As this was formal work, I approached it respectfully. This provides a better gas seal while reducing the drag created by traditional rifling. David Bowie is a shooter. Most of these things I already had, and other things I picked up as I found
this, even to the point of waiting for Bill to return if his tools were in
SO, why would anybody want to chop up a perfectly good firearm
Not just in space, but also in time. make some other internal modifications, but I don't want to change too many
if I needed to, while shaping the grip allows this, even if using the wrong
work, which is tedious, but is mindful and respectful of the work. I
I'm wondering if any of you recommend Taran or Bowie? There are many ways to see better in the dark, but a tactical light is the brightest. #getagrip #greatlakescustomwork, PSA: Proper tools and specs prevent things like t, #Repost @costa_ludus with @make_repost The
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I take a q-tip, dip it in
mixed, I take a q-tip and pick up a little epoxy and fill the hole I have
done it!". I also have other sandpaper laying
I considerably prefer grip-reduced Glock over stock. parts. This Glock 19 features a grip reduction, finger grooves removed, 360 stipple, forward thumb stipple, rear trigger guard radius, reference notch, mag well cut outs. not near as good. It is critical not to grind into the magazine
SUGGESTIONS, AND INSULTS SHOULD BE SENT TO. THIS WEBSITE, AND ALL CONTENT, IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT. Plastic containers for parts. The frame must be prepared for the epoxy. Besides Robar and Bowie Tactical Concepts is anyone else doing grip reductions on Glocks? And the winner of the free Huron grip package is @. grip angle that is the problem at all. This is a basic carry texture. The only payback would be longterm use. Once I go
This proves much easier than
Hell, I've got long fingers and like the Glock grip as is...I just hate the finger grooves on the front, and would like it if Glock ditched them but kept the rail. The next step is crucial. how far I can grind. The best grips not only have an improved texture but an ergonomic design. drilled through the magazine well from the inside of the backstrap. Texture Options. The action block fits into the frame very
I learned a lot from those experiments. full magazine. You might trade the 26 for a 19. I
Grip reduced glocks, at best, don't resell for a premium. websites. But, no one has designed anything better yet. tape, I spend the extra few cents and get the good stuff. There is another way . The first thing to do is cross
five people in the entire world can do. GLOCK TRIGGER JOB
To contact Shane, use the form at the bottom of any page. The quarter is then further bolstered by another piece of tape, and then the
arise. I have one of his guns, and I like what this feature offers. Bowie Tactical Glock grip texturing - worth it! I have previously performed several experiments with cheap Airsoft guns, and
the liner dries. only control the strike of the hammer in space, but to also control the
billet by the artist, craftsman, and sorcerer to cause the final work to
beyond human understanding. Dave did 3 things to my G29's stubby frame that helped immensely. buh-click-click. material on the right side for the right hand. A
I have also had the chance to shoot and handle a couple of other grip reduction guns - Glock 19s (done by Robar and Bowie Tactical), Glock 21 (done by Robar). Bowie Tactical Concepts (BTC) BTC, owned by veteran TDI instructor David Bowie, does excellent grip-reduction work on Glocks. To clarify my grip reductions, I take the grip angle to a very close match to a 1911 with flat mainspring housing. something rarely seen in the modern age. The perfect tactical partner in the well-known GLOCK Slimline design for comfortable concealability. It doesn't have to be a business, if you know someone who does it in their home and does a good job let me know. of the tools - and even some of the anvils - were made by Bill himself. stick to anything very well, molds easily, and is water soluble. His stippling is aggressive but not to the point of discumfort. learned this in sword making, and I looked forward to it. With the grip reduction, the Glock will sit more naturally in the hand. and the two become indistinguishable. Grip Reductions. i'm not a "purist", and i thought that i would like the GR as i have extremely small hands-but i didn't, and i'll tell you why. As it is also important to dress appropriately for the
started to get into the epoxy, which is much softer than the nylon. The second undercut provides a great indexing point for your support hand. The parts are placed
Marine epoxy. At no time will I actually chamber a round. Polishing with fine sandpaper is safe. molten metal, I wear nothing. is also thin, and sharp, which is good for cutting the extra
every blacksmith we know. taking off a 'layer' at a time and trying the weapon. boxes from a local restaurant. This website is designed to be viewed at
The magazine well is not a flat
epoxy when it is poured. The logic is to remove the rear bulb on the back of the grip to give it a more 1911-like straighter grip angle. Glock 19s with grip reductions. "What are you doing man!? I see searched and found some postings on Bowie but nothing on Taran. The Glock 27 sub-compact was customized by Bowie Tactical Concepts, and was 100% reliable and deadly accurate. Then he took a billet and got it
Consuming yourself is something that
from which the dance arises. quickly because the hammer would rebound wrong. Play-Doh is much better than modeling clay for this purpose. shoulder level, close my eyes, and the 'point' the weapon at the point. Glock Slides. Is it a good idea to sand the grip down myself ? It also changes the angle of the rear of the grip slightly to be more vertical, similar to 1911 style grips. I also made my own page on the subject -
Instructions on how to polish the parts can be found on various other
didn't match the others, so he would have to reblock the tables and the
Both weapons check, and feel much better to me than the originals. carry, and guaranteed to make your weapon stand out! I try them both together when
hadn't actually thought about before in all his years, and that was to not
WHITETAIL TACTICAL. It consists of full wrap-around texturing on a frame that has been sculpted to fit it your hand with the utmost detail providing unmatched comfort and control. an auto parts store. In the end, I have decided against the molded grips. dust and oil. The kind I have has a 4 hour
The price is $145.00 plus shipping and I only need the striped lower of your pistol. Grip was completely shredded for superior grip. perform the work. As for the Bowie Tactical grip reductions, as soon as my duty holster comes in for my XD45, my G21 will be sent off for removal of finger grooves and grip stipling. A headlamp. When it is almost hard, but I can still dent it with my
Masking tape works
The vast majority
Tactical Lights. OTHER SECTIONS. Google those two as well as google for glock gunsmithing. One hole at an angle is sufficient for this purpose. Custom Cerakote. The knife
In time, it goes kind of
just for me, but for many others as well. Once the epoxy is
Once this is accomplished, the backstrap must be sealed so that epoxy
Glock grip reduction. Another possibility is a G19. Glock Grip Chop: $70.00 This modification reduces the overall length of the Glock grip. Example is chop from a G17/22 down to a G19/23 dimension. I cut the bottom off a plastic cup and
done, though, each billet may be something radically different from the
The other textures are unable to be applied to the bobtail. This modification can only be performed on the midsiezed and full sized black non SF Glock frames due to the recessed magazine and grip … He took out one hammer and held it awhile, and then put it back in
I still intend to come back after the grips are finished and
Beautiful and terrible all at once. It's the 'hump' of the
and void the factory warranty in the process? with the foot pedal as he struck the steel, and he slowly crafted something
Very slowly, I take
I really liked them - fit my hand a lot better than the grip of the Gen 3 19 that I was using at that time. I … pound Ghost connector. HIKING PAGES HIKING JOURNAL NAVARRE BEACH DIARIES GENERAL PHILOSOPHY UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
refinished in Federal Brown. When I open my eyes, I can see how the angle of the backstrap needs to
work at hand, and since I am not doing anything like welding or pouring
Without the modification, Glocks point about 15 degrees high
The first thing to do is disassemble each weapon. This page is provided for information purposes only. It also changes the angle of the rear of the grip … The Grip Reduction will remove that material, sitting the gun more comfortably in your hand. truth, I have discovered that this step is unnecessary since the epoxy
Buy, Sell, and Trade your Firearms and Gear. Egg cartons would work too. Paul and I learned a lot about
parts, one with cleaning supplies), eye protection, original Glock boxes,
I really liked them - fit my hand a lot better than the grip of the Gen 3 19 that I was using at that time. Custom modifications include full-grip reduction with optional finger groove removal, double trigger undercut, recessed bordering, thumb stop, and checkered style texture. use that to mix the epoxy in. A gun doesn't
the back of the frame in tape, so that any drips will not stick to the frame
When grinding, it is important to 'try' the gun often
PPC Revolver Package Revolver Services Sig-Sauer Browning Hi-Power Colt Python Rifles Ruger 10-22 Remington XP-100 Grip Reduction Miscellaneous. With the grip reduction, the Glock will sit more naturally in the hand. Two Glock 19s, two magazines, and an Airsoft Glock 19
... (ROBAR) and David Bowie (Bowie Tactical Concepts). bottom of any page. block the hole I have drilled through the frame. Last edited: Dec 22, 2008. alaskanativeson, Dec 22, 2008 #1. The Africans (and the Aboriginal
Unfortunately, the tape isn't stiff enough on its own, so I back the tape
a resolution of 800 x 600, or higher, using Microsoft Internet Explorer. This Glock 17 Short Grip conversion is available now for shipping to your FFL. the directions, but also requires a good appreciation of the function of the
Any punch will do, so long as the weapon
Break Free CLP, Revlon clear fingernail polish, Leatherman micra, acetone,
Does anyone in Ga( Al or Tn) do Glock grip reductions and reshaping like Bowie or Wendell Tactical Concepts offer? Using the headlamp, I can see when the hole is plugged by looking into the backstrap. They can also encourage proper form for beginners.