Climbhard Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Who’s gonna be the first manufacturer to come up with a tungsten infused polymer 2011 grip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Ok. I been pondering this concept for half an hour. One question: Why would I want to do that? The whole idea of a polymer grip is to make it light weight. Adding tungsten would make it really heavy. You gain no real benefit and lose the original benefit. Why not just get a steel grip and be done with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 37 minutes ago, Dranoel said: Ok. I been pondering this concept for half an hour. One question: Why would I want to do that? The whole idea of a polymer grip is to make it light weight. Adding tungsten would make it really heavy. You gain no real benefit and lose the original benefit. Why not just get a steel grip and be done with it. Maybe cost and natural lubricity for easier mag changes? IDK though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerko Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Dranoel said: Ok. I been pondering this concept for half an hour. One question: Why would I want to do that? The whole idea of a polymer grip is to make it light weight. Adding tungsten would make it really heavy. You gain no real benefit and lose the original benefit. Why not just get a steel grip and be done with it. you get the weight of the steel and flex of polymer . Should solve cracking issues on steel grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexk5 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I think with the success of the Sig Legion and TXG grip module that it will come sometime soon. Possibly on an STI Staccato due to its popularity in the carry and tactical world? I wonder if STI has anything in the works?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 I would be in if they did not try to gouge the market. Could possibly bring the steel grip prices down some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specialneeds Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I thought polymer was prone to flexing. Which lead to issues with sear spring location. If you want weight, a steel grip and brass magwell would likely go farther. What is the cause behind steel grips cracking? I have not really heard of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotMRD Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Heard about a few aluminum grips cracking with major loads. Haven't heard of steel/stainless steel grips cracking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandriver Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 19 hours ago, Specialneeds said: What is the cause behind steel grips cracking? I have not really heard of this. Two pages worth here: SV Infinity Stainless Steel Grip Cracked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 21 hours ago, Specialneeds said: I thought polymer was prone to flexing. Which lead to issues with sear spring location. If you want weight, a steel grip and brass magwell would likely go farther. What is the cause behind steel grips cracking? I have not really heard of this. I hadn't heard of the steel grips cracking either. And I don't WANT my grips to flex. That's why I don't do plastic guns. Solid steel grips would be similar weight to tungsten "Infused(?)" or heavier and likely stronger as well. And won't melt if you leave it in your car in south Texas on a sunny day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 2/29/2020 at 4:10 PM, RJH said: Maybe cost and natural lubricity for easier mag changes? IDK though Tungsten ain't cheap. And mags in my steel frames will clear the frame when ejected at 10 degrees from horizontal. Natural lubricity? Don't see that I ever needed it. All this is sounding like a lot more of the High-Priced, Hi-Tech gadgety-gizmo stuff that solves problems that didn't really exist to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I like the idea and would love to see it. I think Sig holds the patent on the infusion. Not sure, but STI could sell some grips. Not sure if they would even be interested if possible. Yes, tungsten is expensive, but it would not raise the price that much, since the molds are already made. I am speculating on this though, since I only have experience in cutting up grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Climbhard Posted March 3, 2020 Author Share Posted March 3, 2020 Pros: 1. cost. Got to be cheaper than milling a steel grip 2. flex of polymer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 On 3/1/2020 at 9:52 PM, Dranoel said: I hadn't heard of the steel grips cracking either. And I don't WANT my grips to flex. That's why I don't do plastic guns. Solid steel grips would be similar weight to tungsten "Infused(?)" or heavier and likely stronger as well. And won't melt if you leave it in your car in south Texas on a sunny day. I was always under the impression that 2011’s were designed with polymer grips so they WOULD flex. A couple of gunsmiths have also made that assertion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I think that's STI hype after people asked them why everyone was making steel grips except them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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