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    I had posted a thread similar to this a little while back looking for a local shop to do the work but have concluded that I may have to deal with mailing the frame to get what I am looking for.
    If you have a pistol with professional grip work and/or stippling and don't mind sharing, let's see it and hear about what you like and/or dislike about it.
     

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    I have had some amateur work done, but nothing professional. Results were great and I am sure the various local guys will chime in with suggestions/info.

    To piggy back on your thread (hope that is ok) can anyone here offer suggestions for method/technique to stiple an aluminum colt defender front strap?
     

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    https://valhallacustomgrips.com/

    Matt, with Valhalla Customs, is in the Lafayette area.

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    I have had some amateur work done, but nothing professional. Results were great and I am sure the various local guys will chime in with suggestions/info.

    To piggy back on your thread (hope that is ok) can anyone here offer suggestions for method/technique to stiple an aluminum colt defender front strap?

    You will need a frame support and a vise. Steel frame stippling is done very carefully with different size punches.

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    https://valhallacustomgrips.com/

    Matt, with Valhalla Customs, is in the Lafayette area.

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    I haven't ruled them out completely but I'd rather not make the drive to Laffy twice for this and if I'm gonna mail it, I may as well get some feedback on work from other shops for comparison.

    I called Pelican a couple weeks back and they said they were not offering grip work services for the time being.
     

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    I have had some amateur work done, but nothing professional. Results were great and I am sure the various local guys will chime in with suggestions/info.

    To piggy back on your thread (hope that is ok) can anyone here offer suggestions for method/technique to stiple an aluminum colt defender front strap?
    All good sir.
     

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    I haven't ruled them out completely but I'd rather not make the drive to Laffy twice for this and if I'm gonna mail it, I may as well get some feedback on work from other shops for comparison.

    I called Pelican a couple weeks back and they said they were not offering grip work services for the time being.

    There are not many options for legitimate work done in Louisiana. The more popular options are all out of state. Pelican offers laser stippling. Valhalla is done by hand.

    If you want what is regarded as the "best," then you can send your frame to Boresight Solutions.

    I personally just stipple my own frames. I know what texture I like and it's not horribly ugly.

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    Valhalla is hard to beat regardless of location. They offer the best value based on quality of work and price. No need to drive, just mail your frame.
     

    JBP55

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    Valhalla is hard to beat regardless of location. They offer the best value based on quality of work and price. No need to drive, just mail your frame.

    You will have an FFL fee when you mail the frame. What does the stippling cost?
     

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    Those look nice. Best I’ve ever seen in person was this one.
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    JBP55

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    Valhalla is in Louisiana. Why would you need to have it come back to a FFL?

    Pricing starts at $175.

    I never said it would have to come back to an FFL. I thought you would need an FFL in order to ship a firearm.
     

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    Those look nice. Best I’ve ever seen in person was this one.
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    I agree, it is nice

    Of all the different offerings I've looked at so far, 5b has the best price to quality ratio. There are some out there, such as battle cock, that do amazing work but you are looking at paying more for the grip work than the cost of the gun.

    5b is also offering a decent discount through the end of September but I'm likely going to have to hold off for a bit and won't be able to take advantage of it.
     
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    You don’t need an FFL to ship a firearm for repair. Then it can be shipped directly back to you after the repair work is complete.


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