Anyone doing stippling?

[tomkatz]

I just picked up my first M&P, a .45 compact.
I really like it so far but wouldn't mind having some stippling done on a backstrap insert, and no way will I try it myself.
Any recommendations?
thanks...

 

[speedyquad]

A2 Stippling - A2 STIPPLING

He is in the military. Depending on his deployment, he may not have much stock or be able to get you anything quickly. I will say though is that his work is exceptional. I have the number 8 dots on my compact. You won't even have to send your backstrap out to him. you can just buy one that he has already done.

 

[tomkatz]

That is perfect, just what I am looking for, thank you!!!!

 

[timn8er]

+1 to Speedyquad. Aaron did the back strap for my 40c too. I've had lots of compliments on it & it the grip is improved.

 

[JAMMAN]

I just e-mailed him out of curiosity to see if he does CTC lasergrips. Good looking stuff, customish, functional and not... odd looking.

 

[DeathF.above]

Maybe you should try talon grips before you consider stippling..

Here is my 45c. I thought about stippling too but I really like these grips.

 

[Drewhil215]

I got bored one day and gave it a try

 

[tomkatz]

That talon grip looks good, and so does your stippling job Drewhil215.
thanks for the ideas!

 

[speedyquad]

you're welcome. i am not a stipling guy to be honest. i understand the idea behind it. the dots was the first stipling job that didn't look like it ruined the firearm AND did what it was supposed to do. I have to say, when i get another M&P with a removable backstrap, i'll be getting these again.

I hope, that if you do go with A2, you enjoy them as much as i do.

 

[Grjfer]

Aaron, at A2 Stippling - A2 STIPPLING does awesome work.

 

[tomkatz]

I did order from A2 and I already received an e-mail saying they've shipped. Outstanding service!
I'll post pics of my gun when I receive my parts.
Thanks again!!

 

[PAFMAN3]

A2 Stippling - A2 STIPPLING

He is in the military. Depending on his deployment, he may not have much stock or be able to get you anything quickly. I will say though is that his work is exceptional. I have the number 8 dots on my compact. You won't even have to send your backstrap out to him. you can just buy one that he has already done.

A2 Stippling is Great, I have ordered a couple grips from him and they ship and arrive ASAP.

 

[JAMMAN]

Aaron replied to my e-mail shortly after I sent it. On a weekend. Really cool.

And yes he does do CTC lasergrips but warned the process was permanent

 

[speedyquad]

that's awesome. He was quick and very helpful/informative on deciding what I wanted. It was less than a week for me to get my items in once i finally placed the order.

If he is delayed, it is for a good reason. I wish that my shield had replaceable back straps.

 

[keithherrington]

Go to David Bowie at Bowie Tactical Concepts

http://www.bowietacticalconcepts.com/index.html

He did the grip on the M&P45 below and is currently doing two more M&Ps for me. He also installed the Trijicon RMR sight and refinished the slide if you are interested.



Keith

 

[tomkatz]

I received my parts from A2 and just wanted to post how happy I am with the product. Very professional looking, quick shipping, and good prices.
I'll be ordering some more baseplates soon.

 

[AdamSean]

I like the way that dimple stippling looks, but it is usually very aggressive and snags on my shirt, revealing my weapon. I use a smaller random pattern.

 

[sciencepenguin]

Still worth trying yourself if you got spare time and a few bucks

Backstrap is actually the best way to give stippling a try yourself (doesn't damage the frame of the gun even if something goes wrong).
I started by stippling my backstrap, and recently after practicing on a few ammo-tray, did the full frame myself. Very happy with the result

 

[A2 Stippling]

Thanks for all the kind words! I agree that there are three ways to go about an enhanced grip:

1. Buy/install grip tape or some other grip addition (temporary!)
2. Buy/install stippling grips/parts (temporary as well!)
3. Stipple/Have someone stipple your grips or gun. (Permanent and more expensive).

I like my specific two patterns and I like that I can take them off if I ever wanted to do so. My only issue is getting parts from my vendors - I can be out for months at a time. Let me know if I can help…

Aaron, A2

 

[tomkatz]

Aaron, your stippled parts made a huge difference on my 45c, thanks again!