Practical Advantages of Grip Length Reduction on Concealed Handguns

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1. Paul Watts August 6th, 2022

   I was just discussing this very pistol mod with a couple of other Glock CCW guys. But we never thought of the slide mass point. Excellent video, on a critical issue.

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2. charles Hewson August 1st, 2022

   Just watched modified grip on subcompact. Have you considered windowing slide and recoil management time?

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3. Tuckersnocat January 19th, 2015

   Hmm, I wonder how that would work with my old Glock 20. The recoil reduction would certainly help in this platform vs the 29, and ... then I could buy a newer 20 too (evil grin).

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4. Jim Coker October 23rd, 2014

   If it works for you, it's a good thing, but it also offers less grip and can be more easily wrested from your hand. "If it works, it's good; you cannot argue with success." - George S.Patton

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5. Simon August 7th, 2014

   You've got to try the Beretta PX4 Sub Compact. Best sub compact I've ever seen. Shoots like a full size frame.

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6. randy February 22nd, 2014

   I believe my 9mm Shield provides the same advantage as the chopped Glock.

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7. Debbie February 2nd, 2014

   Great advice!

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8. JGHarts December 16th, 2013

   I guest it is a personal choice on what length of a barrel is best for you. I had just read an article by another expert (not related to PDN) that stated he liked the short barrel on a subcompact since it allowed him to acquire his target faster. He also liked it in competitive shooting too. So as one might see, it can be a matter of personal choice. I also feel that I would hate to cut up a beautiful Glock too! lol It hurts just to think about it. Take a Dremel to smooth out the cut edges.

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9. David O June 24th, 2013

   A buddy of mine was talking about doing the same thing to a 17 shortening the length of the grip to the same length as a 19 for the same reason(s).

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10. Mick June 13th, 2013

    Sounds familiar; wasn't this sort of thing done in the 70's and 80's with 1911's? Another benefit, I would think, is less effort vs. spring due to mass of slide-- manually operating slide would be easier.

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