turbopower18 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thinking of taking the plunge and getting a steel grip for my 2011. Ive had the chance to handle a SVI Tactical and Aggressive grip but not a CK Arms. I really like the Aggressive SVI Grip texture. Can someone with experience with the CK chime in and give me a texture comparison with it to the SVI as noone local to me runs a CK Arms grip Thanks in Advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah my boy Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I own a Svi aggressive grip and believe it's the best money can buy. CK arms is a great grip as well but not enough texture for me as metal grips go. I have not a shot with a CK grip but did check one out at shot show this year and it was just ok to me. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPostman Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I have a PT textured on my open gun and it has just the right amount of texture for me. Its a very good grip for the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 CK grips are very grippy without the wood rasp feel of some others. Also, if you don't have huge hands they are also slightly undersized and contoured to fit better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerEli Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Sorry, I don't have a lot to contribute, but do have a question. I have an SVI standard texture signature steel grip, I am very interested in upgrading to a tactical or aggressive one. Would you be able to explain in more detail your opinion, and the feeling of each, and if you can, how they compare to the standard one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmo2011 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 For me the aggressive grip isn't offensive to my hands, however if I miss my grip a little adjusting it is not so easy. The tactical pattern is not as sticky in this regard. The standard or tactical are a little prone to slip if your hands get sweaty and you don't use pro grip. I settled on skate tape grip as coarse or fine grits can be used as desired and don't slip with moisture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21STI Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I have a ck grip. I feel like it is grippy enough but it will not make you bleed (not even close). I don't have experience with the svi grips but the PT grip that a friend had was "sharper" and a bit more g4ippy but when doing a mag change it was harder to shift my grip to maneuver it. They are both very good grips so i don't think you can go wrong with either one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian04rs Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) Since we are on the topic of steel grips I have a pt textured grip(not aggressive) and and in the process of replacing worn out parts and stripped it down to bare metal to recoat it. Curious what you guys are coating your grips with? A couple places local to me offer cerekote but not sure how it would be on the grip, don't want to loose any grip. Sorry for the thread hijack but my search came up with no results. Thanks for any input on this?? Edited March 14, 2016 by Brian04rs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd7446 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Brian04rs - Cerakote won't be a problem at all on the PT Aggressive grip. Mine is a SS aggressive grip and is Cerakoted. Didn't lose any of the texturing. I believe if applied properly Cerakote film thickness is on the order of 0.001 - 0.002". You won't notice a thing. Mine is also holding up quite well. The only wear in the coating is where it goes into the Racemaster holster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian04rs Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Right on guess I'll give it a go worst case scenario I can just strip it again thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Mine is ion bond coated. Very durable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majority1775 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Might have to make a trip to SVI factory...do they take grip test visits? RangerTrace has to know Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erttactics Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Engineer Eli if you do upgrade and want to sell your current one please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngineerEli Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Engineer Eli if you do upgrade and want to sell your current one please let me know. Honestly I'd love to do the upgrade, but it probably wont happen for A WHILE... And, when I do, I plan to see if I can have a local smith fit the current grip to my back up STI Apeiro. Sorry. Anyone know if you can do that, fit a grip that comes off of an SVI onto an STI frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folkstyle Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 For me the SV aggressive feels like fighting a porcupine. I don't like grip lotions or anything on my hands so it works well for me with sweat, oil, or even half of the exxon valdez. After the first stage of the day I don't notice it at all but it sticks wherever you put it. Plus, you can always shave some of the spike off, but putting more on is a little tougher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advan031 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I've held SVI steel grip and it felt great in my hands. However, I have PT aggressive texture in steel and titanium, I wouldn't trade them for anything. It may be too aggressive for some people but anything less feels like cotton balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasyad Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Do metal grips load and function as smooth as plastic? Also really curious how the PT Ti grip is holding up. Thanks, Rasyad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd7446 Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Do metal grips load and function as smooth as plastic? Also really curious how the PT Ti grip is holding up. Thanks, Rasyad Probably smoother than plastic. Very easy to sand & polish the mag area of the grip and it is VERY slick for loading. Also with a metal grip, unless you're King Kong, you won't be able to squeeze it hard enough to have any issues dropping a mag free like you can with plastic. The only caveat is that metal grips are a little more demanding of the mag being inserted squarely. If you have the mag clocked, you won't be able to keep pushing it in and eventually get it aligned. But that's nothing dry fire and practice (and a good magwell) won't cure. I don't have a PT Ti grip myself, but I do know they have never had an issue with any of the Ti grips produced and fielded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21STI Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 In my experience you have to be a bit more precise with your reloads with the metal grips. With the plastic grip you could afford to be a bit more sloppy because the grip will flex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian04rs Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 I second that on the reloads needing to be a bit more precise. They drop free easier but if the mag is rotationally out of alignment it can get stuck. That being said its one of the best things I've added to my pistol?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasyad Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Great information, does anyone know which grip fits smaller hands best? Thanks, Rasyad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 The CK grip has a smaller circumstance than the PT so if you have smaller hands the CK grip will work better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erttactics Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Cha-lee How grippy is the CK grip compared to the stock DVC grip? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon49erfan Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Great information, does anyone know which grip fits smaller hands best? Thanks, Rasyad I wear a size medium glove and the SVI Signature grip with a short trigger insert fit my hand great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Cha-lee How grippy is the CK grip compared to the stock DVC grip? Thanks To me the stippling of the DVC grip and the texture on the CK grip feels like it produces about the same amount of friction. Neither are overly aggressive, which is probably a good thing. But realistically who cares? If you need more friction just put some grip tape on it. Personally I prefer smooth grips so I can put grip tape where I need it and leave it off of where I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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