Cutting G17 Grip To Take G26 Mags?

[Stengun]

Howdy John,

@okie_john

But I’m still looking for an opinion from someone who has actually spent some serious time shooting and carrying a G17 cut to take G26 magazines.

Okie John

Probably ain’t gonna happen.

Paul

[okie_john]

@Stengun

Probably ain’t gonna happen.

I think you’re right. I may have to do it myself.

Okie John

[fixit69]

Didn’t voodoo man cut a 17? Or was it a 19? My search-fu is not doing me justice, but I remeber him cutting one or the other.

[okie_john]

@fixit69

Didn’t voodoo man cut a 17? Or was it a 19? My search-fu is not doing me justice, but I remeber him cutting one or the other.

I’ve seen pictures of a couple of them. Maybe it was on a different forum…

Okie John

[Will545]

Type “glock 17 cut grip” in google image search and you will see some.

[terry40cal]

Don’t mess up a good G17 I run a vanguard 2 works good for in Appendix carry

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[MJLman]

@markm

I’m moving this thread to TOS where it will shine like a diamond in a goat’s hind den.

Boom! Classic m4 humor

OP… Don’t do it. Cutting a 17 down to achieve “recoil management” over a 19 just sounds ridiculous. Sight radius I get (I guess) but playing the odds/statistics you aren’t likely going to need a great deal of sight radius in a defensive encounter.

[Texaspoff]

I have done a few G17 chopped to 26 lengths. I took one out to the range and ran it a bit just for kicks. I personally don’t like the balance of them. Recoil was fine, but always felt nose heavy. Other than conceal-ability of the grip, there is really no benefit IMO. I have no issues making long shots with 19 sized pistols, and I prefer a shorter barrels anyway.

I do not have any pictures of those that I did, didn’t have that much time with them. I do however like the 19/23 cut down to 26/27 dimensions, and do have a few pics of some that I have done.

TXPO

[weggy]

@trinydex

the g17 is the most reliable glock model. it outclasses its sister models. it’s the original and it was overbuilt per its original design. everything else since is somewhat of a comprimise. i believe the stress testing that agencies do for procurement has born this out. however you’re acting quite incredulous. what information are you basing your incredulity on?

i meant to type slide speed. the 17 has the heaviest slide, i believe the g34 has cutouts to match the 17 weight. slide speed matters for recoil management and reliability.

i carry a g26 everyday. i can tell you 100% that i would rather carry a chopped 17. i guess i’m basing my opinion on your opinion that there’s no clear advantages.

Geez, it’s your gun, just do it!

[t15]

if youre going to cut it, go to a 19 not 26

[VIP3R_237]

I like those. And damn I wish my stripping was even half as good as yours. Do you have a measurement for cutting a 17 down to a 19?

@Texaspoff

I have done a few G17 chopped to 26 lengths. I took one out to the range and ran it a bit just for kicks. I personally don’t like the balance of them. Recoil was fine, but always felt nose heavy. Other than conceal-ability of the grip, there is really no benefit IMO. I have no issues making long shots with 19 sized pistols, and I prefer a shorter barrels anyway.

I do not have any pictures of those that I did, didn’t have that much time with them. I do however like the 19/23 cut down to 26/27 dimensions, and do have a few pics of some that I have done.

TXPO

[wildcard600]

@Will545

Type “glock 17 cut grip” in google image search and you will see some.

Yeah, and there is some high quality work being showcased as well -

[MJLman]

This is all I keep thinking…

[Texaspoff]

@VIP3R_237

I like those. And damn I wish my stripping was even half as good as yours. Do you have a measurement for cutting a 17 down to a 19?

I have a template I made for doing the chops. The finishing is done by hand to make sure everything lines up and the mag well is finished out.

TXPO

[Up1911fan]

@Texaspoff

I have done a few G17 chopped to 26 lengths. I took one out to the range and ran it a bit just for kicks. I personally don’t like the balance of them. Recoil was fine, but always felt nose heavy. Other than conceal-ability of the grip, there is really no benefit IMO. I have no issues making long shots with 19 sized pistols, and I prefer a shorter barrels anyway.

I do not have any pictures of those that I did, didn’t have that much time with them. I do however like the 19/23 cut down to 26/27 dimensions, and do have a few pics of some that I have done.

TXPO

Good work Lane! Can’t wait to get my G17 chopped to 19 back from you. I’m sure I’ve got a long wait left, bit of will be worth it.

[MegademiC]

There was a thread a while ago about 17 vs 19. Many people shoot the 19 better, supposedly due to the slide speed, but the differences were extremely small… I think you will see zero advantage chopping a 17 vs a 19. More wt, worse balance, longer slide is less comfortable/harder to conceal.

Either way, I’m curious to see how you end up liking it.

[Trajan]

@MegademiC

There was a thread a while ago about 17 vs 19. Many people shoot the 19 better, supposedly due to the slide speed, but the differences were extremely small… I think you will see zero advantage chopping a 17 vs a 19. More wt, worse balance, longer slide is less comfortable/harder to conceal.

Either way, I’m curious to see how you end up liking it.

It’s actually different for different people. No idea why. Some shoot a 17 better, some the 19, some the 34.

19s cut to a 26 grip are really cool. I only have about 50 rounds through one, but I really liked it.

[Smash]

Pincus tried his hand at a chop.

unsuccessfully…

[JHC]

Okie,
My experience with the 26 is so good that I’d not be inclined to chop a 17. But you still have the issue of stability which some have issues with. I do not have that issue with a 26 and the holsters I use (VG2 or FIST #1K). Related is Hilton Yam’s piece on the rather small advantage of sight radius. http://modernserviceweapons.com/?p=8168

[soldier_twiggy]

Okie,
Just cut your 17 grip down to a 19…I think the other 6 guys who didn’t read your OP are right!

I’ve seen a 17 cut to a 26…looked goofy as 2 fish f***ing, but the owner said it felt like shooting a 17 and it hid better. It’ll definitely be nose heavy, but if you use your man hands I think you’ll be able to overcome that issue. You’re also spot on with the longer slide pushing the grip tighter to the body.

I like my 17 with 19 length grip, but I have debated going all the way down to the 26…just can’t bring myself to do it. Think I’d rather do a 19 cut to a 26…but that’s just my opinion.

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