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My RTF2 is abraiding my shirts and undershirts. Does anyone have advise on do it yourself lightning the factory stipple.
I did a search and came up with nothing. I won't trade it for a Gen 3 19 because this gun has no issues.
foxjordan22
06-19-13, 20:28
I wouldn't touch the gun. My advice would be to get a N82 tactical holster. It puts a layer of holster between you and all of the gun. It's super comfortable. I use them for my guns because my guns are aggressively stippled.
Sell it to someone who wants an RTF
Stipple a 2nd or 3rd gen gun to your liking
Sell it to someone who wants an RTF
Stipple a 2nd or 3rd gen gun to your liking
+1000 Don't sacrifice the rtf frame.
steyrman13
06-19-13, 21:29
My RTF2 is abraiding my shirts and undershirts. Does anyone have advise on do it yourself lightning the factory stipple.
I did a search and came up with nothing. I won't trade it for a Gen 3 19 because this gun has no issues.
You could wrap the grip in thin athletic tape or tennis racket/baseball bat grip tape to prevent it and keep from ruining the rtf texture for later down the road
I don't care about preserving the factory stipple. It is abraiding my shirts and the inside of my jackets. It does not bother my skin I'm using a Blade Tech IDPA IWB G17 holster.
I will not trade the gun this one works and I won't trade it for another 19 that may or may not have issues.
steyrman13
06-19-13, 22:06
I don't care about preserving the factory stipple. It is abraiding my shirts and the inside of my jackets. It does not bother my skin I'm using a Blade Tech IDPA IWB G17 holster.
I will not trade the gun this one works and I won't trade it for another 19 that may or may not have issues.
In that case, a flat file or sand paper in the 400 range maybe.
Light sanding or put wrap, tape, or bicycle inner tube over the grip.
I wrapped the grip with black hockey stick tape, it seems to work.
I would just sell it as people will pay more for RTF 2 models vs ruin it with permanent modifications. That, or see if you can purchase a Gen 4 frame.
Dremel... Angle grinder... or belt sander.
Light sanding or put wrap, tape, or bicycle inner tube over the grip.
Yes, I'd do the innertube thing if I were you - I do this on my polymer handguns anyway - but not for the reason as the original poster
FWIW my RTF2 17 eased up on the abrasiveness somewhere around 3-4K rounds I'd guess, has about 6K on it now. My RTF2 19 that just hit 2K is noticeably more aggressive still.
I used 120 grit sandpaper and it took only a few minutes. The hockey tape was leaving black stains on my hands and clothes.
I stippled my rtf2 23 no regrets.
If it is a pistol you will keep, I would hit the grip VERY lightly with sand paper.
Bicycle inner tube gets all over your clothing once the rubber starts to decompose. The dry cleaners could not get all of it out of my dress shirts when I worked plain clothes assignments.
If it is a pistol you will keep, I would hit the grip VERY lightly with sand paper.
Bicycle inner tube gets all over your clothing once the rubber starts to decompose. The dry cleaners could not get all of it out of my dress shirts when I worked plain clothes assignments.
I've used a bicycle tube on polymer guns for years - NEVER had this happen. I carry my Shield daily, in fact (and it has it)
I've used a bicycle tube on polymer guns for years - NEVER had this happen. I carry my Shield daily, in fact (and it has it)
I must have been using the wrong brand of tube. It was more of a problem during the summer months when the tube on the grip got hot and sticky.
I know this has been posted before in similar discussions, but it seemed appropriate to add here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQYep23-onw
Put some plastidip on the grip
Sandpaper from Home Depot or Lowes. I had the same issue with clothing and skin for my G17 RTF2.
I don't care about preserving the factory stipple. It is abraiding my shirts and the inside of my jackets. It does not bother my skin I'm using a Blade Tech IDPA IWB G17 holster.
I will not trade the gun this one works and I won't trade it for another 19 that may or may not have issues.
Glocks are having slide issues not anything related to the frame unless it is an "E" serial number. The RTF frame is in high demand. Offer a frame trade with someone who has a third gen 19 and keep your slide.
Trade it, please. I just picked up a RTF2 G19 and don't understand why RTF2 isn't the texture on ALL Glocks.
Put it on the exchange board for WTT for G19 Gen3 standard texture.
I had two rough texture G19s and hit them both with fine sandpaper. I would recommend doing a little at a time and wearing it until you get it where you want it.
Too bad OP is in NY, I would gladly trade for that RTF2.
Don't ruin it!
Trade it, please. I just picked up a RTF2 G19 and don't understand why RTF2 isn't the texture on ALL Glocks.
Put it on the exchange board for WTT for G19 Gen3 standard texture.
That's because you don't carry it concealed for 12 hours daily. If you did your shirts undershirts and jacket linings would be shredded like mine.
That's because you don't carry it concealed for 12 hours daily. If you did your shirts undershirts and jacket linings would be shredded like mine.
I wouldn't be so quick to assume that - many people don't have an issue with the rtf frame causing problems with clothing. My carry pistol is an rtf G17 carried AIWB all year round, either against my skin in the summer or an undershirt in the winter. I have not noticed the issues you are describing, nor do I find it uncomfortable.
If it doesn't work for you then you should certainly do whatever is necessary to adjust it to your liking. In this case, because the rtf frames are an endangered species, combined with the fact that they carry a premium in resale value, some people (myself included) were suggesting that you could consider selling it (used) and then purchasing another pistol (new) for the same price or even cheaper. That said, it's your pistol, so if you want to sand down the texture, by all means drive on.
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