Check out our new "BOA" stippling on the Glock 21 to the right!! -------->>

Many of us with large hands (and some that do not) find that full-size and compact models of the Glock tend to shoot a little high unless there is a conscious effort to keep the barrel down. This is due to the hump of the backstrap resting on the heel of the hand. Depending on the severity of the angle, this can be changed by either performing a complete reduction or by simply flattening the backstrap. Below are descriptions of some variations.

At left top is an unfinished Glock 30 that has had a grip reduction and a trigger finger channel created which allowed the short-fingered user to easier reach the trigger. This is a popular modification on the .45ACP and 10mm Glocks because of the girth of the grip. Many find it too bulky to facilitate safe and comfortable gun handling.



The 2nd picture is a Glock 23 (top) with a complete reduction with stippled frame and grip.  I have long struggled with the grip on the Glock being slippery, no matter what I put on it. The new stippling process makes for an attractive, non-abrasive grip that is VERY secure even with wet hands. This a physically altering process and NOT a coating. Click on the image with the green background to the left for a closer look!

Those of us with large hands and fingers find that the finger grooves are too small, creating an uncomfortable grip by forcing one or more fingers to rest on the humps instead of in the grooves as they should. Removing these grooves makes a much more comfortable grip,
The rounded trigger guard makes for a cleaner, smoother look and reduces "stumbling" on the trigger guard when the weapon is reholstered.

The 3rd picture is of a Glock 19 with full grip reduction and chop to G26 grip,  grip and mag bases fully stippled in TreeBark, forward "cocking" grooves and DuraCoated camo pink. This gun brought $1950 on the auction block for the  Friends of the NRA.

Here's a couple of G26's and a G27 that have had grip reductions and stippling. 

Even those with large hands will certainly appreciate the comfortable, secure feel of a reduced sub-compact. It's not a matter of whether your hands are big enough to comfortably hold the baby Glocks. It's more a matter of retention. If someone were trying to take it away from you, would you be able to easier retain a piece of a broomhandle or a piece of a 2"x4" board? That may be a little bit of an extreme example but it illustrates a point. The reduced grip of any sized Glock is comfortable, points more naturally and is easier to retain under adverse or hostile conditions.

A little closer look at some other types of stippling...

Click on any of the images here. Counter-clockwise from left - 1. A G39 with 360 degree Swirl stippling. 2. A close up of Swirl.  3. Boa front strap looks like a snake's belly. The back can be done that way too if desired. 4. Thatched grip panels. 5. Random TreeBark on a G26.

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We continue to add more products and services to our line.

The oval, extended magazine release.

Although we have long been an advocate of the Glock extended magazine release to replace the difficult to operate stock release, there is now an even better option. This innovative addition to your Glock extends out from the frame slightly more than the stock release but also extends back towards the rear of the frame about 1/4" allowing most shooters to drop the magazine without changing their grip at all. This requires a slight modification of the frame but does not compromise the strength or integrity in any way. The oval release is popular with left-handers because the larger surface is easier to push with the tip of the index finger.

Turn-around time should be 2 days or less and the cost includes parts and installation.

Forward "cocking" grooves.

The forward grooves are for safely performing a chamber check, or as some refer to it, a "press check". We strongly urge shooters to chamber a round by grasping the grooves at the rear of the slide from the top with the four fingers on one side and the heel of the hand on the other, pulling the slide all the way to the rear and releasing it in somewhat of a "slingshot" motion. We also recommend that one do a "chamber check" each and every time the weapon is loaded or any time the status of the weapon is subject to change. We do not recommend that you do this by grasping the slide at the top rear because of the possibility of inadvertently waving your hand in front of the muzzle in the process. While we recognize the dangers of EVER putting your hand in front of the muzzle and strongly advise against it for any reason, we feel that it is even more dangerous while doing a chamber check because of the likelihood of a round already being chambered. We teach our students to come up from beneath the gun, grasping the slide just forward of the trigger guard and easing the slide back far enough to visually and, during low-light situations, physically check your chamber. This procedure provides positive control of the slide reducing the chances of ejecting the chambered round and provides better visibility by placing the hand under the gun instead of on top.

There are 4 grooves on each side placed at about a 12 degree angle. We feel that this provides a little better purchase on the slide than vertical grooves due to the angle of the pull. The grooves on the left side are interrupted so as not to disturb the Glock logo or the model number but this does not affect the ability to obtain a good, positive grip on the slide.

Some manufacturers provide these grooves to begin with but, until Glock does, we will do it here. 

The Glock Dry-Practice Kit (trigger re-set kit).

Dry practice is the key to perfecting all of your weapon handling skills and trigger control is arguably the most important fundamental in your marksmanship training. The GLOCK DRY-PRACTICE KIT allows you to continually and safely dry-practice correct trigger press and reset as much as you like without ever re-setting your action! 

1. Choose a safe place with adequate backstop against which to dry-practice.

2. Remove ALL ammunition from the gun and your person and leave it in another room.

3. Tell yourself verbally that the gun is unloaded and safe to dry-practice with.

4. NEVER use a permanent target for dry-practice and remove your target when finished.

5. Limit your dry-practice sessions to 20 minutes with half-hour breaks in between sessions.

6. When you leave your dry-practice area and reload your weapon, tell yourself verbally that the weapon is loaded and is no longer safe to dry-practice with.

7. Do NOT immediately re-enter your dry-practice area!!

   ***** PRICE LIST *****

Oval magazine release - (All models except G36). Includes parts.... $30.00

Forward "cocking' grooves (includes re-finishing)- One slide .....$125.00       

Two or more slides ........$100.00 each

                                          Grip reductions

(Grip reductions and re-texturing (stippling) are listed separately because of the different options. The prices listEd below for grip reductions do not include stippling.)

• Full grip Reduction  ......................................................................... $125.00

• Remove or reduce finger grooves ..................................................... $45.00 

• Remove or reduce palm swell (back strap)........................................ $95.00

• Round trigger guard .......................................................................... $25.00

• Create trigger-finger channel on firing side .......................................... $35.00

• Chop grip (shorten full-size to compact, compact to sub-compact, etc.) ... $50.00

                                               Stippling

We now have 4 options in stippling--(Thatched, Boa, Tree Bark or Dot stippling)

• Back strap or front strap stippling ................. $40.00 ea. ($80.00 for both)

• Grip panels ................................................ $60.00 

NOTE:  If you have experimented with stippling or are unhappy with the stippling that you have on your gun for some reason, all is not lost! On most guns, we can remove and replace or repair your stippling. This is priced on a case-by-case basis depending on the damage that has been done but is usually the same price as regular stippling jobs plus $25 to $40.

We can also repair bad or damaged grips or grip reductions. Pricing varies

                                      Trigger Enhancements
The Glock is cursed with a less-than-acceptable trigger. It is grainy, rough and heavier than many of us like. We offer 4 levels of trigger enhancements to suit your individual needs.

  
• Level I is recommended for weapons that are used for personal defense/concealed carry. The trigger pull weight is not reduced but is much smoother and more controllable ................$25.00

• Level II is the same as Level I but a bit lighter trigger. A Level ll enhancement makes recreational target shooting more enjoyable and, in our opinion, still should not create a liability issue for personal defense with about a 4.5# trigger..........................................................................................................$40.00

• Level III includes more polishing and modifications of key parts to create less than 4# of pull weight on the trigger. We recommend this level for competitive shooting and hunting. We feel that this level is just a shade too light for a carry weapon although it may still be acceptable for the more knowledgeable and experienced shooter ......................................................................................................$50.00

• Level IV includes all of the Level III modifications in addition to complete fit-and-polish job removing all friction points and the replacement or modification of other parts for a crisp 2.5-3# trigger. We intend for this level of enhancement to be used for target and competition shooting and hunting only. It is light and smooth and is DEFINITELY NOT FOR A PERSONAL DEFENSE/CONCEALED CARRY GUN!
We will only perform Level IV enhancements on full-size and long-slide models ..............$65.00

• NEW!! We now have a positive, adjustable trigger over-travel stop! This stop makes your Glock's trigger unbelieveable by practically eliminating excessive movement caused by over-travel and shortening your re-set by as much as 50%. This stop can be installed on any level of trigger enhancement or a stock trigger but it really shines on the Level IV trigger.  ............................ $25.00

 PRODUCTS ARE NORMALLY SENT OUT IN 2 WEEKS OR LESS.  PLEASE ALLOW 4-6 WEEKS FOR MODIFICATIONS AND REPAIRS.

                                                            Parts and accessories

Glock Dry-Practice Kit - available for all models ...$49.95 + $6.50 S&H (includes insurance).  Although we try to ship within 3 days of your order, please allow 2-3 weeks. If you find your unit faulty within 90 days of receiving it. We will repair or replace your unit, at our discretion, free of charge. Please include $6.50 for return shipping. NOTE: These units will NOT work properly with Beamshot's laser unit!

We have Glock original and many after-market parts and accessories to help tailor your Glock to your individual needs. 
                     All original Glock parts prices reflect installation costs and are not sold individually.