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No and no. Production gun weights are listed on the Production Approved Gun list. And App D4, 22.3 still states the following:

22.3

External plugs (such as Seattle Slug)

Remains in effect – external plugs which alter the grip profile or extend past the bottom of the grip are PROHIBITED.

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Nope, the idea was floated at the last BOD meeting but nothing has been changed at this point:

Discussion of instituting a maximum weight of 52oz in Production division while maintaining all of the current modification rules of Production.

- AD’s will reach out to their constituency for feedback for further discussion at next meeting.
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I was actually not aware it was being considered. Even if it passes, the statement that they would maintain all current modification rules would still make a Seattle Slug illegal per D4 22.3.

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My guess is it could be done by melting thin sheets of lead in there.

Another possibility would be figuring out a way to weigh down grip tape.

Could probably add significant weight to the mags somehow as well

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Heck, you could make a metal casting of the lower receiver (frame) and really add some weight. Still, if you're weighed (or dumb enough to brag to fellow shooters) you're going to get caught. There's a purpose to the weight limit in Production.

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Yeah, people are trying to figure out how to put 25 ounces of additional weight into a Glock 34.

It weighs 27 ounces in the box with magazine, so with a 52 ounce maximum, it's gonna take some engineering. Besides the obvious "fill up the backstrap with lead", I am thinking "Tungsten Guide Rod the same diameter as that giant hole on the front of a Gen4 with a custom recoil spring". 4.5" of tungsten that is the diameter of my pinky is gonna weigh something!!

(On a serious note, I don't get it. Some folks really LIKE the lighter guns. In 9mm, it doesn't make that much of a difference. Having shot both, I think that the biggest advantage the CZ/Stock II format has is their triggers, not a 45 ounce weight. It isn't like 130 PF ammo beats you up too much....)

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I've been shooting my G34 in production with just the addition of a steel guide rod, and am really liking how it recoils and transitions with 130pf ammo. I picked up a RIA hi cap 40 with the full length dust cover last year. Shoots flat, but steers like a battle ship. I firmly believe there are diminishing returns with adding weight to a gun. CZ guys love them, though. Glad we don't all have to shoot the same gun.

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The jentra plug is legal. I have the email from USPSA hid in my email some where. I will look for it. And the birdshot only if the weight status changes. If I could change anything on my 34's it would be to relieve under the trigger guard. I'm tried if this Glock knuckle.

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The jentra plug is legal. I have the email from USPSA hid in my email some where. I will look for it. And the birdshot only if the weight status changes. If I could change anything on my 34's it would be to relieve under the trigger guard. I'm tried if this Glock knuckle.

I have a similar email but it uses the word "may" in the phrase MAY NOT to justify it. and I find that sad.

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I think a few glock guys would go crazy trying to make their guns heavier, until some guy shooting a standard glock wins a big match or two and points out how much faster his draws and transitions are with the lighter gun. Then everyone will jump on *that* bandwagon.

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I think a few glock guys would go crazy trying to make their guns heavier, until some guy shooting a standard glock wins a big match or two and points out how much faster his draws and transitions are with the lighter gun. Then everyone will jump on *that* bandwagon.

didn't some guy with a GLOCK beat Eric G and his heavy Tanfoglio at the Pro Am this year?

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I think a few glock guys would go crazy trying to make their guns heavier, until some guy shooting a standard glock wins a big match or two and points out how much faster his draws and transitions are with the lighter gun. Then everyone will jump on *that* bandwagon.

didn't some guy with a GLOCK beat Eric G and his heavy Tanfoglio at the Pro Am this year?

Yes he did. With a flashlight filled with lead.

was he shooting minor (wimpy girly lack of recoil) or or major(manly powerful full recoil)?

At any rate, I think it's proven that flashlight guy is not a very good shooter, so the only explanation for his success must be a heavy flashlight on a plastic gun. Everyone jump on the bandwagon!

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