Heat Stippling My Glock *Completed* new pics

[lsbbigdog]

I've been practicing for a few days and looked at a bunch of images on the web of stippled grips. I decided on a texture (tree bark) and had at the G23.It took me about an hour a side.I think it makes a huge difference when you hands get sweaty and definitely increases your grip on the gun. I"m thinking about doing the front strap also, but here are some pics of what I did so far.

I ended up doing the front and back straps. I did these areas more aggressive compared to the side panels.

I just have to hit a few areas with a stiff bristle brush to knock off the fuzz in spots.

 

[CooperS7777]

Looks great!

I can honestly say that I wouldnt have the guts to do that to my 27, quite possibly because it was my first pistol, the one I carry the most, and the one I trust...

By maybe Ill snag another 27 or another frame and give it a whirl!

 

[lsbbigdog]

Thanks. It really wasn't that hard at all. Just have to find a few things to practice on and with a little patients you probably be fine. I practiced on the Glock speed loader and an AR15 grip.I think there were even a video or two on you tube about it.

 

[vellnueve]

It's pretty easy to do, just make sure you wipe the iron off frequently to prevent debris from building up and causing poor heating...

 

[jim42]

Nice job!

 

[meth0d]

Neat-o! What do you use, a soldering iron?

 

[kevin9]

Do ya think leaving it on top of the dashboard in the middle of the summer would create the same effect?

Seriously, looks nice, like a custom job (v.s. a bubba job).

 

[vellnueve]

Do ya think leaving in the microwave would create the same effect?

FYP

 

[meth0d]

Do ya think leaving it on top of the dashboard in the middle of the summer would create the same effect?

Seriously, looks nice, like a custom job (v.s. a bubba job).

What's a bubba job?

 

[vellnueve]

probably cutting grooves in it with a knife.

 

[meth0d]

Hahahaha, so does a "bubba job" equate to a hack job?

 

[kevin9]

yep

 

[lsbbigdog]

Neat-o! What do you use, a soldering iron?

I used a soldering gun and played around with different tips. I ended up modifying one to get the pattern I wanted.

 

[45collector]

I'm not a big Glock fan, but that looks cool. Good job.

 

[lsbbigdog]

Finally done.

 

[Ninsho]

You did a good job. Don't think there is any way in hell I would try it on mine though.

 

[lsbbigdog]

You did a good job. Don't think there is any way in hell I would try it on mine though.

Come on you have to take some chances.I practice for a while and once I got comfortable I dove right in.

 

[Chuck]

Very nice work. How's the texture compare to say tread tape? I had to put some on my HiPower. My Glocks have never felt slippery even during a long hot IDPA match -- but I'm open to trying it...

 

[lsbbigdog]

Very nice work. How's the texture compare to say tread tape? I had to put some on my HiPower. My Glocks have never felt slippery even during a long hot IDPA match -- but I'm open to trying it...

Your hand stick to the gun ,but it's not too rough that it beats up your hands. I think tread tape might be to rough on a carry gun. If the stippling is to rough you can tame it down a bit buy hitting it with some sand paper or emery cloth.