wwillson Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I'm wondering if it feels any less 'blocky' than the current grip?Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnewton3 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Personnaly I have not, but I spoke with a friend that handled one at the most recent gun show; he was quite impressed.My local stores have not got any new stock in as of yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 When did the Glocks with the new grip start shipping?Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnewton3 Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Cannot answer that. My friend is a regular at all the shows; he will not miss one in the IN area.Next time I see him, I'll get details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Cannot answer that. My friend is a regular at all the shows; he will not miss one in the IN area.Next time I see him, I'll get details. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted November 12, 2009 Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 I've seen one but not handled it. I think the G22's are getting it first.Still has the dreaded bump at the back so I won't be getting one anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Got a chance to shoot a Glock with the slim grip yesterday. Wow, what a difference, as the new slim grip doesn't feel like a 2x4 any more. I would definitely consider a Glock now with the new grip.Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Still a Glock!Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hittman Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 yes still a glock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 So you guys are saying you really like Glocks?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Better'n a jab in the eye with a sharp stick.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Better'n a jab in the eye with a sharp stick.Bob Bob,What are the detractors from the Glock design for you?Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 See custom 1911 thread.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 See custom 1911 thread.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnewton3 Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 I've had 1911's, but never anything custom. I got rid of them after some time of ownership. I'm a Glock convert through and through. Obviously these are personal choices, and so no one is "right or wrong" here, but there are so many things I appreciate in a Glock.Accuracy = well more than "good enough" (always qualify at "expert" level at my department, with room to spare)Combat designed = functional under stress (passive safeties)Fewer parts (as much as 50% less than some guns) = simplicity Can be used "as is" = no "custom" features or tuning needed, like a 1911Not that I don't appreciate the lineage and history of the 1911, or the awesome produts out there in that design. It's just that I don't need a Priceless Princess when Ugly Betty will get the job done. I have always been into function over form. Like I said; it's a personal choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSharp Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 The only way they'll make those guns thinner is by going to a single stack magazine. That might make them easier to carry but probably not easier to shoot. The problem with the current model grip frame is the finger grooves and the recess on the bottom rear of the trigger guard. Unless the hard plastic fits your hand perfectly, it's going to be uncomfortable to shoot after a while.Here's what my hand looked like after shooting 500+ rounds through my G23 in 2 days. I love the chunk of flesh on the trigger guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted November 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 You seem to be gesturing to the gun? Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSharp Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 Ha! I hadn't noticed that. The gun shoots well and functions perfectly. But the grip leaves something to be desired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkie_Lefty Posted November 25, 2009 Report Share Posted November 25, 2009 JSharp,Were it me, and I planned to shoot that thing a lot regularly, I'd find someway to smooth that "pebble finish" into something less abrasive!Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-MAN Posted December 2, 2009 Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 I didn't find the grip comfortable at all on the Glock I held yesterday when I bought my p95. The problem was the finger grooves on the front of the grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwillson Posted December 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2009 GMAN,I agree, the finger grooves were way to close together for my fingers to fit properly..Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSharp Posted December 3, 2009 Report Share Posted December 3, 2009 As can be seen from the photo I posted, the finger grooves are what caused me problems. They push my middle finger hard up into the trigger guard. Not good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 My friends G-23 did the samething to his middle finger. We actually got out the dremel and smoothed that spot on the trigger housing. One problem he had was the ammo he was using. It was the Winchester Q-Load, 180gr. I had him switch over to the Winchester Ranger 155gr JHP's and the recoil was much more managable, and a lot easier to shoot.Another friend has a S&W M&P compact 40 S&W. He is a very good pistol shooter and he had a real problem with the recoil of the 40 180gr loads. It physically hurt his hands to shoot it! He switched over to a lighter bullet load and is much happier. In the compact pistols, at least in the 40's, the common thread is the recoil and muzzle jump of the heavier bullet 40S&W ammo. I think that the small size and light weight of the pistols contribute to this. Choose your ammo carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSharp Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 I may try the Dremel at some point. I've been shooting my reloads in that gun almost exclusively. A 165g Rainier bullet at 1050fps. Not hot loads but not bunny farts either. They recoil less than the White Box Winchester ammo.I have some lighter bullets to load. I just haven't tried them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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