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Posted: 8/5/2017 4:48:54 PM EST
but every time I practice on a mag loader I don't like the outcome. I've watched a few videos and have tried a few different techniques but I just cannot get it to look right. I'm very mechanical and I take my time but again it just doesnt look good to me.
I've checked prices to have other do it and man that is expensive. Thoughts? |
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This may help https://store.otdefense.com/collections/stippling-products View Quote |
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Don't do it.
I used "magic" skateboard tape off Amazon and its the tits. Put it on half of my glocks already. Once you make a template, it's easy. Unit cost is probably $1.25 per gun. |
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Set your standards high. Not mine, but would not mind having it done: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/14200/20525851_10155453207766550_8624300535729158780_n-272752.JPG View Quote |
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I did it to one of mine, was having second thoughts right before and it sat on my table for a couple of hours before i decided to just do it. I used a soldering iron with the thinnest sharpest tip in the kit.
A few things i can tell you, from my experience trace an outline with a pencil or something that you wont rub off too easily, dont start with your outline just try and fill in as much as you can until you reach the border you traced. If you are using a fine tip,take your time but dont spend too much time on one hole, stay shallow (dont press too hard) and perpendicular, after a few minutes you will get into a sort of rhythim, if its your first time try to stay away from patrerns or straight lines. After i had covered the whole area I went over the frame with a dremmel to sort pf smooth out the rough surface, the polymer gets harder when it melts and you will get some trailing plastic as well this will clean it right up. Then do it all over again, thats right, stipple over your stippling..that will get you truly random patterns and hide or blend in any areas where you might have started to develop patterns or lines..then use your abrasive buff again untill you have the desired smoothness Ventilation is important, Have fun OP.... Attached File |
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I've checked prices to have other do it and man that is expensive. Thoughts? View Quote And now you know why. I just bought the OTD kit. I'm in the same place you are in. I plan to practice sanding, polishing, and stippling on A2 grips before diving into my Glock. |
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I did it to one of mine, was having second thoughts right before and it sat on my table for a couple of hours before i decided to just do it. I used a soldering iron with the thinnest sharpest tip in the kit. A few things i can tell you, from my experience trace an outline with a pencil or something that you wont rub off too easily, dont start with your outline just try and fill in as much as you can until you reach the border you traced. If you are using a fine tip,take your time but dont spend too much time on one hole, stay shallow (dont press too hard) and perpendicular, after a few minutes you will get into a sort of rhythim, if its your first time try to stay away from patrerns or straight lines. After i had covered the whole area I went over the frame with a dremmel to sort pf smooth out the rough surface, the polymer gets harder when it melts and you will get some trailing plastic as well this will clean it right up. Then do it all over again, thats right, stipple over your stippling..that will get you truly random patterns and hide or blend in any areas where you might have started to develop patterns or lines..then use your abrasive buff again untill you have the desired smoothness Ventilation is important, Have fun OP....https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/348698/IMG_3613-272896.JPG View Quote |
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That looks amazing. I couldn't imagine the cost though.
Set your standards high. Not mine, but would not mind having it done: View Quote |
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I do my own. WellI I have one that I did, I've done a lot more. Prep is essential. You have to remove all the factory texturing first. Draw where you want to stipple with a pencil. Practice first. Practice a lot. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/278546/IMG-0321-207693.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/278546/IMG-0322-207695.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/278546/IMG-0320-207692.jpg View Quote |
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Set your standards high. Not mine, but would not mind having it done: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/14200/20525851_10155453207766550_8624300535729158780_n-272752.JPG View Quote |
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This may help https://store.otdefense.com/collections/stippling-products View Quote |
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The key is to go slow and prep the surface. I got a good result by sanding the original finish smooth. I got rid of the finger grooves, rough cutting with a dremel and then finishing with a sanding block for a squared surface. If you go for a random dot pattern, it's pretty hard to screw up.
ETA: I masked off all borders with three layers of masking tape. With my wood burner, it wouldn't burn through that. Makes it much easier to get the job done right. |
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For the guys who removed the finge grooves, did you feel a gun before you did it? I've never had a grip issue with a stock setup.
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For the guys who removed the finge grooves, did you feel a gun before you did it? I've never had a grip issue with a stock setup. View Quote This is coming from a Glock shooter for the past 10+ years. |
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I do fine with the stock Gen 3 and 4 frames, but remove the grooves, thumb bumps, undercut, and mag catch scallop, feels like a pistol should. Huge improvement.
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Just grab a 6 pack and go at it. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/433221/1502131152590-662517467-274175.JPG View Quote |
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Glock frames are all over Gunbroker. If you dick it up, it ain't that big a deal....
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I recommend this kit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005P1TRAS/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Comes with a variable temp iron and many tips, even a nice case for it all. While I have and love the OTD tips for doing larger areas, don't waste your money on their iron kit. Way overpriced for what it is. :) |
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Attached File Did both of these with a 15$ Dremel knock off, some sand paper, a 10$ wood burner and some painters tape. I'm pretty satisfied with the way they came out. |
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Do it. Do some research and take your time with the prep work.
I started out just doing my own guns. Now I do it professionally as a side business. Attached File |
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I'm in the "Don't do it yourself" camp.
I've had several done. There are several guys doing great work that aren't charging a fortune with a good turnaround time. |
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Pmags are also a cheap and easy way to practice. Then you arent just sinking money into odds and ends plastic you wont use. Hell you could probably sell them on the EE.
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Set your standards high. Not mine, but would not mind having it done: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/14200/20525851_10155453207766550_8624300535729158780_n-272752.JPG View Quote |
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Issue I had was the polymer on the pmags was alot harder than the Glock. I practiced on 4 pmags. They turned out great. That Glock is like a hot knife going into butter lol I knew I fucked up as soon as I started haha
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/136887/2017-08-20_16_22_14-285621.jpg Well I ended up just winging it. I think it turned out pretty good. View Quote Good job |
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/136887/2017-08-20_16_22_14-285621.jpg Well I ended up just winging it. I think it turned out pretty good. View Quote |
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