How to dress up your Glock.

[GunnyUSMC]

The other day when I stopped by the pawn shop, my buddy showed me a couple of Glock slides that he had just finished laser engraving. The slides are for a 43X and a 19X.
He said that he bought the programs for his laser engraver, and that the programs cost $150 each.
I asked how much did he charge if someone wanted to ship a slide to him. He said if it’s a stripped slide, he could do it for $250 and that would cover return shipping.
I’ve been thinking about having one of mine done, but would want a different pattern.

 

[ericuda]

Not a fan of the flower and fauna pattern but cool idea. Laser engraving is a nice idea to provide for folks esp if custom. Name, dates, tributes etc would be my interest.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

Not a fan of the flower and fauna pattern but cool idea. Laser engraving is a nice idea to provide for folks esp if custom. Name, dates, tributes etc would be my interest.

He does a good bit of engraving. I had him do the laser engraving on my 458 SOCOM build.

 

[ontarget]

He does a good bit of engraving. I had him do the laser engraving on my 458 SOCOM build.
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That can't be your bench under that AR.
Way too clean. Or did I miss something?
The last pics I saw from your armory were when you started cleaning it a couple of years ago.

 

[ericuda]

That is nice, does he have a site I can view. I was looking a while back to get some empty brass shot at a funeral engraved.

 

[Roverguy]

Not quite as gaudy as some the 38 Super Colts.

 

[1KPerDay]

Talk about lipstick on a pig…

Should go down well with the cartels I guess.

 

[Whiskeyhotel2020]

That is nice, does he have a site I can view. I was looking a while back to get some empty brass shot at a funeral engraved.

I have a Smith and Wesson 625 I would like to have tributed to my late dad.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

That is nice, does he have a site I can view. I was looking a while back to get some empty brass shot at a funeral engraved.

The shop is BJ Pawn
https://bjpawn.net/

 

[GunnyUSMC]

That can't be your bench under that AR.
Way too clean. Or did I miss something?
The last pics I saw from your armory were when you started cleaning it a couple of years ago.

That was one of the few times that one of the benches was cleared off. I actually have 4 benches in my shop.

 

[Demi-human]

I like it, Gunny!
Engraving is a great way to hide wear as well as look snazzy.
I really like that pattern too. Too often the engraving is traditional scrollwork, or something garish, it’s good to have other modern patterns,1920 as opposed to 1780, involved and nicely done.

If it isn’t Baroque, it needs fixin’!

Since this is laser, could it be done twice or more for more depth in certain places or is the single etching pass the only one? I could be satisfied with laser engraving on some things.

 

[JDeere]

I guess if your into bling on your weapons...

 

[Ks5shooter]

Hmmmmmmmm....... you know me and Glock bling.You are a bad influence Gunny.

 

[UncleEd]

If you own and use a Glock, I would think the last
thing you'd want to do is call attention to it or
yourself.

 

[mcb]

That is like lipstick on an pig when we all know mud is more appropriate and probably looks better too.

I can appreciate the craftsmanship and artistry of the fancy gun but have zero desire to own one. I want guns who's "fancy finish" is lots of wear, from me using them.

 

[Coyote3855]

I own and carry Glocks. Probably wouldn't spend the money on engraving, but it's interesting and nothing against people who would.

 

[doubleh]

What ever floats your boat and it's your bucks so if it's what you desire, go for it. Personally I think anything done to improve a Glock's looks is just wasted money. Nothing can make one look good except hiding it under a sack.

 

[Blkhrt13]

I’m not a fan of glocks. But I mean, well, I would carry that so hard.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

I like it, Gunny!
Engraving is a great way to hide wear as well as look snazzy.
I really like that pattern too. Too often the engraving is traditional scrollwork, or something garish, it’s good to have other modern patterns,1920 as opposed to 1780, involved and nicely done.

If it isn’t Baroque, it needs fixin’!

Since this is laser, could it be done twice or more for more depth in certain places or is the single etching pass the only one? I could be satisfied with laser engraving on some things.

I’m pretty sure the depth of the laser cuts can be adjusted.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

I own and carry Glocks. Probably wouldn't spend the money on engraving, but it's interesting and nothing against people who would.

Engraving is not for everyone. Not something I would do on a carry gun.
I’ve thought about having a Marine Eagle, globe and anchor engraved on the slide of one of my Glocks.

 

[LiveLife]

That can't be your bench ... Way too clean

I actually have 4 benches in my shop.

I chose the same Husky bench for my latest retirement reloading bench ... Height infinitely adjustable for comfortable stand up or sit down reloading/bench work for my back.

 

[JeffG]

Wowsers! That's pretty classy!

 

[jmohme]

Impressive work, but I would spend the $250 on ammo.
In the end, a dressed up Glock is still a Glock whereas after $250 in ammo, you might just be a bit better shot with it'

 

[Ks5shooter]

Might do someting on the barrel on my 43x at the ejection port.There is a blank space there.

 

[tarosean]

Not quite as gaudy as some the 38 Super Colts.

I know different strokes for different folks. However, poly and engraving are on totally oposite spectrums in my mind.

(PS: I do own an engraved 38 Super but its not a Colt.)