StefVanHauwe Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 I noticed that several 2023 Bul Armory models, ex: Bullesteros, are shipped with polymer grips i.s.o. steel grips. Anyone know why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollow-Point Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 My buddy just got a new SAS UR and it still has polymer like his 2022 model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubi351 Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 Had issues with the steel grips cracking due to the two piece design and people not keeping the screws tight. They had offered a tungsten magwell to offset the weight difference due to the plastic grip. Not sure if they are still producing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollow-Point Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 3 hours ago, jubi351 said: Had issues with the steel grips cracking due to the two piece design and people not keeping the screws tight. They had offered a tungsten magwell to offset the weight difference due to the plastic grip. Not sure if they are still producing it. Cesar shop still does. My buddy put it on his original SAS UR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollow-Point Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 It’s not cheap lol… https://cesar-shop.com/firearm-parts-en/pistol-en/grips-and-magwells-en/sas-ii-open-tungsten-magwell/?sef_rewrite=1%3F%3F¤cy=USD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubi351 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 My URF-R came with the steel grip and brass magwell. I like the weight, just wished it was more aggressive. Just has a golf ball dimples texture so pro grip is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollow-Point Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I always used pro grip myself until I got some brass LOK grips for my Czechmate. I barely use it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollow-Point Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 I have seen some companies that make stainless grips for the BUL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lroy Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 20 minutes ago, Hollow-Point said: It’s not cheap lol… https://cesar-shop.com/firearm-parts-en/pistol-en/grips-and-magwells-en/sas-ii-open-tungsten-magwell/?sef_rewrite=1%3F%3F¤cy=USD Gaaaadamn. $400 for a magwell. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollow-Point Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 4 minutes ago, lroy said: Gaaaadamn. $400 for a magwell. Lol Lmao. That’s what I said!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jubi351 Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 8 hours ago, Hollow-Point said: I have seen some companies that make stainless grips for the BUL My understanding, very little work to make a Cheely grip fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 11 hours ago, Hollow-Point said: I have seen some companies that make stainless grips for the BUL ????? names please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollow-Point Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 29 minutes ago, yigal said: ????? names please. They seem to be sold out everywhere, but this gives you an idea.. https://targetzone.eu/bul-sas-ii-ur-open-division-bullesteros-steel-grip-52104.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Hollow-Point said: They seem to be sold out everywhere, but this gives you an idea.. https://targetzone.eu/bul-sas-ii-ur-open-division-bullesteros-steel-grip-52104.html I thought there were other companies that manufacture for their frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestGuy Posted April 24, 2023 Share Posted April 24, 2023 My 2022 SAS ll UR OPEN came with the polymer grips. I read somewhere that the poly grips were preferred due to some shock absorption vs. the metal grips. The brass magwell does feel like it has a better balance. IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBX1987 Posted April 25, 2023 Share Posted April 25, 2023 I have it from one of the distributors in Europe that they keep cracking. Not the greatest track record on cracked slides/frames either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted April 26, 2023 Share Posted April 26, 2023 On 4/25/2023 at 7:07 PM, DBX1987 said: I have it from one of the distributors in Europe that they keep cracking. Not the greatest track record on cracked slides/frames either. Which brand is a leader in this field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBX1987 Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 On 4/26/2023 at 7:18 PM, yigal said: Which brand is a leader in this field? Bul tbh... I've know folks shooting SPS, STI (pre DVC), custom Guns. Major PF standard or open, but I've seen none crack as frequent or fail at low round count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 2 hours ago, DBX1987 said: Bul tbh... I've know folks shooting SPS, STI (pre DVC), custom Guns. Major PF standard or open, but I've seen none crack as frequent or fail at low round count. I usually take care of few types of club guns, including STI , which after 100k seem to be in much, much better condition than some of the other brands after 10k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dfehr401 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I think they areca 2 pc casting. Kind of mo bueno. I duno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefVanHauwe Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 On 4/23/2023 at 11:20 PM, jubi351 said: Had issues with the steel grips cracking due to the two piece design and people not keeping the screws tight. They had offered a tungsten magwell to offset the weight difference due to the plastic grip. Not sure if they are still producing it. I spoke to Ben from BA at the EEO2023. He told me BA does not produce steel framed guns, nor ship out the 2-part steel grip, anymore. They were confronted with several cases of cracked parts, principally, he stated, because shooters did not maintain/check the grip screws enough/correctly, whereby they come loose and increase tension on the gun, leading to cracks . If you regularly check that the screws are tight, you shouldn't have any issues, but if you don't, the risk of breaking/cracking is real. There might still be some BA models or grips circulating at stores. Today they use polymer grips, together with the Tungsten magwell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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