Julien Boit Posted March 26, 2003 Share Posted March 26, 2003 Yes but the problem I had is that I worked on different grips, some from STI, some from SPS and the material is not the same so different temperatures were required the "stickiest" i worked on was the Glock frame. The thoughest I found was the translucid grip from SPS. But I'm planning to give a try to Love2shoot's process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted March 26, 2003 Share Posted March 26, 2003 Thanks for the feedback, glad to be of help. Once you try this type of grip, I think you will be adding it to whatever you can. It is so easy and cheap to do and you can be very creative on how you use it, I look forward to seeing what you guys come up with. I am sure you will see it one bas pads, AR's, shotguns soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff89 Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 Loves2Shoot: What kind of abrasive is that on your pistol? I like the color... Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 I love Jim's work at APS. Fast turn around and the only grip for wet or really hot shooting environments. Also some cool paint jobs if you like that kind of thing. Nate http://aps.3av.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 Jeff, It is a sandblasting grit, I don't know the technical term as I just went to the supply store and dug through a couple of open bags until I found the stuff I though would work best. I guess sandblasting material (I have no idea of what it is composed of) has different color for grits, but just call a local supply company, or a shop that uses it, and I'm sure they could help you figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRBean Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 I used an inexpensive soldering iron to texture my grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impetus Gunworx Posted September 1, 2003 Share Posted September 1, 2003 Could you tell me what kind of paint you would use after texturing or just to custom paint a grip Thank you, Mia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 (edited) Loves2Shoot; could update this to show your finnished grip? the pictures are gone. I'm looking to enlarge my grip a little and this seems a good idea. Also do you have any new advise after 4+ years? Thanks. Edited August 14, 2007 by North Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glockster35 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 This is a great post but the pics are all missing now. Any chance on getting them re-added? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek45 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I start by using a dremel tool and file to knock off the molded checkiering, and undercut area were the trigger guard meets the front of the frame. Then I take a soldering iron, and small fan out to my back porch. (burning plastic is not good to inhale). I start by outlining the areas I'm not going to stiple, like the STI logo. Then I just start filling in the whole grip. I keep the magwell, MSH, and steel frame close by, to check fit. Go slow and easy, you don't want to bore through into the area were the magazine resides. If you screw it up, you're only out about $100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SA Friday Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 very cool directions and pictures to show how to do this. Best I've seen. How long does it take for a single melt spot. Just curious if it's more of a dab or a press and hold for a couple of seconds. I would imagine how long one holds the iron to the grip affects the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek45 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 very cool directions and pictures to show how to do this. Best I've seen. How long does it take for a single melt spot. Just curious if it's more of a dab or a press and hold for a couple of seconds. I would imagine how long one holds the iron to the grip affects the outcome. Thanks I guess it somewhat depends of the wattage of the iron. I'm using a small one. I don't apply much pressure at all, kinda slow and gentle, it starts to melt instantly. It probably takes about a second to make each crater and really is "like a hot knife through butter". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Biondi Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 +1 for Lovetoshoot!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dusty78 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 i was gonna stipple the grips on my Para to match the stipples front and backstrap but left it stock since im changing calibers. here what it looks like with the medium stipple on the front and back strap http://glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=745399 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidnal Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I watched my local gunsmith (Eddie Jimenea, Houston TX) work on someone's grip. A couple of weeks later I was in Michael's (Arts & Crafts). They had the exact same wood burning kit he was using for $11. I did the grips on my Para. It looks like something out of the Flintstones, but they work very well...solid grip. A word to the wise. Be very patient. I warped one of the grips by getting it too hot. Do a portion and let it cool. Eddie is expensive, but he does beautiful work. I paid him to stipple my STI. I'll pay him to do my next gun too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Then I take a soldering iron, and small fan out to my back porch. (burning plastic is not good to inhale).I start by outlining the areas I'm not going to stiple, like the STI logo. Then I just start filling in the whole grip. I keep the magwell, MSH, and steel frame close by, to check fit. Go slow and easy, you don't want to bore through into the area were the magazine resides. Derek's got it. My buddy Rob's done a couple of his grips. His only tip is to have a beer or two before hand to help relax and steady the nerves. The above does work VERY well for making the grip just get a good course texture without "damaging" the grip. I'll be playing with adding some putty to the grip to make it larger and filling my hand more ala Saul Kirsch and then texturing it. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike cyrwus Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 i was gonna stipple the grips on my Para to match the stipples front and backstrap but left it stock since im changing calibers. here what it looks like with the medium stipple on the front and back straphttp://glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=745399 If you stipple para grips, they turn out awesome; the plastic melts very hard and grippy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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