billdozer Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I'm looking at metal grips. Speedshooters lists svi grips for svi pistols and grips for sti pistols. Or would an evo fit an svi frame? Does anyone know what the difference is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieShootz Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 do you have an SVI gun? I'd put the svi grip on it and make life easy. If you have an STI gun, then I'd run the evo. You can put the SVI grip on the STI frame as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 54 minutes ago, ScottieShootz said: do you have an SVI gun? I'd put the svi grip on it and make life easy. If you have an STI gun, then I'd run the evo. You can put the SVI grip on the STI frame as well. If I recall, the SVI Signature (?) grip and the PT EVO are very close, except the EVO has more "meat" in the grip safety where it meets the web of your hand between the thumb and first finger. I've held the SVI and found that area isn't "deep" enough for me, and the EVO is a perfect fit. As in all things, YMMV. All things considered, the SVI grip should fit on their frame, but if it were me I'd want the EVO, for my hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 2 hours ago, billdozer said: I'm looking at metal grips. Speedshooters lists svi grips for svi pistols and grips for sti pistols. Or would an evo fit an svi frame? Does anyone know what the difference is? I can't speak to SVI frames (I know that's what the OP is asking about), but I do know that the The EVO grip fit on my PT frame, without any fitting at all. The EVO may not fit on STI or CK frames without some filing or machining, but if fitted properly it works great. STI has different dimensions in different production runs, and mine is about .008" thicker than the EVO grip (which is made to closer tolerances). My CK frame was .007 thicker than the EVO, and after having the frame machined the grip fits like a glove. The SVI frame may have its own specs, too. I believe SVI will sell their grip machined for different frames (although, again, production variances may cause problems with fitting anyway. You don't want a metal grip loose on the frame, it should be tight). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdozer Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 4 hours ago, ScottieShootz said: do you have an SVI gun? I'd put the svi grip on it and make life easy. If you have an STI gun, then I'd run the evo. You can put the SVI grip on the STI frame as well. I do have an svi, but they dont have the aggressive grip in stock. And i was a little disappointed in svi's response to a request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieShootz Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 call Speedshooters and see if they have some coming in. If I wanted a metal grip on my SVI I'd definitely go after an SVI grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdozer Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 I order direct from svi, my problem was i wanted to buy a signature grip from them, then have them fit it, then refinish the whole gun. They weren't interested in doing it, they just wanted sell a grip. So i got my panties in a wad over that, now I'm trying to decide if i want to put an evo grip on it. I can fit it myself, but was thinking an all sv gun would be worth more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieShootz Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 8 minutes ago, billdozer said: I order direct from svi, my problem was i wanted to buy a signature grip from them, then have them fit it, then refinish the whole gun. They weren't interested in doing it, they just wanted sell a grip. So i got my panties in a wad over that, now I'm trying to decide if i want to put an evo grip on it. I can fit it myself, but was thinking an all sv gun would be worth more. I remember your other thread. I'd still go all SVI to maintain a better value on the gun. I love my PT evo, don't get me wrong. I'd just rather have an all SVI gun if I was going that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlmouths Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 The Infinity frame is about .012" wider than the STI frame. Putting an EVO grip on an Infinity would be like putting a Ford Motor in a Ferrari! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 The sv grip is the way to go on the sv frame. The evo grip looks awesome (and I love the msh) but for ease of fit and to keep the gun 'original' id go sv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Hello: Do you have an older SVI framed pistol? The older ones are different than the new ones. As for value, you won't get anymore for it if you do it or SVI does it if you do it correctly. It will take longer if SVI does it and they will do it the way they think it should be done. Lastly are you sure you like the heavy grips? I have seen more than one person install them then after a short time go back to a plastic grip. I do like the look and feel of the EVO PT grip. I just don't own one. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Fowlmouths said: The Infinity frame is about .012" wider than the STI frame. Putting an EVO grip on an Infinity would be like putting a Ford Motor in a Ferrari! Really? A close-tolerance grip precision machined from a single billet of stainless steel, in one piece instead of two. How's that inferior? Isn't it more a matter of personal choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlmouths Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 12 minutes ago, teros135 said: Really? A close-tolerance grip precision machined from a single billet of stainless steel, in one piece instead of two. How's that inferior? Isn't it more a matter of personal choice? I didn't say it was inferior. It would just be stupid to put a EVO grip on a SVI! Like putting a Ford Motor in a Ferrari. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 9 minutes ago, Fowlmouths said: I didn't say it was inferior. It would just be stupid to put a EVO grip on a SVI! Like putting a Ford Motor in a Ferrari. The words you chose make it sound that way.. if you said put a Lamborghini motor in a Ferrari you wouldn't have been misunderstood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlmouths Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 8 minutes ago, Garmil said: The words you chose make it sound that way.. if you said put a Lamborghini motor in a Ferrari you wouldn't have been misunderstood. Ford GT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Better lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 hour ago, teros135 said: Really? A close-tolerance grip precision machined from a single billet of stainless steel, in one piece instead of two. How's that inferior? Isn't it more a matter of personal choice? Looking at both grips, I think they are investment cast. I don't think they are machined from a billet of stainless. Both grips are very nice and well machined, but they look like they start out as a rough casting. The Evo fits my hand better. I don't personally own them, my friend owns both. I have spent a fair amount of time drooling over them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowlmouths Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 37 minutes ago, bmiller said: Looking at both grips, I think they are investment cast. I don't think they are machined from a billet of stainless. Both grips are very nice and well machined, but they look like they start out as a rough casting. The Evo fits my hand better. I don't personally own them, my friend owns both. I have spent a fair amount of time drooling over them. Wrong, SVI website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdozer Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 10 hours ago, Aircooled6racer said: Hello: Do you have an older SVI framed pistol? The older ones are different than the new ones. As for value, you won't get anymore for it if you do it or SVI does it if you do it correctly. It will take longer if SVI does it and they will do it the way they think it should be done. Lastly are you sure you like the heavy grips? I have seen more than one person install them then after a short time go back to a plastic grip. I do like the look and feel of the EVO PT grip. I just don't own one. Thanks, Eric Its a 2007. So I'd say its older. I'm guessing it would take a regular sti grip? It has a plastic svi grip on it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Hello: That will make your choice for the EVO grip easy then. It should be a bolt on with little fitting if any at all. If you decide in the future you don't like the metal grip it will be easy to sell it to anyone with a PT, STI or Cheely frame. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) 12 hours ago, Fowlmouths said: Wrong, SVI website The one I looked at is a few years old. Maybe they changed it? I don't know. How old is this update? It says NEW!!!, to me, that constitutes a change they made. I am not cutting on the quality, just sharing my observations. Maybe Ranger Trace can chime in, I'll bet he knows the answer. Edited March 4, 2017 by bmiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVPFc Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 On 3/3/2017 at 9:25 PM, bmiller said: Looking at both grips, I think they are investment cast. I don't think they are machined from a billet of stainless. Both grips are very nice and well machined, but they look like they start out as a rough casting. The Evo fits my hand better. I don't personally own them, my friend owns both. I have spent a fair amount of time drooling over them. All PT parts are 100% machined from raw stock. We do not use castings, forgings or MIM parts. Bill- Our grips will fit your SV Frame. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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