Why did glock change the grip?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Why did glock change the grip?

Posted: 10/9/2002 6:06:13 PM EDT

I have a 1st generation G17 and it fits my hand better than the 2nd and much better than the 3rd generation guns. The grip feels very slim... almost like a 1911. Why did glock decide to get rid of this excelent grip. The 2nd generation isn't that bad, but I do find the stipled front and backstraps somewhat uncomfortable. I can't stand the 3rd generation with the finger grooves

Posted: 10/10/2002 3:59:09 AM EDT

[#1]

Ditto ........

Posted: 10/10/2002 7:46:55 AM EDT

[#2]

While I have no inside knowledge, I have heard repeatedly that the switch from 1 to 2 was for a better grip under wet conditions. The deeper "genade" chekering helps with sweat and water. Not as comfortable, but more stable.

Posted: 10/10/2002 10:38:15 AM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
While I have no inside knowledge, I have heard repeatedly that the switch from 1 to 2 was for a better grip under wet conditions. The deeper "genade" chekering helps with sweat and water. Not as comfortable, but more stable.

I don't have any idea either, but that is what I have always assumed as well.

Posted: 10/10/2002 10:45:31 AM EDT

[#4]

it's a safety issue. for when they explode in your hand

mike

Posted: 10/10/2002 6:11:15 PM EDT

[#5]

I must be one of the minority that actually like the finger groups of the 3rd generation Glocks. I have a model 34 and a model 23 and I don't think I'd buy anything other than a Glock in the future.

Posted: 10/10/2002 6:23:00 PM EDT

[#6]

Glocks Rock. Love my 23. Nuff said.

Posted: 10/10/2002 11:25:03 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
I must be one of the minority that actually like the finger groups of the 3rd generation Glocks.

I do too

Posted: 10/13/2002 7:14:12 PM EDT

[#8]

I prefer the 2nd generation. Those finger grooves are difficult to index on the draw.

Posted: 10/13/2002 7:59:25 PM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I have a 1st generation G17 and it fits my hand better than the 2nd and much better than the 3rd generation guns. The grip feels very slim... almost like a 1911. Why did glock decide to get rid of this excelent grip. The 2nd generation isn't that bad, but I do find the stipled front and backstraps somewhat uncomfortable. I can't stand the 3rd generation with the finger grooves

I dig the 3rd gun Glocks,they should have both types so everybody can have what they want.
They would sale more new Glocks like that.

Posted: 10/13/2002 8:10:40 PM EDT

[#10]

I didn't see many copper's with the first generations that didn't have those goofy Hogue slip on condom gripper things (always looked like they could slip onto the magazine release to me). I don't know whether there was an actual problem with the grip or those aftermarket slip ons just caught on.

Posted: 10/13/2002 9:00:47 PM EDT

[#11]

They made it different to sell more guns...Gotta keep up with the Officer Joneses you know!

Actually, they made them different so uninformed people would think they were getting a better gun than what was originally offered.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Why did glock change the grip?

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