Silicone Carbide Grip – Improve Your Shooting With a Silicon Carbide Grip

Add friction between your hand and the frame of your pistol is undeniably one of the best ways to increase performance. Stippling may work, but silicon carbide has more lasting results.

120 grit is available in black and has the appearance and feel of industrial sandpaper, making it an excellent option for concealed carry and competition use.

Aggressive Texture

Enhancing friction between your hand and pistol grip is undoubtedly one of the best ways to enhance shooting accuracy. While other methods like stippling, skateboard tape or grip cream may offer temporary or short-term solutions, silicon carbide provides a permanent and highly effective means for adding an aggressive texture to gripping surfaces.

The process is fairly straightforward. First, your gun is coated with high performance two part epoxy, followed by applying your choice of silicon carbide grit powder over it. The epoxy then bonds this silicon carbide powder permanently to your grip; any high abrasion areas which might irritate your hands are smoothed down while any beavertail areas may remain untextured for your convenience.

Once the epoxy has set, a sharp border is cut around its edges so that the carbide texture appears factory-applied. Unfortunately this method takes more time than stippling; however, its outcome far outshines anything else available today.

Jerkman Custom offers silicon carbide grip treatments at an extremely reasonable cost, for any Heckler and Koch model such as the VP9, VP40 or P30 variant as well as the HK45C or SP01/Shadow pistol. You can visit their website, YouTube channel or Facebook page to order or learn more about them as well.

Concealed Carry

Competition shooting requires having an excellent grip, as an increase in friction between your hand and firearm’s grip is one of the key elements for improving performance. There are various methods you can employ to do this – stippling, skateboard tape and creams such as Pro Grip all offer temporary solutions; none, however, compare with silicon carbide’s lasting nature or its ability to increase performance.

When applied to a gun grip, this material will create an indestructible texture that greatly increases friction compared to any of its alternatives. Furthermore, its superior durability makes it perfect for tactical applications where grip may become wet or extreme environments are present – making this material the go-to solution!

Silicone carbide application is simple and can be completed in the home by anyone with some patience. A small amount of silicone carbide product should be applied to the surface of your gun, then covered with a layer of epoxy. After it sets, simply sprinkle carbide granules over it before rubbing in with your fingers for incredible results! The entire process usually only takes around 2 minutes with astounding results!

Before applying epoxy to your gun, there are a few important details that you must keep in mind. First and foremost, ensure the surface is completely clean before beginning to apply it – this will help ensure the abrasive adheres properly, and is as efficient as possible. Second, epoxy hardens quickly; therefore, be prepared to reassemble your handgun as soon as it’s complete. Thirdly, the product contains an abrasive which may shed during its curing process; thus losing some of the black color over time. Note that these issues are minor, and won’t impact most users, yet should still be taken into consideration when considering this product as a means of giving your pistol an edge. Otherwise, Brekke Custom provides excellent service at a reasonable cost in this process and product application – to find out more or have your grips treated please reach out today at Brekke Custom!

Tactical

No matter what situation you find yourself shooting in – from tactical environments and range sessions, to training on your own or training someone else – silicone carbide offers extra comfort and performance in all circumstances. Its grippable surface gives an extra bit of cushioned comfort for maximum performance across a variety of situations. Silicon carbide is used for industrial abrasion applications such as automobile brakes, clutches and bulletproof vest ceramic plates. Furthermore, this material is even harder than garnet and aluminum oxide, providing unparalleled durability. Our silicon carbide kit features high-performance 2 part epoxy that can be easily applied to pistol frames, followed by the pouring on of any grit of silicon carbide powder textured over it and permanently adhered. This makes for an easy upgrade that looks factory installed!

Grip stippling is another popular modification used to improve pistol grip comfort, yet silicone carbide offers one key advantage over it: durability. Stippling can wear away over time and lose its grippy surface quickly while silicon carbide will still grip onto your gun even in damp environments – making it perfect for competitive shooting or harsh conditions.

Application of silicon carbide to a frame is quick and painless; less time-intensive than stippling. Most hardware stores and hobby shops carry silicon carbide powder for industrial abrasion, epoxy resin, and putty mixing; which can then be mixed together to form desired grip textures more quickly and cost-effectively than purchasing pre-cut skateboard-style (gritty) grip panels or talon grips.

Silicon carbide grips are also resistant to abrasion and dirt accumulation compared to grip tape or talon grips, providing longer wear life while eliminating the need for frequent re-waxing of frames saving both money and time in the long run. Just ensure to regularly clean their abrasive surface as part of your maintenance regiment and add bags of silicon carbide powder as needed to extend its lifespan and keep working like new!

Competition

If you are an enthusiastic competitor of 3-gun or other competitive shooting, a silicone carbide grip may be your perfect companion. When done right, it will offer both comfort and purchase on your pistol – however the key word here is “done correctly.” Many in the DIY community try their luck at stippling their own guns which often leads to too aggressive of a texture which becomes uncomfortable or even causes printing, something which would certainly cause problems when applied in competition situations where every second counts!

Other solutions, like stippling, skateboard tape or pro grip can increase friction levels but these products are made of plastic that will wear down quickly under wet conditions and may prove hard to remove later. Furthermore, they may prove challenging if reapplying them becomes necessary later.

Silicon carbide is a synthetic abrasive made specifically for industry that is extremely hard (9 on the Mohs scale), much harder than garnet or aluminum oxide, and often found in grit form for industrial abrasion. Furthermore, silicone carbide is much less costly than its alternatives like diamond or boron carbide and Brekke Custom can apply silicone carbide on gun grips or any polymer panels on firearms at an additional fee on an individual basis.