Grip Tape

[anaphylaxis]

Why.

I saw a G27 today on consignment at one of my local funshops.

There was grip tape covering the top of the slide aft of the ejection port. Also, it covered the right side of the slide, aft of the ejection port.

I would have taken a picture, however I was deeply offended by this abomination, an affront against Gaston Glock and basically all that is good and well in the world. I had to buy it and immediately set about restoring it back to her proper condition. Luckily, the adhesive was no match for the slide and disappeared quicker than gun rights and economic freedom in a Democrat presidency.

Anyway, I had to ask from the employee at the gunshop. Why?

Apparently, an older couple bought the gun and had trouble manipulating the slide. I guess the grip tape was supposed to help. How would have they have been effective with a subcompact .40 S&W when manipulating the slide was challenging?

I decided to confirm my suspicions. I did a partial detail strip on the G27. From this, it looks like it has very, very few rounds through it. Ever.

Too bad that some places focus on selling what they think their customer should have, rather than selling them what will work for them.

[Irving]

The bigger question I had is, if they were expecting to properly employ a .40 S&W round out of a subcompact weapon in a defensive situation, there were bigger problems.

I don't understand this part.

[anaphylaxis]

I don't understand this part.

If someone had trouble manipulating a typical slide on a semi-automatic pistol, they are in a rude awakening when discharging a round from a subcompact .40 S&W. Smaller round, bigger pistol mass would have worked far better IMHO.

[Irving]

I see. Thank you.

[anaphylaxis]

I see. Thank you.

Thank you too. I edited to post to make it more clear (hopefully). Note to self: alcohol and posting don't mix.

[brutal]

If you have injured a hand, the grip tape (on top) can help you rack the slide against your pant leg, etc.

[anaphylaxis]

If you have injured a hand, the grip tape (on top) can help you rack the slide against your pant leg, etc.

I was taught the rear sight anchoring the slide against the heel of a shoe, door, etc, would do the same, but this sounds plausible.

[Irving]

I think grip tape is used in place of stippling.

[hatidua]

I've sourced grip tape from the local skateboard shop and installed this abomination on the top of the slide of all my pistols. For me, it's functional, but maybe it works as a theft deterrent as well!

[SuperiorDG]

I do this and the reason for it is that if I am ever in a situation where my hands are wet or bloody I can still work the gun. If you only shoot at the range with dry hands and never plan on using it when it may save your life then so be it. To each their own.