My First Modification
Note: This is a multi-part blog referring to my desire to build a custom Glock 34 Competition Pistol. See BLOG 1 for the overview and purchasing experience write up.
I just got the G34 and test fired it on a Friday. I was getting ready to take a trip out of the country for work that Sunday, so I knew now was a good time to send the gun out for any work that needed to take possession of my gun and hold on to it. That sounds PERFECT for slide-cuts and stippling.
You may ask, why slide cuts? It helps lighten up the front and control the recoil better. The lighter the slide, the better the recoil (that is, most of the time). Okay then, we've covered that base. But why stippling? Great question. It gives the shooter a much better grip experience and can give you a designated place to put your trigger finger and support thumb. If you compare it to shooting a normal gun with nothing done to it, I can almost guarantee that you'll prefer the grip you get with the stippling work.
I knew when I started this project I would be sending my G34 to DP Custom Works. I have been following them on Instagram for quite some time, seeing the beautiful slide cuts and designs they've created.
On DP Custom Works's website you can select "build your slide" and then select the slide cuts you want. That was the hard part, there are so many incredible options.
With the packages offering the maximum customization, it was incredibly hard for me to pick just one. Did I want a side window like the Taran Tactical G34 gun of my dreams, or the angled side serrations that I have loved in the past; because they provide such good ventilation and a better grip for racking?
I would've definitely liked side windows, but went a different route this time.
I went with digital engraving removal, which removed the standard glock engraving from the slide, and I ordered 5 ports because of the long slide. It'll also look better when I put a colored barrel on.
I had suspected that he would need to strip the slide down to bare metal, and he confirmed my theory. To cut the slide and shape it, you must absolutely strip the slide down to bare-metal & then cerakote the slide when it's done. It's a good thing I wanted it cerakoted to a dark grey, instead of the original black. In the end, I'm hopeful to have a color scheme of dark grey, black and silver.
The custom stippling that I mentioned earlier was my next step. I made sure he knew I was going to put a Dawson Precision Magwell on it with a fat back-strap to support my gargantuan hands. This custom work definitely made a difference and an overall better experience.
One more thing before you go. They added a spot on the weak side for me to press against the frame with my support hand, giving me much better control. It was not my idea, and I’m thrilled with it now that I have it.
Make sure to stay tuned for more updates on this gorgeous looking project, if I may say so myself. My next post will be about magwells, and why I love them - plus some lessons learned about the Dawson Precision Magwell on this G34.
G34 with the Slide Cuts and Stippling:
(looks awesome right?!)
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