hlpressley Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 I like Glocks, I like them a lot but don’t shoot them near as much as I would like due to slide bite. I’m a big guy, with extremely big hands. Size 15 ring for reference. Before I completely write them off, is there anything that I can do? I’m running the largest back strap with the beaver tail and the slide still chews up the webbing of my strong hang in between my thumb and index finger. I shoot several brands of handguns, and shoot them all relatively well so I don’t think my grip is wrong. Pic for reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgh Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 A number of companies will extend the beavertail to eliminate the bite. I use Boresight Solutions for frame mods. Others will chime in, I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atmar Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) https://www.glockstore.com/Beaver-Tail-Grip-Adapter Edited March 3, 2019 by atmar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlpressley Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 4 hours ago, atmar said: https://www.glockstore.com/Beaver-Tail-Grip-Adapter Doesn’t look much bigger than the factory supplied large back strap from Glock. This also likely wouldn’t be CO legal, which is my purpose for shooting a Glock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul49 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 23 minutes ago, hlpressley said: Doesn’t look much bigger than the factory supplied large back strap from Glock. This also likely wouldn’t be CO legal, which is my purpose for shooting a Glock. Too bad about the CO concerns, because that add-on is exactly what I have on both my G17 and G35. Our local USPSA club is not a stickler on the category rules, so it is not a problem for me. Although I use the G35 with frame mounted RDS and magwell in Open. The G17 has an ALG 6 Second Mount with Aimpoint and Streamlight for night matches and home defense. Got it off eBay for ~$10 for a set of two, each a different texture. I use the same one as in the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlpressley Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Paul49 said: Too bad about the CO concerns, because that add-on is exactly what I have on both my G17 and G35. Our local USPSA club is not a stickler on the category rules, so it is not a problem for me. Although I use the G35 with frame mounted RDS and magwell in Open. The G17 has an ALG 6 Second Mount with Aimpoint and Streamlight for night matches and home defense. Got it off eBay for ~$10 for a set of two, each a different texture. I use the same one as in the picture. Thanks. I may give one a try for some of my guns that aren’t used in competition. Edited March 4, 2019 by hlpressley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slalom45 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 So you could put the Glock beavertail on it, but not that Glockstore version to stay legal in Production?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlpressley Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, Slalom45 said: So you could put the Glock beavertail on it, but not that Glockstore version to stay legal in Production?? I am pretty sure that is correct as the Glock part is an OEM part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul49 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 10 hours ago, hlpressley said: Thanks. I may give one a try for some of my guns that aren’t used in competition. I’m in California so no Gen 4s or 5s for me. No exchangeable backstraps to try. I use this beaver tail piece and a Hogue Handall to make the grip a little larger for my modestly large hands, nothing like yours which make the gun look like a toy. To the others, aren’t these USPSA/IDPA rules something else. I understand the effort to keep categories clean, competitive and free of cheats, but sometimes they are just arbitrary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlpressley Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Unfortunately rules in general are arbitrary more often than not....too many personal feelings involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I think your answer is in the last sentence of your post. If you shoot other guns and don't have an issue, go with one of them. There are a ton of good plastic guns out there, find the one that fits. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgh Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, RJH said: I think your answer is in the last sentence of your post. If you shoot other guns and don't have an issue, go with one of them He said he likes Glocks a lot and is looking for a fix for slide bite. Slide bite is not a unique or unusual problem. He should be able find a fix for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlpressley Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 8 minutes ago, lgh said: He said he likes Glocks a lot and is looking for a fix for slide bite. Slide bite is not a unique or unusual problem. He should be able find a fix for it. You would think so! I can’t be the only dude with big hands that likes shooting. Glocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Tape your hand up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 42 minutes ago, lgh said: He said he likes Glocks a lot and is looking for a fix for slide bite. Slide bite is not a unique or unusual problem. He should be able find a fix for it. He also said that there are a lot of guns that don't cause the issue, my input is go with one of them. So i guess the fix i am suggesting is take the ammo out of the glock and put it in a gun that don't cause the issue for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul49 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, RJH said: He also said that there are a lot of guns that don't cause the issue, my input is go with one of them. So i guess the fix i am suggesting is take the ammo out of the glock and put it in a gun that don't cause the issue for him. Those other guns probably have a higher bore axis like Sigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Just now, Paul49 said: Those other guns probably have a higher bore axis like Sigs. Yeah, that seemed to hurt Max at optics nats didn't it? And didn't Kim shoot a Walther for second? Where was the top glock, i don't even know? Glocks are fine guns, however, people come in all shapes and sizes, what works for one doesn't always work for another. I hate to see someone throw good money after bad with a gun that just don't fit them. The only reason i responded to this thread is glocks bite me too, granted they were the gen 3 models from back when you couldn't add a beavertail, so i originally was going to suggest a beavertail on a gen 4 or 5, but he is already doing that and it ain't working, so maybe one of the guns that don't bite him is the answer. That is just a response based on logic and reason, but, whatever.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlpressley Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, RJH said: Yeah, that seemed to hurt Max at optics nats didn't it? And didn't Kim shoot a Walther for second? Where was the top glock, i don't even know? Glocks are fine guns, however, people come in all shapes and sizes, what works for one doesn't always work for another. I hate to see someone throw good money after bad with a gun that just don't fit them. The only reason i responded to this thread is glocks bite me too, granted they were the gen 3 models from back when you couldn't add a beavertail, so i originally was going to suggest a beavertail on a gen 4 or 5, but he is already doing that and it ain't working, so maybe one of the guns that don't bite him is the answer. That is just a response based on logic and reason, but, whatever.... You aren’t wrong. Your solution is one that I’ve already came to terms with unfortunately. I posted as a last ditch effort in hopes that someone may have experienced something similar and could share what they did to alleviate said issue. I do appreciate your input, as well as everyone else’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlpressley Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Thanks for all of the input guys. Looks like my desire to shoot Glocks on a more consistent basis isn’t one that’s well founded. Too bad as I really like them. Mainly because they shoot well, but also because they’re the only platform that I’m comfortable working on myself due to the simplicity of the design. I tend to like to tinker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Hello: I fondled a Gen 5 Glock 17 a couple weeks ago and the owner said he put a Glock 19 backstrap on it. I don't know which Gen 19 or which one he used. That maybe an option or you will have to live with the two red racing strips on your hand like I have on mine from time to time. Grip reduction may work also. Thanks, Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlpressley Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, Aircooled6racer said: Hello: I fondled a Gen 5 Glock 17 a couple weeks ago and the owner said he put a Glock 19 backstrap on it. I don't know which Gen 19 or which one he used. That maybe an option or you will have to live with the two red racing strips on your hand like I have on mine from time to time. Grip reduction may work also. Thanks, Eric Mine are much more than racing stripes. I’d post pics, but no one wants to see that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCH Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 I think your answer is a Q5 steel frame im shooting a gen 4 with the smallest backstrap w/beaver tail. No beaver tail will bite me sometimes. As bad as it pains me to say it, this might be a time when a person would be better off using a different gun instead of a bunch of practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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