Lifeislarge Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Thanks to another great deal from a forum member I finally got around to trying my hand at reworking a 2011 grip. Reduced, double undercut and stippled. I'd use a higher grit paper for the undercut next time as it was tedious getting the scratches out. All in all I dig the feel and the way it looks so I'd definitely do it again. The angle of the pic makes the trigger guard look weird but it's straight and there's plenty of meat left on the bone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustychev Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Looks niceSent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_b Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Any pics of what you started with for comparison? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Did you keep a wrapped mag in it while stippling it to prevent any warpage or shifts in the mag chute dimensions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 1 hour ago, v1911 said: Did you keep a wrapped mag in it while stippling it to prevent any warpage or shifts in the mag chute dimensions? No that would've been smart. Lucky for me I went slow and didn't heat it up too much and cause any distortion. I really just tried it to see if I could do it without making a complete mess. Moving forward I'll know better what not to do to achieve better results. As it stands it's fully serviceable, looks okay, and the stipple itself is grippy yet comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetAwayDriva Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 (edited) Sorry deleted pic Edited June 30, 2017 by GetAwayDriva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAM Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Nice job. What tool did you use to make the pattern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 50 minutes ago, JAM said: Nice job. What tool did you use to make the pattern? I used a soldering iron with a flat tip. I think it's original purpose was for making stained glass windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al23 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Did you make a pattern prior to stippling? I find it hard for me to maintain symmetry. Nice JobSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickd1 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 looks nice well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbullet Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 how much time do you think you have invested in the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 9 hours ago, Gomar83 said: how much time do you think you have invested in the job? 29 hours scanning the classifieds looking for a good deal on a grip that I could potentially turn in to a useless lump of molten plastic, and about three hours start to finish working on the grip and install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamdann Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 You could try an abrasive buffing compound to remove the scratches instead of sandpaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 1. You can polish plastic with a dremel just like you can steel. 2. I like using a heat gun after I'm done and lightly melting the sharp gray edges into something blacker, if you do it just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtchevy841 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Looks great. Better than my attempt at it years age. Let's just say mr garbage can loved that grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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