Customizing a Handgun

[HarrishMasher]

What is the general thinking on customizing your handgun for aesthetic purpose? Not customizing for mechanical or functional reasons, but for looks. So I am not talking about putting an aftermarket trigger in your Glock so it has a custom trigger. I'm talking about doing things like buying guns with frames that are NOT black, then buying accessories to match. Like my Glocks below. I bought two FDE Glocks. Then I bought an FDE Surefire X300 to match. Then I came across these Custom Thread Protectors from Backup Tactical.

Is that to much? Do we all really just want the same black guns as everyone else? I think we need to be honest that to some extent we buy guns because we like the way they look, and we add things to them purely because we think they look cool. What do you guys think?

 

[OKFC05]

I think you're looking at two groups, who have different viewpoints; blingers and "its a tool."

Just like there are two groups on trading guns: live to trade and I know what I like and am keeping it.

Everybody's right that does what they like and can afford it.

 

[robertrwalsh]

I am kind of in the "tool" camp. Would you fancy up a claw hammer? I am happy if my tools look nice, but I am unwilling to spend a lot of time or money towards that end. (Granted, some useful modifications are also considered attractive.) that being said, whatever floats your boat. It's your money, spend it how you like.

 

[NYlakesider]

Old saying if it feels good do it! There are many more that will all look the same so yours is a bit different.

 

[dubshooter]

I like my tools. But I also like to appreciate the way they look. For example, I ordered some desert ironwood grip inserts for my SP101. Serve a purpose? No, but I liked it better than the black plastic inserts.

Some of my guns I have to carry. Some I have just because I wanted them. I'm more likely to buy nice wood grips for my just because revolvers but then stick to the rubber UM grips on my carry j frame.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Men have been customizing and personalizing their weapons since the first cro-magnon wrapped his chipped flint blade handle in leather.... to knight's medieval swords and daggers ....... to Wild Bill's matching .36 Colts........ to Gen Patton's Ivory stocked .357 Registered Magnum ........right through to today.........

Go for it...................


As an aside........ Glocks...... really !!!!!!! LOL........if you are going to make a personal statement with your handgun.........you really need to get into the Revolvers and leather sub forums.....

 

[JJEH]

I like and prefer all black. My M&P9 Pro for instance has a SL barrel and it bothers me that it's not black in color. I'm gonna change that soon.

The only nice "customization" is some fancy wood grips on a revolver, fancy leather and/or some nice, tasteful engraving.

 

[Named User]

Suppose I'm more the "tool" type as well. But sometimes when I get the new gun bite, I can "save" some cash by doing some custom stuff instead. It also often helps resale value too. So why not?

 

[walkinghorse]

Different strokes for different folks !

 

[scoobysnacker]

It never hurts for a weapon to have some character. That might be a blued gun with all the edges worn to the white, with a naturally developed fine trigger from decades of use; it might be expensive ivory or wooden grips; it might be gold-plated safeties and slide releases. Whatever is done, it's an expression of the user, and you can express more than one side of yourself with guns.

As long as they function fine, I like mine to look like they've been through a lot, and are ready to go through more. But I'm not averse to nice grips, and have some stainless controls on one of my black pistols.

 

[Arik]

The guy is advertising his goods. This same exact post, same exact pictures on at least 2 or e other sights

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[H Richard]

To each his own. Just keep in mind whatever money you put into "customizing" a firearm you will not recover when you may wish to sell it. The only exceptions seem to be well done engraving. Most "enhancements" people tend to do will actually lower the value as they are "your" personal tastes, and not anyone else. That said, you may just find someone else that also likes what you did, but don't count on it. Yes, I have some handguns that have been enhanced by me for me.

 

[pharmer]

This is as far as I've gone. SS factory barrel/ new design locking block, cocobolo panels and SS screws. All the extra parts were about $80 and that is what makes "customizing" unattractive. Joe