Not happy with Glock Gen4 texturing, options?

[redwingshooter]

So I recently acquired a Gen 4 Glock 17 and I took it out to the range this weekend. I was not happy at all with the texturing they put on the frame, I found it to be way too aggressive for my liking. After about 50 rounds I was done shooting it because it felt like it was tearing up my hands. I have a Gen 3 Glock 17 that I have no problems with at all shooting for long periods of time. So my question is this, if I want to keep the Gen4, what are my options? I've looked at some grip tape and decal grips on Brownells but I was wanting to hear other people's experiences with these. How rough is the texture on these? Are they worth the money or should I just cut my losses and sell the Gen4 and get a Gen3? Thanks in advance!

 

[sparkyfender]

I would slip a Hogue grip onto it.

 

[Bigtanker]

The rubberized Talon grip tape might be an option. I have shot an M&P with it on the gun. It's tacky but not as rough as the sandpaper like grip tape. It also wouldn't make the grip and larger like a Houge slip on would, if that is a concern for you.

 

[bjenkins]

Talon grips are fantastic and only 17.99. I have five Gen 4s and absolutely love the grips on them.

 

[slowG]

I used a rubberized grip .. Works great

 

[Nate715c]

+1 for the talon rubberized grip tape.

 

[MTN]

I'll take it off your hands for $50, just kidding. I would go with rubber if the grip is to aggressive for you.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Rubber Hogue grip, talon rubber grip, or sand it down with some sandpaper.

 

[iChokePeople]

You could do some work and toughen up your hands, Nancy.

 

[bradmedic04]

You could do some work and toughen up your hands, Nancy.

Not everyone has weathered hands from choking people all the time.

 

[Rob377]

Trade it for a gen3 and some nice hand softening lotion.

 

[redwingshooter]

Sounds like the Hogue rubber grip sleeve and the Talon Grips are getting all the love, I'll have to get those and try them out! Thanks everyone!

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Trade it for a gen3 and some nice hand softening lotion.

That's also a reasonable option. OP have you tried the Gen 3's? If not, you should. The light rail is the biggest difference between the Gen 4 & 3...the latter not having one.

 

[redwingshooter]

That's also a reasonable option. OP have you tried the Gen 3's? If not, you should. The light rail is the biggest difference between the Gen 4 & 3...the latter not having one.

Yes I have a Gen 3 G17 as I stated in my original post...that being said it has a light rail. The Gen 2 and Gen 1's did not have an accessory rail but Gen 3 and Gen 4 do.