Glock Picture Thread

[uscmCorps]

I notice not a lot of people seem to be stippling their polymer airsoft guns. I've had my RS M&P stippled by professionals (Boresight and ColdBore Customs). I wanted to stipple my TM Glocks myself, but before doing it I figured I'd experiment on my KSC Glock 17 first.

 

 

Most notable modifications beyond the stippling itself:

• Rounded front strap

• Re-profiled finger grooves, thumb rests

• Thinned the finger guard and back strap for a higher tang grip

• Polished the base of the trigger guard where your index finger rests

• Polished the top rear of the grip where the web of your hand grips

 

It was quite easy to do. When I do the TM G17s, it'll be even more cleaner. That said, I really liked the end result. Perhaps maybe even more than the stippling on the RS guns I have. The texture is aggressive, but not so aggressive that it'd scratch up your sides if you were to carry concealed. The re-profiling of the grip is less boxy and more comfortable. All in all, quite happy with it.

[RacingManiac]

I did stipple all my Glock, however noting as aggressive as that, nor did I reprofile the grip....

 

Edited November 1, 2011 by RacingManiac

[uscmCorps]

Nice pic. Your texturing may not look it, but it may in fact feel more aggressive and grippy than the one I did on mine. Playing with different stippling techniques over the years I've found the dimpling technique you've done there and which I've done on some KAC panels in the past tend to produce deeper recesses and slightly sharper edges which yields more surface area contact and more grip. It absolutely works well. Recently, I've been trying to make my stippling look more random with less of a pattern as I could never get dimpling rows to look satisfactorily straight. The way the professionals do it, theirs tend to look more like a random surface texture than dots. That's what I'm trying to replicate.

[Ivan le Fou]

Soon I'l receive a kjw Glock 23 with its guarder metal slide & outer barrel. I guess it won't be as "difficult" to instal as a Shooter Design slide, but anyway...

 

I am thinking about stippling it and I was wondering how long does it usually take to stipple the grip af a handgun such as a glock?

[uscmCorps]

Stippling is actually really easy, and pretty fast given a little practice. I recommend practicing on some scrap plastic to figure out the technique and look that you like. There are some really helpful tips and techniques in this thread here:

http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_19/261758_Heat_Stippling_Polymer__A_Tutorial_.html

 

For the frame on my Glock what took the most time was re-profiling the shape of the frame with a dremel, and sanding from 60 grit to 1500 grit sand paper on the trigger guard and the top rear of the grip. That took a while. The stippling on the other hand took 20 minutes max. The tip I used was custom made by me by cross hatching a screw head like shown in the above tutorial. That sped things up a lot as the screw head covered a lot of surface area.

 

If you like the look RacingManiac did, it might take about 45 minutes to an hour. Each dot is done one by one. And if you want to be nice and clean about it, you'll need to take more time to be precise. Try a few techniques and see what you like.

 

Make sure you hold the gun first in your natural grip. Pay close attention to how you hold the gun and where you need the added textured grip to be applied. What works for one person might not be right for another.

[aznriptide859]

Small update to my G17: since my KSC G34 isn't working, I tried to see if I could fit my JP Enterprises Extended Mag Catch on the TM.

 

 

I drilled a hole through my stock TM mag catch, then screwed on the "button" as the JPE catch is in two pieces. It sits pretty high since the JPE catch is originally supposed to sit on a shorter piece rather than the taller TM one; a bit worried if I hit the release by accident in a holster if the mag will fall out

 

[Ivan le Fou]

 

 

Edited November 12, 2011 by Ivan le Fou

[uscmCorps]

Small update to my G17: since my KSC G34 isn't working, I tried to see if I could fit my JP Enterprises Extended Mag Catch on the TM.

*snip*

I drilled a hole through my stock TM mag catch, then screwed on the "button" as the JPE catch is in two pieces. It sits pretty high since the JPE catch is originally supposed to sit on a shorter piece rather than the taller TM one; a bit worried if I hit the release by accident in a holster if the mag will fall out

For the way I grip the gun, I'd be constantly engaging the release. Have you considered shortening the TM mag catch so that the JPE catch sits lower?

[aznriptide859]

I have, however the bottom of the button is ridged, just like the TM catch so they mesh as of now. If I had to shave down the original catch I'd have to re-ridge the catch.

[BaggyPants]

That extended catch would do my napper in. I'd be wary of catching it all the time. I actually find the standard Glock catch to be one of the best as it is. Not raised enough to be depressed accidentally, but positioned just right for fast positive release.

[uscmCorps]

I have, however the bottom of the button is ridged, just like the TM catch so they mesh as of now. If I had to shave down the original catch I'd have to re-ridge the catch.

 

Re-cutting the ridges shouldn't be too hard with a square or triangular mini file. I would do it ... or ditch the catch. Leaving it the way it is you're bound to loose mags in the AO.

[skyrider1]

What slide catch is that on your TM glock?

[Ivan le Fou]

 

http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1399/igp8622.jpg

[Squad 701]

A couple of shots here of a Glock 19 with Steel-Slide, and Sig-Sauer P226 for comparrison.

 

 

[Grindstone]

Pic request: Glock 19 and/or 17 with a Streamlight/Insight M3X.

Thanks.

Edited November 28, 2011 by Grindstone

[Jimmypie]

Pic request: Glock 19 and/or 17 with a Streamlight/Insight M3X.

Thanks.

 

best i could offer you, it may help

 

 

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[Grindstone]

Appreciate it. Thanks! Nice collection.

[kojak]

 

WE G17 with ACM accessories (I plan to to tap the frame and mount the RMR directly as shown). Just need to find an appropriate suppressor.

[hitmanNo2]

Is the slide really steel or standard WE metal?

[kojak]

It's not steel, and feels a little lighter than pot metal--maybe aluminum? I'll know more when I start drilling it.

[hitmanNo2]

Thanks. I thought the steel claim I've seen on some sites was a bit far fetched.

[Yoggi]

 

 

 

The thumb rest, what is it called and where can i get it?

[aznriptide859]

They're called Magloc Glock Thumb Rests - that one is a TM one featured on their TM G17 Custom, but the real ones are made in Canada and have 3 different models. In the US they're sold at Brownell's.

[notrabies]

So I've been looking into Glocks a lot lately, and I'm planning on two seperate builds sometime in the foreseeable future:

 

Take 1: Spiced up Glock 17

Marui Glock 17 Custom: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/pistols-gbb-smgs/tokyo-marui/gas-pistol/tokyo-marui-g17-custom-gbb-pistol-foliage-green.html

Loading Nozzle: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/guarder-enhanced-loading-muzzle-for-marui-kjw-glock-17-26.html

Compensator: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/ea-strike-front-compensator-for-g17-g18c.html

Extended Mag: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/tokyo-marui-50rd-long-magazine-for-glock-series-gbb-g17-g18c-g26.html

Rear Sight Red Dot Mount: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/silverback-micro-red-dot-adaptor-for-marui-glock-17.html

Micro Red Dot: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/big-dragon-ipsc-micro-reflex-red-dot-sight-for-glock-series.html

 

Also, would this be stuck on 134a only, or would I be able to run it on Green gas? If not, what do I need to swap for a green gas build?

 

KSC Glock 34

KSC Glock 34 Metal Version: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/ksc-g34-railed-frame-gbb-pistol-metal-slide.html

Glock Magpul's: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/magpul-pts-speed-plate-for-ksc-glock-magazine-black.html

Green Fiber Optic Front Sight: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/freedom-art-glow-flash-front-sight-for-ksc-glock-series-green.html

6.01 Inner Barrel: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/pdi-01-6-01mm-precision-barrel-for-ksc-glock-34-gbb.html

Steel Mag Catch: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/guarder-steel-magazine-catch-for-ksc-glock-series.html

 

Laser: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/ea-op-laser-sight-with-lateral-grooves-for-glock-pistol-black.html

and/or

M3 Light: http://shop.ehobbyasia.com/king-arms-m3-tactical-illuminator-black.html

 

 

Thoughts/suggestions?

[aznriptide859]

Compensator will look horrendous, don't go for it. You won't need the loading nozzle, the TM stock one is fine. Past that you should run on GG just fine.

 

G34 build looks nice, but I think the G34 looks better with an RDS on the back.