Rudukai13 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Trying to gauge what interest there might be if an aftermarket company were to produce a steel grip module for the P320, probably something similar in shape/ergonomics to the X-Five grip module. I'm picturing similar ergonomics, micropocket texturing for serious grip traction, provision for mounting a magwell (probably the OEM X-Series magwell). - Who would be interested in buying one? - How much would you be willing to pay? -What features would you like on it? Once I collect enough responses I'll forward the information to a few aftermarket manufacturers with the capability and lobby them to begin production. Let's hear your thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ173 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 It all depends on $ and that depends on quantitySent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beta1759 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 i wouldn't be suprised if sig makes this option available soon. especially with the Q5 SF being released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, beta1759 said: i wouldn't be suprised if sig makes this option available soon. especially with the Q5 SF being released. That is my hope, in all honesty. If not through Sig though, hopefully a third party manufacturer picks up the slack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket99 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 The only way we’ll be able to use it in production or carry optics will be if Sig produces one. An aftermarket one would only be useful in Limited or open. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doublehelix Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 16 minutes ago, beta1759 said: i wouldn't be suprised if sig makes this option available soon. especially with the Q5 SF being released. 9 minutes ago, Rudukai13 said: That is my hope, in all honesty. If not through Sig though, hopefully a third party manufacturer picks up the slack I was thinking the same thing, with the new Walther release pending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 @Doublehelix pending? It’s already on the Production list as of Wednesday, and people are picking them up from dealers. SIG could learn a thing or two from them. (Yes, that’s a ‘one year waiting for the X5’ reference.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 35 minutes ago, rocket99 said: The only way we’ll be able to use it in production or carry optics will be if Sig produces one. An aftermarket one would only be useful in Limited or open. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk True, but I can see a metal grip module appealing to more than just competition shooters. Granted, that is certainly where the primary market would be. That said it'd be popular for 3 Gun pistols as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 48 minutes ago, Rudukai13 said: - Who would be interested in buying one? - How much would you be willing to pay? -What features would you like on it? I would definitely be interested, however since it could only really be used as a range toy I wouldn't be looking to pay a lot. Probably cant count on me to put up much $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooter212 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Production legal one would be sweet. I would have bought a Q5 already if the grip wasn’t so short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_Alan Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 If looking for more weight in you grip. This would be Production/CO legal. I know a couple of guys using this and they really like it. I am trying to save up for it myself. http://www.shootingsportsinnovations.com/X5-Tungsten-Grip-Module-X5-Tungsten-Grip.htm http://www.shootingsportsinnovations.com/X5-Tungsten-Slug-X5-SLUG.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 15 hours ago, rocket99 said: The only way we’ll be able to use it in production or carry optics will be if Sig produces one. An aftermarket one would only be useful in Limited or open. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I’d argue that it would be legal on Prod. & CO. Already allowed to replace grips and that is all this is. The gun is the FCU. Well, probably not for Production, would go way over weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket99 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I’d argue that it would be legal on Prod. & CO. Already allowed to replace grips and that is all this is. The gun is the FCU. Well, probably not for Production, would go way over weight. I think you’re right for Carry OpticsSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, OPENB said: I’d argue that it would be legal on Prod. & CO. Already allowed to replace grips and that is all this is. The gun is the FCU. Well, probably not for Production, would go way over weight. Now that is an interesting take. I'm not entirely familiar with the rule book - Does is specifically allow changing out grips in Production and CO? If so swapping for an aftermarket grip module could very well be argued to be legal, assuming as mentioned the resulting package still makes weight. Are you allowed to run a Fullsize slide on a Carry or Compact grip module in Production/CO? Or does it have to be a factory configuration? Edited January 11, 2019 by Rudukai13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Rudukai13 said: Now that is an interesting take. I'm not entirely familiar with the rule book - Does is specifically allow changing out grips in Production and CO? If so swapping for an aftermarket grip module could very well be argued to be legal, assuming as mentioned the resulting package still makes weight Yes it does, in both appendices for production & CO, as long it doesn’t extend to form a make-shift mag well. It does say “grip panels,” but I’m guessing DNORI would interpret the Sig grip module to be synonymous with grip panel. Edited January 11, 2019 by OPENB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted January 11, 2019 Author Share Posted January 11, 2019 Put another mark in the win column for the P320's modularity So, an aftermarket grip module should be legal for Production and CO provided the total package meets the weight requirement. Given that additional information, would anyone else now be interested in one made of steel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket99 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 I’m definitely interested in an aftermarket grip module now for my CO gunSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mich3210 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Yes, if I end up getting one. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I spent signifigant time looking into this exact thing last year. I suspect you will be shocked when you get pricing. I was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 36 minutes ago, Shadyscott999 said: I spent signifigant time looking into this exact thing last year. I suspect you will be shocked when you get pricing. I was. I suspect it will be somewhere near the price of a PT EVO grip, or significantly more for a small batch order. So I doubt I'll be surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archer Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 The tolerances and fitting needed to install the FCU into a steel frame are daunting. You can get away with it on polymer, but the slightest variation in FCU dims and things get ugly fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 28 minutes ago, Archer said: The tolerances and fitting needed to install the FCU into a steel frame are daunting. You can get away with it on polymer, but the slightest variation in FCU dims and things get ugly fast. You've tried it yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 9 hours ago, Rudukai13 said: I suspect it will be somewhere near the price of a PT EVO grip, or significantly more for a small batch order. So I doubt I'll be surprised Prices I was quoted by 3 reputable machine shops with experience in this area were double the cost of an EVO and that was on a minimum run of 100 pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudukai13 Posted January 12, 2019 Author Share Posted January 12, 2019 8 hours ago, Shadyscott999 said: Prices I was quoted by 3 reputable machine shops with experience in this area were double the cost of an EVO and that was on a minimum run of 100 pieces. So significantly more for a small batch order, yeah. If you get a shop/manufacturer with the capacity (like Sig themselves) to pump out hundreds if not thousands of them at a time, the price would assuredly drop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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