Pearce Grip Extension - Get a Better Grip

Published on March 4, 2025
Duration: 3:25

This video demonstrates the installation of a Pearce Grip Extension onto a Glock 19 Gen 5 magazine. The presenter highlights how the extension provides a better grip for shooters with larger hands, preventing pinky overhang and potential "pinky pinch." The process involves disassembling the magazine, removing the base plate, and attaching the extension, with an optional tip to use a vice for easier installation. The extension does not increase magazine capacity but improves ergonomics and is noted as a quality, USA-made product.

Quick Summary

Pearce Grip Extensions enhance Glock magazine ergonomics by providing an extended grip surface for the pinky finger, preventing 'pinky pinch' and improving control. They attach to the magazine base, do not increase capacity, and are a quality, USA-made accessory recommended for Glock compacts with larger hand sizes.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Introduction & Problem
  2. 00:36Introducing the Pearce Grip Extension
  3. 01:00Magazine Disassembly
  4. 01:54Magazine Tool Usage
  5. 02:13Installing the Pearce Grip Extension
  6. 02:29Completed Installation & Benefits
  7. 02:50Comparison: Standard vs. Extended Magazine
  8. 03:10Recommendation for Glock Compacts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pearce Grip Extension and what does it do for Glock magazines?

A Pearce Grip Extension is an accessory that attaches to the base of a Glock magazine. Its primary function is to provide an extended grip surface for the shooter's pinky finger, improving overall handling and comfort, especially for those with larger hands. It does not increase the magazine's ammunition capacity.

How do you install a Pearce Grip Extension on a Glock magazine?

Installation involves safely unloading the firearm and removing the magazine. You then depress the follower, use a magazine tool to hold the spring, remove the original base plate, and firmly press the Pearce Grip Extension onto the magazine until it clicks into place. A vice can optionally be used for added pressure.

Does a Pearce Grip Extension increase the capacity of a Glock magazine?

No, a Pearce Grip Extension does not increase the ammunition capacity of a Glock magazine. Its sole purpose is to enhance the ergonomics of the grip by providing a more substantial surface for the pinky finger, thereby improving control and reducing discomfort like 'pinky pinch'.

What are the benefits of using a Pearce Grip Extension on a Glock compact pistol?

The main benefit is an improved grip, particularly for shooters with larger hands who might experience their pinky finger hanging off the standard magazine. This extension helps prevent 'pinky pinch' and provides a more secure, comfortable, and stable shooting platform, leading to better firearm control.

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