So I tried my hand at stippling for the first time

[NyleRN]

Acquired this NIB Gen3 19. I really like the feel of my Gen4 19 but the Gen3's grip texture needs work IMO. So I grew a pair and stippled it. I knew it wasn't gonna be a professional job but I wasn't going to pay $300+ for someone else to do it. First priority was for functionality. No fancy border. Basic starburst pattern. I'm satisfied with it. Have about a total of 5hrs invested including sanding/prepping.

 

[Ddillard]

Looks good. I agree on paying someone else when it can be done at home.

 

[RustyHornet]

Nice work. I like that pattern. I as well always try things myself first.

 

[ViperJock]

Looks nice! I use the little circle stippling which takes about 20 minutes but doesn't look anywhere near that cool.

 

[NyleRN]

Looks nice! I use the little circle stippling which takes about 20 minutes but doesn't lwork ok anywhere near that cool.

I'll probably end up doing a basic dot stipple on my Shield 9. Nothing fancy, just the front and back straps. The rubber talon grips are starting to peel back. That way I won't need to spend another $17 on talons to just have them do the same thing again in 2yrs

 

[BehindBlueI's]

From a purely aesthetic standpoint, that's got to be one of the best stippling jobs I've seen. Well done.

 

[Leadeye]

Interesting pattern, nice work!

 

[LongRangeBushy]

Very nice. .would you please share what specific tool and tips you used to get that pattern/texture. PLease

 

[NyleRN]

Very nice. .would you please share what specific tool and tips you used to get that pattern/texture. PLease

Used a Weller solder iron. It came with 2 tips that are basically flat head screwdriver. I used the wider of the 2. Then it came with a point tip also. Used a dremel with 120 grit and took off most of the side panels and rear factory stipple then finished it up with 120 by hand. Then took 1000 grit and got it slick. Made a plus sign in the rear and then take your lines out from there. First lines need to be the horizontal and vertical and then x through. Keep dividing each angle in half till it's filled in

 

[palerider0485]

buddy. you did a nice job. that looks really good. people pay that to be done because they dont have athe skill level to do so. i put scateboard tape on mine.

 

[mammynun]

That looks really good! Did you practice on a PMAG or something first?

 

[NyleRN]

That looks really good! Did you practice on a PMAG or something first?

Nah, just dove in. I watched lots of YouTube vids and went really slow. I didn't care if I screwed it up cause I was going for function mainly. One thing I did learn was to not drink 2 cups of coffee right before trying to stipple. I made my plus sign on the rear and realized I better wait till the next day to finish due to not holding a steady hand

 

[PGRChaplain]

Looks Great! Now on to Hand Checkering a Rifle Stock!

 

[Zinga]

I am generally not a fan of stippling, but that is one of the nicer jobs I have seen. The first touch with the iron had to make you just a bit nervous.

 

[gcoop]

Very well done Sir.

 

[hog slayer]

That look very nice! What's the likelihood of irreparable damage should I get brave?

 

[Hopper]

From a purely aesthetic standpoint, that's got to be one of the best stippling jobs I've seen. Well done.

I completely agree! I'm generally not a fan of stippling. It's so... permanent, especially if you FUBAR it. But this is an exception, because that starburst pattern truly looks exceptional. Really, really well done, that came out fantastic.

 

[88E30M50]

Nicely done!

 

[Gluemanz28]

Great job!

I really like the pattern.

I was told that you can practice on the case that the Glock comes in.

 

[aztec777]

That looks great. I have been looking for a different pattern to try. Thanks.