid things they got on it felt a little weird, annoying; I like everything else about the gun even the cup and ball sights but I want a gun to feel good in my hand. I'm wondering if there's any chance that I could make it feel better by wrapping the grip in athletic tape or if stippling it would do good, or if that would just make things rougher, or maybe there's some kind of sleeve I could try. I also tried out an MP9 and found that to be really really bad in my hands, like awful it felt like sand paper. I also tried a single stack compact size glock and it felt great in my hand, I wouldn't want a single stack ideally but I'm not sure if maybe it's possible I got a bad example or something, the sign said it was a Gen 5 mos; I don't know how it could happen but one felt great in my hand and the other didn't.
Anything I can do to change the grip texture of a glock?
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The grip texture is for a reason. To keep the pistol from slipping in your hand when firing. If you want a smoother grip that's not to difficult to hold onto and cheap try slipping a piece of bicycle inner tube over the grip.
For something a little more upscale try Talon Grips in the Rubber. The granulate are more M&P M2.0 like. They essentially go on like skateboard tape and are precut for the specific model.
The Gen 5 doesn't have finger grooves and the Gen 3 and 4 do. They also had some optional grip textures like RTF and RTF2. The Gen 2 didn't have finger grooves and has a very smooth grip.
Many people shoot the G26 as well as the G19 and it will take the longer G19 mag and G17 mag as well.
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If you buy the Single Stack G48 they make after market metal magazines that hold 15 rounds (uses the extra space from eliminating the plastic to go staggered) and are flush.
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Get a gen 3. They’re pretty slippery.
JTQ
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What are you currently shooting? What is your hand used to so we can have a reference point.
The Gen 4 and Gen 5 Glocks are fairly mainstream as far as texture goes. The M&P 2.0 is on the rougher side.
As mentioned above, the Gen 3 Glocks are a little smoother, and the M&P 1.0 versions also are smoother. Both are still in production and available.
I don't know if you want a hammer fired gun, but the Beretta PX4 has a very smooth grip surface, at least on the side panels, enough so that folks frequently complain about it.
I would personally buy the best gun that fits my hand and then add a slip on rubber grip.
Or shovel gravel for an hour a day for couple weeks and your Glock will feel silky smooth!
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My problem with any of the plastic grips is, my hands are calloused and they all feel "slippy", especially when damp or wet.
With the Glocks the RTF2 is my favorite texture, and the only ones so far, I dont bother to stipple. I know a lot of people seem to complain about it though.
The Gen 4's and 5's are a bit better, but still not rough enough for me.
Stippling works great, and you can adjust the texture somewhat to suit. I prefer the real fine, almost velvet looking texture, that has a cat tongue feel to it. Be aware though, it will take all the dead skin off your hands while you shoot.
If things are too rough, then you likely wont like stippling or the skate board type texture of the tapes. You could sand things down, but its probably going to look nasty. Then again, function over fashion.
With the Glocks the RTF2 is my favorite texture, and the only ones so far, I dont bother to stipple. I know a lot of people seem to complain about it though.
The Gen 4's and 5's are a bit better, but still not rough enough for me.
Stippling works great, and you can adjust the texture somewhat to suit. I prefer the real fine, almost velvet looking texture, that has a cat tongue feel to it. Be aware though, it will take all the dead skin off your hands while you shoot.
If things are too rough, then you likely wont like stippling or the skate board type texture of the tapes. You could sand things down, but its probably going to look nasty. Then again, function over fashion.
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My carry guns are a fourth generation Glock 19 and 26 and I am completely content with the grip texture on both. I also have a first generation M&P9. I never carry it anymore but again, I have no problem with the grip.
I don't know if the MOS is a requirement for you but I would suggest trying other generations of Glock or maybe a First generation M&P
I don't know if the MOS is a requirement for you but I would suggest trying other generations of Glock or maybe a First generation M&P
MOS isn't a requirement, it's just the one the clerk handed me when I asked for a G19, thought I should mention in case someone said "oh yeah that's just how the MOS glocks are, if you liked the G48 just get a regular G19"
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The bicycle inner tube trick is the cheapest and most effective method, IMO.
Lennyjoe
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You beat me to it. Been using them for years on various handguns
doubleh
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Sandpaper.
Jim Watson
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My G17 Gen 4 is ok but I seldom use it for anything but GSSF.
My Plastic M&P 1.0 seemed a bit smooth so I added the RUBBER Talon adhesive grip which is comfortable and secure in my hand. It does add enough thickness to tell. I have the same stuff on my hideout Glock and Ruger.
My Plastic M&P 1.0 seemed a bit smooth so I added the RUBBER Talon adhesive grip which is comfortable and secure in my hand. It does add enough thickness to tell. I have the same stuff on my hideout Glock and Ruger.
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guyfromohio
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Stick on some Talons
My problem with any of the plastic grips is, my hands are calloused and they all feel "slippy", especially when damp or wet.
With the Glocks the RTF2 is my favorite texture, and the only ones so far, I dont bother to stipple. I know a lot of people seem to complain about it though.
The Gen 4's and 5's are a bit better, but still not rough enough for me.
Stippling works great, and you can adjust the texture somewhat to suit. I prefer the real fine, almost velvet looking texture, that has a cat tongue feel to it. Be aware though, it will take all the dead skin off your hands while you shoot.
If things are too rough, then you likely wont like stippling or the skate board type texture of the tapes. You could sand things down, but its probably going to look nasty. Then again, function over fashion.
Honestly my hands are not callused and the .45 Shield felt pretty aggressive the first time I gripped it. Actually stung the palm a little bit just with gripping it firmly. Figured I could always sand it. A few hundred rounds through it and I stopped even noticing. It and the M&P M2.0 are now my favorite texture.
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Was it just the texture of the grips that you didn't like or was it the overall shape of the G19 grip that you didn't like? If the G19 feels good in your hand, except for the texture, that is easily fixed. As mentioned, inner tube (but that gets slippery with sweat and oil) or you could sand them a bit. I use "traction grips," which are just another stick on product, but they stick in the hand and aren't aggressive.
If it was the overall feel of the grip, not much you can do. I moved away from Glocks many years ago because they always felt to me like I was holding a 2X4. I have medium size hands and have always felt more comfortable with single stacks. I stuck with 1911s and Kahrs until the M&Ps came out. I just relatively recently went back to glock with the release of the 48. It is just a skinny G19. If the mag capacity is what you're worried about, as mentioned, Shield Arms has a flush fitting 15 round mag for the G48. You just have to get in line to get them.
It's kind of funny...the Browning Hi Power with a 13+1 mag capacity has been around since 1930 something, but not many needed a high cap 9mm until Lethal Weapon came out and Mel Gibson was spraying everything with his Beretta 92.
Anyway, the Traction Grips work and so do the Talons. I just prefer the traction grips. Definitely better than inner tube or skateboard tape. Been there, done that.
If it was the overall feel of the grip, not much you can do. I moved away from Glocks many years ago because they always felt to me like I was holding a 2X4. I have medium size hands and have always felt more comfortable with single stacks. I stuck with 1911s and Kahrs until the M&Ps came out. I just relatively recently went back to glock with the release of the 48. It is just a skinny G19. If the mag capacity is what you're worried about, as mentioned, Shield Arms has a flush fitting 15 round mag for the G48. You just have to get in line to get them.
It's kind of funny...the Browning Hi Power with a 13+1 mag capacity has been around since 1930 something, but not many needed a high cap 9mm until Lethal Weapon came out and Mel Gibson was spraying everything with his Beretta 92.
Anyway, the Traction Grips work and so do the Talons. I just prefer the traction grips. Definitely better than inner tube or skateboard tape. Been there, done that.
I'd try some kind of grip sleeve before I tried anything more expensive or permanent.
I love the slip on Hogue on my G-17.
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I didn’t like the rubber Talon grips on my Gen3 19, the backstrap piece wouldn’t stay in place at the bottom. I didn’t like the Hogue monogrip on my 19, but I do like the Hogue grips on my Gen3 17 and my 19X. I do like the Pachmayr Tactical Grip Glove on my 19.
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If you can get past the permanency of stippling, its really the way to go, assuming you want a great, firm and aggressive grip, that locks the gun in your hand.
You get the texture you need, exactly where you want it, and while it can/does "soften" over time, depending on use, it doesn't peel or come off. Its also very easily touched up should you need to.
All it takes, is getting the nerve up to do your "first". After that, nothing plastic is safe.
You get the texture you need, exactly where you want it, and while it can/does "soften" over time, depending on use, it doesn't peel or come off. Its also very easily touched up should you need to.
All it takes, is getting the nerve up to do your "first". After that, nothing plastic is safe.
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A bad stippling job will never go away. If you think you may ever sell it, resale value will take a hit. If you want to keep it forever, go for it. Or better yet, have a professional do it right.
I like Traction Grips, easy to install, easy to remove, provides a good grip.
I like Traction Grips, easy to install, easy to remove, provides a good grip.
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