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Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:00 pm
by dontshootcritters
Hi guys...

I've purchased a Morini 200 pre loved which had a small grip so I've just purchased a larger off the shelf grip which doesn't really fit my hand and consequently I'm gripping the pistol to tightly to aim it and my coach has given me a telling off...lol!

So... My question please.. It was suggested I try the Morini Grip Paste BUT it must have some sort of "nasties" in it s it's a prohibited product here in New Zealand I've been told. I see it's available through a few international web sites but the freight to get it here is extortion and I risk getting it nabbed at the border anyway! I'd be very interested to hear of options that you blokes have used with success other than the Morini stuff,especially people in Australia or NZ.

Thanks for the help,kind regards.

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:19 pm
by Rover
I can't give you a brand name, but a two-part kneadable epoxy should be available cheap at any hardware store.

It comes in a plastic tube and is one piece. You cut off a piece and knead it thoroughly with your fingers.

Press it hard onto your grip and shape to fit your hand. Let harden and file/sand to final shape. If you screw up
just hack some off and do it right. It's a one beer job.

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:39 pm
by McMadCow
In the US, that stuff is called "Kwikwood". A top tip is to add a little water when you're kneading it together for slightly longer working time and making it softer to mold to your grip.

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 9:51 pm
by samg
Sculpey works well. No idea what it’s called in New Zealand.

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:56 am
by Azmodan
i tested a few products:https://youtu.be/Gg6xAu7zcDM

i also heard about this product from Dina Aspadiarova that she uses: https://www.selleys.com.au/products/adh ... tipurpose/

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 4:08 am
by BobGee
Kwikwood is available here in Oz through eBay. Bunnings sells tins of plastic wood and ordinary builder’s bog. Lots of products to choose from. They all work.

Bob

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 5:48 am
by Rover
I tried Kwikwood. PIA so I trashed it. It is nothing like my recommendation.

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2021 7:10 am
by thirdwheel
I've used the kneadable epoxy for ages but my go to stuff is now a styrene free wood filler which you can get in many shades and is fast setting like car body filler.
this is an example available here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182609411134 ... Sw5cRZNrVS

I use hand cream on my hand as a barrier when moulding and it pops off the grip easily using a screw driver and hammer when it needs to be changed.

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:52 pm
by Tangohammerli
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Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:51 pm
by jhmartin

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:47 pm
by GaryN
I second the kneadable epoxy putty.
When I had my grip fitted, the fitter used the kneadable epoxy putty.
I think it cures in about 5-10 minutes, and then can be worked on to shape it.

Do NOT use plastic wood.
The stuff STINKS, for a LONG LONG time. I left the grip in the garage, cuz it was too stink to bring in the house.
It took a long time to cure. I think I had to wait about a week before it was hard enough to shape. Big difference to the kneadable epoxy putty, where you can work on it after about 10-15 minutes. I don't know if it was just that particular can of plastic wood that was slow to cure.
And whatever it released as it cures sometimes irritated my hand, long after it had cured. Sealing it with varnish would have solved this problem.

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2021 12:50 am
by dontshootcritters
Hi guys..

Thank you for all the replies. It's really appreciated and goes to show what a great forum this is!!

I've just today finished the grip with Kwikwood. It's worked an absolute treat. I put some tinted in with it to stain it a little to match the wood. It was dirt cheap and readily available here in NZ for $8..!!!

I'm also hoping the Kwikwood has magic powers and eliminates crap shots..!!

Thanks again everyone and kind regards.

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Sat Jun 26, 2021 4:30 am
by Martin Catley
Great to see you back, all the best.

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2021 6:16 pm
by toddinjax
Rover wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:19 pm I can't give you a brand name, but a two-part kneadable epoxy should be available cheap at any hardware store.

It comes in a plastic tube and is one piece. You cut off a piece and knead it thoroughly with your fingers.

Press it hard onto your grip and shape to fit your hand. Let harden and file/sand to final shape. If you screw up
just hack some off and do it right. It's a one beer job.
Is this what you're recommending Rover?
https://www.amazon.com/PC-Products-1661 ... =8-20&th=1

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 4:50 am
by Chris73
Hi,

I've used Newplast plasticine, which is available on Amazon in various colours. Takes awhile to make it plyable, but it doesn't make a mess when removed, non adhesive and can be reworked easily.

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:20 am
by Rover
toddinjax wrote: Thu Oct 21, 2021 6:16 pm
Rover wrote: Sat Jun 19, 2021 8:19 pm I can't give you a brand name, but a two-part kneadable epoxy should be available cheap at any hardware store.

It comes in a plastic tube and is one piece. You cut off a piece and knead it thoroughly with your fingers.

Press it hard onto your grip and shape to fit your hand. Let harden and file/sand to final shape. If you screw up
just hack some off and do it right. It's a one beer job.
Is this what you're recommending Rover?
https://www.amazon.com/PC-Products-1661 ... =8-20&th=1
No, that's not it at all. The stuff I use comes in a plastic tube, is one piece about the size of a finger. You just cut off a piece about what you think might work.

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 7:40 am
by MarkTrew
Designed to do what was requested.

https://www.centra-visier.de/en/product ... -compound/

Thanks for looking.
MarkTrew

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 3:20 pm
by Rover
20E vs $7.

Re: Grip molding putty/paste

Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2021 4:24 pm
by dontshootcritters
Hi guys..

I've recently received a new grip from Rink which I'm extremely pleased with. But I did need to add a bit of bog/filler immediately under the shelf where the rear sight sits. I used Quickwood and added some tinted to match the grip colour. It's really easy to mold and shape and goes hard in an hour or two..(I left mine a bit longer) It sanded up perfectly. 100% recommendation from me!!