condoor Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 (edited) I have a G19 and ordered a grip tape kit that had two pieces of tape pre-cut that go on either side of the rear of the slide. I've searched quite a bit and it seems that this would be an illegal modification for a production gun, but I was hoping for some clarification. BTW - First post. Thx for the great forum. -another newb Edited October 17, 2007 by condoor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I have a G19 and ordered a grip tape kit that had two pieces of tape pre-cut that go on either side of the rear of the slide. I've searched quite a bit and it seems that this would be an illegal modification for a production gun, but I was hoping for some clarification.BTW - First post. Thx for the great forum. -another newb Welcome to the forum. No clarification is necessary: it ain't legal. Later, Chuck PS: Try out the search function. You will probably find that this has been discussed in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 What ChuckS said. Thanks for asking, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbine Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Welcome to the forum and as answer perivously, it is not legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condoor Posted October 17, 2007 Author Share Posted October 17, 2007 Thanks folks! So next question - what's the best way to remove grip tape from a slide?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Goof Off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranDoc Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 what's the best way to remove grip tape from a slide?! If it's not on with some sort of 'permanent' (eg: cyanoacrylate) adhesive, the first thought is to try to peel up the tape and see what kind of residue is left. Eric's Tru-Grip adhesive cleans up with isopropyl rubbing alcohol. That should be safe. If that doesn't work or makes the residue worse/'gummy', try something like Goo-Gone -- oily, wipes off with a rag, and shouldn't damage the finish on the slide. Welcome to the Forums. There's a wealth of knowledge here. From experience, ask around here before making any modifications to the gun. Chances are that somebody else has tried it and can tell you how it works BEFORE you drop the cash on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Thanks folks! So next question - what's the best way to remove grip tape from a slide?! Either alcohol (I prefer 100% denatured in the big can) or brake cleaner work fine. The *best* adhesive remover is actually lighter fluid. If you use it on the grip of the gun, you'll have to follow it up with the alcohol or brake cleaner to remove the petroleum residue, but lighter fluid really is the best. Cheap too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACP-KS Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I have a G19 and ordered a grip tape kit that had two pieces of tape pre-cut that go on either side of the rear of the slide. I've searched quite a bit and it seems that this would be an illegal modification for a production gun, but I was hoping for some clarification.BTW - First post. Thx for the great forum. -another newb I heard the same thing, stick to http://www.brookstactical.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 It's a trap! This bumped ALOT of folks to Open at major matches. Just say no to tape on the slide Welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganShootist Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Grip tape and Glock plugs are responsible for lots of Open shooters from what I see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah Gladstone Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 One of my friends got bumped to open at the nationals for grip tape on the slide despite shooting previous major matches with it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 One of my friends got bumped to open at the nationals for grip tape on the slide despite shooting previous major matches with it on. A perfect example of why the rules need followed and enforced from the local level on up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 One of my friends got bumped to open at the nationals for grip tape on the slide despite shooting previous major matches with it on. A perfect example of why the rules need followed and enforced from the local level on up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condoor Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Grip tape on the slide is gone - peeled right off. You guys rock. The forecast for my first match Sunday is crap: 40 degrees, 50% chance of snow and 15-25 mph winds. I may wuss out and shoot my first match the next weekend instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 The forecast for my first match Sunday is crap: 40 degrees, 50% chance of snow and 15-25 mph winds. I may wuss out and shoot my first match the next weekend instead. Sounds like the weather forecast where I am at. I don't know about you, but I am going shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Tru-Grip rocks. A-Grip sucks! Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Grip tape and Glock plugs are responsible for lots of Open shooters from what I see I'm curious, why would they bump a Production shooter to Open for these kinds of mods as opposed to bumping them to Limited or Limited 10? -Cuz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 6.2.5.1 However, if a competitor fails to satisfy the equipment or other requirements of a declared Division during a course of fire, the competitor will be placed in Open Division, if available, otherwise the competitor will shoot the match for no score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 The idea is that someone desiring to cheat, might declare production, using a gun that does not fit the rules. If he is only moved to Lim10, if caught, there is no incentive to stop cheating. He can still place well. At the same time, most have no desire to cheat, and just don't know the rules. DQ would be too harsh. The rules as they are, gives them an incentive to learn the rules, and make sure their gear is legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 The idea is that someone desiring to cheat, might declare production, using a gun that does not fit the rules. If he is only moved to Lim10, if caught, there is no incentive to stop cheating. He can still place well.At the same time, most have no desire to cheat, and just don't know the rules. DQ would be too harsh. The rules as they are, gives them an incentive to learn the rules, and make sure their gear is legal. Ok, thanks. I wasn't considering it from a "cheating" perspective but rather more of a "help out the new shooter" perspective. I wondered why when they showed up with their "not quite production" gun one of the ROs wouldn't suggest they shoot in Limited or L10 rather then just bump them to open. The rule is there for someone trying to sneak a mod into Production and get away with it. Now I understand, thanks. -Cuz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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