Grip Reduction

[gpark09]

For those ones who has experience with the grip reduction, is it worth doing it? I am seriously considering done it on my VP9 and I would like to ask opinion from those who has prior experience.

Also, recommendation of any confident gunsmith who performs it well near Los Angeles area.

[Strykeback]

Doesn't the vp9 much like its p30 sister, have 3 different sized side, and rear panels to change the grip?
Guys have gotten away with glock grip reductions because of that hollow gap that they fill with epoxy and then sand down.

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[gpark09]

Doesn't the vp9 much like its p30 sister, have 3 different sized side, and rear panels to change the grip?
Guys have gotten away with glock grip reductions because of that hollow gap that they fill with epoxy and then sand down.

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My hands are one of those funny looking hands. Short fingers with fat palm. Even with all the panels replaced with small ones, I have to move my grip little to the right to comfortable engage the trigger. That leads my grip not squared with the pistol bore line for better recoil control.

[NorCalFocus]

I did a small reduction on my G21. Made it feel super comfy in my hand.

[200Apples]

Also, recommendation of any confident gunsmith who performs it well near Los Angeles area.

I've encountered many confident tradesmen who have turned out to be nothing but hacks.

I'd be looking for a competent gunsmith. I know of one in Texas... and the only other 'smith I've used locally I have never met, since I mailed him a rifle bolt and some cash, he worked his magic, then sent it back. I doubt he does "grip reduction".

[hambam105]

In NRA Action Style pistol competition, those shooters using a custom grip gain about 5 to 10 percent advantage verses using a stock model.

So if you really want to shoot better there is an overwhelming chance that the improvement you seek is within you, and not some secret super-duper grip angle.

You can't package up and sell shooting ability. But if you pay someone to blow Nevada sunshine in your ear then of course you can sure try.

[tophatjones]

My hands are one of those funny looking hands. Short fingers with fat palm. Even with all the panels replaced with small ones, I have to move my grip little to the right to comfortable engage the trigger. That leads my grip not squared with the pistol bore line for better recoil control.

Do you shoot weaver? I only square my strong hand palm to the backstrap when shooting weaver or one handed. When shooting isosceles, my strong hand is offset to the backstrap (towards the right, right handed) but my offhand provides counterbalance. My offhand contributes something like 70% of recoil control.

[D.A.V.I.D.]

I'm not sure how you would even do a grip reduction to the VP9. Never heard of it being done.

[Strykeback]

Vp9 is off roster. Find someone willing to trade their off roster glock 43. Its pretty thin and tiny.

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[gpark09]

Do you shoot weaver? I only square my strong hand palm to the backstrap when shooting weaver or one handed. When shooting isosceles, my strong hand is offset to the backstrap (towards the right, right handed) but my offhand provides counterbalance. My offhand contributes something like 70% of recoil control.

I grip like isosceles with my right foot slightly behind. Some call it hybrid but it's more to my comfort. As long as i get my footing strong with weight forward.

I have no other choice but move my strong hand towards the trigger to get the comfortable reach, like what you doing. However, I did notice difference of recoil control when I gripped bore line extends straight to my bone. That's why I was starting to concern grip reduction option.

[Jimmy's]

It's called a 1911.

[gpark09]

It's called a 1911.

Got one. I do believe 1911 is a must have item in your safe whether it's your main go to pistol or not. Beside, I always carry 1911 as a sidearm on hunting.

[tiger222]

I would not monkey with a VP9 fwiw
Maybe look for a single stack from another mfg?

[gpark09]

I would not monkey with a VP9 fwiw
Maybe look for a single stack from another mfg?

I won't force it. If grip reduction on VP9 is not an ideal thing to do, I will just have to put a grip tape on it and learn to corp as is. It's not that bad.

[Nor*Cal]

Try out a 9mm M&P Shield. Put an Apex trigger in it and you have yourself a great shooter with a very thin grip.

They have a $75 mail-in rebate that starts tomorrow.