Rpope423 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Just curios if anybody knows how IDPA feels about the silicone carbide grip that a lot of people are doing now. Is it legal? I shoot ESP but I got a feeling it’s frowned upon even in ESP. also, what’s everybody take on the carbide grip pros and cons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteDingo Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 It's legal in ESP, just not SSP. I use it on my production X5 and shoot ESP with it in IDPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajblack Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 No issue in ESP. I run it on my P320 in ESP and have been through a few equipment checks this year at sanctioned matches with no problem. As far as pros and cons, its all personal preference. I found it pretty rough on my hands at first, but I just knocked it down a bit with a diamond file until I got used to it. Then I just build up another grip module with a more aggressive texture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowdyb Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Best thing to do to the plastic 2011 grip. It is legal in esp. So who cares if it's frowned on as being too rough for edc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rpope423 Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 Alright was just curious cause I’m gettin tired of replacing grip tape. Or it coming loose, plus the carbide has a lot cleaner look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 ESP legal.... do it. Very pleased with my 60 grit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rpope423 Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 What’s everybody using grit wise? And is there a specific brand that is a definite go to? Been looking around and reading and I’m not finding much info except on how to apply it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef15 Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, Rpope423 said: What’s everybody using grit wise? And is there a specific brand that is a definite go to? Been looking around and reading and I’m not finding much info except on how to apply it I used the 60 grit off Amazon. Coarser would've been ok, would not go finer. Clean grip, sanding and cleaning again will help adhesion, mask borders, paint on glue, sprinkle on grit, pull masking, let set. I've used JB weld, was hard to get smooth, and some clear gorilla glue that was easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rpope423 Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 35 minutes ago, Beef15 said: I used the 60 grit off Amazon. Coarser would've been ok, would not go finer. Clean grip, sanding and cleaning again will help adhesion, mask borders, paint on glue, sprinkle on grit, pull masking, let set. I've used JB weld, was hard to get smooth, and some clear gorilla glue that was easy. Would you say it’s equivalent to 60 grit sandpaper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef15 Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 15 hours ago, Rpope423 said: Would you say it’s equivalent to 60 grit sandpaper? Very close. Used this. Have done two grips, probably enough grit to do dozens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajblack Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 I used this stuff because I saw a tutorial online that called for it: Fundamental Rockhound Products: 1 lb 60/90 Coarse GRIT for Rock Tumbling polishing Rocks Silicon Carbide https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JTJEXDI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_VLu.Cb3FR2Q12 I have no clue how it's measured, but I'm guessing that 60/90 means it's a mix of the two grits. It seems to work nice and is very aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rpope423 Posted June 9, 2019 Author Share Posted June 9, 2019 Awesome. Guess I was lookin at right stuff cause I was stuck between both items. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerNGuns Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 What about silicon carbide on replaceable grip panels for SSP? Weighs below 2oz, similar to grip tape. Seems just as similar as adding aftermarket panels that may appear like same material but aren’t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Seems fine to me. I've done it and shot it in a sanctioned match (but I've seen lots of stuff fly at sanctioned matches that shouldn't so what's that even mean?) Personally I think it should be legal on the p320 grip module since that's a readily replaceable part of the gun, but at some point they ruled that it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malarky112 Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 On 2/6/2020 at 10:43 PM, waktasz said: Personally I think it should be legal on the p320 grip module since that's a readily replaceable part of the gun, but at some point they ruled that it isn't. I’ve never understood why stippling or this treatment isn’t legal on all guns (but grip tape is ok?). Plenty of people stipple/treat their carry guns, so it would still stick to IDPA’s core values. One of those rules that’s makes ya scratch your head but different topic I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Their rationale has always been that SSP frame mods should be reversible, for whatever reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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