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Yeah, I'm in the minority on this. I'm not really a fan of heavy engraving. Never have been. Can't really give a reason for it though.

But someone really went to a lot of trouble to do it and I can respect the effort necessary to get this look.
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Regardless of whether you like it or not, you have to appreciate the amount of time and skill it took to accomplish that.

I really like it, and agree with Dolomites suggestion of cerakoting it silver then adding depth.

I wouldn't pay what it would cost to have it done, but I wouldn't do it for a 1911 or Hi Power or SAA either. Just not my style. Well, maybe for a BBQ gun, but I wouldn't pick a glock as a base gun either.

What about starting out with one of those aluminum glock frames? Lonewolf?
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Impressive cause I just stippled my 19 and nothing did would give me the soft smooth texture they have there. I even bought a wood burning iron with an adjustable thermostat.

I like it!

 

I like to view good gun engraving but have never had the disire to spend the money it takes to have it done. So with that said I like the craftmanship exhibited in the OP photo. I also believe that engraving would do a lot for how the grip frame feels in your hand. Whoever the frames engraver was didn't use a wood burning iron on it. This was done with actual engraving tools.

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What about starting out with one of those aluminum glock frames? Lonewolf? 

 

CCF used to make aluminum and steel Glock frames.  I had the stainless one once.  You think a 1911 is heavy.  That CCF with a G34 upper was a monster.

Glock17LCCFSteelFrame-1.jpg

 

Only to be outweighed, by a lot, by this "masterpiece"

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Ok, maybe it's just me, but Glocks are ugly and meant to be ugly. That's the firearms equivalent of putting pearls on a pig.

 

Ditto.  I'm going to use the 2 "U" words:  Glocks are incredibly utilitarian and ugly as they were designed and meant to be.  I came late to the world of Glock.  Never liked the looks of them......until I bought a G4 19....then that changed.  Own 5 of them now.

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As far as ugly Glocks go; Has anyone ever been on a job and said,

"Hey Hank, check out my new Estwing framing hammer. See the sexy graceful lines, perfectly contoured grip. The fit and finish are superb wouldn't ya say?"

No, that never happens. The definition of a perfect tool is one that works EVERY SINGLE TIME you use it.
The slogan "Glock Perfection" is in reference to exactly what they are. Tools. Nothing classy or brag worthy, just tools that work every dang time.
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As far as ugly Glocks go; Has anyone ever been on a job and said,

"Hey Hank, check out my new Estwing framing hammer. See the sexy graceful lines, perfectly contoured grip. The fit and finish are superb wouldn't ya say?"

No, that never happens. The definition of a perfect tool is one that works EVERY SINGLE TIME you use it.
The slogan "Glock Perfection" is in reference to exactly what they are. Tools. Nothing classy or brag worthy, just tools that work every dang time.

Idk...Im going on 9 Glocks and my 17L is pretty hideous as far as Glocks go.

But it is accurate as anything

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