Stage 3 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 (edited) Looking for suggestions for grit size to use in a DYI pistol grip project? What is a good source for purchasing Silicone Carbide grit? Edited November 15, 2019 by Stage 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhittin Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 Most of the paper used for grips is about 40 grit. I like it because its aggressive. You can buy the pre-cut paper for a lot of different pistols. Check the usual online stores that cater to competition shooters. Dawson Precision, Shooters Connection, Speed Shooters, PF Shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef15 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 60 seems pretty nice. Got off eBay or Amazon. Little goes a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bench Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 What works for me was to go to a skate board shop and get a feel for the various board tapes they had. I got one that is to my liking and using paper templates for the parts of the frame that I want to be taped, I have what works for me....and it's removable with some effort. A heat gun works well to get the tape worked into corners and curves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwray Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I’ve always just purchased small sheets of talon grip tape. No clue of the grit. It’s pretty fine but bites hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I used 60 on mine. It’s perfect. Double the traction of sandpaper Talons on a 100 degree day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRevolutionIX Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I used 60/90 grit on my 2011. I had done another gun previously with 36 grit and thought it was too aggressive. I bought the silicone carbide and 30 minute epoxy off of Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpm2953 Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 I've done 36 on 5 guns now and its perfect. the first range session is rough but its perfect after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMP Posted November 21, 2019 Share Posted November 21, 2019 #36 and original slow curing JB Weld for me on everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich406 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I prefer 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intheshaw1 Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 I'm looking at the same project. Will plan on using 36, figured could lightly hit with a file if too rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim vaughan Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 60 and glue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3GN Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 36 grit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descartian Posted November 24, 2019 Share Posted November 24, 2019 I really like 36. I have 2 grips workers over by Alma Cole with 36 and they’re great grippers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superpipe9 Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Do you guys like to use the 2 part epoxy or the JB weld putty stuff? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bench Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Superpipe9 said: Do you guys like to use the 2 part epoxy or the JB weld putty stuff? Thanks Two part works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kema Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 I use 60 grit and finish it with 2k car lacquer for improved longevity and smoother feeling generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 8 hours ago, Superpipe9 said: Do you guys like to use the 2 part epoxy or the JB weld putty stuff? Thanks Putty would add too much thickness. Original slow-cure JB weld, the stuff that is dark gray in color when mixed... and gives you a whole lot of working time. Don’t use a 5 or 30 minute epoxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kryo Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I've always ran 46/70 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt0922 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 Dumb question but I couldn't find it, does anyone make it in different colors? Like fde? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRevolutionIX Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 On 12/27/2019 at 5:34 AM, MemphisMechanic said: Putty would add too much thickness. Original slow-cure JB weld, the stuff that is dark gray in color when mixed... and gives you a whole lot of working time. Don’t use a 5 or 30 minute epoxy. Here is another one I did and used JB weld this time around. Much easier to work with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bench Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Since I first posted on this thread I've switched to JB Weld because the two part epoxy that I used on my plastic frame kept releasing. That was even after de-greasing. Go JB Weld!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT_Schultz Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 (edited) On 12/27/2019 at 7:34 AM, MemphisMechanic said: Putty would add too much thickness. Original slow-cure JB weld, the stuff that is dark gray in color when mixed... and gives you a whole lot of working time. Don’t use a 5 or 30 minute epoxy. This ^ This is a 60/90 grit blend from Amazon over JB Weld 2-part steel epoxy. It's actually mild enough for a carry gun. I will likely sand it back down to the plastic, reapply the epoxy, and sprinkle 36 or some other really aggro grit. Pro tip, a tiny bit of acetone mixed into JB Weld makes it very easy to apply. Edited February 18, 2020 by SGT_Schultz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam_b Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 36/70 coarse from amazon. Jb Weld as my adhesive, I was even able to build up a palm swell on my lim major gun. Works great in wet weather, after it cured I had to knock off some rough edges but no big deal. If you do the palm swell watch for runs as it dries, I had to reform the swell as it was curing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 On 12/27/2019 at 7:34 AM, MemphisMechanic said: Putty would add too much thickness. Original slow-cure JB weld, the stuff that is dark gray in color when mixed... and gives you a whole lot of working time. Don’t use a 5 or 30 minute epoxy. I saw JB weld at lowes today. Am I wanting the 15 minute stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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