Grip Stippling Thread

[Jerry R]

Here's a few shots of the final product.

Nicely done Josh !!

[Josh S.]

Nicely done Josh !!

Thanks Jerry!

[Josh S.]

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

Thank you for the inspiration, Aragorn! This may be my best work yet... 😂

Let's see who can guess the movie quote...

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/140444FD-A24D-47B1-B601-898FA8160F8F_zpsue4smxha.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/140444FD-A24D-47B1-B601-898FA8160F8F_zpsue4smxha.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

Thank you for the inspiration, Aragorn! This may be my best work yet... ��

Let's see who can guess the movie quote...

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/140444FD-A24D-47B1-B601-898FA8160F8F_zpsue4smxha.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/140444FD-A24D-47B1-B601-898FA8160F8F_zpsue4smxha.jpg.html)

It amuses me that you are able to put such expression into those faces.

[Aragorn]

Thank you for the inspiration, Aragorn! This may be my best work yet... 😂

Let's see who can guess the movie quote...

http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd443/Pigman_Jr/STIPPLING/140444FD-A24D-47B1-B601-898FA8160F8F_zpsue4smxha.jpg (http://s1220.photobucket.com/user/Pigman_Jr/media/STIPPLING/140444FD-A24D-47B1-B601-898FA8160F8F_zpsue4smxha.jpg.html)

Hahaha! Rocco from Boondocks Saints!

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[Battle Cock]

I think I've pretty much mastered fishnet.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160428/14d2a5dea093be44f33376fcd4dd4b2d.jpg

[Jerry R]

Yes ... yes you have !!

[Pyzik]

I think I've pretty much mastered fishnet.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160428/14d2a5dea093be44f33376fcd4dd4b2d.jpg
Dude. That's great

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[mustangfreek]

Nice job BC, I like that..

Makes me think what your doing to make that pattern lol...not asking per say just like to know how people do this shit...lol..I have stippled some and feel I have a decent knack for it but haven't sat down and done much lately

[Dave Timm]

I think I've pretty much mastered fishnet.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160428/14d2a5dea093be44f33376fcd4dd4b2d.jpg

Wow, that looks great! Im really digging it. How aggressive is the feel? The problem we've had with some stipple is they rip up car seats etc.

[Battle Cock]

Wow, that looks great! Im really digging it. How aggressive is the feel? The problem we've had with some stipple is they rip up car seats etc.

It's entirely different from traditional stippling. There is no roughness, no scratchy feeling, and no snagging fibers at all whatsoever. I carry this pattern AIWB with no undershirt with zero irritation.
This pattern was born out of a desire for the complete set of advantages provided by grip enhancement without any of the downsides. Running your finger over it feels smooth, and gripped in the hand it melds more comfortably than any other stippling I've created or handled.

[Battle Cock]

Nice job BC, I like that..

Makes me think what your doing to make that pattern lol...not asking per say just like to know how people do this shit...lol..I have stippled some and feel I have a decent knack for it but haven't sat down and done much lately

Hah! You know I can't share trade secrets. But I know you ain't asking me to. It's just a skill I've developed with a lot of experimentation and critical thinking.
Steady hands and proper tools never hurt either.

[Josh S.]

Here is a PMAG I did for a friend a couple days ago. FDE 20 round mag, painted black, and stippled to create a two-tone look. Unfortunately the picture doesn't do it justice and it looks best under sunlight. Next time I am going to try to mask off the stippled portions before paint to hopefully minimize the amount of black paint visible. I also think a black floorplate would help break up the FDE.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/26875122431_7a3f6c7227_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GWS2zR)
Stippled PMAG (https://flic.kr/p/GWS2zR) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr

[Battle Cock]

Here is a PMAG I did for a friend a couple days ago. FDE 20 round mag, painted black, and stippled to create a two-tone look. Unfortunately the picture doesn't do it justice and it looks best under sunlight. Next time I am going to try to mask off the stippled portions before paint to hopefully minimize the amount of black paint visible. I also think a black floorplate would help break up the FDE.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/26875122431_7a3f6c7227_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/GWS2zR)
Stippled PMAG (https://flic.kr/p/GWS2zR) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr

I agree about that floor plate.

Here's a UWCRG grip I redid for Aragorn. He played with a couple textures before I put my iron to it so the polymer was a little burned but it still came out well.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160516/593e819d24638616d50cdfc9a8ea1ff7.jpg

[Josh S.]

That came out really nice! Night and day difference. Those are some clean boarders too! ;)

[Battle Cock]

That came out really nice! Night and day difference. Those are some clean boarders too! ;)

Well yeah, I require my boarders to shower daily.

[Aragorn]

Yeah I'm super eager to get it. I was a bit surprised it looked so different than other pics of his fishnets, but he pointed out that different polys act differently, plus it was burned when he got it. Not things I'd given previous thought too.

Still looks good, nice improvement to the butcher job I'd given it.

I'll be reporting back once I've gotten it installed.

[Josh S.]

Well yeah, I require my boarders to shower daily.

LOL well played...


Yeah I'm super eager to get it. I was a bit surprised it looked so different than other pics of his fishnets, but he pointed out that different polys act differently, plus it was burned when he got it. Not things I'd given previous thought too.

Still looks good, nice improvement to the butcher job I'd given it.

I'll be reporting back once I've gotten it installed.

If it's as nice as the MOE grip I got from BC, which I'm sure it will be, I have no doubt you'll love it. That thing looks super comfy. I need to get BC to do a fishnet MOE for me ASAP.

[Battle Cock]

LOL well played...



If it's as nice as the MOE grip I got from BC, which I'm sure it will be, I have no doubt you'll love it. That thing looks super comfy. I need to get BC to do a fishnet MOE for me ASAP.

This thing is waaaaaaaaay more comfortable than that honeybadgered MOE you got from me.

Visually, the spots that look less clean are where a large point was used to press deeply on a previous stipple job. But in person it isn't particularly noticeable and it's still smooth enough to rub on your cheek without taking any skin off or scratching.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160517/b868ad8107e18cbba769bf1ad4701544.jpg

[Joelski]

Do want. PM with price and your addy, I'll have a grip sent to you Friday.

[Aragorn]

Super eager, may have to send the clean one back. Looking forward to seeing how it feels, but I did it as much for looks as anything. [:D]

Tracking says should be here tomorrow.

[Battle Cock]

I'm bout to make some magic guys. It'll be slow since I work until ten or eleven every night, but it's going to be new and different.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160518/03cfefbbdc89b2aec5f70ccd81d747a9.jpg

[Josh S.]

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[Aragorn]

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Got my grip from BC today and got it installed. Thing feels freaking fantastic. In feel, it's very similar to my KMR panels, even though they look radically different. I do wish I'd have had him do it on a clean slate grip however, as the ridges still look chewed up from the previous stipple job so it's not as clean looking as other jobs he's posted. I did this mostly for looks, so, my own fault for sending a grip in for redemption, but it is radically improved from its former self both in form and function.

[Pyzik]

Man that thing looks good!

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[mustangfreek]

Killer stippling BC.

Nice build ^^^

[Battle Cock]

Starting with a clean slate definitely gets the cleanest results. That said, I'm very pleased with the transformation. Even with the pattern variance caused by previous stippling It says something about the standards I've set that you notice the difference. Redeeming a hard to find UCWRG grip is worth it too.
What do you think of those inset borders?

[Aragorn]

Starting with a clean slate definitely gets the cleanest results. That said, I'm very pleased with the transformation. Even with the pattern variance caused by previous stippling It says something about the standards I've set that you notice the difference. Redeeming a hard to find UCWRG grip is worth it too.
What do you think of those inset borders?

It really is fantastic, both in feel and transformation. The fishnet has excellent grip properties but is nearly smooth to the touch, when I grip it the smooth portion in the web of my hand almost feels like empty air in comparison. Seriously, I had to make sure I was gripping properly.

I become even more pleased every time I handle it.

[Battle Cock]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160522/f7e78321cc40f09f6f87adb177fc9036.jpg

Here's a far smoother, classier version of the chainsaw pattern I posted on the Sig frame.

[UWone77]

Depending on your schedule, I may get a Poly 80 frame to send to you for work.

[Battle Cock]

Depending on your schedule, I may get a Poly 80 frame to send to you for work.

I'd make time. I don't know how well it would fit the jig after what I'd do to it though.

[UWone77]

I'd make time. I don't know how well it would fit the jig after what I'd do to it though.

Good point, I wonder if the stippling would affect the jig.

I'll have to give this some more thought. I saw a buddy post a mock up of his lower and a Glock slide, and it looked pretty good. I couldn't help but think how much better the lower would look with even a decent stippling job.

[Battle Cock]

I know the jig would still hold tightly to the forward portion if I leave it unmodified but I'd want to contour just about everything else on the grip and trigger guard area. Even the beaver tail needs reshaping.

[UWone77]

LOL now this is how its done!!

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[Pyzik]

Wow

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[Aragorn]

That poor glock...

...it didn't deserve that...

[Battle Cock]

I love the guys in stippling groups who are always shouting "don't pay for work!!! It's not hard! Anyone can do it!!"

Anyone can pay to replace a frame too.

In brighter news, I've started machining my Polymer80 PF940 frame and I've got a Zev SOCOM slide in the mail for it. Once fitment and function is confirmed I'll be contouring and texturing the whole thing.

So far the dremel has been easier and cleaner to machine with than a drill press.

[UWone77]

I love the guys in stippling groups who are always shouting "don't pay for work!!! It's not hard! Anyone can do it!!"

Anyone can pay to replace a frame too.

In brighter news, I've started machining my Polymer80 PF940 frame and I've got a Zev SOCOM slide in the mail for it. Once fitment and function is confirmed I'll be contouring and texturing the whole thing.

So far the dremel has been easier and cleaner to machine with than a drill press.

Yeah I need to get a Polymer 80 at some point and send it to you for work. Can't wait to see what yours looks like!

[Battle Cock]

You guys remember how blocky and ugly the P80 frame is out of the box?

This ain't that:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160630/961bd85e9e3f393e252fd236a94cdbe9.jpg

It's just a mockup at the moment, and frame work isn't quite complete but as you can see, it's been extensively contoured and modified.

[Battle Cock]

I figured you guys might like to see a visual representation of the grip characteristics of my fishnet.
As I've said before, it's smooth to run your hands over, but squeezing it with a shooting grip accesses the potential of the texture.
The following picture was taken after an exaggerated tight grip for illustrative purposes.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160630/99b0511d040d7fdcbcade0a086a22d1f.jpg

[UWone77]

You guys remember how blocky and ugly the P80 frame is out of the box?

This ain't that:
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160630/961bd85e9e3f393e252fd236a94cdbe9.jpg

It's just a mockup at the moment, and frame work isn't quite complete but as you can see, it's been extensively contoured and modified.

Man, that's quite an improvement! Great work... although I am do lean towards the finer stippling.

[Battle Cock]

It needed soooo much work. I'll post some before and after shots once it's completely finished.

Mods to the frame so far include enhanced beavertail contour, glove bevel/interior trigger guard polish, HK style trigger guard contour, primary undercut, trigger guard undercut, magwell reduction, magwell cuts, interior magwell contour, mag release bevel, complete OEM texture and ridge removal, and inset fishnet stippling.

I wish I could get one of these into your hands so you could see how truly superior fishnet stippling is over the velvet style.

Just ask Aragorn.

[Aragorn]

It needed soooo much work. I'll post some before and after shots once it's completely finished.

Mods to the frame so far include enhanced beavertail contour, glove bevel/interior trigger guard polish, HK style trigger guard contour, primary undercut, trigger guard undercut, magwell reduction, magwell cuts, interior magwell contour, mag release bevel, complete OEM texture and ridge removal, and inset fishnet stippling.

I wish I could get one of these into your hands so you could see how truly superior fishnet stippling is over the velvet style.

Just ask Aragorn.

Fact.

I've got a lava rock/pebble texture on an M&P. My Umbrella grip before BC got ahold of it had originally deep golf ball like texturing, followed by a finer and more even stipple job later on. I had a previous M&P frame that was done in a tree bark pattern.

BC's Fishnets are better in feel than all the above to the touch, and can hang with the best of them in actual traction when gripped. I can't imagine a better grip application for carry. Or really at all.

...not that I'd be opposed to trying his new chainlink (chainsaw...?) pattern.

[Battle Cock]

Fact.

I've got a lava rock/pebble texture on an M&P. My Umbrella grip before BC got ahold of it had originally deep golf ball like texturing, followed by a finer and more even stipple job later on. I had a previous M&P frame that was done in a tree bark pattern.

BC's Fishnets are better in feel than all the above to the touch, and can hang with the best of them in actual traction when gripped. I can't imagine a better grip application for carry. Or really at all.

...not that I'd be opposed to trying his new chainlink (chainsaw...?) pattern.

Chainsaw stippling is durable and comfortable, but it's not just not quite as luxurious as fishnet.

Speaking of durability, every velvet style stippling I've created has inevitably worn down and lost some of its grip characteristics. Which, is good for carry, since it makes it less scratchy, but it reduces texture functionality.

[mustangfreek]

Looks good BC!!

Giving me some ideas..

[Battle Cock]

Here's a beauty shot of a Grip23 I finished up tonight.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/352d7b0ce784bf7768858ff79c5e5f15.jpg

[UWone77]

Here's a beauty shot of a Grip23 I finished up tonight.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160723/352d7b0ce784bf7768858ff79c5e5f15.jpg

Nice work, now about that FFL... not that we're not bugging you all the time. [:D]

[Battle Cock]

Nice work, now about that FFL... not that we're not bugging you all the time. [:D]

Heh, keep it up, I don't mind a little extra motivation.

[Battle Cock]

Fledge sent me my first cerekoted workpiece and gave me a little bit of a challenge on the layout.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160822/8b07a5613acd7814e298a65a23db1ad4.jpg

[fledge]

Yes!!!

[mustangfreek]

Well done BC!!

[jbjh]

That's very clean looking. Well done sir!


Sent from 80ms in the future
Jimmy

[Battle Cock]

Here's some shots under better lighting.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160822/e7fb725e2d1978c4d63a889304601f85.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160822/d586c64ed783195e2aaafa15de111ac7.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160822/62bd9537aed8c44fc60a863fa2f71d57.jpg

[UWone77]

Finally got me some Battle Cock Stippling... threw it up on my QC10 Colt 9mm Build in progress. Won't do much more with it until the stamp comes in.

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[Aragorn]

BC is leading a revolution.

[GOST]

BC has set the bar high.

[fledge]

Another BC original.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160928/c26e5f442c756135c97098575159e82a.jpg

[Battle Cock]

Finally got me some Battle Cock Stippling... threw it up on my QC10 Colt 9mm Build in progress. Won't do much more with it until the stamp comes in.

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I had a feeling that thing would end up on a pistol caliber carbine.

Fledge, that grip is definitely my favorite AR grip mod to date. The cerakote allows for pretty exceptional border definition.

[Battle Cock]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161003/478e62d1ee9ee80b761b4950b38f8bb9.jpg

Making some new tips and playing with pattern design.
What do y'all think of this one?
It's my first go at the pattern, so I know future iterations will be even cleaner.

[Deadwing]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161003/478e62d1ee9ee80b761b4950b38f8bb9.jpg

Making some new tips and playing with pattern design.
What do y'all think of this one?
It's my first go at the pattern, so I know future iterations will be even cleaner.

I like it, but fishnet is finer, isn't it? I like the finer textures better. I need to send you my grip still...

[Battle Cock]

I like it, but fishnet is finer, isn't it? I like the finer textures better. I need to send you my grip still...

Yes. Fishnet is finer. I tend to prefer the finer textures myself, but this one has a similar feel, just slightly more aggressive when you grasp it.

[Pyzik]

Damn dude, I'm seriously impressed everytime I see your work.

A friend asked me over the weekend if I was still wanting to stipple and I told him no... lol.
After seeing and feeling yours, knowing I'll never be at that level I have no drive. Ha

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[UWone77]

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[Battle Cock]

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How's your impression of that stippling so far?

I cranked out this beauty for a repeat customer today. It feels like it came from the factory this way. So uniform, I impressed myself with this one.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161011/e43ebe3aa60f43e2795480f31659f60e.jpg

[Battle Cock]

Yep, that's a PF940C and I reeeeeeeally pushed the envelope on this one. [BD]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161015/1f42313bc23109a7576f93e6815ac444.jpg

[Axlnut]

Yep, that's a PF940C and I reeeeeeeally pushed the envelope on this one. [BD]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161015/1f42313bc23109a7576f93e6815ac444.jpg

Super clean!

Made me stop posting my own burnt plastic ;-)

Sent you a message on IG!

[Pyzik]

Super clean!

Made me stop posting my own burnt plastic ;-)

Sent you a message on IG!
Don't feel bad, me too. Haha

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[GOST]

Very nice BC.

[UWone77]

How's your impression of that stippling so far?


So far I really like it. Feels excellent in your hands... if I could just get this tax stamp back I could shoot it!

[Battle Cock]

I didn't mean to crush y'alls stippling dreams but I guess that's one way to weed out the competition. [BD]

Here's a comparison shot of an untouched PF940 next the the one I posted above.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161016/1ffc2144b729505b994320515190ad4f.jpg

[Pyzik]

I didn't mean to crush y'alls stippling dreams but I guess that's one way to weed out the competition. [BD]

Here's a comparison shot of an untouched PF940 next the the one I posted above.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161016/1ffc2144b729505b994320515190ad4f.jpg
Crazy. Haha

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[fledge]

BC, did you do the chop for g19 mags on that or just the stipple?

[Battle Cock]

BC, did you do the chop for g19 mags on that or just the stipple?

I chopped it, carved it, polished and textured it.

Every step between the before and after was done at my work bench.

[fledge]

Think I need an 80% lower now. Looks fantastic.

[Battle Cock]

Think I need an 80% lower now. Looks fantastic.

Well, this one is for sale...

[Deadwing]

I cranked out this beauty for a repeat customer today. It feels like it came from the factory this way. So uniform, I impressed myself with this one.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161011/e43ebe3aa60f43e2795480f31659f60e.jpg

I really like that texture. Is that your Fishnet, or something else? It would look (and feel) amazing on my UCWRG build. I may send you two Umbrella grips to stipple when you've got the time.

[Battle Cock]

I really like that texture. Is that your Fishnet, or something else? It would look (and feel) amazing on my UCWRG build. I may send you two Umbrella grips to stipple when you've got the time.

It's fishnet. I'm about to jump on the road though and I'll be moving constantly until mid December. I'll get you my AZ address when I get there.

[Deadwing]

It's fishnet. I'm about to jump on the road though and I'll be moving constantly until mid December. I'll get you my AZ address when I get there.

Fantastic, brother! Thank you! Gives me something to look forward to! Your workmanship and technique are truly superb.

[Battle Cock]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161029/6f24646bda3d723e66062e1d09390e2a.jpg

[Battle Cock]

Got an OD frame in hand for the first time and gave it the Battle Cock treatment. Grip chopped with a finger tab for added grip space.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161127/f4b02a03996700112c7c1f6fdee50d7a.jpg
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[UWone77]

Dude... where is your FFL?

I have 2 Stripped Gen 3 Glock 17 frames enroute...

[Axlnut]

Dude... where is your FFL?

I have 2 Stripped Gen 3 Glock 17 frames enroute...

About to put him up, we'll build him a room off the shop so he can use mine. The world needs his work [:D]

[Jerry R]

Got an OD frame in hand for the first time and gave it the Battle Cock treatment. Grip chopped with a finger tab for added grip space.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161127/f4b02a03996700112c7c1f6fdee50d7a.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161127/fa6778d1f64b8c35a10b837fdc38c0a2.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161127/c78b24cbd43be49e1d3006f986e462fa.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161127/21b651bb9aaf3f4c35e518f0b281fe2d.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161127/de1d5e7c3c4c060b23e80ca06beed843.jpg

Looking at that, a guy has to say, "Gotta have me some of that!"

[Battle Cock]

Thanks gents. Here's a new G19 for your viewing pleasure. I just picked up a G26 and my brother is going to let me work up his Shield soon too so there should be a decent amount of battlecockery on this thread in the coming week.
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[Aragorn]

FFL!

FFL!

I've got an M&P that needs some love.

[fledge]

Classy!!!

Surely an FFL in Arizona will let you set up a workbench...

[Battle Cock]

Classy!!!

Surely an FFL in Arizona will let you set up a workbench...

Yep, I can't wait to get back there so I can carry again.

Also, this is the only gun I've ever started and finished in the same day. [BD] It was still a 10-11 hour work day.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161201/8162899a86c37301d686e765ab0fa408.jpg

[Cotton68spc]

I got to quit looking at this thread I'm getting way to excited


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[Battle Cock]

First M&P. #nailedit.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/c1ee96ec84407e8f08a28974f91b346f.jpg

[Cotton68spc]

First M&P. #nailedit.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/c1ee96ec84407e8f08a28974f91b346f.jpg

I would say so great work


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[Battle Cock]

I went a different route than most guys do. Instead of that dividing line being the existing recessed one, I instead cut new borders to change up the grip area and create raised dividing lines.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161206/9185d50f5c8e7c1fc3201f28e881023b.jpg

[GOST]

The Shield looks great.

[Joelski]

That shield is bangin' hot!

[Battle Cock]

Got a couple photos from the owner of the OD PF940 post milling and assembly.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161207/99c1ec7eee2c3a331f7e3dc4e6d58d30.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161207/b3022abebdc309faefe372c7558f65be.jpg

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[fledge]

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm!!

[Battle Cock]

Gratuitous Shield shot.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161207/041a7a92a2b7f8082d643e8aba203886.jpg

[Battle Cock]

Thought some of you might like to see the rough state of these frames after rough shaping.
It also gives you a sense of how much work goes into transforming them from a brick into something ergonomically and aesthetically pleasing.
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[GriffonSec]

Dangit, I shoulda put you to work on that S&W .22 while you were here!! That Shield looks great!

[Battle Cock]

Decided to turn this one into a personal build to try out some different methods. This is a more aggressive version of fishnet. It's more efficient to apply but it isn't quite as pretty. I'm probably still going to lop off the front rail stud and contour the second but I'm waiting on my new slack belt sander to get here. [BD]

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[Battle Cock]

I refined the texture a little. It's definitely more tactile than Fishnet, but it's like her rougher trashier sister. Quick and easy.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161209/34926d07ba6bde594d40236f6497f0b8.jpg

[Battle Cock]

Finally got an FDE frame in. Though, this one won't be FDE long. It's headed out with a group to Axlnut for cerakote.

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[mustangfreek]

Looking good BC!!

I have been practicing and just not feeling it...lol hard to get a good deal going.. I want my 19 stippled up, everyone else has a long lead and some out there charge quite a bit..

But one day

[Battle Cock]

Looking good BC!!

I have been practicing and just not feeling it...lol hard to get a good deal going.. I want my 19 stippled up, everyone else has a long lead and some out there charge quite a bit..

But one day

Save your pennies. BC stippling is coming and there will be WEVO discounts.

[Axlnut]

Finally got an FDE frame in. Though, this one won't be FDE long. It's headed out with a group to Axlnut for cerakote.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161215/7deb3889a8bffeac261512c6dd1f808b.jpg

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161215/76afeb87cd0cd62cf25e93dd6a690eba.jpg

Now heading BACK to BCT with some Axlnut magic added in.

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[Battle Cock]

More work for a WEVO member. There'll be an Axlnut cerakoted slide to go with.

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[Aragorn]

^^^Wow that looks sharp!

[Battle Cock]

^^^Wow that looks sharp!

I figured it was time someone finally got creative with borders on those grip modules.

[Cotton68spc]

I figured it was time someone finally got creative with borders on those grip modules.

It looks great in my opinion.... which is the only one that matters in this case


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[8teenEcho]

Not awesome, but a little texture added to a Christmas gift. What a relaxing pain in the butt! Got caught up on some Jocko podcast too. 2380

[GOST]

Good job, cool presents.

[Axlnut]

While we are stealing BC's thread for a minute.

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[Battle Cock]

You guys know how happy it makes me to see other stippling posts here? It's been a bit lonely on this thread of late. [BD]


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[8teenEcho]

BC, your pics have inspired me! I'll be picking up some new tips for my old iron, or maybe a new wood burner so I can do some better "patterns".

[Axlnut]

Now this can go here ;-)

First time with recessed borders, first time with "velvet" texture (per customer request).

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[Pyzik]

Now this can go here ;-)

First time with recessed borders, first time with "velvet" texture (per customer request).

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That turned out great. Needs a theme painted RMR

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[Battle Cock]

That turned out great. Needs a theme painted RMR

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Tiffany blue RMR for the win.

[Battle Cock]

Sig P320 grip module for Josh.S with cerakote by Axlnut.
I love this color combo for two-toning.

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[schambers]

Never knew laser stippling was a thing until today:


https://www.youtube.com/embed/h3OZKAwIFTE

[inthegame]

Sig P320 grip module for Josh.S with cerakote by Axlnut.
I love this color combo for two-toning.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161227/5087e3d181efb7da6bc7a96277f8e56f.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161227/bc299321f8281dd8046b6f4737b502f9.jpg

Wow. That's look sweet

[Battle Cock]

Another couple Axlnut collaboration projects.

I haven't done Ultravelvet in a long time.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161229/d6156ff0736790dad6188d90cd2a8a27.jpg

[Battle Cock]

These shots are more true to life color tone on the Cerakote.

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[Josh S.]

Sneak peek of the P320 frame stippled by BC and cerakoted by Axlnut! I couldn't be happier with it. These guys did an outstanding job!

https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/400/31145649194_1b9a3a4966_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PseApC)
P320 Compact (https://flic.kr/p/PseApC) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr

[Battle Cock]

Sneak peek of the P320 frame stippled by BC and cerakoted by Axlnut! I couldn't be happier with it. These guys did an outstanding job!

https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/400/31145649194_1b9a3a4966_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PseApC)
P320 Compact (https://flic.kr/p/PseApC) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr

I'm excited to see the other shots you get of that thing! I'm pleased with the way that logo came out. I hadn't tried stippling between letters like that before.

[voodoo_man]

Never knew laser stippling was a thing until today:


https://www.youtube.com/embed/h3OZKAwIFTE

The reason why it's not popular is because when you laser plastics like what the Glock lowers are made out of it creates a chemical which is very dangerous. This requires a very high end air vent system most people don't have access to.

[Axlnut]

The reason why it's not popular is because when you laser plastics like what the Glock lowers are made out of it creates a chemical which is very dangerous. This requires a very high end air vent system most people don't have access to.

Plus... who cares?

That's machine cut checkering in 1911 terms, which can be really nice, or if you get golf balls or something that require a bit more skill craft in the machine work, pretty cool.. but it's not hand cut checkering.

The nicest builds are handcut checkering you have to tell people are handcut. Under a magnifier you may find one or two small errors. It was crafted.

Battlecock has the same thing down with stippling. It almost looks laser cut, instead a very talented craftsman laid hands to it. To me, and I think many others, that's worth much more than an automated process on a custom gun.

This doesn't apply to my stippling ;-) but pretty damn close with my checkering.

[voodoo_man]

I don't care either way, except that with a laser machine you can cut/paste designs which would otherwise be difficult to apply.

[Battle Cock]

I don't care either way, except that with a laser machine you can cut/paste designs which would otherwise be difficult to apply.

I've had some interest in using laser engraving for grip work but there are a lot of downsides. I don't think I would ever consider one for anything other than cutting logos on the side of a large product run of handguns to save myself the headache of doing it by hand.

The biggest issue with laser engraving "stippling" is that you are stuck in two dimensions without more expensive equipment, and the resulting surface has little actual added grip.

[Battle Cock]

Not to mention the massive amount of heat transfer and risk of warping...


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[Josh S.]

https://c3.staticflickr.com/1/535/31145652634_aeb6accaff_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/PseBqW)
P320 Compact (https://flic.kr/p/PseBqW) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr

https://c7.staticflickr.com/1/596/31974410206_d754d47ded_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QHtdbA)
P320 Compact (https://flic.kr/p/QHtdbA) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr

https://c6.staticflickr.com/1/503/31895247981_0e93b44d55_k.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QAtu1D)
P320 Compact (https://flic.kr/p/QAtu1D) by NFI Photos (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139771595@N03/), on Flickr

[Battle Cock]

Excellent shots Josh. I love the subtlety of that mag release bevel. Your grip guy must have some skills.

[Axlnut]

So glad I colored the logo - forcing BC to push his limits working around it. End result is pure sickness.

[Josh S.]

Excellent shots Josh. I love the subtlety of that mag release bevel. Your grip guy must have some skills.

He's alright I guess... :P

[fledge]

I think open carry was invented for that pistol to show off.

[EODTech08]

BC, I've been working on my PF940 based off of a photo of yours. (I didn't know it was yours until today though). I'm kinda stuck right now. I've gotten it all ruffed out, but I can't seem to figure out how to get a good polish like yours. I'm hoping I didn't screw it up beyond fixing :( Any tips that you could provide would be greatly appreciated! Also, sorry if this doesn't belong here.

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[Battle Cock]

BC, I've been working on my PF940 based off of a photo of yours. (I didn't know it was yours until today though). I'm kinda stuck right now. I've gotten it all ruffed out, but I can't seem to figure out how to get a good polish like yours. I'm hoping I didn't screw it up beyond fixing :( Any tips that you could provide would be greatly appreciated! Also, sorry if this doesn't belong here.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170101/62fba5a412794f283dc865384e92293c.jpg

First, welcome to WEVO! Take a look around, there's a lot to learn and a lot of good people here.

Just out of curiosity, where'd you find my work?

There's no real secret to polishing polymer. It's like polishing anything else, except you have to avoid applying too much friction so it doesn't melt. (Usually that precludes mechanical polishing)

If you want to smooth it out, buy yourself several tiers of sandpaper grits. 120-800 or higher if you want. Spend a lot of time sanding with the lowest grit first, and then progressively work you way up to higher grits. It takes time, but it's worthwhile.

[EODTech08]

First, welcome to WEVO! Take a look around, there's a lot to learn and a lot of good people here.

Just out of curiosity, where'd you find my work?

There's no real secret to polishing polymer. It's like polishing anything else, except you have to avoid applying too much friction so it doesn't melt. (Usually that precludes mechanical polishing)

If you want to smooth it out, buy yourself several tiers of sandpaper grits. 120-800 or higher if you want. Spend a lot of time sanding with the lowest grit first, and then progressively work you way up to higher grits. It takes time, but it's worthwhile.

I just found it doing a google image search for the PF940 and stippling. I just saw it while browsing this thread, page 36 post 539.

Leveling up in sandpaper is what I've been doing so far. It's definitely not easy. Every time I think I've sanded enough with one grit and move on, I realize pretty quick that I moved on too soon.

[Battle Cock]

I just found it doing a google image search for the PF940 and stippling. I just saw it while browsing this thread, page 36 post 539.

Leveling up in sandpaper is what I've been doing so far. It's definitely not easy. Every time I think I've sanded enough with one grit and move on, I realize pretty quick that I moved on too soon.

Put in a LOT of time with your lowest grit paper. If you sand it as smooth as you can possibly get it with that paper, you will eliminate the deeper scratches that will plague you at later stages.

[Axlnut]

Put in a LOT of time with your lowest grit paper. If you sand it as smooth as you can possibly get it with that paper, you will eliminate the deeper scratches that will plague you at later stages.

This X 100. If you keep working the 100 range and 220gr until the paper is almost smooth, you're actually working closer to a 320 or so finish, which allows you to immediately see any issues. Typically when polishing polymer or metal, I use many pieces of the lower grit, by the time I'm to 600 or so it's only 1 or 2.

[EODTech08]

Thanks for the info. I'll have to go back and start with 120. Have either of you tried wet sanding techniques with these?

[Axlnut]

Wet sanding with a little soapy water works on the finer grits, but one aspect I don't like is that the wet polymer takes on a shine, and actually makes it more difficult to see your results. Doing the work dry, you can see the gloss you are working too, and if everything is smooth and scratch free.

[Cotton68spc]

Can't delete it for some reason

[Cotton68spc]

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[Axlnut]

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Lord I love how that came out.

Peter did a good job on your grip too [BD]

[fledge]

Lovely combo!

[SINNER]

I agree. I love how that turned out.

[Battle Cock]

Here's a clean closeup on some work I did with Axlnut recently.

https://c8.staticflickr.com/1/537/31995744551_803c1e9970_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QKmy98)Battlecock (https://flic.kr/p/QKmy98) by Battle Cock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139563678@N06/), on Flickr

[EODTech08]

Getting clean crisp lines around the mag release like that seems to be impossible for me :/

[velocity2006]

Here's a clean closeup on some work I did with Axlnut recently.


Nice lines... Get your FFL yet? Picking up a G43 this week.

[Deadwing]

I finally have a proper grip for my UCWRG build thanks to the incomparable Battle Cock...

http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l145/Deadwing76/F8FA740F-9B1C-4A4C-AE57-BCC60F05ED84_zps06ix88kb.jpeg (http://s95.photobucket.com/user/Deadwing76/media/F8FA740F-9B1C-4A4C-AE57-BCC60F05ED84_zps06ix88kb.jpeg.html)

[Battle Cock]

Nice lines... Get your FFL yet? Picking up a G43 this week.

No FFL yet, but I've got a meeting in about a week with an FFL in my new area to get set up doing frames there.

[Battle Cock]

If you guys are interested, I'm giving away this K2 grip on my instagram page.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170115/ddf2bd9e53e98f06d213ce8a2b9eb53f.jpg

[UWone77]

All these frames... and no stippling. [:D]

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[Deadwing]

All these frames... and no stippling. [:D]

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Out of curiosity, where do you get your stripped frames? I'd like to pick up a G19 frame but can't find any.

[GOST]

Glock Store and Glock Meister are out of stock. Lucas Tactical shows having in-stock. I've not ordered from Lucas Tactical.

http://www.glockstore.com/Gen-3-Stripped-Frame-Compact

http://www.glockmeister.com/mobile/GLOCK-Complete-Compact-Lower-Configured-for-9mm/productinfo/LOWERCOMP3/

https://lucastactical.com/index.php/store/complete-lower-receivers/gen-4-frames/

[Battle Cock]

All these frames... and no stippling. [:D]

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I know a stipple guy. [BD]

[Cotton68spc]

Glock Store and Glock Meister are out of stock. Lucas Tactical shows having in-stock. I've not ordered from Lucas Tactical.

http://www.glockstore.com/Gen-3-Stripped-Frame-Compact

http://www.glockmeister.com/mobile/GLOCK-Complete-Compact-Lower-Configured-for-9mm/productinfo/LOWERCOMP3/

https://lucastactical.com/index.php/store/complete-lower-receivers/gen-4-frames/

I have ordered mags from Lucas at great prices have a friend who swears buy them has bought frames and slides and has never complained


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[Deadwing]

Glock Store and Glock Meister are out of stock. Lucas Tactical shows having in-stock. I've not ordered from Lucas Tactical.

http://www.glockstore.com/Gen-3-Stripped-Frame-Compact

http://www.glockmeister.com/mobile/GLOCK-Complete-Compact-Lower-Configured-for-9mm/productinfo/LOWERCOMP3/

https://lucastactical.com/index.php/store/complete-lower-receivers/gen-4-frames/

Thanks for the links!



I have ordered mags from Lucas at great prices have a friend who swears buy them has bought frames and slides and has never complained

Good info, thanks Cotton.

[sgtbutt]

BC, your stippling is out-fricking-standing! Mine will never compare to yours but thought I would throw up a few pics of some of the stippling I've done anyways. The Smith was done a few years ago, and then reworked with the bit I did up myself which I use for all my stuff now. I ended up selling the Smith and picked up a lightly used G23C that I did a decent amount of modifying to get to my liking (candle method on backstrap, magwell scallops, undercut, etc etc). I would love to be doing some stippling now but deployed so don't have the means to do so. Once I get home, I'm going to pick up a G19 to play around with and I've got a soldier of mine that I'll be doing up her G19 on after she fondled my G23C and fell in love with it.
I am looking for some tips though on recessed borders if anyone can chime in on techniques used. I've surfed through this thread and various other sites but no one has given any straightforward advice. Between here and IG all the rough frame pics looks like there is a distinct border made (straight edge/razor blade and some sort of bit with soldering iron) and then a small amount of dremeling/sanding to get the recessed look. Am I getting close? I know my skills are no where near aesthetically close to some here but I can't wait to start back at it again and try to refine my skills. Thanks in advance!


http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/sgtbutt/DSC00790_zps48d70bad.jpg (http://s767.photobucket.com/user/sgtbutt/media/DSC00790_zps48d70bad.jpg.html)

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[UWone77]

Needs more Stippling.

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[Dstrbdmedic167]

Needs more Stippling.

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I think Tran can help you with that [BD]


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[UWone77]

Finally put the parts together on one of the frames for this one. Needs Stippling [:D]

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[GriffonSec]

Finally got a decent pic of the FiveSeven. Sorry you missed this on the trip, BC ~

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2845/32070838753_e27e90a93e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QRZr2K)FN FiveSeven (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/QRZr2K) by Steven Ragan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111961163@N05/), on Flickr

[Deadwing]

Finally got a decent pic of the FiveSeven. Sorry you missed this on the trip, BC ~

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2845/32070838753_e27e90a93e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QRZr2K)FN FiveSeven (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/QRZr2K) by Steven Ragan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111961163@N05/), on Flickr

That is badass. I've been meaning to pick one of those up.

[Battle Cock]

Finally got a decent pic of the FiveSeven. Sorry you missed this on the trip, BC ~

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2845/32070838753_e27e90a93e_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QRZr2K)FN FiveSeven (1 of 1) (https://flic.kr/p/QRZr2K) by Steven Ragan (https://www.flickr.com/photos/111961163@N05/), on Flickr

Is that cerakoted at all? Or is the unstippled plastic just shiny?

He's my first gen4 Glock.

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[Deadwing]

Is that cerakoted at all? Or is the unstippled plastic just shiny?

He's my first gen4 Glock.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170214/ee4a11f8056dea46198cc1b8eaba62fd.jpg
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That is sexy AF. The only thing i'd want done differently is complete removal of the finger grooves on the front strap. Also, on the Gen 4 Glocks, is your stipple job compatible with the interchangeable back straps? I ask because i'm partial to the larger back strap with the beaver tail. Of course, i'd want you to work your magic on the beaver tail back strap as well...

[Battle Cock]

That is sexy AF. The only thing i'd want done differently is complete removal of the finger grooves on the front strap. Also, on the Gen 4 Glocks, is your stipple job compatible with the interchangeable back straps? I ask because i'm partial to the larger back strap with the beaver tail. Of course, i'd want you to work your magic on the beaver tail back strap as well...

As long as I've got the backstraps to work with I can make them compatible.
I've decided I kinda like the stock gen4 frames more than the stock gen3's but I still reduced the finger grooves on this one.

[GriffonSec]

BC,

I masked off an area, and that's a light coat of Bed Liner. When I filed down the checkering, I got into the smooth area and it didn't completely sand back out, so a (what I thought was) a clean way to fix it, and functional. Like my 6.8 mags. The plastic overall does have a shine to it, and you notice it quite a bit when shooting as the top of the slide (which is a plastic cover) has a glare to it and ghosts out the front sight at times.

[Deadwing]

As long as I've got the backstraps to work with I can make them compatible.
I've decided I kinda like the stock gen4 frames more than the stock gen3's but I still reduced the finger grooves on this one.

Good to know. Thanks.

[Pyzik]

My hack job of my first attempt back in the day.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170215/52dbb9f362062126d04c60ef7973957d.jpg

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[UWone77]

Should be sending my Glock 17 Lower to BC this week for Stippling. Can't wait to see the results.

[Battle Cock]

Should be sending my Glock 17 Lower to BC this week for Stippling. Can't wait to see the results.

Should be sending it last week. [BD]

[JHoward]

My first stipple.. Nothing special, just wanted it to be clean and functional.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/336/32128813933_2379f3f1d8_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/QX7z2P)16708276_10208085745797771_7137972856144793 577_n (https://flic.kr/p/QX7z2P) by ohmydodge84 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/149484098@N08/), on Flickr

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[GOST]

Looks good Jeret.

[JHoward]

Thanks. I really tried taking my time and laying it out and I'm happy with the results.

[UWone77]

Should be sending it last week. [BD]

Just mailed it off. I'll send you the tracking in a bit.

[Battle Cock]

Just mailed it off. I'll send you the tracking in a bit.

Awesome! Just turned around this G17 for someone at SLR.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170217/9376fe8a0deeee5725a92bd1e70ca622.jpg

[Battle Cock]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170217/6bf7bc3227fa3d8aca45026c799399da.jpg

[Battle Cock]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/563/33216563545_7e792d35fd_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SBez6t)Battlecock (https://flic.kr/p/SBez6t) by Battle Cock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139563678@N06/), on Flickr

[UWone77]

That is sexy

[Battle Cock]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwv_b0L0UuI

Figured a video might be a little more interesting than a photo for a change.

[Stone]

Awesome! Just turned around this G17 for someone at SLR.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170217/9376fe8a0deeee5725a92bd1e70ca622.jpg

That looks awesome! What's the turnaround time and price if I did that on my G17? Shoot me a PM about it if you don't want to discuss it in public. Any idea who makes that mag release?

[Battle Cock]

That looks awesome! What's the turnaround time and price if I did that on my G17? Shoot me a PM about it if you don't want to discuss it in public. Any idea who makes that mag release?

Best way to get a hold of me is through email right now. Battlecocktactical at gmail. I'm generally getting my inboxes nuked these days so that's the best way to make sure I keep track of you.

Here's a frame I just finished for a member who loves his ZEV parts. Even though none of these ZEV parts are his. [BD]

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2813/33223095341_84d40ffefc_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SBP3LD)Battlecock (https://flic.kr/p/SBP3LD) by Battle Cock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139563678@N06/), on Flickr

[UWone77]

Can't wait to get it back. [:D]

[UWone77]

Oh yes... Some Battle Cock Stippling!

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[Dstrbdmedic167]

Oh yes... Some Battle Cock Stippling!

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Jealous!


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[UWone77]

BC's attention to detail on his stippling work is unreal.

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[SeattleDude]

First M&P. #nailedit.

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Shield looks good! PMed you.

[Pyzik]

BC's attention to detail on his stippling work is unreal.

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That looks great (as usual). Getting an M&P2.0 here shortly and asked if he's taking guns now.... that was a silly question. hahahah

[Battle Cock]

That looks great (as usual). Getting an M&P2.0 here shortly and asked if he's taking guns now.... that was a silly question. hahahah

I mean, I am. But I'm not. I've already got about 3 months of full time work on the waitlist so it'll be a minute before I can get to you. [BD]

Also, I've not posted here in awhile, but if any of you follow my social media you will have no doubt seen the Hybrid Bevel.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/7cd387ff9d19e421dd6d6345c77e4fa0.jpg

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[GOST]

Looks good, bet it helps get a high grip like a Sig X-5 cut.

[Battle Cock]

Looks good, bet it helps get a high grip like a Sig X-5 cut.

It's definitely a deeper grasp. Which is particularly useful for a small gun like the g26.

[Dstrbdmedic167]

It's definitely a deeper grasp. Which is particularly useful for a small gun like the g26.

I can't wait to get my two on your list done!!


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[UWone77]

I mean, I am. But I'm not. I've already got about 3 months of full time work on the waitlist so it'll be a minute before I can get to you. [BD]

Also, I've not posted here in awhile, but if any of you follow my social media you will have no doubt seen the Hybrid Bevel.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/7cd387ff9d19e421dd6d6345c77e4fa0.jpg

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/c5157c2fa56d514ae937a7d310c09802.jpg

Next time, I want the hybrid bevel!

I need to United Airlines someone and cut in line! [:D]

[Battle Cock]

Next time, I want the hybrid bevel!

I need to United Airlines someone and cut in line! [:D]

I have a Hybrid Bevel in progress on a P320. In the meantime, there's this: I'm doing a very limited run of Snow White two tone P320's with Apex Advanced triggers with Legion Precision in AZ.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170414/be38863a296cb77d6f86664df8a6d6ae.jpg
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[UWone77]

BC,

I've got a G19 Gen3 I want done next. Hopefully summer time-ish I can send it to you.

[mustangfreek]

Looking real good man..
I need.


https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/563/33216563545_7e792d35fd_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/SBez6t)Battlecock (https://flic.kr/p/SBez6t) by Battle Cock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139563678@N06/), on Flickr

[inthegame]

Wow, this looks super clean

[Battle Cock]

Wow, this looks super clean

Heh, go back to the beginning of this thread. My work wasnt always so clean.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2807/34133122892_5f7ef22ca4_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/U1ebfQ)Battlecock (https://flic.kr/p/U1ebfQ) by Battle Cock (https://www.flickr.com/photos/139563678@N06/), on Flickr

[Battle Cock]

Now that I'm busy and barely posting here I almost feel like I need to post in the new members thread to reintroduce myself.

Here's one of my most beautiful creations yet. I haven't posted it, or most of my recent stuff anywhere yet because I'm trying to keep the inbox nuking to a minimum right now. [BD]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170601/e5e62c102141d4128df6fbc4adc07eaa.jpg

[mustangfreek]

Very nice BC

Message sent....[BD]

[UWone77]

Your work speaks for itself. Super satisfied with mine!

[Dstrbdmedic167]

I've been under the weather but I'm getting quality pics of mine asap. Well worth the wait!


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[Battle Cock]

I know some of you guys here don't have social media to follow my posts with, but I've been busy, and I'll dump some photos here for your viewing pleasure.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170617/6bcea0e7a60642fe5866d0c6b67b4e9d.jpg

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[Joelski]

Now that I'm busy and barely posting here I almost feel like I need to post in the new members thread to reintroduce myself.

Here's one of my most beautiful creations yet. I haven't posted it, or most of my recent stuff anywhere yet because I'm trying to keep the inbox nuking to a minimum right now. [BD]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170601/e5e62c102141d4128df6fbc4adc07eaa.jpg

Oh my....

[Jerry R]

BC, you never cease to amaze !! You definitely have a role in the novel.

[Battle Cock]

BC, you never cease to amaze !! You definitely have a role in the novel.

That's a character profile I'd love to hear. [BD]

I'm finding that one of my greater strengths is in work on sub compacts.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170625/355cc93dad2cb9569ec8ef7893c92229.jpg

[Pyzik]

That's a character profile I'd love to hear. [BD]

I'm finding that one of my greater strengths is in work on sub compacts.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170625/355cc93dad2cb9569ec8ef7893c92229.jpg

Dude, I seriously am amazed every single time you post.

[fledge]

I didn't want a glock subcompact until I saw your work on them. The His and Hers you did for SLR... wow.

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b556/fledge2000/Misc/CE01E71E-C4B1-401F-AECD-5013B0C01BB5_zpskdkivbiu.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/fledge2000/media/Misc/CE01E71E-C4B1-401F-AECD-5013B0C01BB5_zpskdkivbiu.jpg.html)

[Battle Cock]

I didn't want a glock subcompact until I saw your work on them. The His and Hers you did for SLR... wow.

http://i1291.photobucket.com/albums/b556/fledge2000/Misc/CE01E71E-C4B1-401F-AECD-5013B0C01BB5_zpskdkivbiu.jpg (http://s1291.photobucket.com/user/fledge2000/media/Misc/CE01E71E-C4B1-401F-AECD-5013B0C01BB5_zpskdkivbiu.jpg.html)

You don't just want a subcompact Glock, you need a subcompact battlecocked Glock.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170701/3249182e6cb93ae4a67cb17bcf066dc8.jpg

[GOST]

Sub-compact battle cock?

[Battle Cock]

Sub-compact battle cock?

You are familiar with the sub compact kind eh?

Axlnut and I recently saved this beat up police trade in.

It was so worn we first thought someone took a buffet wheel to it but after the first cerakote reacted with an imbedded compound, Axlnut came up with what we figure was the true cause. Black boot polish.

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[GOST]

You are familiar with the sub compact kind eh?


With or without pinky extension? The black & tan looks good.

[Battle Cock]

I set down the chainsaw pattern about a year and a half ago. Finally picked it back up with all the lessons I've learned since.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170715/472f0220ea65c906cdd0921d3336da77.jpg

[ksenter]

Stihl approved

[Cotton68spc]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170718/c291b2399513dc6c7ddec010c66aba07.jpg


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[UWone77]

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[mustangfreek]

Between the fishnet and the chainsaw BC, how is the texture as in which is more?

[Battle Cock]

Between the fishnet and the chainsaw BC, how is the texture as in which is more?

They are both generally smooth to run your fingers over on Glock polymer and they are both devoid of any Velcro or scratchy effects.

The chainsaw is definitely more aggressive though. I'll be putting it on a few more Glock frames here soon.

[Battle Cock]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171124/90e898e2c47757712bc4489d13b39311.jpg

Symmetry is functional. Been awhile since I posted here.

[Battle Cock]

Whipped up another texture pattern today on one of my extra frames.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171201/2b4e73fcd7d3dc49f5a792db58e0c799.jpg

[Cotton68spc]

Whipped up another texture pattern today on one of my extra frames.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171201/2b4e73fcd7d3dc49f5a792db58e0c799.jpg

Badass bro as always need to send you my 19 frame


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[Battle Cock]

It’s been awhile since I posted here, but it’s amazing how much my work has evolved since the first post in this thread.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180508/22a67f89769ec30592f5c3e6dca53806.jpg

[mustangfreek]

Bump for some fishnet

[UWone77]

It’s been awhile since I posted here, but it’s amazing how much my work has evolved since the first post in this thread.



Heh, just looking at the first 4 pages of posts in this thread again. Amazing how we got you started in our own way and now you're a big deal! Hard work pays off. Congrats on your success and continued success.

[Battle Cock]

Heh, just looking at the first 4 pages of posts in this thread again. Amazing how we got you started in our own way and now you're a big deal! Hard work pays off. Congrats on your success and continued success.

Yeah, this thread is a pretty interesting chronicle of my growth from the start. I still have people message me occasionally saying they found this thread while browsing the internet and read through the whole thing.

I’m not actually a big deal, but the encouragement I got around here as a developed some skill went a long way to keeping me on track to making something of it eventually.

I know I don’t post on this forum much anymore, but I still have post notifications on so I can lurk.

[Battle Cock]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190710/aae4c20718aced8ff82b018ee280d35a.jpg

Not my hand, or my photo, but my work. I know this thread is pretty dead, but it needs some more non-Glock flavored posts.

[UWone77]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190710/aae4c20718aced8ff82b018ee280d35a.jpg

Not my hand, or my photo, but my work. I know this thread is pretty dead, but it needs some more non-Glock flavored posts.

Dude, your skills just keep getting better and better, well done.

[Battle Cock]

Dude, your skills just keep getting better and better, well done.

This one actually has a scaled down version of fishnet applied to it since the frame is so small, it helps balance out the proportions.

[BoilerUp]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190710/aae4c20718aced8ff82b018ee280d35a.jpg

Not my hand, or my photo, but my work. I know this thread is pretty dead, but it needs some more non-Glock flavored posts.

Impressive work. How much time do you have to put into a project like that?

[Battle Cock]

Impressive work. How much time do you have to put into a project like that?

It depends a bit on the job. My first few Glock frames took up to 30 hours, but I knock most stuff out in under a work day now.

[Jerry R]

It depends a bit on the job. My first few Glock frames took up to 30 hours, but I knock most stuff out in under a work day now.

"Perfect practice makes perfect." And you do perfection [adore]

[Battle Cock]

"Perfect practice makes perfect." And you do perfection [adore]

I don’t think I’ll ever quite reach perfection. Honestly, I don’t ever want to believe that I have.

That would leave no room for improvement, and when that stops, the work couldn’t help but become stale.