Does anyone here have a BTC Glock? Are they worth the extra expense? I know some say out of the box stock is best with Glock. I just want to hear some educated opinions about these. I use a 21 right now, but am seriously considering a BTC 19 or bone stock 19.
I’ve seen some of the work he’s done on an M&P and it is awesome, he does outstanding work.
My question is, what are you thinking of having done?
I am shipping my G17 to him for the Glock 19 grip reduction and Ameriglo sights. I left a message and he called me back that afternoon - he was helpful, courteous and professional. A really good first impression and I am looking forward to doing business with him.
His signature pistol has a trigger job, grip reduction/texturing and this also changes the grip angle slightly. I really dislike the way Glocks feel as far as grip angle and texture. But, no one has designed anything better yet. I mean complete reliability in the 19 model, capable of holding up to 19+1 rds., good concealabilty. IMHO you really can’t beat them. I like the P2000 but I just can’t get over the 13+1 magazine capacity in comparison with the G19.
No doubt he is a great guy to deal with. I just wanted to consider the merits of this work as opposed to a stock 19 for “ass on the line” work. Does it greatly enhance the usefulness of this weapon or is it not worth the money and effort?
Just FYI, a stock G19 will hold 15+1 and not 19. I have a stock G19 and it would be the last gun in the safe if I had to sell them all (but one).
If it enhances the usefulness for you then go for it!
They’re really nice, but I think Robar could do the same thing cheaper. A local shop had a used G19 signature model that was awesome, but it was too much to spend on a G19 to not really do anything a factory G19 couldn’t.
I frequently used a G22 magazine in my G23, you can do the same with the G19. In that case it is capable of holding 17+1 or you can get a four round extension for the G19 magazine which would bring it to 19+1. It may not be as reliable that way but it is capable of going there. I agree that the G19 is a great choice for a single handgun arsenal.
Most contractors I know are using the stock 19 anyway and I haven’t heard any grumbling. The grip size is about right for me, so after much thought I think I agree with your position. I will just stick to the stock model. Maybe add a Ghost 3.5 connector and a hogue overgrip to address the slick gripping surface or take a soldering iron to it. Thanks.
I do all mine with a soldering iron. It’s a Glock, it not like it’s getting any uglier. 
Doing it yourself will make a much more agressive pattern as opposed to Bowie or Robar. It has a lot more grip than my old Robar gun.
I’ll put some pics of of the G35 and G19 I currently use.
His work is really nice but all the front cocking serrations, stippling down the side of the frame, etc. don’t do much for me – the only truly useful mod of his to me would be chopping a 17 down to run 19 mags. I’m seriously considering this myself but will probably sack-up and do it it myself and saving $70 + shipping.
The thing about Glocks is that you’re not supposed to need to send them to the custom smiths…
Funny and true!
Standing by for pictures.
Amen!
Yea, thanks guys, I’d like to see those pics too.
Thanks.
The 19 was done with a flathead tip, the 35 with a ballpoint tip.
The 19 has more bite, the 35 is a little cleaner looking. YMMV.
M4Guru, thats some nice work.
I’ve been wanting to get this done to my G19 for the past six months.
go for it! here’s my soldering iron job i did on my M&P. the M&P isn’t an ugly gun like the glock IMHO, so i took a bit more care doing it. not as aggressive as M4guru’s, but a dramatic improvement nonetheless.
Mine is ugly as hell, though. You could charge for yours.
WOW mm that is sweet!
I might have to send you my M&P