March 30, 2018, 10:22 PM
smithnsigGen4/5 Glock backstraps. Aftermarket
Does anybody sell just the backstraps with enhanced texture? I’m not a big fan of stippling, or sending my gun off for weeks to get work done. I just think I could use a bit more traction on the backstrap.
March 30, 2018, 10:35 PM
RogueJSKThe only aftermarket backstrap that comes to mind is the Grip Force adapter. But those use standard Gen 4-style texture.
March 31, 2018, 09:15 AM
patwI have a couple of the Grip Force parts on mine but they are not as secure/solid feeling as the gen 4 or 5 back straps. Some people have cut down the smaller back straps on the gen 4 so that it locks on like Grip Force but does not go all the way down the bottom of the grip. I am debating on doing this to mine.
March 31, 2018, 05:16 PM
smithnsigquote:
Originally posted by patw:
I have a couple of the Grip Force parts on mine but they are not as secure/solid feeling as the gen 4 or 5 back straps. Some people have cut down the smaller back straps on the gen 4 so that it locks on like Grip Force but does not go all the way down the bottom of the grip. I am debating on doing this to mine.
I did this on my G34 and G19. I was thinking more of an oem backstrap that has been textured more aggressive than the stock polymid grip texture.
April 01, 2018, 12:27 PM
CPD SIGThink about using grip tape?
I'm not a fan of skate board tape, the grit wears off too fast. I've been using 3M "No skid" tape. They make it for stairs, ladders and such. I think I needed to replace it after (-/+) 5 years...
All you need is a pair of scissors and rubber bands.
April 01, 2018, 12:58 PM
smithnsigquote:
Originally posted by CPD SIG:
Think about using grip tape?
I'm not a fan of skate board tape, the grit wears off too fast. I've been using 3M "No skid" tape. They make it for stairs, ladders and such. I think I needed to replace it after (-/+) 5 years...
All you need is a pair of scissors and rubber bands.
Yeah, that and talon granulate. I tried on carry guns and it was too clingy to my shirt.
April 01, 2018, 01:09 PM
RogueJSKHave you tried Talon's rubber option?
It's less aggressive than their granulate grip tape, which is rough like skateboard tape. The rubber option is more like a Hogue slip-on grip - slightly tacky and slightly textured.
Like you, I'm not a fan of the granulate texture. But I have rubber texture Talons on a couple guns, including my M&P9c and Kahr PM9.
I also put some on my Yeti tumbler, because it was sometimes a bit too slippery.

I just checked, and I have a small 2" x 4" sheet of it left over. If you'll email me your address, I'll mail it to you, and you can give it a try on your Glock backstrap.