Some grips on guns are kinda slick. I know that some folks stipple their grips and that works ok. Other folks put skateboard tape on their grips and that works ok, although it is somewhat a temporary fix. I have a new Gatekeeper II and although I haven't been able to take it out to the range and shoot it yet (it's only 2 days old), I was wondering if anyone had tried Plasti Dip on their stocks/ grips. It can be purchased as an aerosol and I thought that would probably be the best way to apply it. Anybody have any experience with Plasti Dip?
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Plastidip will also only be temporary- and once any cleaning fluid hits it, it will 'melt' and become a mess. Try some ' stone texture paint'. It can be gotten at any of the hardware store paid dept . Menards has it. You can also get different colors. I have not tried it, but am planning to do a pistol grip, hand guard, and maybe a couple mags to complete the look.
I only use Hoppes Elite, which is water based, so that might not be an issue. Let me know how you like the stone texture paint and post pictures if you can.
I've done the bumpers, running boards, and emblems on my truck. Its been about 1 1/2 years so far and I've only had to touch up the running boards. So far its been pretty resilient in the weather and I also wash it by hand quite a bit. Gun oils will be harsher than car products though so I can't say how well it would hold up to that.
I don't shoot a lot, but skateboard tape on my 1911 has held up fine with 2 years use and several thousand rounds. And if and when it degrades, I can just put a new piece on and keep rocking.
I also have some on my Shield and my new CZ.
I also have some on my Shield and my new CZ.
I agree on the solvents. Lots of "I use it on my vehicle and its fine." When did you last use #9 or other solvent to clean your truck?
I'd treat a piece of wood (or material similar to your stock if its synthetic) and then expose it to your solvent. That way if it doesnt survive, you arent left with a gun with issues.
I'd treat a piece of wood (or material similar to your stock if its synthetic) and then expose it to your solvent. That way if it doesnt survive, you arent left with a gun with issues.
I made a extension for my mouse rest a few years back and coated it with plastidip. It will certainly wear off with lots of contact. Paint thinner will destroy it quickly, i can't imagine gun solvents being gentle enough.
It certainly will last on a car. I won't dispute that.
It certainly will last on a car. I won't dispute that.
they sell grip sleeves to fit most grips at Bass Pro, Cabellas, Walmart and at just about any gun shop about $10.
I like them for the molded dimples finger grips.
IT help me keep my hand grip up high for proper hold.
It should be a bit Difficult to slip on. If it is a bit loose shim it until snug.
I like them for the molded dimples finger grips.
IT help me keep my hand grip up high for proper hold.
It should be a bit Difficult to slip on. If it is a bit loose shim it until snug.
I'm familiar with those slip on grips for pistols. I suppose if I take off the birdshead grip and pull it on from the narrow part that one of those might work.
Thanks for all the advice against the Plasti Dip. Because of that, I decided to go another direction. I had a Hogue Handall grip that I had used on a S&W single stack. I tried it on the Gatekeeper II and it was too big. Maybe the Hogue Handall, JR would work. I ended up with a piece of bicycle inner tube (1 1/4"?) that I'd gotten free from a bike repair shop. I removed the birdshead grip and started from the smaller end and worked the piece of inner tube onto the grip. It took some finger strength and patience, but it fit (necessity is the mother of invention). It feels much better to me than the original textured plastic finish. I like that it didn't add any appreciable thickness to the grip. If I don't like it, no great loss.
You sir are a genius.
Good job!
Good job!
Too late! That being said, the inner tube is older and didn't seem to have much powder in it. The rough texture of the birdshead grip and tight fit pretty much insure that it isn't going to slip off. Your advice is very good, though.
Sure. I'll check this weekend. I know one was Plasti-Dip, one was the Rustoleum brand but I don't recal the 3rd. It may have been Flex Seal. They all had various peel off characteristics and slightly different textures. I was testing these on a 1st gen Steyr M40.
Now you tell me! Seriously though, it sounds like it's worth a try.
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