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Slugger · 08-14-2007, 07:08 AM

That stippling does look beautiful. Looks a little like the grip pannels of my 229. I love the feel of that grip.

Slugger

sonyman74 · 08-14-2007, 08:29 AM

I like the way yours looks. I seen some I don't care for.

ichy_trigger · 08-14-2007, 08:45 AM

Thats a VERY nice stippling job.

No it wont weaken the frame.

AlaskaXD · 08-14-2007, 09:58 AM

Best looking one I've seen. In my opinion I have seen some stippling jobs that just look UGLY to me. Granted the only ones I have seen are from photos posted on this forum and the pics may just not portray the real thing accurately. I have considered the advantages of stippling, slightly smaller grip and better traction, but was concerned about cosmetics. I LOVE the bare bones stock look of my XD! After seeing these pics I may just go for it!
I wonder if you could buy a replacement grip from SA if you went for stippling and then didn't like it?

**JhankG** · 08-14-2007, 10:14 AM

I have heard that stippling only affects the warranty of the grip, nothing else.

deadbattery · 08-14-2007, 10:20 AM

the gripframe is considered to be the firearm itself, so if it did need replacement you would get a new serialized "firearm" (gripframe) from springfield. that is if they decided to fix it.

Krackels · 08-14-2007, 10:36 AM

I need someone that can do that kind of work locally.

Can I ask how much you compensated him for doing it?

MiamiTJ · 08-14-2007, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Krackels

I need someone that can do that kind of work locally.

Can I ask how much you compensated him for doing it?

Well -- we kind of bartered but I "think" he normally charges somewhere under $100. But he is not an FFL so you would need to be in FL.

MiamiTJ · 08-14-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by AlaskaXD

Best looking one I've seen. In my opinion I have seen some stippling jobs that just look UGLY to me. ... (I) was concerned about cosmetics. I LOVE the bare bones stock look of my XD! After seeing these pics I may just go for it!

I had the same opinion -- I thought they simple looked nasty and did not want to do it to mine.

BUT I did it out of necessity and never expected it to be as nice as it turned out. I really am in love with my new grip.

I'mGatman! · 08-14-2007, 05:57 PM

He's gotten much better at it. His first few Glocks were a little bit rougher, but I think your piece turned out really well, Omi. If I hadn't had to sell my XD9sc to get my EMP, I woulda had him work his magic on that because the grip was just a little too fat for me. Did he actually thin the grip for you, or just do the stippling?

08-14-2007, 07:08 AM	#11
Slugger XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Western Wash Posts: 151	That stippling does look beautiful. Looks a little like the grip pannels of my 229. I love the feel of that grip. Slugger __________________ Anti-gun = Anti-American The 2nd has nothing to do with duck hunting!

08-14-2007, 08:29 AM	#12
sonyman74 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 394	I like the way yours looks. I seen some I don't care for. __________________ Springfield Armory XD-9 Service & Sub-Compact Springfield Armory XD-45ACP Tactical X2 Benelli Super Nova Tactical Benelli Super Nova Benelli Super Nova Slug Gun Benelli M4 Super 90 Benelli R1 270WSM Bushmaster AR-15

08-14-2007, 08:45 AM	#13
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,417	Thats a VERY nice stippling job. No it wont weaken the frame. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

08-14-2007, 09:58 AM	#14
AlaskaXD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Talkeetna, Alaska Posts: 156	Best looking one I've seen. In my opinion I have seen some stippling jobs that just look UGLY to me. Granted the only ones I have seen are from photos posted on this forum and the pics may just not portray the real thing accurately. I have considered the advantages of stippling, slightly smaller grip and better traction, but was concerned about cosmetics. I LOVE the bare bones stock look of my XD! After seeing these pics I may just go for it! I wonder if you could buy a replacement grip from SA if you went for stippling and then didn't like it? __________________ Tim XD 45 ACP Service Compact

08-14-2007, 10:14 AM	#15
JhankG XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 969	I have heard that stippling only affects the warranty of the grip, nothing else. __________________ -SA XD 45c -SA Loaded 1911 SS -Mosin Nagant M44 -Kel Tec P32 -CMMG AR

08-14-2007, 10:20 AM	#16
deadbattery XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 10	the gripframe is considered to be the firearm itself, so if it did need replacement you would get a new serialized "firearm" (gripframe) from springfield. that is if they decided to fix it. __________________ Don't be so open minded that your brain falls out.

08-14-2007, 10:36 AM	#17
Krackels XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,749 Blog Entries: 5	I need someone that can do that kind of work locally. Can I ask how much you compensated him for doing it? __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

08-14-2007, 05:57 PM	#20
I'mGatman! XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: FL Posts: 229	He's gotten much better at it. His first few Glocks were a little bit rougher, but I think your piece turned out really well, Omi. If I hadn't had to sell my XD9sc to get my EMP, I woulda had him work his magic on that because the grip was just a little too fat for me. Did he actually thin the grip for you, or just do the stippling? __________________ "Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery." ~El Hajj Malik El-Shabazz

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