Alan Adamson Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I think everyone knows that the original aluminum grips have been discontinued.... I have 2 that are broken and so I called STI today to see what warranty is for them. If you have to have something today, they will trade the broken ones for mags or plastic grips... pretty much value for value... But, they are also re-designing the Aluminum grip to remedy that thin area where they all crack. The new grip should be out in January and they will warranty the old grip for the new one when it's available... So hang onto those broken ones... Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR ENV Shooter Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 This is good to know since my new open gun that is being built will have the old style grip. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Carter Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Where is the area they crack in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 hmmm, I'll be watching for the new ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 (edited) Where is the area they crack in? Here's where mine broke... Edited October 6, 2011 by SLM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alan Adamson Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 yep, thats where they break, usually it starts at the top where the ultra thin area is directly above the mag release on both sides, then it cracks down that area and as the crack grows, it causes other areas to be stressed and it ultimately falls apart. While originally they said it was fitting related, they later discontinued the grip and are redoing the mold/model to remedy this issue, as they *all crack*.... Round count is the only variable... Mine have about 3K rounds on them is all. And I fit them so there were no marks or pressure points when assembled. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I hope they will take my new old one and exchange it for a new new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 My old style is still going strong. It was fit by Matt Cheely on one of his open guns. I have several friends that have grips fit by Bobby at Freedom Gunworks that are still hanging in there. Round counts are running anywhere from 5000 to 12,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Adamson Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 My old style is still going strong. It was fit by Matt Cheely on one of his open guns. I have several friends that have grips fit by Bobby at Freedom Gunworks that are still hanging in there. Round counts are running anywhere from 5000 to 12,000. Yes, I know.... it's just a matter of time... they all will break (why STI took them off the market), fit or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Cheely Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yep, I've fit more than a few. There doesn't seem to be rhyme or reason for them to break. Some do, some don't. Too finicky for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFoley Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Aluminum STI grips crack, SOME of them do but not all of them. STI pulled ‘em off the market because even SOME are too many. (In actuality I think you’ll see that it’s usually the thin ones that crack.) I have spoken with them about this subject, and STI is working on this. They really seem to want their customers to be happy. One of the nicest things about STI is that they are still small enough to communicate with their market, in this case being those of us in the shooting community. There are a handful of gunsmiths that have been successful with these grips, and I defer to them for any mods that may help. It isn't an easily fit part and varies from frame to frame, gun to gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Adamson Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Aluminum STI grips crack, SOME of them do but not all of them. STI pulled ‘em off the market because even SOME are too many. (In actuality I think you’ll see that it’s usually the thin ones that crack.) I have spoken with them about this subject, and STI is working on this. They really seem to want their customers to be happy. One of the nicest things about STI is that they are still small enough to communicate with their market, in this case being those of us in the shooting community. There are a handful of gunsmiths that have been successful with these grips, and I defer to them for any mods that may help. It isn't an easily fit part and varies from frame to frame, gun to gun. As an FYI both of my *regular - B sized* grips cracked. And from talking with STI, it seems even they acknowledge that the original design had a very thin web, right in a place where they needed more material. I'm sure they will remedy this... But even SV doesn't offer an aluminum grip any longer, only steel... Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNsTeR Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Aluminum STI grips crack, SOME of them do but not all of them. STI pulled ‘em off the market because even SOME are too many. (In actuality I think you’ll see that it’s usually the thin ones that crack.) I have spoken with them about this subject, and STI is working on this. They really seem to want their customers to be happy. One of the nicest things about STI is that they are still small enough to communicate with their market, in this case being those of us in the shooting community. There are a handful of gunsmiths that have been successful with these grips, and I defer to them for any mods that may help. It isn't an easily fit part and varies from frame to frame, gun to gun. As an FYI both of my *regular - B sized* grips cracked. And from talking with STI, it seems even they acknowledge that the original design had a very thin web, right in a place where they needed more material. I'm sure they will remedy this... But even SV doesn't offer an aluminum grip any longer, only steel... Alan SV still lists the aluminum grip on their website... http://sviguns.com/1101.php?indx=10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Adamson Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Aluminum STI grips crack, SOME of them do but not all of them. STI pulled ‘em off the market because even SOME are too many. (In actuality I think you’ll see that it’s usually the thin ones that crack.) I have spoken with them about this subject, and STI is working on this. They really seem to want their customers to be happy. One of the nicest things about STI is that they are still small enough to communicate with their market, in this case being those of us in the shooting community. There are a handful of gunsmiths that have been successful with these grips, and I defer to them for any mods that may help. It isn't an easily fit part and varies from frame to frame, gun to gun. As an FYI both of my *regular - B sized* grips cracked. And from talking with STI, it seems even they acknowledge that the original design had a very thin web, right in a place where they needed more material. I'm sure they will remedy this... But even SV doesn't offer an aluminum grip any longer, only steel... Alan SV still lists the aluminum grip on their website... http://sviguns.com/1101.php?indx=10 Well, there ya go, I had heard they discontinued it as well, but perhaps I'm wrong... Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy01 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Normally they are only willing to deliver a gun with an alluminum grip if its a carry gun. On competition guns that will have high round counts they are only willing to sell you a steel grip. Seems they don't want to risk the same as STI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Boit Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Brandon told me that Aluminium grip is not a viable option on high round count pistols. They tried, and do not offer aluminium grips for major power high volume shooting anymore. FWIW..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 When STI revamps the aluminum grip, I hope they consider carbon steel. I took 3 hours to fit mine. It slides on and off easier than the plastic grip, the bushings are lined up correctly as well. Just took mine off after about 6k rounds. I found a type 3 anodizer that won't break the bank. I did a very thorough inspection for cracks. Couldn't find any. I know they crack, eventually. Mine hasn't yet. I'm hoping the fit and hard anodizing will delay it further. The SV's that were just shown on Top Shot has me itching to try one of their steel frames. Not ready for that expense yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Adamson Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 I talked to STI at Shot, they had their new Aluminum grip there, it's available now, replacements for the cracked old version and they will warranty you to the new one. The one I saw as black, and they were pretty confident that it wouldn't crack. Figured I'd follow up on this tread with that info. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
want2race Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Thanks. I still have an older one with a few thousand rounds through it. I had it LvlIII anodized and as soon as my FGW 5.4 is ready it will have new home. It's good to know they didn't just drop the idea. Does it look the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 I spoke with David Cupp about this a few weeks ago and his take was a mid spring release. I hope so.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigsteffek Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I just talked with STI and they told me the new grips are availble now and to contact SC or DP to order.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMO66 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks. I still have an older one with a few thousand rounds through it. I had it LvlIII anodized and as soon as my FGW 5.4 is ready it will have new home. It's good to know they didn't just drop the idea. Does it look the same? Take a look at STI's site. There's a pic of the new grip on there. There's no price so has anyone heard on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigsteffek Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 SC has them on there website 280 is msrp i believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 I emailed STI yesterday about exchanging my old one for a new one and Dave emailed me back that they aren't available yet and to check back in a couple months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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