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Boss1
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Hi all,

Has anyone with the Hogue extreme grips on standard SIG alloy frames notice any unusual rubbing/wear from the grips. Just curious as obviously the Hogues will be alot harder than the standard plastic units. Keeping the grip screws properly torqued down will be more important I would imagine.

Any feedback?

Thanks in advance.

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Mine doesn't move much so no rubbing so to speak plus, annodized vs plain aluminum? I'd say the wear would be on the grips. Big Grin



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Mine doesn't move much so no rubbing so to speak plus, annodized vs plain aluminum? I'd say the wear would be on the grips. Big Grin


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Extreme grips are precision machined from solid billet stock to exacting specifications and are designed for a lifetime of use. Aluminum grips are hard Type III anodized and available in 5 colors; Clear, Black, Red, Blue, and Green.


http://www.getgrip.com/main/overview/Extreme.html



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I have noticed some slight wear on a stainless 220 frame, none on a black 229. The 220 grip washers do not engage the aluminum as they would wood or plastic, and the diameter of the screw head is smaller that the screw opening on the grip, so there is some limited movement. I have found that they tend to shift forward asymmetrically toward the barrel during shooting. The marks are similar to de-cocker rub, but not as obvious, and almost appear to be a shadow. Ratcheting down of the grip screws might solve the problem, but I am not one to do so. A solution would be to initially set the grips as far forward as the screws allow, but the back strap and knurling may not then be aligned. The guns that I have them on are both shooters, and my groups have improved significantly with the installation of aluminum grips.
 
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Originally posted by fliparch:
Mine doesn't move much so no rubbing so to speak plus, annodized vs plain aluminum? I'd say the wear would be on the grips. Big Grin


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Extreme grips are precision machined from solid billet stock to exacting specifications and are designed for a lifetime of use. Aluminum grips are hard Type III anodized and available in 5 colors; Clear, Black, Red, Blue, and Green.


http://www.getgrip.com/main/overview/Extreme.html

Pretty much would have to be or your hands would turn black from the bare aluminum.


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Originally posted by jerseyshoreshot:
I have noticed some slight wear on a stainless 220 frame, none on a black 229. The 220 grip washers do not engage the aluminum as they would wood or plastic, and the diameter of the screw head is smaller that the screw opening on the grip, so there is some limited movement. I have found that they tend to shift forward asymmetrically toward the barrel during shooting. The marks are similar to de-cocker rub, but not as obvious, and almost appear to be a shadow. Ratcheting down of the grip screws might solve the problem, but I am not one to do so. A solution would be to initially set the grips as far forward as the screws allow, but the back strap and knurling may not then be aligned. The guns that I have them on are both shooters, and my groups have improved significantly with the installation of aluminum grips.
a little blue medium loc tite from lowes or home depot will fix this for you. i had the same issue. a little nail polish remover removes old loc tite when you take the grips back off. hope this helps. movig grips are no good.


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The AL grips will work as a anode for a steel frame if wet. They will sacrifice them self to protect the steel. For this not to happen they must be coated with something to insulate them from the steel frame.

If installed on a AL frame nothing should happen.

Just something to think about if your gun is exposed to the elements. ....


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Originally posted by jerseyshoreshot:
I have noticed some slight wear on a stainless 220 frame, none on a black 229. The 220 grip washers do not engage the aluminum as they would wood or plastic, and the diameter of the screw head is smaller that the screw opening on the grip, so there is some limited movement. I have found that they tend to shift forward asymmetrically toward the barrel during shooting. The marks are similar to de-cocker rub, but not as obvious, and almost appear to be a shadow. Ratcheting down of the grip screws might solve the problem, but I am not one to do so. A solution would be to initially set the grips as far forward as the screws allow, but the back strap and knurling may not then be aligned. The guns that I have them on are both shooters, and my groups have improved significantly with the installation of aluminum grips.
a little blue medium loc tite from lowes or home depot will fix this for you. i had the same issue. a little nail polish remover removes old loc tite when you take the grips back off. hope this helps. movig grips are no good.


bps7us2

Thank you for the advice. I will try that.

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