HotLoad Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I want some kinda metal grip on my CCGunworks limited gun coming next Month. So its either the STI aluminum or a SVI stainless signature model. Anyone know if STI has tweaked their alum grips to not crack. I know if they are fit right they shouldn't crack. If I can use a STI alum grip why can't I use a SVI alum? I have had a couple people tell me to use the steel grips including SVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digby7 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 If i remember this correctly, STI is in the process of redesigning their alu grip so that it doesnt crack and SVI only recommends their alu grip for minor pf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMV Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I want some kinda metal grip on my CCGunworks limited gun coming next Month. So its either the STI aluminum or a SVI stainless signature model. Anyone know if STI has tweaked their alum grips to not crack. I know if they are fit right they shouldn't crack. If I can use a STI alum grip why can't I use a SVI alum? I have had a couple people tell me to use the steel grips including SVI. STI has redesigned their aluminum grip, they just aren't available yet. I have a couple of the first generation STI aluminum grips and haven't had any problems...yet. The knock on aluminum is that it work hardens and becomes brittle...which is why you get cracking. This is likely to occur in any aluminum grip framed gun at some point...doesn't mean it has to but it most likely will eventually. IMO, If you can afford the extra $, get the SVI steel...you will not be disapointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotLoad Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 I want some kinda metal grip on my CCGunworks limited gun coming next Month. So its either the STI aluminum or a SVI stainless signature model. Anyone know if STI has tweaked their alum grips to not crack. I know if they are fit right they shouldn't crack. If I can use a STI alum grip why can't I use a SVI alum? I have had a couple people tell me to use the steel grips including SVI. STI has redesigned their aluminum grip, they just aren't available yet. I have a couple of the first generation STI aluminum grips and haven't had any problems...yet. The knock on aluminum is that it work hardens and becomes brittle...which is why you get cracking. This is likely to occur in any aluminum grip framed gun at some point...doesn't mean it has to but it most likely will eventually. IMO, If you can afford the extra $, get the SVI steel...you will not be disapointed. I am a little worried about the weight of a steel grip and how that will affect the balance of the gun. I am not a big dude and a little concerned about driving a heavy gun. Any thoughts from those who have SVI steel grips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Merricks Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I want some kinda metal grip on my CCGunworks limited gun coming next Month. So its either the STI aluminum or a SVI stainless signature model. Anyone know if STI has tweaked their alum grips to not crack. I know if they are fit right they shouldn't crack. If I can use a STI alum grip why can't I use a SVI alum? I have had a couple people tell me to use the steel grips including SVI. STI has redesigned their aluminum grip, they just aren't available yet. I have a couple of the first generation STI aluminum grips and haven't had any problems...yet. The knock on aluminum is that it work hardens and becomes brittle...which is why you get cracking. This is likely to occur in any aluminum grip framed gun at some point...doesn't mean it has to but it most likely will eventually. IMO, If you can afford the extra $, get the SVI steel...you will not be disapointed. I am a little worried about the weight of a steel grip and how that will affect the balance of the gun. I am not a big dude and a little concerned about driving a heavy gun. Any thoughts from those who have SVI steel grips? My wife is useing the SVI steel grip and she is 97lbs. The gun is a little heavy but it helps with the recoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Joe Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 You cannot go wrong with the SVI grip and QUALITY! The weight is negligible and it does balance out the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotLoad Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Thanks guys, I will bite the bullet and get an SVI grip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 I put the SV grips on my Kodiak Precision SV. I liked them so much, I had them put on my Open gun. The balance is just fine. Different than with plastic but to me much better. Ensure your mags will work. I only use SV mags so there was no issues for me. I am not saying there will be an issue but i tend to be anal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotLoad Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Pjb45 thanks for a good idea. I am gonna send all my mags, which include 4 new sti's and 4 old svi's, to Matt C so that he can make any modifications to the mag catch hole as needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hax Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) I am going down the same road as you. I picked the SVI stainless steal signature grip. I think there are to many choices of grips and textures from SVI. I was hung up on which grip to get for over a month. I decided to get the aggressive texture and have Matt buff on it a little bit so it isn't too sharp. Good luck on what you decide. I still haven't shot a gun with a SVI metal grip. Decisions, decisions lol Edited to add: everyone I spoke to said the aluminum grips are more for carry guns or guns that will not be shot as much as comp guns Edited March 1, 2012 by hax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 The steel signature grip adds about 8 ounces to the gun and in my opinion does nothing but improve the way they feel. The shape and balance are much better than any contoured plastic grip I've held. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuyC Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 My STI mags work great in my SV grip with no modifications. The SV mags also work in the same grip. My gun is a little on the heavy side, but you learn to get use to it. My gun does not have much recoil. The grip feels great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzzo Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) I have also replaced the sti polymergrip in to a reinforced version of a alu grip. First i would a Infinity steel grip but in germany this things ar to expensive - over 800 €. Then i saw at my gunmakrer this alu grip in some colores (blue, red, orange, black etc). I put some grippaper on it to have a good grip (i shoot ipsc). I think polymer or alu it doesend matters but it look´s nice. Edited June 19, 2016 by Gonzzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzzo Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Here some pictures : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Go with the steel. I don't know why STI won't bite the bullet and offer the steel. Much better all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 4 year necro post, nice! [emoji2] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzzo Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) Go with the steel. In steel i know only the expensive SVI grips (in different size) , but steel is cold and heavy. for sti are some alugrips on the market from italy, germany and i know one factors in usa there you can get alu, steel and titanium in sti style but thats to difficult to import this to EU - i think it´s not possible. Edited June 19, 2016 by Gonzzo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 prommesberger make a steel 2011 grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzzo Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Are you sure ? It´s possible , Alu Steel Titanium the CNC machine does not matter which material. But why use heavy steel if alu also works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) Are you sure ? It´s possible , Alu Steel Titanium the CNC machine does not matter which material. But why use heavy steel if alu also works. The knock on aluminum is that it work hardens and becomes brittle...which is why you get cracking. This is likely to occur in any aluminum grip framed gun at some point...doesn't mean it has to but it most likely will eventually.IMO, If you can afford the extra $, get the SVI steel...you will not be disappointed Edited June 21, 2016 by SCTaylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzzo Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Okay - thanks for your note. Now it´s to late for steel. I hope the reinforced version of this alu grip will bear it If not i try the SVI steel grip as next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 So, since the necro thread is here and everything... Does anyone know if recent STI aluminum grips are still cracking? I just found a crack in my plastic grip on my open gun, second one this year. I don't really want a metal grip, but if I am going to have to keep replacing grips like this then the price adds up kinda fast, and I can get an aluminum one from Dawson for 250. But if it is just gonna crack also then... then I guess it is just back to buying more plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino2212 Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I you crack the polymer grips you almost sure wil crack the aluminium one . i think you have some kind of problem with your gun ( fitting ) polymer grips almost never crack . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmz Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 9 hours ago, Gooldylocks said: So, since the necro thread is here and everything... Does anyone know if recent STI aluminum grips are still cracking? I just found a crack in my plastic grip on my open gun, second one this year. I don't really want a metal grip, but if I am going to have to keep replacing grips like this then the price adds up kinda fast, and I can get an aluminum one from Dawson for 250. But if it is just gonna crack also then... then I guess it is just back to buying more plastic. Also STI no longer makes that Aluminum grip so if you do crack it it's not covered under warranty Dawson just has new old stock of those. CK Arms does make an aluminum and also a steel look them up there very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Also STI no longer makes that Aluminum grip so if you do crack it it's not covered under warranty Dawson just has new old stock of those. CK Arms does make an aluminum and also a steel look them up there very nice.On the STI website it says they are still under warranty. Might not be able to get a new one if it breaks, but they would probably send me an plastic one or 2 to replace it if it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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