Means to achieve CORE-type stippling on M&P?

[ASH556]

I know that stippling is one of those things that can be as easy or as complex as a person wants to make it. I personally don't want mine to be too aggressive, but the stock M&P is a little slick for my tastes. In feeling the texturing on the M&P CORE backstrap, that feels about perfect to me. What is the best method to achieve that feel in a full-circumference grip on my STD M&P 9?

Thanks!

[mtdawg169]

I'd like to get some CORE back straps. I wonder if S&W would sell me a couple?

[ASH556]

I'd like to get some CORE back straps. I wonder if S&W would sell me a couple?

I heard in the past that they would not. If you find out otherwise, please let me know.

[mtdawg169]

Will do.

[C4IGrant]

I'd like to get some CORE back straps. I wonder if S&W would sell me a couple?

They will not sell them.


C4

[ASH556]

They will not sell them.


C4

Confirmed...just got off the phone with S&W customer service.

So...best tool/tip to get similar results? I don't care about the lines and patterns of the CORE...just the feel.

Thanks!

[C4IGrant]

Confirmed...just got off the phone with S&W customer service.

So...best tool/tip to get similar results? I don't care about the lines and patterns of the CORE...just the feel.

Thanks!

I don't think you can replicate it. With that said, a fine point tip with power control rheostat would be the way to go and get you pretty close.


C4

[ruchik]

I used a cheap soldering iron I picked up from Home Depot that had the finest/sharpest point I could find. You end up with stippling that's pretty darn near identical to the CORE.

[Koshinn]

I know that stippling is one of those things that can be as easy or as complex as a person wants to make it. I personally don't want mine to be too aggressive, but the stock M&P is a little slick for my tastes. In feeling the texturing on the M&P CORE backstrap, that feels about perfect to me. What is the best method to achieve that feel in a full-circumference grip on my STD M&P 9?

Thanks!

What size are you looking for?

[theblackknight]

The easiest way for anyone to get good stippling is to use some kind of patterned tool, which most have to make into a waffle type pattern, and get it heated up and stamp it until you get the texture and coverage wanted.

sent from mah gun,using my sights