Hammerman Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Has anyone held or used the Limcat metal checkered grip? Just wondering how it compares to the PT grip for aggressiveness. Also, I'm thinking about getting it for an STI frame if anyone knows how it would fit on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studlee Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Good grip. Not as aggressive as the PT but just right if you don't like aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 It’s a great feeling grip in the hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 55 minutes ago, Studlee said: Good grip. Not as aggressive as the PT but just right if you don't like aggressive. Thats a gorgeous gun. The magwell is my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avedis Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 (edited) I recently held JJ's new Limcat and it was definitely less aggressive than my PT EVO, it felt a bit lighter as well. Overall it felt good in the hand. The checkering added friction without being overly aggressive. If you want maximum control though, the added weight and friction from the PT EVO will likely shoot flatter Edited September 7, 2018 by Avedis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprig Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 The Limcat is thinner and lighter than the EVO. The texture is not abrasive on the limcat compared to the EVO or the regular PT classic rough texture . The EVO is larger in the hand compared to the classic and the classic is larger than the Limcat if that helps . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennJeep1618 Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 2 minutes ago, Sprig said: The Limcat is thinner and lighter than the EVO. The texture is not abrasive on the limcat compared to the EVO or the regular PT classic rough texture . The EVO is larger in the hand compared to the classic and the classic is larger than the Limcat if that helps . I agree with all of that. One thing that surprised me about the Limcat grip was how thin it felt, side to side. It almost felt like a mag wouldn't fit inside it. I really like the aggressiveness of the PT Evo, but I didn't feel like the Limcat grip was lacking grip at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerman Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 Thanks for all the info. I do like the aggressiveness of the PT grip. I'll have to find a Limcat to hold and see how I like it. They do look nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unregistered Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Anyone held/own a Limcat grip and can compare to the SVI Signature? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Will Dawson base pads fit in the Limcat mag well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 28 minutes ago, OPENB said: Will Dawson base pads fit in the Limcat mag well? I have a Limcat magwell on a plastic grip. I have to use TTI basepads. Dawson SNLs on 140mm mags will not work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprig Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 On 9/8/2018 at 11:43 PM, Unregistered said: Anyone held/own a Limcat grip and can compare to the SVI Signature? I have both, the Limcat is thinner than the SVI as well, not sure what else you want to compare ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 On 9/9/2018 at 5:54 AM, Balakay said: I have a Limcat magwell on a plastic grip. I have to use TTI basepads. Dawson SNLs on 140mm mags will not work This has been my experience as well. You need a low profile baseplate like TTI or SV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrly Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Will MBX basepads work on Limcat magwell.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unregistered Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 16 hours ago, Sprig said: I have both, the Limcat is thinner than the SVI as well, not sure what else you want to compare ? How do they compare at the level of the mag release? I love the SVI and how "cut in" it is, as well as their proprietary elongated mag release button. How does the Limcat compare? And as for the front strap, how "rounded" is the Limcat compared to the relatively square SVI? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 (edited) I have had plastic Sti, SV signature, etc and the Limcat grip is exceptional. It’s sitting on my Phanterra and it will stay there. It’s narrower towards the back to ensure full palm contact (even with my large hands), has plenty of grippiness without too much, and also 3+ oz lighter than others but still shoots flat as a frozen rope. Johnny got this one right for sure. It will go on an Sti grip. Also, the new magwell is money! Yes, you must use a low profile base pad unless all your shoot is 155 or 170 mags. Enjoy! Edited September 16, 2018 by Posvar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprig Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) On 9/13/2018 at 12:39 AM, Unregistered said: How do they compare at the level of the mag release? I love the SVI and how "cut in" it is, as well as their proprietary elongated mag release button. How does the Limcat compare? And as for the front strap, how "rounded" is the Limcat compared to the relatively square SVI? Thanks!! Sorry for the late reply, was prepping for a out of state match and was away . The Limcat grip uses a standard mag release , they supply a Dawson with their grips on a build. Unsure if they send one with the grip alone. I found due to the thinner grip , i would hit the release unintentional with a extended button on it. I ended up swapping it for the Dawson IDPA length release and i took that one down even more to prevent a accidental mag drop, especially weak hand . The roundness feeling of the front , to me, the Limcat feels more rounded than the SVI signature grip . Edited September 21, 2018 by Sprig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highhope Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 want to try limcat new grip..looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagePlan Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) Im a huge fan of the new limcat grip It fits my have perfect there new brass magwell is sweet also Edited November 16, 2018 by TheStagePlan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posvar Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Wheelsonly said: Im a huge fan of the new limcat grip It fits my have perfect there new brass magwell is sweet also Every time I see that gun I smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlow Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 13 hours ago, Posvar said: Every time I see that gun I smile! This is the first time I've seen it, and I think it's one the sweetest 2011's I've ever seen. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 On 9/5/2018 at 3:59 PM, Hammerman said: Has anyone held or used the Limcat metal checkered grip? Just wondering how it compares to the PT grip for aggressiveness. Also, I'm thinking about getting it for an STI frame if anyone knows how it would fit on that. way way way less aggressive that the PT and much smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Felt like I was holding a single stack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinready300ex Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 45 minutes ago, Shadyscott999 said: Felt like I was holding a single stack That's good to know, I may want to get one for my wife at some point. She really likes her SS gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiden Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 (edited) I just picked up the new Limcat steel grip. I've been wanting one ever since I decided the Cheely E2 profile and weight wasn't my cup of tea. Grip is lighter and less aggressive than the Cheely E2. I would say it's comparable to a DVC grip, or slightly more aggressive than a factory STI grip. Overall, installation required a fair amount of fitting. My Brazos magwell needed a minor amount removed from the rear sides in order to slide into the grip fully. I had to profile the top and bottom of my STI magazine release in order to fit and move freely. Basically just lengthened the flats on both sides.The two other STI mag catches I had were a little closer to fit but would've needed work as well. I also had to blend the forward edges to the curve of the grip. The grip and frame took a lot more than my Cheely. I had to carefully remove material from the grip or the frame, like a raised edge or burr that didn't interfere with plastic grips, from about 6 different points of contact as the fit got closer and closer. Cerakote on the frame was rubbed raw in some places. Like the Cheely, installing the trigger guard sleeve/barrel thing took a little work. Outer diameter and inner diameter were exactly the same. A little bit of #4 needle filing and sandpaper smoothed it all out. Sleeve is snug fit and both recess into the trigger guard like they should. It's exactly 6oz heavier than my STI plastic grips (give or take a few tenths for reduction). 8.5oz by itself. As others have said, it's slim. The rear comes in around 1.18inches and the front is right at 1.2. it's wedge or teardrop shaped, tapers towards the back. It immediately reminded me of a single stack with thin grips from the back. The front profile is rounded and wider relative to the rear, and happens to match my "best fit" STI grip profile. I've found this design works great for my hand and grip. My 6 inch guns are 38 and 38.1oz (unloaded and no mag) respectively with polymer grips, so 44oz feels like a great middleweight for me. Weighed this before I finished fitting/installing the trigger guard sleeve but it's close enough. Live fire testing will occur in an hour or two. Edited December 3, 2018 by Aiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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