ICEMAN550 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I recently added the beavertail on my gen 4 glock 19 and 26. It does prevent slide bite, but feel like I am not getting high enough on grip. Just looking for opinions from other shooters. Also thinking of getting a glock 34. Do most competitive shooters use the beavertail or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain037 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I don't, but then I still shoot the same Gen 3 blasters I've shot for 14 and 8 years respectively..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewbeck Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I cut the gen 4 backstrap with beaver tail about halfway down and only use the top portion kind of like the gen 3 aftermarket beavertail. It gives me a higher grip than with the full length because it doesn't push my hand out as much. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I personally like the beavertail feature on the Gen 4's. The lack of one on the Gen 3's always meant that at some point I was going to bleed when I shot it, so I sold my Gen 3 and got a Gen 4. Happier camper now. I'd like to undercut the trigger guard for my strong hand's middle finger but that modification is not allowed in Production division... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN550 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 Thank you for the responses. I may try the med non beavertail and see how it feels. I have larger hands and the gen 4 with stock grip is too small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Medium back strap with BT is the one I use. Adding some grip tape of stippling may help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewtac Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I use the large grip on my 34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN550 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 The glock 21 gen 4 is a good grip size, but I actually liked the large backstrap for length of pull. It was a little harder to drop the magazine without readjusting my grip so I tool it off. Maybe I am better off with the large backstrap on the 9s. I guess I feel spoiled having options. For my duty guns it is the way they give it to you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyChris Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I do on my Gen 4 Glock 34, feels great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronson630 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I do not use mine on a gen 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swearengen Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I use the large beavertail backstrap on my 34 but I have fairly big hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtturn Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I use the large beavertail backstrap on my 34 but I have fairly big hands this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimm33 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 I like the beavertail but am now curuous on the idea of trimming off the bottom a bit. I haven't felt like it pushed my hand lower though. I have large hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN550 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Just trying to get an idea on what size I should be using. Do you have to readjust to drop magazine with the large BT. I like the length of pull better with large backstrap or BT , but thumb just barely touches mag release. I have very wide hands, but average finger length so I may have to have some modifications or deal with it. Average xl glove fits in fingers, but is tight across knuckles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEMAN550 Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 I also noticed my grouping is tight but a little left and low at even 21 feet. I think the problem is my trigger finger rubs on frame. I only do this with the smaller glocks. With a high grip the more contact with frame. This may be the issue, but if I don't use any back strap with gen 4's , then I have too much trigger finger. Mostly been shootings sigs P229, P226 , H&K usp and Beretta 96D.. I really like glocks and maybe since I have only been shooting them for 6 months , that I just need more practice. When I shoot my glock 21 , I do not have this problem. Normally I would think this would happen if the gun is too big, but I don't think that is the problem. Anyone else experience this when new with glocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KustomHolsters Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I dont, but I do get slide bite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billm67 Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I use the med grip with the beavertail on my Gen 4 17. I think I have shot 1911's for too long and have gotten used to having a beavertail on my pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm31 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I do not use mine on a gen 4. Same here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaShot Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 has anyone ever been bitten by a Glock. NO, then why would you ever need a larger braver tail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphaShot Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 OK I should preface that with asking, has anyone that was taught how to hold a gun ever been bitten by a Glock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 OK I should preface that with asking, has anyone that was taught how to hold a gun ever been bitten by a Glock.I have been bitten by a Glock. I run a beaver tail on my gen 4 now to prevent my fat hands from getting cut. I can't say I'm the best at gripping a pistol but in this video Bob Vogel talks about getting slightly cut by his slide. Start watching about 4:40. You may have a different opinion on Bob but I think he's pretty good and knows how to hold a pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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