Chuck S. posted an image of this gun on our Facebook account. I thought the stippling was so interesting that we should post it here. Turns out it’s not stippling at all! It’s epoxy with a polishing compound impregnated in it. —Marky
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I did this to mine [VP9] about four weeks ago. Since then, I have run probably 2k rounds through it. (I shoot a LOT).
This is the stuff I purchased at Harbor Freight. Yeah… I know. But it was cheap. Less than twenty bucks.
Polishing compound..
I used masking tape to cover the areas I didn’t want to have the silicon carbide. Used an exact-o knife to trim. Used a cheap foam paint brush o coat the grip. It is very important to tape well. Tape EVERYTHING you don’t want covered. Then just sprinkle he grit over the frame and wait about thirty minutes.
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- Left side of gun.
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- Up close.
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- Rear of gun.
To give an idea, it is hot here in Texas. I am just south of Houston. Lots of sweat.
This has made a difference for me. The first match I shot after doing this I placed third… but I was shooting under IDPA rules and the guys that bested me were shooting USPSA rules. Comps, 100 round mags, etc. The next match I shot I placed second, but got cocky toward the end. It really does feel like it sticks to my hands.
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- Looks very aggressive.
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- Reminds me of the FBI TRP pistol.
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- HK Vp9 grip texture. Notice how high the the texture goes.
I hope you experience is similar.
Besides, if you don’t like it, you can always replace the panels. That was my thinking anyway.
Chuck S.
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