Custom Glocks or other pistols for Carry

MilesChristi · October 14, 2014, 10:32 PM

I wanted to start a thread to show off people's custom carry firearms ideas. Share some ideas for custom modifications to carry handguns. Post your pictures or videos. Thanks!

I'll start it off ☺!

Glock 34 California Conceal Carry Package

Mine was custom made by Wheaton Arms.
Check out the video!
http://youtu.be/jZ7FIaZirCk

TunnelRat · October 14, 2014, 11:07 PM

All 3 of your posts have links to this video. Welcome to the forum, but maybe take it easy lol.

2ndsojourn · October 15, 2014, 07:59 AM

I like fancy guns just as much as the next guy, but, personally for me, when it comes to carry / self defense / home defense, I'm going with a stock, reliable, economical, easily replaceable gun. The last thing I need is an anti-gun prosecutor / jury / judge trumping up issues about how I modified my gun to make it more deadly. I'll just keep the fancy ones for range toys.

And welcome to these forums, Miles.

Fishbed77 · October 15, 2014, 08:02 AM

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All 3 of your posts have links to this video. Welcome to the forum, but maybe take it easy lol.

I'm pretty sure he's just shilling this Wheaton Arms outfit.

Crankgrinder · October 15, 2014, 12:27 PM

I know prosecuters will pull this, but at the same time if somebody shot someone, how can that be made " more deadly"? The guys been shot reguardless of the delivering devices appearance or projectiles used and being shot is most definitely deadly most of the time. As for custom glocks i don't believe in custom glocks to me theyre just not guns to be customized.

TunnelRat · October 15, 2014, 03:39 PM

I just have a hard time buying one of the most utilitarian pistols out there and going through all the work to make it look different. Why not just buy a different pistol from the start? But heck it's your money, use it how you want.

lee n. field · October 15, 2014, 05:39 PM

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I'll start it off ☺!

Glock 34 California Conceal Carry Package
Mine was custom made by Wheaton Arms.
Check out the video!
http://youtu.be/jZ7FIaZirCk

I wouldn't carry that.

Cheapshooter · October 15, 2014, 06:13 PM

Before this thread gets closed for being nothing more than an advertisement let me say this.
If you are serious, and not just a shill for the company you have spent a lot of money on a competition "race" gun. Not a reasonable CCW weapon. Many, if not most factory firearms are perfectly fine for the purpose as they are built.
If you are unfortunate enough to ever have to actually use that expensive gun for SD it is going to reside in a police locker somewhere for some time. Things get misplaced often in such a situation, and I'd much rather have it happen to a gun I had a lot less money tied up in.
Secondly, there is the possibility of an anti-gun prosecutor using the fact that you were carrying such a custom "killing machine" as they might call it. Implying to a jury that you were out looking for trouble as a reason to use it.

Grunt96 · October 16, 2014, 09:32 PM

What is a custom Glock? I don't think custom and Glock belong in the same sentence together. Modified seems much more appropriate.

Cheapshooter · October 16, 2014, 10:59 PM

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What is a custom Glock? I don't think custom and Glock belong in the same sentence together.

Kinda like a custom D9 Caterpillar!

RsqVet · October 16, 2014, 11:11 PM

I think the Glock is an OK weapon, have shot a few race gun glocks I get why one would want that for shooting sports. That thing for CCW?

No thanks.

A stock 19 / 22 / 26 / 27 / 29 / 30 / 36 among others are a way better option for most people.

Kind of like buying a porsche 911 or mack dump truck as a daily driver. Unless you have a very odd lifestyle it's not going to work out well for you.

WildBill45 · October 16, 2014, 11:59 PM

A butter knife does not do well with customization... It does one thing well ... it works ... don't mess with it!

AFK · October 17, 2014, 06:54 AM

Oh I would most definitely carry that!

armoredman · October 17, 2014, 01:37 PM

Well, I can sort of "play" here.

Stock CZ P-09

CZ P-09 went to Cajun Gun Works, http://cajungunworks.com/ for the Pro Package.

CZ P-09 with CGW Pro Package.

Hard to tell isn't it? Nothing but slicked up internals and re-worked trigger. Not a target pistol, not a race gun, but a carry pistol tuned for reliability with any ammo anywhere. I have a video too, two actually, not as slick as the linked one above, but more fun.

Before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0au0...wvGZuZ1Vtn7NUQ

After.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Lq...wvGZuZ1Vtn7NUQ

I am no great shakes as a pistol shot, but I can tell the difference. Thing is, it doesn't look any different, but feels better to me, especially in SA reset. Also, it's just plain fun to shoot.

Shadi Khalil · October 17, 2014, 04:20 PM

By carry gun, do you mean in a case on the way to the range? Here's an advertising tip, when you don't take the context or your audience into consideration, you have become spam.

skizzums · October 17, 2014, 04:27 PM

Not sure if I agree with the whole "expensive guns and evidence locker" thing. I hear it here ogten, but my take is, if I just shot and KILLED someone, i dont think my gun will be weighing greatly on me. Granted, my carry guns get beat up, so I too don't want a super expensive one, but not for the fact that I may lose it for a year or two. I wouldn't care unless it was a family heirloom. But I think 500$ and less is a good bar for an ed

jglsprings · October 17, 2014, 07:43 PM

Our O/P seems to be missing in action.

Hook686 · October 17, 2014, 08:13 PM

amoredman wrote:

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Not a target pistol, not a race gun, but a carry pistol tuned for reliability with any ammo anywhere.

Amazing ! How do they rework the internals to handle .357 magnum ? That would be terrific I'm thinking. What did it cost ?

Nathan · October 18, 2014, 07:34 AM

No way I carry that gun. A Glock, maybe, but not that one.

Now, a nice fighting style pistol, yes!

Shadi Khalil · October 18, 2014, 08:40 AM

Hook,

Am I missing something about that CZ video and .357 mag?

I've never heard of a gunsmith that can turn a 9mm into a semi auto .357 magnum. As far as I know, if you want an auto that handles .357 you have 2 choices..

Coonan

Desert Eagle

If your comment was sarcastic, I apologize. It obviously went way over my head.

Cheapshooter · October 18, 2014, 09:28 AM

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By carry gun, do you mean in a case on the way to the range?

Here's an advertising tip, when you don't take the context or your audience into consideration, you have become spam.

...

Grunt96 · October 18, 2014, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WildBill45

A butter knife does not do well with customization... It does one thing well ... it works ... don't mess with it!

armoredman · October 18, 2014, 01:16 PM

Nice, Hook686.

I figured the audience here would know I meant 9mm ammo, but I'll be clearer next time.

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By carry gun, do you mean in a case on the way to the range? Here's an advertising tip, when you don't take the context or your audience into consideration, you have become spam.

Well, I'm 98% sure that was directed at the non-existent OP, but I did indeed mean carry pistola, as shown here with the CZ P-09 in a High Noon Slide Guard made from bison hide.

Shadi Khalil · October 18, 2014, 08:54 PM

Totally meant for the OP. The CZ is a beauty and a fine carry gun if I don't say so myself

armoredman · October 21, 2014, 05:43 PM

That it is, my friend, that it is.

Cheesy advertising poster to follow...

Fired her yesterday and today, one steel target group at 25 yards, reloads. Five rounds, two hand standing.

So, like I said, that's about as custom as I get.

She will be getting some holster time soon.

October 14, 2014, 10:32 PM	#1
MilesChristi Junior Member Join Date: October 14, 2014 Posts: 1	Custom Glocks or other pistols for Carry I wanted to start a thread to show off people's custom carry firearms ideas. Share some ideas for custom modifications to carry handguns. Post your pictures or videos. Thanks! I'll start it off ☺! Glock 34 California Conceal Carry Package Mine was custom made by Wheaton Arms. Check out the video! http://youtu.be/jZ7FIaZirCk

October 14, 2014, 11:07 PM	#2
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	All 3 of your posts have links to this video. Welcome to the forum, but maybe take it easy lol. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

October 15, 2014, 03:39 PM	#6
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,212	I just have a hard time buying one of the most utilitarian pistols out there and going through all the work to make it look different. Why not just buy a different pistol from the start? But heck it's your money, use it how you want. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

October 15, 2014, 06:13 PM	#8
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Before this thread gets closed for being nothing more than an advertisement let me say this. If you are serious, and not just a shill for the company you have spent a lot of money on a competition "race" gun. Not a reasonable CCW weapon. Many, if not most factory firearms are perfectly fine for the purpose as they are built. If you are unfortunate enough to ever have to actually use that expensive gun for SD it is going to reside in a police locker somewhere for some time. Things get misplaced often in such a situation, and I'd much rather have it happen to a gun I had a lot less money tied up in. Secondly, there is the possibility of an anti-gun prosecutor using the fact that you were carrying such a custom "killing machine" as they might call it. Implying to a jury that you were out looking for trouble as a reason to use it. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

October 16, 2014, 11:59 PM	#12
WildBill45 Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2011 Location: Western PA. Posts: 1,630	A butter knife does not do well with customization... It does one thing well ... it works ... don't mess with it! __________________ ......................................................... "If Ands and Buts were Candy and Nuts, everyday would be like Christmas"

October 15, 2014, 07:59 AM	#3
2ndsojourn Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2013 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,416	I like fancy guns just as much as the next guy, but, personally for me, when it comes to carry / self defense / home defense, I'm going with a stock, reliable, economical, easily replaceable gun. The last thing I need is an anti-gun prosecutor / jury / judge trumping up issues about how I modified my gun to make it more deadly. I'll just keep the fancy ones for range toys. And welcome to these forums, Miles.

October 15, 2014, 12:27 PM	#5
Crankgrinder Senior Member Join Date: July 24, 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 917	I know prosecuters will pull this, but at the same time if somebody shot someone, how can that be made " more deadly"? The guys been shot reguardless of the delivering devices appearance or projectiles used and being shot is most definitely deadly most of the time. As for custom glocks i don't believe in custom glocks to me theyre just not guns to be customized.

October 16, 2014, 09:32 PM	#9
Grunt96 Member Join Date: September 21, 2014 Posts: 90	What is a custom Glock? I don't think custom and Glock belong in the same sentence together. Modified seems much more appropriate.

October 16, 2014, 11:11 PM	#11
RsqVet Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2005 Posts: 2,474	I think the Glock is an OK weapon, have shot a few race gun glocks I get why one would want that for shooting sports. That thing for CCW? No thanks. A stock 19 / 22 / 26 / 27 / 29 / 30 / 36 among others are a way better option for most people. Kind of like buying a porsche 911 or mack dump truck as a daily driver. Unless you have a very odd lifestyle it's not going to work out well for you.

October 17, 2014, 06:54 AM	#13
AFK Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2010 Posts: 151	Oh I would most definitely carry that!

October 17, 2014, 01:37 PM	#14
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	Well, I can sort of "play" here. Stock CZ P-09 CZ P-09 went to Cajun Gun Works, http://cajungunworks.com/ for the Pro Package. CZ P-09 with CGW Pro Package. Hard to tell isn't it? Nothing but slicked up internals and re-worked trigger. Not a target pistol, not a race gun, but a carry pistol tuned for reliability with any ammo anywhere. I have a video too, two actually, not as slick as the linked one above, but more fun. Before. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0au0...wvGZuZ1Vtn7NUQ After. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88Lq...wvGZuZ1Vtn7NUQ I am no great shakes as a pistol shot, but I can tell the difference. Thing is, it doesn't look any different, but feels better to me, especially in SA reset. Also, it's just plain fun to shoot.

October 17, 2014, 04:20 PM	#15
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	By carry gun, do you mean in a case on the way to the range? Here's an advertising tip, when you don't take the context or your audience into consideration, you have become spam.

October 17, 2014, 04:27 PM	#16
skizzums Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2013 Location: Douglasville, Ga Posts: 4,615	Not sure if I agree with the whole "expensive guns and evidence locker" thing. I hear it here ogten, but my take is, if I just shot and KILLED someone, i dont think my gun will be weighing greatly on me. Granted, my carry guns get beat up, so I too don't want a super expensive one, but not for the fact that I may lose it for a year or two. I wouldn't care unless it was a family heirloom. But I think 500$ and less is a good bar for an ed __________________ My head is bloody, but unbowed

October 17, 2014, 07:43 PM	#17
jglsprings Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2009 Posts: 1,827	Our O/P seems to be missing in action. __________________ Let's eat Grandma. Let's eat, Grandma. Commas save lives...

October 18, 2014, 07:34 AM	#19
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2001 Posts: 6,333	No way I carry that gun. A Glock, maybe, but not that one. Now, a nice fighting style pistol, yes!

October 18, 2014, 08:40 AM	#20
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	Hook, Am I missing something about that CZ video and .357 mag? I've never heard of a gunsmith that can turn a 9mm into a semi auto .357 magnum. As far as I know, if you want an auto that handles .357 you have 2 choices.. Coonan Desert Eagle If your comment was sarcastic, I apologize. It obviously went way over my head.

October 18, 2014, 08:54 PM	#24
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	Totally meant for the OP. The CZ is a beauty and a fine carry gun if I don't say so myself

October 21, 2014, 05:43 PM	#25
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,299	That it is, my friend, that it is. Cheesy advertising poster to follow... Fired her yesterday and today, one steel target group at 25 yards, reloads. Five rounds, two hand standing. So, like I said, that's about as custom as I get. She will be getting some holster time soon.