grip stippling / texture recommendations?

[solomon grundy]

I have a ergonomic grip that I've modified w/ wood putty.

Any recommendations for improving the adhesion of the puttied areas? - e.g. are there methods for binding a silicate, or other gritty substances, to the putty surface?

[Fred Mannis]

I have a ergonomic grip that I've modified w/ wood putty.

Any recommendations for improving the adhesion of the puttied areas? - e.g. are there methods for binding a silicate, or other gritty substances, to the putty surface?

I use Super Glue gel and silicon carbide granules. Get a selection of grit sizes - they are pretty cheap - and pick one that feels right. Spread the gel on the selected surface, pour on the carbide, let it set, remove the excess. It holds up very well - I never have had to recoat.

[solomon grundy]

That's an interesting idea. Do you get your carbine from a lapidary supplier, or are there other sources for small quantities?

I'm also looking for a good way to treat a trigger face. My Model 14 has a smooth wide SS trigger. Unfortunately this becomes slick rather easily. I'll like to avoid replacing the trigger.

[RobStubbs]

That's an interesting idea. Do you get your carbine from a lapidary supplier, or are there other sources for small quantities?

I'm also looking for a good way to treat a trigger face. My Model 14 has a smooth wide SS trigger. Unfortunately this becomes slick rather easily. I'll like to avoid replacing the trigger.

I use the morini, or other, grip paste and stipple it with my finger. Just coat the grip surface all over and dabb it with your finger tip. It raises into little bumps or spikes depending on the amount you spread on the grip. If it's too sharp then just lightly sand off the sharp peaks.

For the trigger, I'd suggest using coarse sandpaper, a file or a small grinding tool like a dremmel. If you just score the surface horizontally and then vertically then that should help you. Or you could do exactly the same as I mentioned for the grip - that should produce the same effect. You might just need to roughen the surface first to get it to stick on.

Rob.

[Fred Mannis]

That's an interesting idea. Do you get your carbine from a lapidary supplier, or are there other sources for small quantities?
Can't remember exactly where I went, but it was a lapidary supplier. Use Google

I'm also looking for a good way to treat a trigger face. My Model 14 has a smooth wide SS trigger. Unfortunately this becomes slick rather easily. I'll like to avoid replacing the trigger.
I have used a coarse sanding roll on my dremel to roughen the trigger surface. Doesn't take much.

[Ed Hall]

I mix up non-skid paint additive with clear epoxy and a color of choice polish to form a thick gritty paste.

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[higginsdj]

What about that thin mesh like grip tape that one can use on Tennis/Squash racquets handles? I used it on my bow grips - it's not permanent but easily replaceable/removable. (I'm a novice, don't own a pistol and haven't tried it on a pistol grip)

Cheers

David

[Fred Mannis]

What about that thin mesh like grip tape that one can use on Tennis/Squash racquets handles? I used it on my bow grips - it's not permanent but easily replaceable/removable. (I'm a novice, don't own a pistol and haven't tried it on a pistol grip)

My recollection is that grip tape is tacky. I prefer a surface that is rough rather than sticky.

[higginsdj]

The stuff I use is somewhat tacky (ie it will grip itself) but I wouldn't call it sticky by any means.

Cheers

David

[higginsdj]

The stuff I use is somewhat tacky (ie it will grip itself) but I wouldn't call it sticky by any means.

Cheers

David