Silicone Carbide Grip Tutorial!

[@AllOuttaNine]

I'm also getting tired of stippling. I see you have SC on your carry gun. Do you use the same grit on it, too? Did you have to sand it to reduce the aggressiveness?

[@Osprey1994]

Some spots look a tad uneven, but I have heard that this is really nice for competition or duty. The cost of having a grip professionally stippled compared to this is another factor for someone that wants to spend most of their money on ammo.

[@cliffordrandell735]

That race gun is exotic. Looks like a space pistol :) Very good video

[@xsboost25psi]

I might do this to a couple of my pistols. Honestly though the M&P 2.0 has one of the best grip textures I've felt.

[@gatoose702]

Personally, the carbide does a better job when it comes to sweaty palms. Stipple polymer doesnt cut it when my hands get sweaty on a big match

[@xsboost25psi]

@@gatoose702 No doubt. I've never used this method but I've used silicon carbide grip tape and it makes a huge difference. When shooting my Canik tp9 elite combat in the southern heat and humidity I quickly found the factory grip, which felt great in ideal conditions, were terrible with sweaty hands. I might try this method with my other guns that need a little help.

[@Sola_Scriptura_1.618]

Very nice. There is also 30 min epoxy if you don't want to rush your process.

[@RICEY702]

would you still go with a 60/90 grit if you would do it again or would you go with a coarser grit instead? how has it held up?

[@edwinarroyo1892]

Say I have a color grip if I put some tape in letters would it be hard take off after or ruin the grip to have the color frame show a lil in the silicone carbide grip?

[@svbarryduckworth628]

Epoxy cure times are greatly influenced by ambient temperature. If you are using a fast-cure epoxy take this into account because on a very hot day it will cure even faster and you might run out of time. Pick a longer cure epoxy or a very cool location. Epoxies used in fiberglass work sometimes have working times closer to an hour or more depending on the ambient temperature and may take 24 hours to br safe to handle or use . Some epoxies even have different hardeners to chose from for different temperatures and cure times -slow, medium, fast.

[@deadmantwen]

Out of a mild and intrigued curiosity, Would the grip decrease if I then painted it a different color?

[@gatoose702]

Yes

[@bigmanlilcoat]

You could probably probably do each back separately and just like the mag well, leave a space.

[@AmericanDefender]

Black diamond blasting media works too

[@nonapplicable1013]

Where did you get that optic mount for your comp gun?

[@ElJefedeJefes9]

Thinking about doing the same thing to my glock, plus adding some defined borders with my dremel, just to try to go for a more cleaner look. Any suggestions !!?

[@gatoose702]

The border work is very difficult. I tried it and failed on the m&p shield. I would get that done by a pro...unless you are the pro. If so, go for it and let me know it went! Main keys: -Masking and taping is very important. Take your time. - dont feel rushed when using 15 min epoxy. The process goes by quick. - leave it overnight. Dont mess with it after you finish.

[@josephsanchez875]

Try using less epoxy.. you dont need it that thick.. then remove the tape before it fully dries.. same principle as painting a wall with borders. If you wait till it dries u will get micro peeling and chipping making it less crisp.. did it on my hogue rubber grip.. came out really good

[@6Dasher]

Would you recommend taking the tape off after it cures completely? Or would it be better to take off tape before if completely cures?

[@gatoose702]

I recommend removing the tape after it cures bro

[@beasley181]

Can you also use JB weld? Any benefits to either one?

[@gatoose702]

You can. Theres a guy on youtube that just recently made a tutorial using jb weld. Hope that helps of thats your only option

[@mikescncshop]

The 60/90 grit silicon carbide looks pretty aggressive, does it tear up your hands? Would you change to a different grit if you do another gun?

[@gatoose702]

Its actually on the finer side. As far as tearing up the hands, not at all! If you're unsure, get the smaller quantities and buy the different kinds to see what works best for you before committing!

[@anthonyca6051]

these are some really good questions..

[@lawrenceshin2150]

is there a video tutorial on the grip mold you mentioned? using molding putty?

[@gatoose702]

I cant seem to find it anymore. Sorry lad

[@lawrenceshin2150]

@@gatoose702 aw bummer...thanks :)

[@ramargate]

What grit of silicone carbide?

[@danshim2644]

Is 60/90 aggressive enough? I want it to almost cut into my hands lol stippling dont last very long for me.

[@gatoose702]

Yes, you will be satisfied!

[@danshim2644]

Thanks for reply. One more question..Does sc wear down like stippling? And can it be re applied again over existing sc?

[@gatoose702]

@@danshim2644 thats one of the advantages of sc. You can reapply if youre not content with 60/90. If it starts wearing off, you can add more. Unlike stippling, youre taking off material

[@danshim2644]

@@gatoose702 yeee buddy. Thanks boss.

[@gatoose702]

@@danshim2644 anytime

[@Jay-xm5tb]

Hey! I followed this video with good results. I noticed that even after letting it fully cure, there are still small speckles of silicon carbide which comes off every time I grip the gun. Do you notice this too? I am thinking of sealing the grip with some kind of coating, do you recommend any?

[@gatoose702]

Little bits come off. But once those do come off, the rest will be fine

[@bigmanlilcoat]

Could you use fde color sand instead of carbide grit?

[@gatoose702]

Not sure. Worth a try

[@gatoose702]

Not sure. I havent tried it yet. I have seen some put different color glitter to accent it

[@walterminer4990]

Nice job!

[@Sebastian-jq7uc]

Does it glue to aluminum grips panels?

[@gatoose702]

Yes

[@ph4ntom784]

Why would you choose this over grip tape?

[@gatoose702]

Grip tape tends to come off in a hott warm day. I also like this texture way more

[@CharlieMikeNS]

How do you reapply when it wears out or begins to lose grippiness?

[@gatoose702]

Same way!

[@CharlieMikeNS]

@@gatoose702 so, use a dremel to take the remaining epoxy off, then reapply, or just put it on top of the old layer?

[@gatoose702]

@@CharlieMikeNS you can place it on topnof the old layer. After 2 years, I had to touch up on the upper corner and the spine of the grip

[@CharlieMikeNS]

@@gatoose702 awesome, that's the info I needed. I've carried my G19 every day for about a year and a half and the left side is really losing texture.

[@Baldcurious]

cool , exactly what I was looking for , Now I just need to practice on something

[@Popfiato]

Did you epoxy the back strap to the frame?

[@gatoose702]

Yes i did

[@tonyliang90]

How does it feel for iwb carry with no undershirt?

[@gatoose702]

I carry appendix with no undershirt most of the time, I never have issues with it. I also have a gut so it comes in contact but no rubbing done

[@benjaminsmith2711]

Would 200g do 1 grip?

[@dizzeldane3416]

Awesome tutorial!

[@gatoose702]

Thanks for viewing

[@flemmingdanjensen]

,nice work good idea

[@franciscocumba5677]

What is the name of that sight mount

[@gatoose702]

Carver custom frame optic mount

[@antonioosc8176]

Keep up the videos man!

[@gatoose702]

Thank you!

[@gobucs3146]

Anybody have issues carrying with this and rubbing on the skin?

[@mikegrantny]

That glock looks epic brotha

[@gatoose702]

Appreciate you!

[@wintersguo8048]

Do you have to grind the surface?

[@wintersguo8048]

And how do you like 60/90? Is there still room for coarser grit?

[@gatoose702]

You dont have to. I do it just to show that it is an option.

[@wintersguo8048]

@@gatoose702 And how do you like 60/90? Is there any room for coarser grit? Can how is 60/90 comparing to talon grip?

[@gatoose702]

@@wintersguo8048 , you can go coarser but. 60/90 is very similar to the talon

[@wintersguo8048]

@@gatoose702 is the silicon carbide still there after half year of using?

[@ZEV79]

Amazing thank you so so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@gatoose702]

Youre welcome and good luck!

[@coldsoul9958]

You think this would work on houge grips for a gun.

[@gatoose702]

Yes, I just did it to my pcc which had a hogue grip on it

[@bluesquidny]

Why you leave the slide on?

[@gatoose702]

I usually take it off.

[@MrJeronlewis]

Could always ask for forgiveness. Lmao, sounds like you're gonna have to buy her a new gun too now that this one is yours.

[@tom_olofsson]

Very cool.

[@hiromiya3365]

Does it work on a stippled grip without sanding it down?

[@gatoose702]

Yes. Main key is applying an even layer of epoxy

[@ACxREAL]

Rad thanks!

[@cctrans29]

I just use rubberized Talon Grips. Works the best for me.

[@gatoose702]

I used to have it on my first gen m&p. I used it for idpa. I noticed that it would start out awesome but once i start getting sweaty palms, the grip does not catch as much.

[@cctrans29]

@@gatoose702 I see. Well for me they work fine. Maybe my hands don't sweat as much. But it looks good on you M&P. Just like the part I can bring it back to the way it looked if I want. I use the tape on both my STI 2011s as well. I shoot those in USPSA .

[@gatoose702]

@@cctrans29 i definitely need to get a 2011

[@cctrans29]

@@gatoose702 highly recommended.

[@gatoose702]

@@cctrans29 which do you recommend without breaking the bank? Ive been reevaluating my arsenal. Plan on selling some to get a 2011!

[@shawnlepine5788]

Bad mixing. Also do two separate piles of resin and hardener so you get equal amounts of

[@michaelfay794]

Oh yeah. I'm in

[@scottbianco2451]

I was about to send in my glock to get this grip done

[@gatoose702]

Now you can do it for less than 30 bucks!

[@ericcurry1119]

That is a nice tutorial , thanks for sharing but in my opinion it is such an ugly grip material. Kind of ruins the looks of the Glock.

[@gatoose702]

Interesting

[@matthewsmith7746]

"SILICON CARBIDE" NOT SILICONE FFS

[@sammyprestwood3182]

You actually kill the value of your gun doing this because not everypne likes this kind of thing on a weapon

[@gatoose702]

Not true. Just gotta find the right buyer. I have people who have paid me to do this to their gun. I've sold guns that already have this grip job and it saves them the cost of the service from other manufacturers

[@shawnlepine5788]

Dumb comment.

[@isaudy]

will this work on a metal frame?

[@isaudy]

Would this work on metal framed guns?

[@gatoose702]

Yes