Kind sirs and madams,
After taking delivery/transitioning to Glock 17 Gen 4s, we have been told that NO modifications shall be done to said new shiny pistolas. Even aftermarket grips such as the Hogue slip on and Talon type grips are all verboten.....even though current policy (written) states that rubber grips are allowed.
I won't get started on the foolishness of said new "email" policy......another time maybe.
What I need is some research material to go along with my chain of command letter that is about to get rocketed to the top. As I am known as the "gun guy" or "shooter" etc, I feel that I will be able to get my point across in a respectful manner and hopefully, right the confusion and overall "head scratching" that is currently going on.
So any cons to aftermarket grips? I know from experience that the Hogues can shift around but I have been running Talons on my duty pistol for quite some time. These were allowed on the M&Ps but not on the new GLocks.
Are there any studies you can point me to that show the "pros" of rubberized grips? I know that for me, they provide a much more secure grip when I get sweaty, wet from rain, or bloody. My general plan of attack is going to be from a downed officer stance.........or rather, having to shoot the weapon when injured and bleeding all over it along with the natural weather conditions we in patrol face.
I have a brief history of sending up letters that bring eventual change when a focus on liability is stressed. A good example of which is when I sent up a letter over defective equipment relating to radio mics. Change came about a year later at much embarrassment to management. I'm day shift with weekends off at the 20 year mark so there is no concern about "career suicide".
The troops are pretty much looking to me to get this rolling and admin has expressed an interest in forming yet another committee so they need this stepping stone to get that rolling too.
Thanks in advance.