speedracer08

These look fantastic! I was thinking black but this might change things.

So it sounds like nitride is the way to go, but what are some options on places to send them to and estimated cost? I looked at the H&M website but didn't see any pricing information. I will probably email them but it's nice to have options.

I have a few metal grips that I would like coated black. What is the best finish that will not make the grip slick but will hold up to abuse? What are the best places to have them done and an aproximate cost?

I have a DVC limited, Brazos hp edge, and another sti tuned by Brazos. I believe choice all comes down to preference, although the edge it's insanely flat and smooth I prefer the speed and feel of the lighter slide of the dvc. The only thing I am certain of is that a metal grip makes a huge improvement on all guns.

The sv has better fit and finish but will also cost more. the pt feels great and has a matching back strap as well as a "pinned" beaver tail. Honestly you will be happy with either of them, my only recommendation is if you chose sv don't get micro pockets. More texture is always better.

I had a SV grip on my dvc and a PT on my edge. I have sense put a PT on my dvc. To be fair the SV was micro pockets and if it was more aggressive I would have probably left it alone.

My direct copy from another recent post I have 3 sti pistols that have all been problem free, 2 where tuned by brazos and 1 factory dvc. I have upgraded the grips on all 3. I have found my Brazos hp edge with a pt evo grip is my fastest and smoothest shooting. My recommendation would be a brazos hp edge and don't look back. I just purchased another pt evo grip for my dvc to replace the sv grip in hopes it might match the brazos hp edge.

Haha sorry I missed you last post. I am confident that you will be very pleased with it!

I have 3 sti pistols that have all been problem free, 2 where tuned by brazos and 1 factory dvc. I have upgraded the grips on all 3. I have found my Brazos hp edge with a pt evo grip is my fastest and smoothest shooting. My recommendation would be a brazos hp edge and don't look back.

I have the standard micro pockets enhanced grip on one pistol and the Phoenix trinity evo on another, I prefer the more aggressive evo grip. I feel the infinity grip moves around too much as its honestly pretty smooth. It's enough of a difference that I will most likely be changing grips soon.

Reviving the dead but what is the current state of competitive shooting in or around the Tyler area?

I own both mentioned STI pistols. The edge from brazos has a better trigger, the pistol was perfectly sighted in, double taps are amazingly close grouped. The DVC has a better grip, less felt recoil, and less movement in the front sight during follow up shots. Both have pros and cons, personally I prefer the DVC but with spring tuning and a grip change it would probably be a wash. That being said they are around the same cost minus any upgrades.

I have 2 and love them. Probably the best FFP for the cost.

Jesse, what recoil spring do you run with the osprey and 9mm subsonics?