DIY Stippling

[Double T]

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To each their own, the above is my own stipple job using a fine tip soldering iron and about 8h of stippling. You may not like it, you may not prefer it. The stipple was intended to cover the removal of finger grooves, and "grip tape" wears off. Only thing I would do different is I wish I would've done it sooner.

 

[JettaKnight]

Stippled guns still probably have more of a market than lefty guns.

 

[Gun Chooter]

To further the argument, I've never understood even the idea of it being functional. Both stippling or grip tape. Do people that need this have problems dropping pistols when firing them without?

 

[nrgrams]

Having the opportunity to shoot with a great stipple job can easily change your thoughts about why someone would do it. Almost all of my Glocks have had work done to them, making them more positive in grip/traction.

 

[JettaKnight]

To further the argument, I've never understood even the idea of it being functional. Both stippling or grip tape. Do people that need this have problems dropping pistols when firing them without?

Not dropping, but flipping up from recoil. After applying my grip tape, I found I was able to get back on target quicker.

For some guns, it makes a world of difference.

 

[Ggreen]

To further the argument, I've never understood even the idea of it being functional. Both stippling or grip tape. Do people that need this have problems dropping pistols when firing them without?

I don't think the casual user would necessarily notice any difference. I do like stippling on standard glocks for extended use, but I prefer my vicker's 17 to most stippling. Some factory grip patterns on polymer pistols can get pretty slippery when sweated on. I think as OEM's catch on to the trends of the aftermarket we will see better grips molded in. The CZ P07/09 is a great pattern, the FN509 is excellent, the Vickers frame glocks are ok, but the Honor Defense Honor Guard has my favorite factory grip texture.

Stippling is no different than the interchangeable grips on pistols. People have their own preference as to what feels and works best in their hand. 1911's, CZ75's, Beretta 92's, etc all have a large aftermarket of different grip materials and textures even though the factory grip in most cases is sufficient.

 

[bonkers1919]

 

[grunt soldier]

They are doing some awesome stuff with that laser stippling. Very cool designs. I played with one a week or so back and it felt excellent in the hand.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

To further the argument, I've never understood even the idea of it being functional. Both stippling or grip tape. Do people that need this have problems dropping pistols when firing them without?

It assists with recoil control and sight tracking. A slick grip, especially once wet with sweat or rain, gets squirmy in your hand. It moves more under recoil and also moves more unpredictably. Your body wants to compensate by squeezing harder, to the point you squeeze to hard and throw shots. An aggressive texture allows more control with less pressure.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

Wilson Combat has gotten into the stippling game:

 

[Gun Chooter]

Yeah I guess the people in the past I've heard discussing it acted like they couldn't bear the idea of shooting a non stippled pistol. I suppose I could see this helping in rain or sweaty conditions, just not to the point of being a must have. Especially when adding in (only my opinion) the fact diy stipple pistols look like garbage. I've never seen some of this professionally done work which would be way more appealing.

 

[rvb]

Being able to grip the gun is 2nd in importance only to trigger control. You can't control the gun effectively if you can't hold on to it.

I don't care about resale value. It's useless to ME when the grip is slick as snot, eg all factory glock grips. I'm not worried about what the next guy might think about it or whether I have to sell if for a few bucks less that I otherwise would have. I usually shoot them till they are worn out and not worth anything anyway.

If I can't go through a full mag w/o re-adjusting my grip, incl when sweaty, then I can't shoot consistently. The problem is only compounded by the effect on recoil control and sight tracking/alignment.

The only thing I care about in terms of how a gun LOOKS is the view through the sights.

I prefer to epoxy on blasting media (eg permanent grip tape) to stippling as it works even better. But stippling has been adequate on some guns.
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/372100-traction-my-glock.html

-rvb

 

[Gun Chooter]

I shoot glocks almost exclusively and have never thought to myself that I wished I could hold onto it better. With that being said I have never shot a stippled pistol to experience its advantages first hand either. I do however like the epoxy/sand idea you have much better than the stippling.

 

[JettaKnight]

I shoot glocks almost exclusively and have never thought to myself that I wished I could hold onto it better. With that being said I have never shot a stippled pistol to experience its advantages first hand either. I do however like the epoxy/sand idea you have much better than the stippling.

How fast do you shoot?

Talon Grips take about five minutes to install and are removable.

 

[rvb]

How fast do you shoot?

[video=youtube;i-zBWAEoM4A]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-zBWAEoM4A[/video]

 

[Gun Chooter]

How fast do you shoot?

Talon Grips take about five minutes to install and are removable.

Good call, worth a shot if it shaves a little time.

 

[Gun Chooter]

[video=youtube;i-zBWAEoM4A]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-zBWAEoM4A[/video]

How long you been itching for an excuse to post this?

 

[Squatz24]

I think it improves the look of the gun if done well. I'm not worried about the value of my dime a dozen Glock or whatever other polymer gun you choose. Glock frames are easily obtained.

 

[Squatz24]

Also, I have done mine for better grip so it's functional.