Grip stippling suggestion

[Dikinalaska]

So I cut up a grip to make a custom block for the slidefire, thread to come with pics on how-to do that shortly, but figured I'd play around with the stippling thing. Ran a flat tip over the whole thing after and it smoothed it out without turning it white like sanding. What do you guys think? Should I do a factory grip I got laying around to try out? It does give an aggressive grip, but after smoothing it won't tear your hands up

 

[VectorSix]

personally i think that looks like ****, but its your weapon and if you like it go for it.
i will stick with my houge on my 15-22

 

[Kayback]

"tear up your hands"? Wow. Stop using so much moisturizer

Honestly though? Not the best job I've seen done, but if it works for you go for it. I personally haven't stippled my 15/22 yet. It may be on the cards, but I did purchase an after market grip for it anyway.

I've found stippling to be the next best thing since sliced bread. It is a way to easily increase the grip on plastic surfaces. However! I have decided to only use it on compound shapes. If I have a flat surface I will now be using skateboard Deck Tape.

You know self adhesive sand paper? Works like a dream IMHO. But like I said, not too well on curved shapes.

KBK

 

[Beuford T. Rimfire]

The tip, technique, and how hot you let your iron get greatly effect the outcome of any stippling project. This pic is of my grip using a slow and very random squiggly pattern. Some people use dots, I prefer the random pattern. Gives a finish similar to some HK pistol stippling, though a bit more aggressive. This will wear down a bit if, especially if you use some kind of gloves, or you can buff over it with some 800 grit automotive sandpaper to remove a bit of the roughness.

 

[Dikinalaska]

Ya I could see how the texture would change as my angle and force applied would vary. Yours looks good.

 

[Majorlk]

personally i think that looks like ****, but its your weapon and if you like it go for it.
i will stick with my houge on my 15-22

My sentiments exactly - on both statements.

 

[roadkill45]

that's how i do my grips on all my polymer guns Beuford...looks good. but then again i'm an amateur wood burner and have a Razor back and Colwood with all the different tipped burning pens. favorite is one that has a needle point, you can really get a good aggressive grip but still smooth enough not to hurt your hands. i've done so many of my buds glocks, XD's, etc. you can also do them in a tree bark, up and down line that works really well but IMO does not look as good. I also have a golf ball nib for the guys that REALLY want a good grip. Have not done an AR grip though on any of my AR's. Might have to give one a try. If you run 250 grit sandpaper over the grip when done, then remoil it, it will not show any of the white you are talking about.

 

[w0ady]

not my thing but if it helps you shoot better then more power to you.

 

[Dikinalaska]

that's how i do my grips on all my polymer guns Beuford...looks good. but then again i'm an amateur wood burner and have a Razor back and Colwood with all the different tipped burning pens. favorite is one that has a needle point, you can really get a good aggressive grip but still smooth enough not to hurt your hands. i've done so many of my buds glocks, XD's, etc. you can also do them in a tree bark, up and down line that works really well but IMO does not look as good. I also have a golf ball nib for the guys that REALLY want a good grip. Have not done an AR grip though on any of my AR's. Might have to give one a try. If you run 250 grit sandpaper over the grip when done, then remoil it, it will not show any of the white you are talking about.

Thank you for all the pointers! I'll try them out, especially the remoil to get rid of the white.

 

[roadkill45]

not my thing but if it helps you shoot better then more power to you.

you're in FL...I'm in AZ...you know heat and humidity affect your grip. My .40's want to twist once hands get wet. i like my shooting gloves but for a .22 not necessary, stippling a .22 is not necessary but looks cool in his photo. i guarantee that you will have the same grip with wet or bloody hands that you have with dry hands with my stipple jobs. and i don't do them for money, just buds who ask. I don't sell anything anymore that i know i'm keeping so i stipple some pretty cool patterns on my handguns.

 

[w0ady]

you're in FL...I'm in AZ...you know heat and humidity affect your grip. My .40's want to twist once hands get wet. i like my shooting gloves but for a .22 not necessary, stippling a .22 is not necessary but looks cool in his photo. i guarantee that you will have the same grip with wet or bloody hands that you have with dry hands with my stipple jobs. and i don't do them for money, just buds who ask. I don't sell anything anymore that i know i'm keeping so i stipple some pretty cool patterns on my handguns.

wasnt judging you, just saying i personally dont like the look of stippling. personally i have a hogue grip on 1 of my xd's and sandpaper texture grip tape on another.

 

[Majorlk]

I've never had the need for stippling. With the exception of my Super Blackhawk and my match high Standard, all my pistols have either Pachmayr grips or Hogue sleeves. The HS is a wrap-around stock and the BH wears smooth Herretts. The 15-22 has a Hogue pistol grip. I normally shoot with a golfing glove on my shooting hand, so slipping is not a problem, even with the Herretts.

Every stippled gun I have shot hurt my hands without the glove. If stippling turns someone on, good for them. It does nothing for me.

 

[photoracer]

You should try an Ergo grip. As much better above the Hogue as the Hogue is above those stock plastic AR grips. You won't need a glove on the Ergo, even the cheapest one. I have all of the above grips. The plastic AR grips get thrown in a box, the Hogue goes on anything I just buy, until a new Ergo arrives and then the Hogue goes into the box or on one of my tactical shotgun setups.

 

[w0ady]

both the hogue and ergo are just too skinny for me.

 

[EAHILL]

I considered this method for some time but just could'nt get comfortable
with the thought. I have the MP 40C. Watched several segments of You Tube w/ Hickock45 and found that he was using the Talon Grip on several of his pistols.
Ordered one and received it this week. Very simple to install. Just take your time and it will turn out fine. I am well pleased with the difference in the purchase of the grip now, much more secure. According to instructions it is easy to remove if you should ever have to.
Forgot to mention that it really dresses the gun nicely.

You can get it with the grit finish or rubberized. Instructions will tell you that if the grit seems to uncomfortable you can sand it lightly with 120 grit sandpaper for more comfortable feel. So far I like it as is.

Have'nt been to range yet due to weather, but am almost certain I will be pleased with my choice.

 

[stormspotter]

I filed the front of the grip smooth and then took some 2" wide 3M anti-slip tape and trimed it to fit from checkering to checkering. Heat it with a hair dryer, peel the backing off and attach it to the grip. It gives a secure grip and won't slip or come off.