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Flapp_Jackson

Thinking of Stippling Your Glock? Here's Something You Should See...
« on: May 11, 2017, 12:23:13 AM »

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So this is a thing. We have all seen all the stippling that is very popular on the GLOCK pistols, and has bled over into the rest of the
polymer-framed handgun world. Stippling can be very functional and in some cases, a very aesthetically pleasing art form. It seems
to be that it is the “aesthetically pleasing” part that most gun owners have trouble with.

I just had to share with you stippling for the OCD-types; Laser stippling. For those of you that do not know, a laser engraver can burn,
cut and/or engrave very precise and very detailed designs into pretty much any substance known to man. It only makes sense that
very enterprising folks in the firearm community with access to laser engraver machines will use them to wade into the fray of one of
the most popular forms for expression on the plastic pistol, stippling. The result is very uniform and very controlled stippling patterns.

So if you are one of those shooters looking to increase the gription on your blaster but think all the stippling out there is too ugly for
your precious pistol, take a look into what is being done with lasers nowadays.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/12/27/laser-stippling-glock-polymer-pistols/






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S7ICKlVlAN

Re: Thinking of Stippling Your Glock? Here's Something You Should See...
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2017, 02:47:56 PM »
I am playing around with laser stippling (various intesity/duration/pulse) and as nice as it looks, it is hard to get the same tactile improvement you would out of an analog stipple using a wood iron for example. The reason being the lack of displaced material. The laser will vaporize the polymer for the most part. If you can make larger portions of negative, then there is a minor improvement in grip. Laser stippling definitely tends to be more aesthetically pleasing in general.
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Flapp_Jackson

Re: Thinking of Stippling Your Glock? Here's Something You Should See...
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2017, 02:57:45 PM »
Quote from: S7ICKlVlAN on May 15, 2017, 02:47:56 PM
I am playing around with laser stippling (various intesity/duration/pulse) and as nice as it looks, it is hard to get the same tactile improvement you would out of an analog stipple using a wood iron for example. The reason being the lack of displaced material. The laser will vaporize the polymer for the most part. If you can make larger portions of negative, then there is a minor improvement in grip. Laser stippling definitely tends to be more aesthetically pleasing in general.

That's a good point.  I'm not a fan of stippling myself, as it customizes the weapon to how you like it.  It can't be undone if you give/sell it to someone who likes a different feel.

I like the reversible mods, like Eagle Talon Grip Tape.  You can get the type you like for more cushion, more or less tackiness, whatever.  And if your preference changes or you need to go back to "stock", the tape peels right off.

Glock Perfection doesn't work for everyone, and neither do improvements on their perfection.  :D
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omnigun

Re: Thinking of Stippling Your Glock? Here's Something You Should See...
« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2017, 10:14:55 AM »
I got my glock stippled by a pro and I love how it ended up.  Was expensive and paid almost the value of the glock on the work done but I think it was worth it in the end.  I don't like finger grooves etc.
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dustoff003

Re: Thinking of Stippling Your Glock? Here's Something You Should See...
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2017, 10:37:20 AM »
Quote from: omnigun on May 16, 2017, 10:14:55 AM
I got my glock stippled by a pro and I love how it ended up.  Was expensive and paid almost the value of the glock on the work done but I think it was worth it in the end.  I don't like finger grooves etc.
Glock 20 must be massive for you.


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drck1000

Re: Thinking of Stippling Your Glock? Here's Something You Should See...
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2017, 10:49:39 AM »
I haven't altered my polymer framed guns.  I do appreciate the texture that is possible with stippling, just to damn chicken to try on my own guns.  That and I think that the grip on the Gen 4 Glocks is fine for me.  I could use some slight increase in traction on some spots, but overall it's fine.

The part about the laser process that I don't like is that you end up removing material.  As opposed to displacing material with stippling.  Interesting that people want the uniformity in the pattern.  I kind of thing the randomness of the process is a good thing. 

I like the G10 panels on my CZ.  I wish I could swap out the panels on my Glock 17 like that.  That way I can easily try different patterns and textures. 
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RSN172

Re: Thinking of Stippling Your Glock? Here's Something You Should See...
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2017, 09:35:34 PM »
I like the carbide sand finish on my Glock.  It is way gripper than the factory finish.  My defense and CCW gun does not have to be pretty.  In fact I don't want it to be pretty.
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zippz

Re: Thinking of Stippling Your Glock? Here's Something You Should See...
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2017, 12:11:43 PM »
Does the stippling or grip tape hurt your hand after long training sessions, like during a two day course with a  thousand rounds and frequent draws?
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RSN172

Re: Thinking of Stippling Your Glock? Here's Something You Should See...
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2017, 01:24:09 PM »
Doesn't hurt my hands, but I'm a part-time farmer and tree trimmer.  Maybe someone who has soft hands working at a desk job might find it uncomfortable after awhile.  But I haven't shot a 1000 rounds in two days with it either.
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Flapp_Jackson

Re: Thinking of Stippling Your Glock? Here's Something You Should See...
« Reply #9 on: May 17, 2017, 04:19:55 PM »
Quote from: zippz on May 17, 2017, 12:11:43 PM
Does the stippling or grip tape hurt your hand after long training sessions, like during a two day course with a  thousand rounds and frequent draws?

I use the rubber version of the TALON Grip on my Glock 17 G4.   More comfortable than the bare grip, and adds more friction, too.

I've tried the regular granulate grip tape.  Not much different than skateboard tape.  Very abrasive, and not as comfortable as the cushion feel of rubber.

YMMV
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