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First Stipple and Duracoat job.
- Thread starter Quinn800x
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Yes! Was going for the "tree bark" look. That's why I wanted the duraCoat to be more of a brown, I ordered "Desert Warrior Dark Earth". If you look it up you'll see it looks way more brown. Think they must have messed up the color ratio in my batch....
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Well done on the grain! I like the index point as well.
Homemade job brother
Ya it was a Do it your selfer. The DuraCoat is a real nice easy to use product, just wish it more resembled the color they advertised. Maybe i just got an off batch... The stipple improved the grip 100% and makes for a faster/easier draw! For anyone looking to get it done, it really isn't that hard. I Do not have very much artistic talent. If you mess up or want the change something the poly is very manipulative and forgiving, I changed different spot i wasn't happy with a few times. Just have to go for it!![[wink]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/002.gif "Wink [wink]")
Here are a couple pics with the G23 13 round mag with extension.
Also working with my buddy on his G 23 and cutting down the grip to except the G27 9
Rounders for carrying. We find the 13 rounders dig into the seat when driving. I'll post pics when it's complete.
Not a big fan of the bearded Glock look but if it improves grip that's all that really matters.
Maybe the duracoat needed some sort of primer to make it look like the true advertised color? Black is very hard to cover well without some sort of sealer/primer coat.
Maybe the duracoat needed some sort of primer to make it look like the true advertised color? Black is very hard to cover well without some sort of sealer/primer coat.
Like stated before easy to use, and like any other "paint" type application the prep work is very important. The durabake kit I used comes with a degreaser/cleaning spray. I did the slide only. I lightly glass bead blasted the slide first ( a light once over with very fine sandpaper would be ok too) then I de greased and applied. It took several coats and the finish came out neat and acceptable especially for the money, you get what you pay for. I would look into cerakote as well, I might try that next time. The gun was originally all oxide black. Thats the duracoat color I ordered but it definately was darker. Then I glass bead blasted and polished the frame, new grips and new trijicon night sights. I thought it was a nice little cleanup without investing a lot of money on an older gun that was probably one of the earlier models and showed signs of holster wear and normal fading. Here's is a pic, although not the best you can see the finish on the slide.
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Looks like you did a great job. I'm not a huge fan of all these stipple jobs I see people doing though.
+1 Talon grips will improve the grip just as much if not better than a stipple job, and can be undone.
Its all good, Ill never sell it and I like my stuff custom. And I really don't think any stick on grip can compare to a stippled grip. Feels like it just wants to stick to my hand! You got to hold one. I love glocks but they are no show piece. I know so don't like it but aside from major grip improvement I think it looks better..... Probably could sell it for more money than "stock" also.
I've done a few stipple jobs for some members on here, but usually go with the grip tape feel on the poly's
Is that a repeated dot method?
yes. makes my eyes cross after awhile.
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