Front strap solution?

[Mr. Blue]

[L-2]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/hyStik-770-1-in-x-5-yds-Black-Anti-Slip-Tape-1-Roll-770-1-Bk/204376513

This isn't quite an "outside-the-box" thinking suggestion, as I've done this before. Cut an appropriate length (~2") of 1" wide traction tape and stick it onto the front strap.

It may not be as stylish, but I've actually liked the feel just as much if not better than checkering on my 1911 guns. If you don't like it, it's entirely removable and you can go back to "Plan A".

Note: I just linked what I could find on HomeDepot's website. I'd previously found tape from "3M" years ago at a local hardware store.

[Mr. Blue]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/hyStik-7...1-Bk/204376513

This isn't quite an "outside-the-box" thinking suggestion, as I've done this before. Cut an appropriate length (~2") of 1" wide traction tape and stick it onto the front strap.

It may not be as stylish, but I've actually liked the feel just as much if not better than checkering on my 1911 guns. If you don't like it, it's entirely removable and you can go back to "Plan A".

Note: I just linked what I could find on HomeDepot's website. I'd previously found tape from "3M" years ago at a local hardware store.

Great idea, thanks!

[ojisan]

You'll have to refinish the whole frame for it to match.
Paint batches vary slightly even though the blend may be the same.
Don't be mean to your cerakote guy for telling the truth.

Grip tape works well.

I've hand checkered my own guns.
Checkering files and alignment jigs are available from Brownells.
I made my own jigs since I'm a cheap bastard.

[naz]

How about skateboard tape?

[EWastigmatism]

I'm in the same boat, and was going to get this as an easy fix from Ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/222528403623

[gumby]

I'm in the same boat, and was going to get this as an easy fix from Ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/222528403623

Good choice.

[Mr. Blue]

My cerakote guy is on calguns and I was just kidding. Makes sense. Thanks.

[hermosabeach]

I would buy a pair of wrap grips and move on.....

Checkering and refinishing is a lot of money...

It should not be much more $$$ to refinish the frame vs touching up the paint.

you mentioned stippling... melting the frame with a soldering iron.... How would that work with this pistol.


If you are going to refinish, what about a more durable finish than Cerakote? NP3 or Ferritic nitrocarburizing

[buffybuster]

Skateboard tape and scissors.

[The War Wagon]

Friction tape is your friend.





Added it to the front strap of my LW Operator. Looks good, and works GREAT! I have very DRY hands, which can be JUST slippery as clammy/wet hands, and the stuff works perfect for me.

And if you wear it down (and I am!), you can always add more!

[Mr. Blue]

I would buy a pair of wrap grips and move on.....

Checkering and refinishing is a lot of money...

It should not be much more $$$ to refinish the frame vs touching up the paint.

you mentioned stippling... melting the frame with a soldering iron.... How would that work with this pistol.


If you are going to refinish, what about a more durable finish than Cerakote? NP3 or Ferritic nitrocarburizing

Did you not read the post or see the photo? Lol. I hear ya I do. I understand what it takes. Now the other finishes you mentioned, that’s what I’m curious about. See id prefer to not refinish the pistol because I don’t like altering the color of a gun. Especially not this one. I’ll look into that. Thanks! And go look at the photo! Lol also, I hear “do this other thing and move on a lot.” It’s a bit strange. If I did just that, I’d be in the same position. This no need for the post or hearing possible solutions. I agree that front strap checkering is an expensive endeavor, but many people do it on many guns. It’s fairly common.

[redhemi]

A fellow CalGunner showed me these https://www.brownells.com/handgun-pa...prod16409.aspx They come in stainless but you can paint them.

[Pupulepeter]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/hyStik-7...1-Bk/204376513

This isn't quite an "outside-the-box" thinking suggestion, as I've done this before. Cut an appropriate length (~2") of 1" wide traction tape and stick it onto the front strap.

It may not be as stylish, but I've actually liked the feel just as much if not better than checkering on my 1911 guns. If you don't like it, it's entirely removable and you can go back to "Plan A".

Note: I just linked what I could find on HomeDepot's website. I'd previously found tape from "3M" years ago at a local hardware store.

tried and true. Start moving or removing metal and you'll have to refinish the frame. There really isn't a way to just shoot the work area and expect a good match.

[Pupulepeter]

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you mentioned stippling... melting the frame with a soldering iron.... How would that work with this pistol.

People have been stippling metal frames for a long time. Hammer and punch or auto punch seem to be the most common shade tree approach.

I'm not a fan of the Clark style, but you get the picture.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-7kHOqLfMk

Fusion's version looks great, as does the C&S version.

https://fusionfirearms.com/stipple-front-strap-of-frame

https://www.cylinder-slide.com/trident.shtml