I think they call it stippling

[Jknox87]

Did some stippling to my sigmas grip the other day. Just figure I would throw this out there for some future advice whenj I decide to do it again. Any info would be great. Gonna try to get some pics on here soon

 

[.357 mag]

I would like to see pictures. Haven't seen that done on a Sigma yet.

 

[Jknox87]

stippling

I'll try to get some pics up soon. Dealing with a car accident right now. Have to admit now though, it was my first try at it so probably not as clean as other stippling jobs. I don't think I had the right tip on the soldering iron either

 

[stasher1]

Be prepared to either keep your Sigma for a long time or get ready to take a beating when you try to sell it.

Stippling (especially DIY stippling) shrinks your potential customer base substantially, which typically has a negative effect on resale value. Now, combine that with a gun that already has crappy resale value and limited appeal due to its spotty reviews and you have a gun that will probably sit for a LONG time before it sells.

 

[borntoraisehogs]

Did some stippling to my sigmas grip the other day. Just figure I would throw this out there for some future advice whenj I decide to do it again. Any info would be great. Gonna try to get some pics on here soon

I would. I wouldn't stiple first. Just throw it.

 

[leejack]

I'm clueless!

Lets see some pics.

 

[.357 mag]

I'm clueless!

Lets see some pics.

stippling a handgun - Google Search

this job looks a bit jacked up.

 

[leejack]

Thanks, I've seen this before but didn't know the name of the process.

Definately not something for me though.

 

[jtpur]

and you would do this for what reason?

 

[n4zov]

and you would do this for what reason?

It provides a better grip and the gun doesn't slide in the hand as easily as a non-stippled gun. It is a cheaper alternative to having the back strap or mainspring housing checkered. I have a custom target hardball M1911 with stippled front strap and it lets you get a really good grip on the gun and you don't constantly have to re-grip. Checkered metal looks better but it is a job for somebody who absolutely knows what they are doing and it isn't cheap. I don't think I have seen stippling on a polymer frame gun before, but it should work just like on a steel frame.

 

[stasher1]

Still no pics?

 

[A2 Stippling]

Did you stipple the gun or the grips? What kind of gun? Here are a couple examples of my grips for M&Ps.

http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-smithing/239809-m-p-back-strap-stippling.html