[DannyBoy1]

Hello there, Glock lovers!
I've just acquired a brand new Gen 4 G17, and although I don't really need to bother switching the backstraps around, I am very curious as to how those new beavertail adaptors really look and feel.
I have shot a lot of 1911's, and Glocks as well, and I think adding this little piece to my Glock would help me get a better, high-hand purchase on the grip.
Thoughts? Comments? Experiences?
Thanks!
P.S. I'm not really a collector of firearms, and only keep about two handguns around at any given time. One for shooting, and one for show. Most recently had a "higher end" Kimber 1911, and really wanted to like it. I mean, I really wanted to. However, no matter how nice that thing looked, it would fail to feed or eject about once per magazine no matter which brand I used. Sold it and bought this G17 with extra money in my pocket. Glocks - they just function so reliably! Glad to have one around again, and looking forward to receiving my GTL light / laser I just ordered for it!

 

[multo17]

Hello there, Glock lovers!
I've just acquired a brand new Gen 4 G17, and although I don't really need to bother switching the backstraps around, I am very curious as to how those new beavertail adaptors really look and feel.
I have shot a lot of 1911's, and Glocks as well, and I think adding this little piece to my Glock would help me get a better, high-hand purchase on the grip.
Thoughts? Comments? Experiences?
Thanks!
P.S. I'm not really a collector of firearms, and only keep about two handguns around at any given time. One for shooting, and one for show. Most recently had a "higher end" Kimber 1911, and really wanted to like it. I mean, I really wanted to. However, no matter how nice that thing looked, it would fail to feed or eject about once per magazine no matter which brand I used. Sold it and bought this G17 with extra money in my pocket. Glocks - they just function so reliably! Glad to have one around again, and looking forward to receiving my GTL light / laser I just ordered for it!

Congrats & good luck on your G17! I don't think you will regret getting the mighty G17! As for me, I have never shot a 1911, & I'm used to the Glock shooting angle! The beavertail on a Glock seem to add a little thickness to the handle! Just my 2 cents!

 

[hddave]

Ok I'll say it, Why mess with perfection?

 

[21Carrier]

DannyBoy1, I haven't felt a Gen4 with the beavertail, but they seem pretty cool. Also, aren't they just like $20-30? If so, that's worth a try. Since I see you're pretty new around here, I figured I would make sure you know about the "Gen4 issues". Your Gen4 G17 may be perfect, but if you start getting brass to the face, or FTEjects/FTFeeds, call Glock. They had some issues with the new dual recoil spring, and also the extractor/ejector. These issues have FINALLY been sorted out, and they are currently fixing guns. Hopefully, yours is perfect, and you may already know about all of this, but I just figured I'd let you know in case. If you start to have issues, just call and send the gun to Glock. They will update the RSA (you can actually call and they will send you the right RSA), and they will swap in the new ejector. Supposedly, this is a real fix.

 

[GNiner]

I have used the GFA (Grip Force Adapter) on my Gen 3 G17, and I like it. Don't use it on my G19's though, but for some reason it makes the G17 a better fit for me.

 

[BailRecoveryAgent]

and I think adding this little piece to my Glock would help me get a better, high-hand purchase on the grip.
Thoughts? Comments? Experiences?

You will actually get a lower "purchase" on the weapon since you're adding thickness to the portion where the web between your thumb and trigger finger makes contact with the grip.

While I don't think it helps gain a higher hand "purchase" on the grip, if you're experiencing slide bite due to holding it so high, the beavertail will help eliminate that.

Buy it try it, if you don't like it you're not out much money. Report back your thoughts on it after using it a while.

 

[ColbyDog]

Just cut and custom installed a Grip Force Adapter on a 4th gen Glock 27. Can easily be removed.

 

[jerry12]

You will love your new gun.

 

[DannyBoy1]

Hey thanks everyone!
Glad to see some responses.
Yes, it is a cheap part, so probably worth a try. No - I was not having problems with slide bite. Not sure I agree 100% about not getting a higher grip without risk of bite... think this is the whole point of a beavertail.
Regardless, I am glad for the welcome to this forum and No - I was NOT aware of the Gen 4 issues.
Hope I have one of the good ones! Still sitting in the safe waiting to be fired for the first time. I have three kids (one of them is 6 weeks old) and a career, so getting to the range is tough at times.
For now... dry fire. Reset. Dry Fire. Reset...
<smile>
I'll report back on both the gun and the grip later.
Thanks again and have a great week everyone.

 

[gbarber010]

The beaver tail extension can be seen on the Youtube Nutnfancy shot show 2011 glock gen 4 video.

 

[Butch]

 

[21Carrier]

Thanks for the pics, Butch. Congrats on your recent victory, by the way. Are those someone else's pictures, or is that yours? If it's yours, how do you like it? It looks pretty sweet.

 

[arushus]

Personally, Ive never liked how beavertails looked on Glocks at all, and I wouldnt use one unless I was getting "bit"...YMMV

 

[Snaps]

I'm patiently waiting for the glock backstraps to start showing up

 

[AustinTx]

Thank you, Butch. Just entirely too many extra do-dads.

Edit: NAY to beavertail!

 

[DannyBoy1]

Thanks for the pics! Looks great to me!

 

[21Carrier]

Personally, Ive never liked how beavertails looked on Glocks at all, and I wouldnt use one unless I was getting "bit"...YMMV

I agree with you about looks. I'm not a fan of how they look, but I bet they would feel pretty good. Plus, it might help with shooting. I'll save my judgement until I can shoot with one.

 

[Copis]

when are these beavertails going to be available? I played with it at SHOT and it it feels great for my monster paws......I run GFAs on my 17s and 34 and I like that as well......

 

[Steeler58]

Do we call glock direct or are these in your gun shops already? Thanks for info

 

[Butch]

Do we call glock direct or are these in your gun shops already? Thanks for info

The one in my pics is the one my area Glock rep has.

Last I heard (at the end of July) was that they are not yet available, and I don't think that has changed.