Landlocked Pirate
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Hey y'all. Thought I'd share my grip modification idea that, unlike a lot of my ideas, actually worked out great.
A few years ago I got a set of Ahrends Boot Grips for my S&W 3-incher (upper left in top photo). They turned out not to fit my hand that well so I went to work with a wood rasp and sandpaper (lower left)). Fit my hand perfectly but were still too slick to feel like I had a sure grip. Then yesterday I got the bright idea to take a wood burning tool to them. It was an experiment but, for me, the results were outstanding They now provide a secure grip but there are no sharp edges to snag on.
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In case anybody is interested, after I was through burning them I cleaned them with some grain alcohol and a toothbrush and then applied several coats of water based polyurethane (which is what I was told Ahrend's uses).
A few years ago I got a set of Ahrends Boot Grips for my S&W 3-incher (upper left in top photo). They turned out not to fit my hand that well so I went to work with a wood rasp and sandpaper (lower left)). Fit my hand perfectly but were still too slick to feel like I had a sure grip. Then yesterday I got the bright idea to take a wood burning tool to them. It was an experiment but, for me, the results were outstanding They now provide a secure grip but there are no sharp edges to snag on.
In case anybody is interested, after I was through burning them I cleaned them with some grain alcohol and a toothbrush and then applied several coats of water based polyurethane (which is what I was told Ahrend's uses).