Stippling - The Easy Way 

ha, Something about the pitch on that thing, literally cannot hear it until it's in a video.... It's been changed!

LMFAO, I was watching the video, heard the beep, and went out in the hallway to check mine.

Nice weapon!

Or remove the battery altogether. That shit drives me bonkers !!

ha, yeah the one tone I cannot hear, and didn't have an extra gun to redo the video!

It's my preference as well in most cases. Most of our tips will allow for this technique.

You have a good start by watching our videos, just practice with all the included materials and you'll be set! Reach out if you have any questions

Thanks! Yes better to do any paint work after stippling. It is messy and looks pretty bad if you stipple a painted gun.

It is one of the more aggressive tips. I'd check out our grip index for an easy to use reference: store.otdefense.com/pages/otd-grip-index

You could for sure! Just know the material is quite a bit softer than most gun frames

Sure did

Email me some pics and I'll try to help. Need to see what you are working with- info@otdefense.com

Usually it's due to low temp, you can finish with a flame bath to bring the shine back

You are correct. Colored frames it is imperative to keep the tip clean. If you're happy with the stipple job I'd leave it, as some of the 'well burnt' material is already imbedded into the frame and may remain if you restipple it.

@@OTDefense I've already cleaned off the stippling, and I'm going to sandblast it with aluminum oxide to clear up the rest of the discoloration. depending on how it looks after that, I may leave it (and just recut the borders of the grip areas). If it isn't enough grip for me, I will totally stipple it again, but this time I will have a wire brush/brass wool handy to clean the tip.

It will be fine as it is a 'bulkier' tip. Gen 3 I still would with that tip though

Depends on the level of stippling, but a wet rag will usually clean out most textures.

A toothbrush works great with dish soap

Generally the longer shaft of a solder iron just makes it harder to work in my opinion, but many customers use them. I'd shoot for 900- 1000F.

@@OTDefense thanks

Thorns Tip. 15W is going to be a bit low on the heat for all but super fine tips (that cover low surface area).

@@OTDefense the thorns tip got it. I know you have the grip index listed on the site but is that more or less aggressive than the wagon wheel tip?

@@SullyCortez it is a bit shallower as compared to the WW, but slightly sharper. Overall it feels a hair lighter to working hands

ha, that was from a minor run in with a couple guys with RPK's. Stippling, only minor burns from being dumb and tapping a finger with the burner:)

Yes, I would recommend watching the rest of our videos and you'll see it done and discussed

@@OTDefense Thank you for replying to both my questions so soon.

Good idea. I also practiced on them. Lol

If you are asking does the frame crack after stippling, no. You are simply moving the material around via heat. My main Glock has been stippled and re-stippled (because everything wears off with enough use) and been shot thousands of times over the past 15 years. No issues.

@@OTDefense Thanks.

read the description...

900F

@@OTDefense thank you ordered arrowhead, basket weave and straight tip from you gonna be stippling all my firearms

ha, yeah it was an Russian 7.62 burner:)

@@OTDefense 🤣

similar material as Glock

not quite :) you can read about it in "We were one, the Marines who took Fallujah"

I leave them on for color contrast when cerakote is involved as well as just another opportunity of skilled artistry. I've done both ways though

Thorns

@@OTDefensehey, by the way, in another video of yours I heard you speak about a polymer plastic sheet for practice, do you have a recommendation on where I could get those? I’ve looked at Amazon and eBay to try to find one and I believe I did, but I’m a little cautious because I’m not sure if it’s close to the same material as the Glock.

@@rogerharrelljr1935 Nylon 6 on our website is what we offer. Glock case itself is a great practice material also. We occasionally have police destructions frames as well. Check the site for details:)

haha! Have to try a drill instructor style video next time!

That usually works with me lol

Not needed with tips like this, especially on a Gen 4. Gen 3 you can just melt the big texture in, or sand if you want. I prefer to leave as much factory material on the frame as I can.

@@OTDefensewhat tip is this and do you recommend stippling the entire outline first?

@@settleschris1965 6min mark forward for about 30 seconds answers both questions:) Outlining first with random tips way easier

@@OTDefense thanks for all your videos! Started practicing with mine today and ordered tips from OT!!

Fed it to wild dog in Fallujah... I think he appreciated the food

Dremmeled borders are the number one thing folks mess up, and once they do, they are darn hard to fix. The point of this video is to show an easy way to good a good grip on a frame, without minimal skill :)

We are not an FFL..... May I suggest you rewatch the entire video with the volume up, listen to the words, and you'll figure out what the purpose of the entire video is.... hint: you named it. Feel free to post a video of your work anytime also, as the world needs folks like you to share your above 'at-home diy' skills.

​@OTDefense haters gonna hate... thank you for your instruction sir.

Like driving a car on ice with studs vs without? Traction helps. Hence the reason all gun makers put some form of texture on. Some more aggressive then others.

What a stupid comment lol

Some of our tips are small and designed for single presses. Most however, are designed to cover more material than not, and provide the customer with a good texture, applied in a way that makes the job faster, so they can get back to shooting. Sorry you don't like my tone, some folks don't like Donald Trumps tone, but it is a free country (somewhat...) and folks can take business and votes elsewhere. I prefer to be brutally honest with my customers, so they have realistic expectations of what they can do, rather than sell them a a dream of being able to nail the basket weave tip with stippled borders and shoot like John Wick simply by giving me money :)

Not accusing but it could be his way of rationalizing that he either isn't good at borders being the most difficult aspect like he mentioned, or he doesn't like them.

@@CycloneGunworks The point of this video is to demonstrate thoughts of what people can do, and inspire thought in the individual user to ponder their ability and make the best selection for them.

The only thing I thought or felt since we're talking about our feelings, was that I wished I watched this video before I got my soldering iron out and stippled parts of my Glock I probably shouldn't have. I don't think he was condenscening, but frankly I paid more attention to his method than checking my mood ring. 🤣

Yaddi you are an adult. This video wasn’t an opportunity for a therapy session. If he wanted people to feel dumb I would think he would not be sharing his knowledge with everyone. You judged him based off of a tone in a video. If I were you I would spend some time trying to figure out why you took issue with his tone. You should not let your insecurities cause you to say stupid things on the internet.