Glock custom frame mods

October 28, 2017, 09:25 PM

I have a Gen 3 G19 that I've had for ten years. It hasn't been shot much because the Gen 3 frame doesn't agree with my hand. I own three other Gen 4 Glocks that I own and shoot often.

I've decided to send it to have some frame work and stippling done to it. I've seen threads here throughout the recent years of members who have had custom work done.

I've done some research, but seem to come away more confused on to whom I should use. What are some of the vendors other's have used to have work done, and if possible could you post a picture and your experience?

October 28, 2017, 10:22 PM

NavyGuy

quote:
Originally posted by swage:
I have a Gen 3 G19 that I've had for ten years. It hasn't been shot much because the Gen 3 frame doesn't agree with my hand. I own three other Gen 4 Glocks that I own and shoot often.

I've decided to send it to have some frame work and stippling done to it. I've seen threads here throughout the recent years of members who have had custom work done.

I've done some research, but seem to come away more confused on to whom I should use. What are some of the vendors other's have used to have work done, and if possible could you post a picture and your experience?

I have not had a Glock frame worked on, but I'm considering it. The company that seems to come up to the top whenever this subject is discussed is Cold Bore Customs.

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October 28, 2017, 10:47 PM

Dusty78

Right now you can buy a stripped G19 3rd Gen frame for $75. I do my own. It isn’t had to do I and enjoy doing it. For $75 even if you mess it up it’s not a huge deal.

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October 29, 2017, 04:23 PM

Chowser

Check GunBroker. I bought a complete gen3 17 frame for $100.

Next year I'm still planning on getting twin gen4 32s and they will go to Cold Bore Custom for fingerhump removal and yndercut.

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October 29, 2017, 06:05 PM

Dusty78

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Originally posted by RNshooter:
Dusty-

Can you point me in the direction of $75 stripped frames? I could use a few.

Thanks,

Bruce

http://www.glockstore.com/Gen-3-Stripped-Frame-Full

They have 19’s and 17’s

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October 29, 2017, 06:53 PM

MikeinNC

I did mine myself...dremel to remove the finger grooves and then stippled it with a soldering iron...front of the grip only...left everything else alone.

It's perfect now.

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October 29, 2017, 07:27 PM

Dusty78

This is my latest build. When I finished the 26L I had a G19 Gen 3 frame laying around. This is the cheapest build I have put together. The slide is from Brownells. They had them on special last week for $174. I got the slide and all the components for $232 after a $20 off coupon. The barrel is Agency Arms also from Brownells. I got it for $150 after a $10 off coupon. I scored some new Trijicon HD XR Sights for $110. All in all a solid build for the price of a new Gen 5 19.

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October 29, 2017, 10:48 PM

swage

I've considered purchasing a slide from Brownells.
The reviews I've read have been good other than they don't fit traditional Glock kydex holsters.
Could you confirm that?

October 30, 2017, 11:24 AM

KHolm

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Originally posted by swage:
I've considered purchasing a slide from Brownells.
The reviews I've read have been good other than they don't fit traditional Glock kydex holsters.
Could you confirm that?

Partially Confirmed: They may fit “some”, but not in my experiences. Would not fit a B4 Tactical, DSG, Raven or cheap little BlackHawk holster. It did, however fit an older kydex holster I’ve had a few years and has some great interior wear. You could easily land a 747 on the top of the slide without running your gear into the front window. I ended up selling it off, but it’s a nice slide for the money. The finish is good, but just good. The milling is superb.

Dusty & .38super, I want my 19 to look that purty!!!