These are my favorite grips for my EDC K frames. The problem is the fit sucks on every pair I've ever tried and on every gun. I know they're cheap grips but I'd like to try to improve them. Has anyone ever tried bedding these? I was going to attempt one panel at a time using JB Weld and sanding or filing the final fit. Would petroleum jelly work well as a release agent?
Bedding PGS Hideout grips
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I am with rm06, they are pretty impressive grips at the price point. Goldilocks size for me in the palm swell, narrowing at the top and the added length helps make me reduce muzzle flip. The downsides are a bit too smooth and just plain cheap looking.
My guess is the mold they use in manufacturing is not perfect or that the post mold de flash and polishing causes fitment issues. That or Smiths dimensions wander a bit over time. They work on my K frames.
My guess is the mold they use in manufacturing is not perfect or that the post mold de flash and polishing causes fitment issues. That or Smiths dimensions wander a bit over time. They work on my K frames.
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I've used PGS Hideouts on K-frames, and both my J-frames are currently wearing them.
I've never had to use bedding, though. A little sanding here and there, but not bedding. I have heard of people using the stuff for bedding rifle stocks (sorry...not a rifle guy) on revolver stocks.
I've never had to use bedding, though. A little sanding here and there, but not bedding. I have heard of people using the stuff for bedding rifle stocks (sorry...not a rifle guy) on revolver stocks.
I guess I should have explained that better but I think HardToHandle covered all the valid high points the grips offer (thanks, HardToHandle).
But yes, really. Otherwise, unless you have something valuable to contribute, go troll someone else's thread.
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Obviously this is a Ruger Bisley grip panel, but I was able to glass-bed it (and the other side panel as well) with Acra Glass.... I used the Acra Glass release agent. I had to drill small holes and channels to assure bonding with the plastic/polymer panel. But after patient planning, they came out well to my eye. Hope this is of some value despite being Rugers.
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Use Epoxy Putty to fit them , JB Weld makes one , it keeps epoxy from "running" into places you dont want/need it too .
Use small amounts and refit if all spaces not filled ... avoid one big heavy coat of epoxy .
Clean areas you want it to stick to (acetone) and Petroleum Jelly or two coats of paste wax will work as release agent . Paste wax is less messy but P-Jelly works fine .
A little at a time , where needed , beats big heavy gobs ...the excess will go somewhere.
Epoxy putty and wood sticks to wood like gangbusters !
Do not get any in threads and holes ... no release agent works in holes with a threaded screw... Trust Me !
Gary
Use small amounts and refit if all spaces not filled ... avoid one big heavy coat of epoxy .
Clean areas you want it to stick to (acetone) and Petroleum Jelly or two coats of paste wax will work as release agent . Paste wax is less messy but P-Jelly works fine .
A little at a time , where needed , beats big heavy gobs ...the excess will go somewhere.
Epoxy putty and wood sticks to wood like gangbusters !
Do not get any in threads and holes ... no release agent works in holes with a threaded screw... Trust Me !
Gary
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