[mikesheating]

Do you guys think their is any benefit to the beavertail? Do you think it reduces muzzle rise? Can you apply more force higher on the pistol frame with it on? Or if you shoot the same with it on or off, just leave it off and not have it poking you all day, if you used it for a CCW? What do ya think? What do you do?
I know the gen 4's come with them, but this is something to read: http://www.glockstore.com/grip-enhancer-1/beavertail-grip-extension-for-glock

 

[BuckyP]

I originally thought not. Shot my Gen 4 without any back strap, until I noticed I was preventing the slide lock back due to touching the slide stop. Being I never had this issue with my Gen 3, decided to try the medium back strap. Decided to put the one with the beaver tail on it. In my opinion it does help reduce the recoil as the beaver tail locks the gun into the hand a little tighter.

Also, let a friend, who normally doesn't like the way GLOCKs point, try it out. He said it was the best feeling GLOCK he's held, and that he really liked the way it points. Being the accomplished shooter that he is, that really says something.

Of course I'm talking about the Gen 4s. Not sure about the after market ones.

As for CCW, I don't think any advantage you gain in shoot-ability is worth what you give up in conceal-ability. Of course it depends on how you carry, but the way I do, the beaver tail does print.

So for me,

Range / Competition - G34 G4 medium backstrap with beaver tail.
Carry - G19 G4 no backstrap (I also like the smaller profile of the no back strap on the 19).

As always, YMMV.

 

[Ahmid]

No difference for me.. Don't even try them any more..

 

[ronin.45]

I only worry about it on guns that can bite me. Mostly 1911s and BHPs.

 

[glowrod]

Out of curiosity I decided to try it on my 21 and thought it was great. I did seem to get a bit better control and it did allow me to get a more secure grip. Not bad for a 1911 wannabe.

 

[harold63]

I have them on all my Glocks except the carry 36's (of course). Rapid fire a G17 or 19 with out the BT then rapid fire with it. It will tell the tale.

 

[Nakanokalronin]

My Gen 3 G19 and G26 both have beaver tails. The reason why is because I like a nice high hold with a thumbs forward grip on my semi-autos. It prevents slide bite and I have a little scare on the web of my hand to prove that happened before I bought them. I like them on other guns as well, but it's not necessary on many guns due to a higher slide placement or enough distance between the top of the grip and the end of the frame.

 

[jdeere_man]

I have no use for them, but I have small hands. I have no issues with slide bite. YMMV

For CCW, I would prefer not to have it, unless I absolutely needed it because its just this extra pointy area sticking up for your shirt to hang up on.

 

[crazymoose]

My Gen 3 G19 and G26 both have beaver tails. The reason why is because I like a nice high hold with a thumbs forward grip on my semi-autos. It prevents slide bite and I have a little scare on the web of my hand to prove that happened before I bought them. I like them on other guns as well, but it's not necessary on many guns due to a higher slide placement or enough distance between the top of the grip and the end of the frame.

Same here. The standard (non .45/10mm) Glocks slowly rub a groove in the web of my hand. I don't like that the beavertail doesn't let me grip quite as high, but it's a worthy trade off if you have meaty hands.

 

[PetePerfection]

I use one on my Glock g19fs gen 4. I love it.

 

[vista461]

After having my old gen 3 work gun leave grooves in my hand, I now use one on my gen4 work gun. And my hand is happier for it.

 

[pokersamurai]

I have GripForce beavertail adapters on all my glocks. I don't know if they act as a counter-leaver for muzzle flip or allow me to get a higher grip, but I like the feel of them and they prevent me from getting slide bite.

 

[gatorboy]

They suck for AIWB. It's the only way I can comfortably carry concealed so I run from them. They may help if the BT actually fits the tang of your hand tightly but not one I have ever shot or held does. I have grinded the BT off pistols both steel and polymer that have them. I would not buy an aluminum frame with BT.

 

[Borg Warner]

It really helps prevent hammer bite.

 

[Zerodefect]

I get really high on the pistol.

So that tail does ride on my hand. So it does mitigate a bit of muzzle flip. I'll never shoot a Glock without one. I do have one G23.3 left. I'll keep that one. Rest are .4's.

 

[FLIPPER 348]

I can't tell the difference when shooting

 

[rattlegun]

I use the medium backstrap on all my Gen 4s. The new G19 I have came with beavertails. The medium BT is very nice and will stay.

 

[phonejack]

I use the small beavertail, to each his own.

 

[jmohme]

I think that a beaver tail could be benificial in training. yourself to use a consistant grip.
Other than that, Im not certain of any benefit.