Grip Stippling Thread

[Battle Cock]

My retextured Glock 23.
http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/IMG_5587_zpssztdiaxb.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/IMG_5587_zpssztdiaxb.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/IMG_5597_zps6buibmd1.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/IMG_5597_zps6buibmd1.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/IMG_5627_zpsdbuy6jsk.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/IMG_5627_zpsdbuy6jsk.jpg.html)

[Pyzik]

Just a phone pic but I think it came out pretty good for my first attempt at something specific.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/25/3a043241f6591a78cbe1473d07f47553.jpg

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[Battle Cock]

Just a phone pic but I think it came out pretty good for my first attempt at something specific.

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Did you lay that out freehand?

[Pyzik]

Did you lay that out freehand?
God no. Not yet.
Used a printed out image of my logo. Then stippled a rought outline burning through the paper.

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[Battle Cock]

God no. Not yet.
Used a printed out image of my logo. Then stippled a rought outline burning through the paper.

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And I'm guessing you had to scrub the burnt paper off when you were done?

[Pyzik]

And I'm guessing you had to scrub the burnt paper off when you were done?
Yeah, I didn't know what a pain in the ass that was going to be.... haha.

Already trying to come up with a new game plan.

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[Battle Cock]

Yeah, I didn't know what a pain in the ass that was going to be.... haha.

Already trying to come up with a new game plan.

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Been there, done that!

[MoxyDave]

Lookin' good man. That is a labor of love, for sure [:)]

[Battle Cock]

Lookin' good man. That is a labor of love, for sure [:)]

Including the time it took to do the original texture job, I've got about 35 hours into this gun.

[Pyzik]

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/683/21857390111_9fd11df3ec_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zisQzD)
G19 Grip Alterations (https://flic.kr/p/zisQzD) by David Pyzik (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr

[Cotton68spc]

Nice job , I have already made the relief cuts in my g19 and will start stippling soon


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[Pyzik]

Nice job , I have already made the relief cuts in my g19 and will start stippling soon


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Relief cuts? Under the trigger guard?

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[Cotton68spc]

Relief cuts? Under the trigger guard?

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Yes that's right


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[Battle Cock]

https://farm1.staticflickr.com/683/21857390111_9fd11df3ec_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/zisQzD)
G19 Grip Alterations (https://flic.kr/p/zisQzD) by David Pyzik (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr

How much time did you put into that piece?


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[Pyzik]

How much time did you put into that piece?


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Probably 5 hours.. I am slow. Maybe 6.

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[Battle Cock]

Probably 5 hours.. I am slow. Maybe 6.

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Slow? Heh. I've put 15+ hours into every handgun I've textured.


http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/01/08bf7c28c0729c4fa053b6f2db87994e.jpg
(Edited to add picture to make post more interesting)

[Pyzik]

Well you did thumb well fills and another undercut.

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[Battle Cock]

Well you did thumb well fills and another undercut.

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True. The non texture mods probably take 8 ish hours. I'm still slow on the texture part though.

[Pyzik]

Another down. Whew.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5671/22718809492_69a3e9f82c_c.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/ABzQxW)
G17 (https://flic.kr/p/ABzQxW) by David Pyzik (https://www.flickr.com/photos/damagephotos/), on Flickr

[Battle Cock]

Did you reduce the finger grooves at all?

[Pyzik]

Did you reduce the finger grooves at all?
I tried not to, was told to leave them alone.

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[mustangfreek]

What are you guys using for tools for cutting and such? Like the trigger guard undercuts and like beveling out for the mag release and such?

Thanks

[Battle Cock]

What are you guys using for tools for cutting and such? Like the trigger guard undercuts and like beveling out for the mag release and such?

Thanks

Most guys stick with rotary tools for all of those mods. They remove material pretty quickly. I use them in a limited capacity in conjunction with a variety of hand tools. But then, I have more patience than most guys.

[Farva]

Eventually I'll get around to attempting this on my M&P

[Battle Cock]

I got a hold of a DSLR to shoot my latest work. (Believe it or not, all my previous posts have been shot with a glorified point and shoot)
There will be more of this gun to come. The overall design was created entirely by the owner of the weapon.

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_0931_zpss6gullmn.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_0931_zpss6gullmn.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_0929_zpsvhvziip1.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_0929_zpsvhvziip1.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_0924_zpsnfrcxwfq.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_0924_zpsnfrcxwfq.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_0893_zpsioiuvvar.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_0893_zpsioiuvvar.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_0882_zpsw2vo47dg.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_0882_zpsw2vo47dg.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_0871_zpsr2jwnd3b.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_0871_zpsr2jwnd3b.jpg.html)

[Pyzik]

Some very cool shots man!

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[Battle Cock]

Thanks! I'm pretty pleased with my border refinement and I'm happy to have use of a DSLR for a couple weeks. (Except that I kinda want to drop money on one for myself now)

[Josh S.]

Here's some PMAGS and a KAC panel I did a few years ago. I'm gonna have to find some stuff to stipple after looking through this thread. Very nice work guys!

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/1F775A93-F72A-4131-A1E1-361E2B65E978_zpseap52xrk.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1F775A93-F72A-4131-A1E1-361E2B65E978_zpseap52xrk.jpg.html)
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/41810562-B87F-40BD-BAC1-8A970419A91D_zps4mridb25.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/41810562-B87F-40BD-BAC1-8A970419A91D_zps4mridb25.jpg.html)
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/7ACC77F4-46D0-4B75-9B94-6153677F66B9_zpsi8dceefc.png (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7ACC77F4-46D0-4B75-9B94-6153677F66B9_zpsi8dceefc.png.html)

[MonkeyBomb]

B.C. was that for RE Factor ? Looks great!

[Battle Cock]

Here's some PMAGS and a KAC panel I did a few years ago. I'm gonna have to find some stuff to stipple after looking through this thread. Very nice work guys!

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/1F775A93-F72A-4131-A1E1-361E2B65E978_zpseap52xrk.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/1F775A93-F72A-4131-A1E1-361E2B65E978_zpseap52xrk.jpg.html)
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/41810562-B87F-40BD-BAC1-8A970419A91D_zps4mridb25.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/41810562-B87F-40BD-BAC1-8A970419A91D_zps4mridb25.jpg.html)
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/7ACC77F4-46D0-4B75-9B94-6153677F66B9_zpsi8dceefc.png (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7ACC77F4-46D0-4B75-9B94-6153677F66B9_zpsi8dceefc.png.html)

The texture on those mags looks nice and consistent! The logo is also pretty darn good for what looks like a single tip. You seem to have a good feel for for stippling. You should definitely try doing some more.



B.C. was that for RE Factor ? Looks great!

It does kinda look like that now that you mention it! But no, my buddy came up with that whole design and I put it on the polymer.

[Battle Cock]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_0914_1_zpsz3nfiuim.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_0914_1_zpsz3nfiuim.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_0889_1_zpsnijq2qyd.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_0889_1_zpsnijq2qyd.jpg.html)

[Josh S.]

The texture on those mags looks nice and consistent! The logo is also pretty darn good for what looks like a single tip. You seem to have a good feel for for stippling. You should definitely try doing some more.

I appreciate it! I just use a $15 wood burning kit from Home Depot as I don't see the need in spending $100 on a better one. My only complaint with this one is the handle gets pretty hot after a while so I usually have to wear a batting glove. When I first started I used a larger rounded tip and after a few mags I switched to a smaller tip with a fine point. It takes at least twice as long but it looks sooo much better. All of those mags and logo were done with the finer tip. I'll find an old PMAG in a little bit and post a side by side comparison.

[Battle Cock]

I appreciate it! I just use a $15 wood burning kit from Home Depot as I don't see the need in spending $100 on a better one. My only complaint with this one is the handle gets pretty hot after a while so I usually have to wear a batting glove. When I first started I used a larger rounded tip and after a few mags I switched to a smaller tip with a fine point. It takes at least twice as long but it looks sooo much better. All of those mags and logo were done with the finer tip. I'll find an old PMAG in a little bit and post a side by side comparison.

Nothing wrong with that kit. That's what I use. I power it through a $10 lamp dimmer to allow heat control and make all my own tips. (All the ones in the kit are too big for my texture and edging preferences.)

But seriously, That logo you did tells me a lot about your approach and I see a lot of potential in your work.

[Battle Cock]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_0904_1_zpsm3okiw31.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_0904_1_zpsm3okiw31.jpg.html)

[Josh S.]

Nothing wrong with that kit. That's what I use. I power it through a $10 lamp dimmer to allow heat control and make all my own tips. (All the ones in the kit are too big for my texture and edging preferences.)

But seriously, That logo you did tells me a lot about your approach and I see a lot of potential in your work.

The lamp dimmer is a great idea! I'm gonna have to get one after work tomorrow and try it out. I don't suppose I could talk you into making me a couple tips, huh? Just name your price.

Looks-wise I prefer the pattern on the left, but the pattern on the right definitely has more grip. It's like comparing 80 grit and 600 grit sandpaper.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/482DD1B0-F278-4A8C-879B-37AB78CD3B4E_zpsqe0uxg7n.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/482DD1B0-F278-4A8C-879B-37AB78CD3B4E_zpsqe0uxg7n.jpg.html)
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/EEDDB526-18AA-448F-AECD-809397A3C434_zpssgaenaxk.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EEDDB526-18AA-448F-AECD-809397A3C434_zpssgaenaxk.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

The lamp dimmer is a great idea! I'm gonna have to get one after work tomorrow and try it out. I don't suppose I could talk you into making me a couple tips, huh? Just name your price.

Looks-wise I prefer the pattern on the left, but the pattern on the right definitely has more grip. It's like comparing 80 grit and 600 grit sandpaper.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/482DD1B0-F278-4A8C-879B-37AB78CD3B4E_zpsqe0uxg7n.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/482DD1B0-F278-4A8C-879B-37AB78CD3B4E_zpsqe0uxg7n.jpg.html)
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/EEDDB526-18AA-448F-AECD-809397A3C434_zpssgaenaxk.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EEDDB526-18AA-448F-AECD-809397A3C434_zpssgaenaxk.jpg.html)

The lamp dimmer is a $10 alternative to a $115 variable temperature rig and is less bulky. I got mine from Lowes. Lutron brand. I marked power levels on it after I bought it.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/25/33dfbf938f4109dbf167228feaad450d.jpg

PM me and we can talk a little about tips. I wrestle a lot with giving out specifics on exactly how to do things because I know from experience how formative it is to figure things out for yourself in grip stippling. I can however point you in a direction and let you take it from there to form your own method. You've already got a good foundation.

When it comes to texture, more grip is good to a point. But there is certainly such a thing as too much. Especially on handguns you intend to carry.

[Battle Cock]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_0881_1_zpszivxy6ue.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_0881_1_zpszivxy6ue.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_0880_1_zpsgf6hr2rj.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_0880_1_zpsgf6hr2rj.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

If this thing had wheels it'd be sex on wheels. I tried several new improvements on this G19 that I finished up a couple hours after the ball dropped last night. I'll post more when I get it in front of a real lens.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/01/9544bb507187f67e00500d814cdfb45f.jpg

[Josh S.]

If this thing had wheels it'd be sex on wheels. I tried several new improvements on this G19 that I finished up a couple hours after the ball dropped last night. I'll post more when I get it in front of a real lens.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/01/9544bb507187f67e00500d814cdfb45f.jpg

Excellent work as always, BC! I could really use a thumbs up emoji right about now...

[mustangfreek]

Very nice BC!!

[Battle Cock]

Thanks guys. I've still got room for improvement but I'm better now than I ever thought I'd be when I first chose to learn the craft.

[Deadwing]

I'm looking forward to seeing some more of this G19, Battle Cock. And that is the mark of a true craftsman, he never stops learning his craft. Whatcha got in the HK case? Modifying HKs now too, are we?

[Farva]

I've been practicing a little. Tried some different designs on this pmag with a different tip. I'm thinking of just taking the plunge and going ahead and doing my m&p. Not sure I'll ever feel 100% "ready" until I just do it. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/02/d13c40de8a1ac959d249d53b842cb42f.jpg

[Battle Cock]

I'm looking forward to seeing some more of this G19, Battle Cock. And that is the mark of a true craftsman, he never stops learning his craft. Whatcha got in the HK case? Modifying HKs now too, are we?
The HK case actually belongs to a buddy, but I have plans for a Battlecocked VP9 in the near future.


I've been practicing a little. Tried some different designs on this pmag with a different tip. I'm thinking of just taking the plunge and going ahead and doing my m&p. Not sure I'll ever feel 100% "ready" until I just do it. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/02/d13c40de8a1ac959d249d53b842cb42f.jpg
It took me a year and a half of stippling Pmags and AR grips to be willing to do a firearm. If you want to do a gun, then naturally function is to be valued over form. So, it doesnt have to be pretty as long as it feels more comfortable and allows for better retention. That said, the more consistent your pattern is, the more comfortable it will be. So I recommend deciding exactly what pattern you want to use, and then practicing it on Pmags until you produce one that you really like. If you cant stipple a Pmag and be happy with the result, you will regret doing the same thing to a gun.

[Farva]

The HK case actually belongs to a buddy, but I have plans for a Battlecocked VP9 in the near future.


It took me a year and a half of stippling Pmags and AR grips to be willing to do a firearm. If you want to do a gun, then naturally function is to be valued over form. So, it doesnt have to be pretty as long as it feels more comfortable and allows for better retention. That said, the more consistent your pattern is, the more comfortable it will be. So I recommend deciding exactly what pattern you want to use, and then practicing it on Pmags until you produce one that you really like. If you cant stipple a Pmag and be happy with the result, you will regret doing the same thing to a gun.

Valid points and excellent advice! Thanks BC!

[P39]

Great work, BC!! I love that G19! Makes me want to send mine to you.......

[Battle Cock]

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http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_1083_zpsnar8hldw.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_1083_zpsnar8hldw.jpg.html)

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[Deadwing]

That is badass, man.

[Battle Cock]

That is badass, man.

I love the nubbed down finger grooves on this thing. They no longer feel like they are trying to burrow in between your fingers, but I left enough on there to maintain all their benefits.

Here's a couple more shots of the gun.
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/03/c45a91a4e584ea2507572455031cab22.jpg
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/03/af295d89093d3bb93d6a5f9ff4c4ef65.jpg

[Deadwing]

I normally can't stand Glock finger grooves, but i think i could learn to like those. The subdued nubs combined with the undercut trigger guard looks very comfortable.

How do you get the finish so smooth on the undercut?

[Battle Cock]

I normally can't stand Glock finger grooves, but i think i could learn to like those. The subdued nubs combined with the undercut trigger guard looks very comfortable.

How do you get the finish so smooth on the undercut?

I put the frame in a vise to get the rough undercut as even as possible, then work from 120grit sandpaper up to 600-1500 depending on the finish I'm looking for. After that, I use a polishing compound to finish it.

[Deadwing]

Interesting. I figured progressively finer grit sanding was involved, but I never would've guessed polishing compound was a part of the process. I guess i just never really thought about polishing polymer.

[Battle Cock]

Interesting. I figured progressively finer grit sanding was involved, but I never would've guessed polishing compound was a part of the process. I guess i just never really thought about polishing polymer.

Some guys polish their undercuts until they are glass smooth and very reflective. I tend to leave it smooth, but closer to the original luster.

On the above gun I also slightly contoured the finger grooves on the sides of the front strap to make them less blocky feeling up front.

[Deadwing]

Some guys polish their undercuts until they are glass smooth and very reflective. I tend to leave it smooth, but closer to the original luster.

On the above gun I also slightly contoured the finger grooves on the sides of the front strap to make them less blocky feeling up front.

It's a shame Glock doesn't offer them from the factory that way.

[Battle Cock]

It's a shame Glock doesn't offer them from the factory that way.

But then, what would I do for fun?

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/03/175c51c965b5e8fae355494818b24dfc.jpg

[Aragorn]

I like how you even radius the flat under the trigger guard. Very nice.

[Battle Cock]

I like how you even radius the flat under the trigger guard. Very nice.

Which part are you referring to?

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/03/c021bf9fb622d10ec811cd0dca61f8cf.jpg

[Deadwing]

But then, what would I do for fun?

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/03/175c51c965b5e8fae355494818b24dfc.jpg

killer shot.

[Aragorn]

Which part are you referring to?

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/01/03/c021bf9fb622d10ec811cd0dca61f8cf.jpg

The stippled flat under the trigger guard. Looked like you even rounded the edges.

[Battle Cock]

The stippled flat under the trigger guard. Looked like you even rounded the edges.

Ah yes. I've done more of a rounded edge on a couple previous jobs, but with this one being deeper, I decided to keep that feature less pronounced. I like the way it come out.

[Josh S.]

Just wrapped up a few PMAGS and tried some new techniques. I tried to pay attention to how I oriented the tip to make a consistent pattern rather than make random holes like I have done in the past. While it required a little more time and brainpower, the end result made it all worth it. Gives it a much cleaner, professional look IMO.

Before

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/D350C91D-9C93-4471-B792-992DE4C48B90_zpssbls72mi.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D350C91D-9C93-4471-B792-992DE4C48B90_zpssbls72mi.jpg.html)


After

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/C2C6E3DC-1713-4E1F-9C50-77D2B8C81A0C_zpsnzyoq8q9.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C2C6E3DC-1713-4E1F-9C50-77D2B8C81A0C_zpsnzyoq8q9.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

Just wrapped up a few PMAGS and tried some new techniques. I tried to pay attention to how I oriented the tip to make a consistent pattern rather than make random holes like I have done in the past. While it required a little more time and brainpower, the end result made it all worth it. Gives it a much cleaner, professional look IMO.

Before

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/D350C91D-9C93-4471-B792-992DE4C48B90_zpssbls72mi.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D350C91D-9C93-4471-B792-992DE4C48B90_zpssbls72mi.jpg.html)


After

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/Mobile%20Uploads/C2C6E3DC-1713-4E1F-9C50-77D2B8C81A0C_zpsnzyoq8q9.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/Mobile%20Uploads/C2C6E3DC-1713-4E1F-9C50-77D2B8C81A0C_zpsnzyoq8q9.jpg.html)

Lookin good Josh! That's a healthy jump in skill level!

[Josh S.]

Thanks BC! In the future I need to maintain the pattern around the edges. On that mag in the picture, I stippled normal dots around the perimeter and it just looks off to me. I also need to pay closer attention to how close the iron gets to the polymer. As you can see in the bottom picture, the iron accidentally touched the rib at the top and in a couple other spots. Luckily it's a personal mag but still....

[Joelski]

Never touch a hot iron to your personals!

[Pyzik]

Stayed up till 1 in the morning to get this and puppy and a 19 done that are bound for SHOT this AM. 5am came early.

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12510285_1183328601694459_3723137513946541554_n.jp g?oh=9bffa45835dbc7cedb2f30ab7d89c25c&oe=56FF7B0A

[DutyUse]

Stayed up till 1 in the morning to get this and puppy and a 19 done that are bound for SHOT this AM. 5am came early.

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12510285_1183328601694459_3723137513946541554_n.jp g?oh=9bffa45835dbc7cedb2f30ab7d89c25c&oe=56FF7B0A

Dang that looks killer! When are you gonna let me commission you to do my full size MP? :)

[Pyzik]

Dang that looks killer! When are you gonna let me commission you to do my full size MP? :)
When I caught up at ATEi... lol. Currently swamped.

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[DutyUse]

When I caught up at ATEi... lol. Currently swamped.

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I didn't know you worked at ATEi. I was wondering who was doing all the mill work on your MPs lol

[Pyzik]

I didn't know you worked at ATEi. I was wondering who was doing all the mill work on your MPs lol
Ha, I only started in September. I had my guns done well before that. I paid for all my work.

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[DutyUse]

Ha, I only started in September. I paid for all my work.

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Sorry brother that's not how I meant it. Please don't take offense. I should have said I was curious where you were getting the work done.

Congrats though! That's a hell of a cool place to work

[Pyzik]

Sorry brother that's not how I meant it. Please don't take offense. I should have said I was curious where you were getting the work done.

Congrats though! That's a hell of a cool place to work

Oops. I misunderstood. Not that I took offense. Whatever, it's the internet.
But yes, Doug does great work and it is a cool side gig. Just kind of stumbled into it. Get to see cool stuff.

[Deadwing]

Stayed up till 1 in the morning to get this and puppy and a 19 done that are bound for SHOT this AM. 5am came early.

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12510285_1183328601694459_3723137513946541554_n.jp g?oh=9bffa45835dbc7cedb2f30ab7d89c25c&oe=56FF7B0A

That a beauty, man!

[Pyzik]

That a beauty, man!
Thank you sir

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[Battle Cock]

Stayed up till 1 in the morning to get this and puppy and a 19 done that are bound for SHOT this AM. 5am came early.

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/12510285_1183328601694459_3723137513946541554_n.jp g?oh=9bffa45835dbc7cedb2f30ab7d89c25c&oe=56FF7B0A

Your pattern pairs nicely with ATEi slide work and I can see that your pattern continues to get more refined. Keep it up!

[Pyzik]

Your pattern pairs nicely with ATEi slide work and I can see that your pattern continues to get more refined. Keep it up!
Thank you sir, means a lot

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[schambers]

Nice work pyzik. A well done m&p makes me want to give that platform another chance...

[Battle Cock]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_1058_zpszwp19kv1.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_1058_zpszwp19kv1.jpg.html)

[Pyzik]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_1058_zpszwp19kv1.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_1058_zpszwp19kv1.jpg.html)
Sure is purdy

[Battle Cock]

Sure is purdy

It feels great too. I dont think I'll ever own another Glock without performing an undercut and mag release bevel on it at a bare minimum.

[Deadwing]

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_1058_zpszwp19kv1.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_1058_zpszwp19kv1.jpg.html)

WOW. That's one of the nicest G19s i've ever seen.

[Axlnut]

BC - that is super clean. Very nice.

Little (literally) XD-S I did

http://www.km3solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/xds_4.jpg

[Battle Cock]

BC - that is super clean. Very nice.

Little (literally) XD-S I did


You do clean work yourself. Got any more?

[Axlnut]

Thanks BC -

Just a few, so many great polymer craftsman out there I really just mess with stippling for myself and friends

Witness P - just for fun, smooth large texture where the factory stuff was, Cerakoted over:
http://www.km3solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/witness_2.jpg

G35 - second gun I ever did. Nobody gets to see the first :o
http://www.km3solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/stock_sucks.jpg

I was really working off of pictures of SAI guns at the time. Got it back recently, changed it up a bit, and Cerakoted the frame.
http://www.km3solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/G35_11.jpg

The one thing I'm most proud of though.. Built this 22TCM 1911 in honor of a horse we lost, Thor. Beautiful, Belgian stallion. I attempted to capture a "flowing mane/tail" in the polymer backstrap.
http://www.km3solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tcm_3.jpg

I'm re-doing the very first job now, it's my carry gun. I have to Devcon it to add back where needed, then I have high hopes to really nail something slick - I'll post it here for sure

[Battle Cock]

G35 - second gun I ever did. Nobody gets to see the first :o
http://www.km3solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/stock_sucks.jpg

I was really working off of pictures of SAI guns at the time. Got it back recently, changed it up a bit, and Cerakoted the frame.
http://www.km3solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/G35_11.jpg

The one thing I'm most proud of though.. Built this 22TCM 1911 in honor of a horse we lost, Thor. Beautiful, Belgian stallion. I attempted to capture a "flowing mane/tail" in the polymer backstrap.
http://www.km3solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tcm_3.jpg

I'm re-doing the very first job now, it's my carry gun. I have to Devcon it to add back where needed, then I have high hopes to really nail something slick - I'll post it here for sure

I was ok with the first gun I stippled, but I eventually retextured the whole thing. I've never had to mess with Devcon, fortunately.

I actually handled a recent production SAI G17 yesterday and I was more impressed than I thought I'd be with the grip mods. They had some lapses in quality awhile back, but its good to see it back on par.
My source tells me that SAI recently worked out a deal to redesign and re manufacture the Arsenal Strike One which they plan to launch at SHOT. I wish I was going so I could drop by to check it out.

Good work on all those pieces. I like all the custom elements of them. Not just the stippling.

[mustangfreek]

It feels great too. I dont think I'll ever own another Glock without performing an undercut and mag release bevel on it at a bare minimum.


Looks good, I'm about to do some playing around on the trigger guard, but I can't stand how I have to adjust my grip on my gen 4 to hit the mag release, would love a mag bevel like that..

I'm a little scared, wish we were closer I'd let ya do some magic for me

[Deadwing]

Looks good, I'm about to do some playing around on the trigger guard, but I can't stand how I have to adjust my grip on my gen 4 to hit the mag release, would love a mag bevel like that..

I'm a little scared, wish we were closer I'd let ya do some magic for me

I'm right there with you. I'm nervous as hell i'll screw my frame up. I really want to undercut the trigger guard just to start. maybe if i can do that with success, i'll try a mag release bevel.

[Battle Cock]

Looks good, I'm about to do some playing around on the trigger guard, but I can't stand how I have to adjust my grip on my gen 4 to hit the mag release, would love a mag bevel like that..

I'm a little scared, wish we were closer I'd let ya do some magic for me

I haven't worked on a Gen4 yet, but I understand that the magazine release design is different and I've seen several sources (Including Ben at Boresight solutions) Who advise against mag release bevels on Gen4's due to increased danger of mag release failure. They say removing support from the channel can cause it to bind. Same goes for M&P's.


I'm right there with you. I'm nervous as hell i'll screw my frame up. I really want to undercut the trigger guard just to start. maybe if i can do that with success, i'll try a mag release bevel.

If you do an undercut just make sure you secure the frame properly and go slow. You do that and you should be fine.

[mustangfreek]

I haven't worked on a Gen4 yet, but I understand that the magazine release design is different and I've seen several sources (Including Ben at Boresight solutions) Who advise against mag release bevels on Gen4's due to increased danger of mag release failure. They say removing support from the channel can cause it to bind. Same goes for M&P's.



If you do an undercut just make sure you secure the frame properly and go slow. You do that and you should be fine.

Damn... ok thanks for the info BC about the grn 4 thing, did a little measuring tonite, seems thin there, wish I had a gen 3 here to compare, but never mind if there is possible issues with the mag release, I'll just play with the undercut when I get some time.

Just using a Dremel here and done sandpaper or does one or the other work better ?

[Battle Cock]

Just using a Dremel here and done sandpaper or does one or the other work better ?
I'm not sure I understand the question, but I do use both.

[Josh S.]

Well I made my own tip a couple weeks ago and finally got around to trying it out on a PMAG. One complaint I have is that it got dirty QUICK. I could only stipple one, maybe two holes, before having to wipe it off. I'm used to cleaning the tip every 5-10 minutes so it got pretty frustrating. I'm also used to holding the iron at a 45 degree angle so holding it at a 90 degree angle is going to take some getting used to. Lastly, the size of the tip seemed pretty close to perfect beforehand, but after the first burn I could tell right away it wasn't small enough. Due to the size of the tip, it turned out a little too coarse for my liking but I think it looks alright. I'm going to sand down the tip a little more and try again later this week.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING1_zps3hpaooqk.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING1_zps3hpaooqk.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

Well I made my own tip a couple weeks ago and finally got around to trying it out on a PMAG. One complaint I have is that it got dirty QUICK. I could only stipple one, maybe two holes, before having to wipe it off. I'm used to cleaning the tip every 5-10 minutes so it got pretty frustrating. I'm also used to holding the iron at a 45 degree angle so holding it at a 90 degree angle is going to take some getting used to. Lastly, the size of the tip seemed pretty close to perfect beforehand, but after the first burn I could tell right away it wasn't small enough. Due to the size of the tip, it turned out a little too coarse for my liking but I think it looks alright. I'm going to sand down the tip a little more and try again later this week.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING1_zps3hpaooqk.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING1_zps3hpaooqk.jpg.html)
You going for a honeycomb effect? Hex pattern?I screwed around with several hex patterns for a couple days this fall before abandoning the idea. I couldnt get enough definition out of the pattern as I increased the resolution. If you finish your custom tips with a higher grit sandpaper or polish then you wont have to clean as often.

[Battle Cock]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/26cd9dafe6e017672217f635e765b207.jpg

[Pyzik]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/26cd9dafe6e017672217f635e765b207.jpg
You need to get your FFL

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[Battle Cock]

You need to get your FFL

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So I'm told.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160203/3ace2af6f6619f7d2df0404a9b0a676d.jpg

[CarbonScoring]

Emax Gripwerks

451

[UWone77]

Emax Gripwerks

451

Yours? I love it.

[GriffonSec]

The Sig really needed it, huge improvement.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1529/24507373919_c36e3b8134_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DkCGrD)Sig 220 (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/DkCGrD) by Steven Ragan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111961163@N05/), on Flickr

[Battle Cock]

The Sig really needed it, huge improvement.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1529/24507373919_c36e3b8134_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DkCGrD)Sig 220 (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/DkCGrD) by Steven Ragan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111961163@N05/), on Flickr

It's amazing what a difference it makes isn't it?

[GriffonSec]

I had no idea just how "slick" the factory grips were until I did this. Night and Day, looks good to boot.

[Battle Cock]

I had no idea just how "slick" the factory grips were until I did this. Night and Day, looks good to boot.

Yeah function is always primary, but the looks definitely don't hurt. The only negative I've found with traditional stippling is that it tend to make guns a bit less comfortable to carry. I've got some patterns and techniques figured out that fix that now, but it took me three years.

[GriffonSec]

That I can definitely agree with. While the 220 isn't an IWB carry, if it were, there'd be no way I'd carry it now that way after stippling...LOL

[Battle Cock]

That I can definitely agree with. While the 220 isn't an IWB carry, if it were, there'd be no way I'd carry it now that way after stippling...LOL

I've been there, and tried that! Here are full pictures of the gun I posted up higher in this thread, the texture is completely snag free and has a relatively smooth feel to it. So it gives me much more grip but avoids being abrasive IWB.
This is the gun from my stupid expensive Glock 19 build thread.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/ee1341f4e58e243c3d3aea04b7f1dc7e.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160207/11861c44b33772f706e6d72a5ecef5fa.jpg

[GriffonSec]

I like that, it's a good look too [wow]

[Josh S.]

BC that Glock looks stupid............expensive. :P

Btw, you come up with a name yet for that texture?

[Battle Cock]

Btw, you come up with a name yet for that texture?

Not yet... I've got concept solidified but I haven't found the right words for it yet.

[mustangfreek]

Looks good BC, sorta looks like a Allen tip for a pattern..

Either way , I've done a little stippling and like it, but so time consuming ..as u know..lol

[Battle Cock]

Looks good BC, sorta looks like a Allen tip for a pattern..

Either way , I've done a little stippling and like it, but so time consuming ..as u know..lol

Time consuming? That gun only took me 27 hours! [BD]

[Battle Cock]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1456/24885434306_9cf599b3f6_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DV3mCb)Vali (https://flic.kr/p/DV3mCb) by Battle Cock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139563678@N06/), on Flickr

[Txfilmmaker]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1456/24885434306_9cf599b3f6_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DV3mCb)Vali (https://flic.kr/p/DV3mCb) by Battle Cock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139563678@N06/), on Flickr

Very nice looking work.


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[Battle Cock]

From Stick's feed: :D

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/18/d86b26e083283e2f5cae962bc3d7ea97.jpg

[Farva]

I seen that lol looks great!

[mustangfreek]

From Stick's feed: :D

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/18/d86b26e083283e2f5cae962bc3d7ea97.jpg


That looks a lot better then that one he posted up..lol

Nice job BC!!

[Battle Cock]

I couldn't ignore the cry for help. That other grip couldn't have been anything else. [BD]

[Pyzik]

From Stick's feed: :D

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/16/02/18/d86b26e083283e2f5cae962bc3d7ea97.jpg
Epic!

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[velocity2006]

That is pretty funny, I saw the original grip, and yeah... it was sad. Once I get some money coming in I need to do a Wevo Pmag.

[DutyUse]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1456/24885434306_9cf599b3f6_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/DV3mCb)Vali (https://flic.kr/p/DV3mCb) by Battle Cock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139563678@N06/), on Flickr

Man that's looking so good BC! Your lines are laser sharp! Very impressive

[GriffonSec]

Not yet... I've got concept solidified but I haven't found the right words for it yet.

Call it "Fishnet", cause that pattern is sexy as hell!

[Aragorn]

Call it "Fishnet", cause that pattern is sexy as hell!

This.

[Battle Cock]

Call it "Fishnet", cause that pattern is sexy as hell!

Sounds like I need to partner with EraThr3! Then we could find a way to build a $6K Glock! [BD]

[MoxyDave]

Badass stippling on that Glock man! Makes me think "Snakeskin", but "Fishnet" evokes nice images as well [:)]

That is by far my favorite stippling yet. Nice work.

[Battle Cock]

While not quite on the same level as the stuff I just posted, here's a mag I did for my brother who is a power lineman.

The grip is also fully textured.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160224/7bcfda1d9237cce7397f019b59b22f8c.jpg

[velocity2006]

Looks good, when I get working again I need to get with you for a Wevo logo mag.

[Battle Cock]

The Battlecocked Glock: part of a balanced and safe breakfast.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160225/779cf7db3df816bb4b209c4c90666a44.jpg

[Joelski]

I'd be interested in a reptile pattern for my handies.

[Battle Cock]

I'd be interested in a reptile pattern for my handies.

What kind of handles? I'm currently perfecting a pattern I am going to call "Honey Badger".

[Joelski]

Shield, American, maybe more. Need a grip for a lower I'm doing. The American's grip shells are a blank canvas.

[Battle Cock]

Shield, American, maybe more. Need a grip for a lower I'm doing. The American's grip shells are a blank canvas.

I'll let you know when I get my FFL! The American is definitely on my list of guns I want to stipple.

[Aragorn]

I'll let you know when I get my FFL! The American is definitely on my list of guns I want to stipple.

Yeah make sure I'm on that list [:D]

[DutyUse]

Yeah make sure I'm on that list [:D]

+1

[Battle Cock]

I'm going to have a 6 month backlog before I even get started. [BD]

[GriffonSec]

Dang! And those 220 grips are almost here!

[Battle Cock]

Dang! And those 220 grips are almost here!
I ordered a "P320, P250 Compact Grip Module" today from Sig today so I could get some time in on Sig polymer before I take on your grips. I figure a little research will help me out, and assuming I dont eff it up then I can resell it somewhere.

[GriffonSec]

It'd be interesting to see if my grip panels are similar to the modules as far as material goes. I know they "burned" different than the couple of magpul pieces I tried and other plastic type stuff.

(on edit) here you go, a chance to make BattleCock Sig frame from scratch ~ http://www.printedfirearm.com/3d-printed-sig-p250-frame/

[Battle Cock]

It'd be interesting to see if my grip panels are similar to the modules as far as material goes. I know they "burned" different than the couple of magpul pieces I tried and other plastic type stuff.

(on edit) here you go, a chance to make BattleCock Sig frame from scratch ~ http://www.printedfirearm.com/3d-printed-sig-p250-frame/

I hear its a higher composite material than Glock and M&P materials. Which is why I want to see how it behaves under my iron. I'm curious about how well those printed modules would hold up to the stress of use. I'm sure they'd take stippling quite well. But then, if I'm printing them, I'd probably just print precise texture into them anyway.

[Battle Cock]

Here's something I'm only sharing here on WEVO for the time being.

It's still in the process of refinement, but here's a little peek at my new Honey Badger pattern.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160229/29a4c91280a351b075e44adb674c6152.jpg

Magpul furniture consists of a very high composite material that is much harder to get clean texture patterns out of. So it's going to be more aesthetically pleasing on Glock polymer. It's more aggressive than the fishnet pattern but should still be able to be carried IWB on a handgun frame.

[GriffonSec]

OK, we're gonna have to talk now.

Sig grips are here.

[Battle Cock]

OK, we're gonna have to talk now.

Sig grips are here.

You know where my inbox is!

[Josh S.]

Here's something I'm only sharing here on WEVO for the time being.

It's still in the process of refinement, but here's a little peek at my new Honey Badger pattern.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160229/29a4c91280a351b075e44adb674c6152.jpg

Magpul furniture consists of a very high composite material that is much harder to get clean texture patterns out of. So it's going to be more aesthetically pleasing on Glock polymer. It's more aggressive than the fishnet pattern but should still be able to be carried IWB on a handgun frame.

Holy crap you did it! Outstanding work as always, BC. I'd be very interested in getting a couple Magpul grips Honey Badgered.

[Pyzik]

BC, I love it!

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[Battle Cock]

Holy crap you did it! Outstanding work as always, BC. I'd be very interested in getting a couple Magpul grips Honey Badgered.

Heh. I had a feeling you'd be chiming in sooner or later. I just had to shelf the idea for awhile while my subconscious worked out the details. You know from trying, that is more complex than you'd think. Send me a PM and we'll get you all Honey Badgered up!


BC, I love it!

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Thanks! My work is becoming less grip stippling, and more grip application.

[GriffonSec]

And PM sent....

[mustangfreek]

Cool...like you said your doing less stippling...I have a good idea how your doing those patterns and if so I have thought about it..I won't say anything, but looks good..

[Battle Cock]

Honey Badger A2 grip don't care.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160301/81393b624c687d585ba85a0b4ea0835c.jpg

The borders still need refinement but I love the rest of it.

[Battle Cock]

Got this Sig P320 grip module all Honey Badgered up for research purposes! I bought it to practice on Sig polymer, and I don't own a Sig personally, so if any of you are interested in taking it off my hands, shoot me an offer.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/35d1b99a6bae8c233da477286dfb65e1.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/3a6f890a81dd02f5af1a561e4e19325a.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/3757d28c13603f40ad8eaf0cb435b1f9.jpg

[Deadwing]

Makes me want to go buy a P320...

[Battle Cock]

Makes me want to go buy a P320...

I could sell you the grip module to give you a little more motivation. :D

[Battle Cock]

GriffonSec opted for the Honey Badger on the P220 grips. I love the way it came out in FDE.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1637/25002292884_b2dbf6b09f_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/E6nhBf)Honey Badger (https://flic.kr/p/E6nhBf) by Battle Cock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139563678@N06/), on Flickr

[GriffonSec]

Man those look Fan-Friggin-Tastic! Glad it worked out the logos could stay as well. Can't wait to get them in hand and on the pistol to put some rounds with em!!

[Aragorn]

Whoa. Yeah. Those look sweet.

[Jerry R]

Very nicely done BC !!

[Battle Cock]

Thanks guys. Now I just gotta get my hands on a Glock to Honey Badger here soon.

[officerX]

Whoa. Yeah. Those look sweet.

Disregard.

[tact]

+1

+1....... !!

[GriffonSec]

Honey Badger 220. [:D] Big thanks to BC, these are incredibly nice! Even the back seam lines up perfectly. Going to try to get some rounds out this weekend. Grippy, but not scratchy at all. If this were to be worn IWB, my lovehandles wouldn't cry about it at all!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1549/25711888185_bd08ee4dc4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Fb59yZ)BC 220 2 (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/Fb59yZ) by Steven Ragan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111961163@N05/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1716/25685817316_696d466f11_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F8LwBf)BC 220 1 (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/F8LwBf) by Steven Ragan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111961163@N05/), on Flickr

[Jerry R]

Very nice Griff ! Give us a shot of the back seam.

Nicely done BC !

[Battle Cock]

Great shots Griff! I'm with Jerry, I'm curious about how the back seam looks mounted on the gun.

[GriffonSec]

I'll work on it, provided I can get it to stand up properly...

[Dstrbdmedic167]

I'll work on it, provided I can get it to stand up properly...

Ohh the comments...


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[GriffonSec]

Quickie shot. The grip seam is more pronounced as these are different than my original first gen grip panels. I had to modify a bit on the right grip panel to clear the hammer pin more, and I still can't get them to meet along the back seam. HOWEVER~ notice BC's most excellent work matching the pattern up! A little more file work from me, and these should be GTG and the seam line smooth. (you can see the upper corner of the panel not flush with the frame on right side just below and right of hammer.)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1698/25690508386_820275b185_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F9bz6L)BC 220 3 (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/F9bz6L) by Steven Ragan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111961163@N05/), on Flickr

[GriffonSec]

Ohh the comments...


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[wow]

[Battle Cock]

Ohh the comments...


Were you around when I changed to my current username? [BD]


Quickie shot. The grip seam is more pronounced as these are different than my original first gen grip panels. I had to modify a bit on the right grip panel to clear the hammer pin more, and I still can't get them to meet along the back seam. HOWEVER~ notice BC's most excellent work matching the pattern up! A little more file work from me, and these should be GTG and the seam line smooth. (you can see the upper corner of the panel not flush with the frame on right side just below and right of hammer.)

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1698/25690508386_820275b185_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F9bz6L)BC 220 3 (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/F9bz6L) by Steven Ragan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111961163@N05/), on Flickr

I'm glad that lines up as intended. Be sure to post when you get it modified to fit flush!

[Dstrbdmedic167]

Were you around when I changed to my current username? [BD]

Yes but that one "stood" out...


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[Josh S.]

Everyone needs some Honey Badger in their life! Thanks again, BC!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1703/25140638573_9d1419a64b_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EiAkXK)
Honey Badger MOE grip (https://flic.kr/p/EiAkXK) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1508/25646268862_aef5693efe_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F5gQem)
Honey Badger MOE grip (https://flic.kr/p/F5gQem) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr

[Battle Cock]

Everyone needs some Honey Badger in their life! Thanks again, BC!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1703/25140638573_9d1419a64b_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/EiAkXK)
Honey Badger MOE grip (https://flic.kr/p/EiAkXK) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1508/25646268862_aef5693efe_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F5gQem)
Honey Badger MOE grip (https://flic.kr/p/F5gQem) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr

Not my best border work, but for an experimental blem piece, it ain't bad!

[Deadwing]

The Honey Badger texture would make my UCWRG grip useable again. I actually took it off my Umbrella build because it was too slippery.

[Battle Cock]

The Honey Badger texture would make my UCWRG grip useable again. I actually took it off my Umbrella build because it was too slippery.

Ignore the ugly colors, but check out the pattern. This stippling is done over paint, (hence the discolored appearance) but you can see how well the UCWRC grip takes this texture.

If you want work done, you know where my inbox is!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160313/66a538caa21db6c8806720ea0eca6e25.jpg

[Deadwing]

That looks really good. PM inbound.

[mustangfreek]

Ignore the ugly colors, but check out the pattern. This stippling is done over paint, (hence the discolored appearance) but you can see how well the UCWRC grip takes this texture.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160313/66a538caa21db6c8806720ea0eca6e25.jpg

Cool!!!

Ive wanted to do something for this UC grip,needs traction badly

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z176/mustang91_2007/Mobile%20Uploads/24E8DAE5-3B1B-4774-8426-C5DC99B8DEF9_zpsqwpeq64h.jpg (http://s194.photobucket.com/user/mustang91_2007/media/Mobile%20Uploads/24E8DAE5-3B1B-4774-8426-C5DC99B8DEF9_zpsqwpeq64h.jpg.html)

[velocity2006]

Ignore the ugly colors, but check out the pattern. This stippling is done over paint, (hence the discolored appearance) but you can see how well the UCWRC grip takes this texture.

If you want work done, you know where my inbox is!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160313/66a538caa21db6c8806720ea0eca6e25.jpg

Don't let Hexmag see that [BD]

[Battle Cock]

Don't let Hexmag see that [BD]

Heh, even if they had a case, they couldn't get much out of me. :-P

[Battle Cock]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1544/26035362986_0ec357a0cf_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FEE3mJ)Váli (https://flic.kr/p/FEE3mJ) by Battle Cock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139563678@N06/), on Flickr

[Joelski]

Thanks guys. Now I just gotta get my hands on a Glock to Honey Badger here soon.

Raises hand.

[UWone77]

BC, can you please stop screwing around and get an FFL. [:D]

[Battle Cock]

BC, can you please stop screwing around and get an FFL. [:D]

Hah! All you guys begging me for work makes it hard to keep the day job that has been preventing it. I've got a couple different plans to make it work though. I just need to decide which one to go with. The FFL is definitely in my future.

[UWone77]

Hah! All you guys begging me for work makes it hard to keep the day job that has been preventing it. I've got a couple different plans to make it work though. I just need to decide which one to go with. The FFL is definitely in my future.

My buddy John Dang just posted this... if this guy has a 6 year wait on his gunsmithing work.... just sayin...

947

[Dstrbdmedic167]

I'll honestly admit I'm not a big fan of stippling. Having said that there are a handful of people I'd let do my pistols and BC is definitely one of them.


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[Battle Cock]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the flattery. I'll be sure to make it well known when I'm close to being ready to accept frames for work.

In the meantime, I'm about to sexify a Lone Wolf frame with some fishnet. And I've got carte blanche!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160404/3fc8e97f36b6a714e7981a8c8230f942.jpg

[Battle Cock]

Just finished this up! I'll get it in front of a better lens within 24 hrs.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160406/19ac4dd6766b3774e88755830f476e02.jpg

[UWone77]

Just finished this up! I'll get it in front of a better lens within 24 hrs.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160406/19ac4dd6766b3774e88755830f476e02.jpg

You made that ugly frame into something I can get onboard with.

[Battle Cock]

You made that ugly frame into something I can get onboard with.

I like it far better than I thought I would, these finger grooves are seriously comfortable.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160406/4e83f3c21a33e6f69a4bc16de9db83b7.jpg

I prefer it without the magwell.

[EO3]

I like it far better than I thought I would, these finger grooves are seriously comfortable.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160406/4e83f3c21a33e6f69a4bc16de9db83b7.jpg

I prefer it without the magwell.

Wow. This looks extremely nice. I always thought the Lonewolf frames were a bit blocky and ugly, but this is very nice. Looks comfy, too. Well done, sir!

[Battle Cock]

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1602/26172551572_a95beb6fec_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FSMaKb)LW G17 (https://flic.kr/p/FSMaKb) by Battle Cock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139563678@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1674/25660225644_6ffbe6c9a5_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/F6vn6w)LW G17 (https://flic.kr/p/F6vn6w) by Battle Cock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139563678@N06/), on Flickr

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1627/25992187660_b710cee480_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/FAQKQy)LW G17 (https://flic.kr/p/FAQKQy) by Battle Cock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139563678@N06/), on Flickr

[mustangfreek]

I like that..


WANT...[:D]

[Joelski]

I like that..


WANT...[:D]

Ditto.

[Battle Cock]

I like that..


WANT...[:D]

Me too! I keep trying to get my buddy to let me just keep it but he doesn't seem interested in that arrangement. [BD]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160406/3239e04e10bdbabb975755d6e176b72a.jpg

[Cotton68spc]

Me too! I keep trying to get my buddy to let me just keep it but he doesn't seem interested in that arrangement. [BD]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160406/3239e04e10bdbabb975755d6e176b72a.jpg

Awesome still getting the nerve up to do my personal gun


Check me out on YouTube and Facebook

[UWone77]

We could always buy 80% frames and still hire BC to do the work before you make the frame functional.

[Battle Cock]

We could always buy 80% frames and still hire BC to do the work before you make the frame functional.

You are hilariously impatient, but I'm all for that idea. My 80% is slated to ship in three days so I'll be sure and post the build process in its thread along with jig fitment/compatibly post grip mods.

Here's some cell phone shots I took of the LW frame with a G22 slide. I really like the lines on this thing.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160407/defd4ff3f48ab9c0c0bd7be367d93b14.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160407/ee2f0bc4f0d54a303b9ad79e20d661e9.jpg

[Josh S.]

I never thought I'd say it, but that LW frame is really growing on me. Outstanding work as always, BC. Now hurry up and get an FFL and take my money! [:D]

[Battle Cock]

I never thought I'd say it, but that LW frame is really growing on me. Outstanding work as always, BC. Now hurry up and get an FFL and take my money! [:D]

If you want me to take money from you I can do that just fine without an FFL. :D

I had a couple backstraps to play with when working on this frame and I really liked the smallest one! That grip angle is very conducive to RMR use I think, as it was very easy to push straight out from the body on the draw and pick up the sights without effort.

[Josh S.]

Stippled handguards...for when you want to lead a simple life like DUX but just can't leave the "Gucci life" behind.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/ar%20stuff/EB7C112F-6F53-4A49-9094-F6799E82AB96_zps7imh8obv.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/ar%20stuff/EB7C112F-6F53-4A49-9094-F6799E82AB96_zps7imh8obv.jpg.html)

[Joelski]

Josh, that's gorgeous, but there'll be plenty of time for that when you're married. Go chase some tail, son! Lord knows it won't be flowing from the tap when you have kids and a job or two! [:D]

[Pyzik]

Josh, that's gorgeous, but there'll be plenty of time for that when you're married. Go chase some tail, son! Lord knows it won't be flowing from the tap when you have kids and a job or two! [:D]
You haven't met my wife.... "Are you stippping again? Why don't you wanna spend time with me?"

Sigh. [emoji1]

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[Joelski]

You haven't met my wife.... "Are you stippping again? Why don't you wanna spend time with me?"

Sigh. [emoji1]

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It's called a "refractory period". [BG]

[Battle Cock]

All this talk of Gucci made this picture obligatory.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160410/d2e96b4d813b2aa68a9525a7cb439234.jpg

[Battle Cock]

I got another Lone Wolf frame finished up yesterday. It's nice and clean. I've got a new G19 coming in about a week. Y'all think I should Honey Badger it?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160410/f191c3d654e18016a89f488487f7a107.jpg

[Aragorn]

I've got a new G19 coming in about a week. Y'all think I should Honey Badger it?

You just can't get enough can you? :P

[Battle Cock]

You just can't get enough can you? :P

The short answer is no. Plus this G19 is free so I couldn't pass it up. [BD]

[Aragorn]

Ha, yeah, no free G19 should ever be passed up. Could always try and come up with ANOTHER pattern :P

How many patterns do you do now anyways?

[Battle Cock]

Ha, yeah, no free G19 should ever be passed up. Could always try and come up with ANOTHER pattern :P

How many patterns do you do now anyways?

I've got Ultravelvet, Honeybadger, and Fishnet. Honeybadger still needs a wee bit of refinement and I have yet to do a polymer pistol frame with it. It is without doubt the most highly tactile texture I've created and would be excellent on competition guns because it combines great durability with positive grip texture.

I may just work on a new texture though. Ive got ideas, and about 4-5 free days this week to experiment before the day job comes into season.

[Aragorn]

Any pics of your ultra velvet?

I still need to send you some a grip for fishnets whenever you're settled back down again.

[Battle Cock]

Any pics of your ultra velvet?

I still need to send you some a grip for fishnets whenever you're settled back down again.

I may have posted a couple of these already, but here is Ultravelvet on a couple guns I've done for family and friends

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_1114_zpsh2k1egal.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_1114_zpsh2k1egal.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_1069_zpsfg6a6h22.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_1069_zpsfg6a6h22.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_0914_1_zpss3luuwef.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_0914_1_zpss3luuwef.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_0889_1_zpsnijq2qyd.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_0889_1_zpsnijq2qyd.jpg.html)

http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc43/lobacha/Stippling/DSC_1089_zpsar2ku02u.jpg~original (http://s212.photobucket.com/user/lobacha/media/Stippling/DSC_1089_zpsar2ku02u.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

A late night of sniffing fumes and sipping whisky produced this:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160411/96f76a813691d9d40c13e6525ccff155.jpg

Now to name it... It's my first time using this pattern, so naturally it can get better, but it's smooth enough to carry IWB (not scratchy) as well as super tactile and durable.

[Jerry R]

Nice BC ! Looks like "Chain Mail" you could call it the "Templar Pattern"

[Aragorn]

You never cease to amaze BC.

[Pyzik]

A late night of sniffing fumes and sipping whisky produced this:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160411/96f76a813691d9d40c13e6525ccff155.jpg

Now to name it... It's my first time using this pattern, so naturally it can get better, but it's smooth enough to carry IWB (not scratchy) as well as super tactile and durable.
Nice!

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[Joelski]

Looks like diamond plate to me. I like it!

[Battle Cock]

Thanks guys, the more I think about it, the more I want to call it chainsaw.

[Jerry R]

You won't get into trouble with Noveske will you? [:D]

[Battle Cock]

You won't get into trouble with Noveske will you? [:D]

They can get in line behind Hexmag [BD]

[Josh S.]

Very nicely done, BC! Btw, do you wear a mask when you stipple?! I would assume you do but the caption leads me to believe otherwise. Just looking out for you haha

[Battle Cock]

Very nicely done, BC! Btw, do you wear a mask when you stipple?! I would assume you do but the caption leads me to believe otherwise. Just looking out for you haha

Oh yeah. I don't work without a respirator. But, sniffing fumes is unavoidable when you have to take the mask off for a sip of whisky!

[Joelski]

Oh yeah. I don't work without a respirator. But, sniffing fumes is unavoidable when you have to take the mask off for a sip of whisky!

Priorities. Right on!

[Josh S.]

Oh yeah. I don't work without a respirator. But, sniffing fumes is unavoidable when you have to take the mask off for a sip of whisky!

Hahaha I feel ya on that; I'm a wine stippler myself. I don't miss the pre-respirator stippling days one bit.

[Battle Cock]

Hahaha I feel ya on that; I'm a wine stippler myself. I don't miss the pre-respirator stippling days one bit.

Especially on milspec polymer like a2 grips and all those handguards you've got. That's the worst. With as much stippling as I do I'd be losing enough brain cells weekly to drop my IQ 20-30 points a year. [BD]

Also, I'm usually a beer, coffee, and tea stippler. But that takes too much effort to drink when I move past prep work into the actual texturing. (Though I keep the respirator on for all dremel work as well)

[Josh S.]

Especially on milspec polymer like a2 grips and all those handguards you've got. That's the worst. With as much stippling as I do I'd be losing enough brain cells weekly to drop my IQ 20-30 points a year. [BD]

Also, I'm usually a beer, coffee, and tea stippler. But that takes too much effort to drink when I move past prep work into the actual texturing. (Though I keep the respirator on for all dremel work as well)

Yeah I bought a dremel last week and sanded down some rail panels.....without a respirator. That was a mistake! I'm still blowing black stuff out my nose lol. I was also really surprised at how soft those handguards are and how hot they burn. I did one section without a mask and thought I was going to pass out.

[Battle Cock]

Yeah I bought a dremel last week and sanded down some rail panels.....without a respirator. That was a mistake! I'm still blowing black stuff out my nose lol. I was also really surprised at how soft those handguards are and how hot they burn. I did one section without a mask and thought I was going to pass out.

Yeah, grinding/sanding polymer is worse than digging through insulation in a hot attic.

This is one thing I don't see enough of in stippling communities. Discussions about safety precautions.

[Josh S.]

Josh, that's gorgeous, but there'll be plenty of time for that when you're married. Go chase some tail, son! Lord knows it won't be flowing from the tap when you have kids and a job or two! [:D]

Will this suffice? [:D]

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/BCFF758F-FF4D-49D8-964B-D256B0F05B13_zpsryf3dh6k.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/BCFF758F-FF4D-49D8-964B-D256B0F05B13_zpsryf3dh6k.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

Will this suffice? [:D]

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/BCFF758F-FF4D-49D8-964B-D256B0F05B13_zpsryf3dh6k.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/BCFF758F-FF4D-49D8-964B-D256B0F05B13_zpsryf3dh6k.jpg.html)

Call my family and tell them to cash in on my life insurance. I'm dying over here. Josh, you gotta share that in the FB weapon stippling group. Right freakin now.

[Josh S.]

Call my family and tell them to cash in on my life insurance. I'm dying over here. Josh, you gotta share that in the FB weapon stippling group. Right freakin now.

Hahaha I better get a cut of that!

[Aragorn]

Will this suffice? [:D]

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/BCFF758F-FF4D-49D8-964B-D256B0F05B13_zpsryf3dh6k.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/BCFF758F-FF4D-49D8-964B-D256B0F05B13_zpsryf3dh6k.jpg.html)

You need this, but with him running from zombies. [:D]

[EO3]

Will this suffice? [:D]

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/BCFF758F-FF4D-49D8-964B-D256B0F05B13_zpsryf3dh6k.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/BCFF758F-FF4D-49D8-964B-D256B0F05B13_zpsryf3dh6k.jpg.html)
I'll take a dozen! LOL!

[Josh S.]

You need this, but with him running from zombies. [:D]

You have just given me a great idea. Possibly better than this one lol. Stay tuned...

[Battle Cock]

You have just given me a great idea. Possibly better than this one lol. Stay tuned...

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130830155422/wingsoffirefanon/images/thumb/d/df/Breathing_intensifies.jpg/500px-Breathing_intensifies.jpg

[Josh S.]

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130830155422/wingsoffirefanon/images/thumb/d/df/Breathing_intensifies.jpg/500px-Breathing_intensifies.jpg

*drops Starbucks iced mocha latte crappucino w/ 2 ice cubes*

I literally can't even...

On a serious note, I'm really looking forward to Joelski's reaction when he sees this masterpiece.

[Battle Cock]

On another serious note, I visited my brother here recently and rediscovered the first frame I ever stippled. It's airsoft, ...and its hideous. Here it is next to my most recent Lone Wolf frame work. I've come a long way.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160413/f768f63a07c057b4cdd0feaa32dc1857.jpg

[Joelski]

Bwahahaha!

[Josh S.]

Bwahahaha!

Mission accomplished! [:D]

[EO3]

On another serious note, I visited my brother here recently and rediscovered the first frame I ever stippled. It's airsoft, ...and its hideous. Here it is next to my most recent Lone Wolf frame work. I've come a long way.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160413/f768f63a07c057b4cdd0feaa32dc1857.jpg

Wow! Huge difference! What's the approximate time span between these two?

[Josh S.]

On another serious note, I visited my brother here recently and rediscovered the first frame I ever stippled. It's airsoft, ...and its hideous. Here it is next to my most recent Lone Wolf frame work. I've come a long way.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160413/f768f63a07c057b4cdd0feaa32dc1857.jpg

There is hope for me after all! Lol

How does the Airsoft polymer compare to the actual Glock polymer? Softer, harder, about the same? Or would the Airsoft frame be better served focusing on other aspects such as undercuts, recessing borders, etc?

[Battle Cock]

There is hope for me after all! Lol

How does the Airsoft polymer compare to the actual Glock polymer? Softer, harder, about the same? Or would the Airsoft frame be better served focusing on other aspects such as undercuts, recessing borders, etc?

Hope? Shoot, your tail chaser stippling is already master level in its class!

The airsoft gun is straight plastic. So, it's certainly useful for practicing all stages of stippling/prep, but the end result will be far less durable than stippling on reinforced frames.

It's been 4-5 years since I worked on that first frame.

[Josh S.]

Hope? Shoot, your tail chaser stippling is already master level in its class!

The airsoft gun is straight plastic. So, it's certainly useful for practicing all stages of stippling/prep, but the end result will be far less durable than stippling on reinforced frames.

It's been 4-5 years since I worked on that first frame.

What can I say, I'm a natural...

I may have to pick one of those up in the near future and start practicing. I'm planning on buying a Glock in May or June and I'm hoping to be ready to do the framework shortly thereafter. Gotta figure out how to make fishnet first though! :confused:

[Battle Cock]

Gotta figure out how to make fishnet first though! :confused:

Good luck! [:D]

I got bored today. So I started reworking that airsoft gun. I got bored again after rough frame contouring and decided it wasn't worth spending the hours of finish work I would spend on a real frame. (It was essentially a throwaway before I picked it up again last week. So I jumped right into honey badgering it. This is the fastest I've done a frame in recent memory. And I think it kinda shows. [BD]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160414/cc4d1002aa8c14340334b1a78fbcabdd.jpg

[Josh S.]

I took a new approach with the prep work on my fifth KAC panel and made a couple interesting (to me at least) findings. For the first 4 panels, I sanded down all the ribs flush with the dremel and then smoothed them out even more with sandpaper. Well, they were smooth but sanding the ribs all the way down with the dremel caused there to be low spots where the ribs used to be. Also, as you can see in the picture below, doing too much sanding with the dremel caused the rail panels to warp and made them WAY too thin at the end. I can bend them so easily they almost feel more like rubber than plastic. For the panel I just finished, I sanded down the ribs with the dremel within 1/8" of the panel itself, and then took them down the rest of the way with some 80 grit sandpaper. This panel is straight, thick, and ready to be textured! Only 15 more to go after this one...maybe I should stick to what I'm good at and just keep drawing pictures on them. 😂


This pic shows the straight panel vs. the not-so-straight panel.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/A7FE78E4-95B8-4C7F-8877-3D6D8435DC57_zpshdonbbvb.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/A7FE78E4-95B8-4C7F-8877-3D6D8435DC57_zpshdonbbvb.jpg.html)


And here you can see the difference in thickness between the two.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/E3B520A4-8FFF-4869-AA80-7F8536C7B074_zps3lrzeagg.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/E3B520A4-8FFF-4869-AA80-7F8536C7B074_zps3lrzeagg.jpg.html)

[Pyzik]

I took a new approach with the prep work on my fifth KAC panel and made a couple interesting (to me at least) findings. For the first 4 panels, I sanded down all the ribs flush with the dremel and then smoothed them out even more with sandpaper. Well, they were smooth but sanding the ribs all the way down with the dremel caused there to be low spots where the ribs used to be. Also, as you can see in the picture below, doing too much sanding with the dremel caused the rail panels to warp and made them WAY too thin at the end. I can bend them so easily they almost feel more like rubber than plastic. For the panel I just finished, I sanded down the ribs with the dremel within 1/8" of the panel itself, and then took them down the rest of the way with some 80 grit sandpaper. This panel is straight, thick, and ready to be textured! Only 15 more to go after this one...maybe I should stick to what I'm good at and just keep drawing pictures on them. 😂


This pic shows the straight panel vs. the not-so-straight panel.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/A7FE78E4-95B8-4C7F-8877-3D6D8435DC57_zpshdonbbvb.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/A7FE78E4-95B8-4C7F-8877-3D6D8435DC57_zpshdonbbvb.jpg.html)


And here you can see the difference in thickness between the two.
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/E3B520A4-8FFF-4869-AA80-7F8536C7B074_zps3lrzeagg.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/E3B520A4-8FFF-4869-AA80-7F8536C7B074_zps3lrzeagg.jpg.html)
So that was YOU on facebook. Haha

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[Pyzik]

Good luck! [:D]

I got bored today. So I started reworking that airsoft gun. I got bored again after rough frame contouring and decided it wasn't worth spending the hours of finish work I would spend on a real frame. (It was essentially a throwaway before I picked it up again last week. So I jumped right into honey badgering it. This is the fastest I've done a frame in recent memory. And I think it kinda shows. [BD]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160414/cc4d1002aa8c14340334b1a78fbcabdd.jpg
Get rid of the thumb hump and I love it.

I do see the flaws but I'm looking past them.
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[Josh S.]

So that was YOU on facebook. Haha

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Haha yessir! Inspired, err provoked, by Joelski.

Here's a sneak peek of today's project...

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/30420BD6-4591-41F2-8A60-B7E62C5FD871_zpsp74zqskt.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/30420BD6-4591-41F2-8A60-B7E62C5FD871_zpsp74zqskt.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

Haha yessir! Inspired, err provoked, by Joelski.

Here's a sneak peek of today's project...

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/30420BD6-4591-41F2-8A60-B7E62C5FD871_zpsp74zqskt.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/30420BD6-4591-41F2-8A60-B7E62C5FD871_zpsp74zqskt.jpg.html)

Do you have an SMOS build with a quad rail? Either way, that should come out pretty sweet!

[Josh S.]

Do you have an SMOS build with a quad rail? Either way, that should come out pretty sweet!

Unfortunately, no. It'll find a home on my Noveske SWS until I can get my hands on a SMOS quad rail....and then another upper, and lower, and the list goes on. Who knew one simple rail panel would spark an entire new build? [BD]

The logo outline is stippled so the hard part is done. Now I'm trying to figure out if I want to leave it alone or stipple the inside of it. I'm leaning towards the latter.

[Battle Cock]

Unfortunately, no. It'll find a home on my Noveske SWS until I can get my hands on a SMOS quad rail....and then another upper, and lower, and the list goes on. Who knew one simple rail panel would spark an entire new build? [BD]

The logo outline is stippled so the hard part is done. Now I'm trying to figure out if I want to leave it alone or stipple the inside of it. I'm leaning towards the latter.

I'd either stipple inside or outside. Though since it's a rail cover id probably texture everything but the logo to keep it functional.

But since you have so many panels I'd say,

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160415/5bd6e8cc8bf304bf5b2f052628445451.jpg

[Josh S.]

I'd either stipple inside or outside. Though since it's a rail cover id probably texture everything but the logo to keep it functional.

But since you have so many panels I'd say,

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160415/5bd6e8cc8bf304bf5b2f052628445451.jpg

LOL excellent meme usage.

I will definitely be stippling the rest of the panel and will give it a nice curve about a 1/4" from the logo on both sides. This is what I meant about stippling the inside of the logo (bottom picture). I'm now leaning towards the top pic though.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/9A8FE6EC-4F5E-4AC3-926D-9A88392C56C5_zpscyclvy6d.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/9A8FE6EC-4F5E-4AC3-926D-9A88392C56C5_zpscyclvy6d.jpg.html)
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/500D12FA-6E11-448C-AEEB-233E54E3E8B2_zpswkpyoekn.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/500D12FA-6E11-448C-AEEB-233E54E3E8B2_zpswkpyoekn.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

LOL excellent meme usage.

I will definitely be stippling the rest of the panel and will give it a nice curve about a 1/4" from the logo on both sides. This is what I meant about stippling the inside of the logo (bottom picture). I'm now leaning towards the top pic though.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/9A8FE6EC-4F5E-4AC3-926D-9A88392C56C5_zpscyclvy6d.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/9A8FE6EC-4F5E-4AC3-926D-9A88392C56C5_zpscyclvy6d.jpg.html)
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/500D12FA-6E11-448C-AEEB-233E54E3E8B2_zpswkpyoekn.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/500D12FA-6E11-448C-AEEB-233E54E3E8B2_zpswkpyoekn.jpg.html)

Start by stippling the rest of the panel. When you finish you can make a decision about the inside with a more complete overall view of the project.

[Josh S.]

Start by stippling the rest of the panel. When you finish you can make a decision about the inside with a more complete overall view of the project.

Sound advice, BC. Just finished texturing one half and decided I am going to leave it alone for now. Oughta have completed photos within the hour.

[Josh S.]

Here's a few shots of the final product. It's not perfect by any means but I'm satisfied with how it turned out.

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000066_zpstgccwtd6.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000066_zpstgccwtd6.jpg.html)
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/E2D73D19-5DB7-4B45-878A-48DD1E42A4B7_zps0gcbz2zx.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/E2D73D19-5DB7-4B45-878A-48DD1E42A4B7_zps0gcbz2zx.jpg.html)
http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000068_zpskirpkjnn.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000068_zpskirpkjnn.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

Looking good Josh. Get that in front of a good lens and post it to the SMOS FB page or tag em on IG.

I pick up my vanilla G19 today. I've already got plans for what I want to do to it!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160416/4d754a684ae81a6f3fce8eeb4ed0b1ef.jpg

[Josh S.]

I pick up my vanilla G19 today. I've already got plans for what I want to do to it!

Can't wait to see how it turns out!

Here is my Honey Badger MOE from BC. This thing is SWEET!

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1508/26424355511_643df05d97_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Gg2Jhp)
Honey Badger (https://flic.kr/p/Gg2Jhp) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr