Molding compound for my pistol grip ????

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Leadbelly
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Molding compound for my pistol grip ????

Post by Leadbelly »

I have my new Morini CM 162EI Electronic Trigger Air Pistol and I want to fit it to my hand better.
The Coach said to sue a compound with the consistency of PEANUT BUTTER. His con ran yearss ago. So I need suggestions or you tubes in English.
Thanks in advance.

After a 32 year lay off from shooting air pistols, I am loving shooting again. At 72, I think I'm doing ok. The PTO tomorrow will show. At least I should win Senior class.
Rover
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Re: Molding compound for my pistol grip ????

Post by Rover »

" At least I should win Senior class."

Nah, I've got that nailed.

I use a moldable two part epoxy. It doesn't seem to matter what kind. Just cut off a hunk and knead it. Cheap and easy.
seamaster
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Re: Molding compound for my pistol grip ????

Post by seamaster »

with molding, less is more.

don't start off with a little too much; then you might be over using it.

you can add more, but you can't add less.

one little bit at a time.
Gwhite
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Re: Molding compound for my pistol grip ????

Post by Gwhite »

In the US there is QuikWood, and KwikWood. Functionally, I think they are pretty similar. KwikWood is made by "JB", who makes a wide range of good epoxy products, and it is sold at hardware & home stores.

I've used KwikWood to build up a prototype 3D printed grip. The grip was printed with a wood fiber composite, and was a good color match to the standard KwikWood, which is a light tan.

If you want to try to match the color of your grip, there is at least one other brand that come in a range of colors:

http://www.mohawk-finishing.com/catalog ... ictNbr=113

I haven't tried KwikWood on a Rink grip, but Rinks (in particular) have a very oily finish that is usually far from fully dry when you get a new one. You may want to apply a solvent like alcohol to the area you are going to work on to remove as much oil as possible. Otherwise I suspect the epoxy won't adhere very well.

As usual, a lot of this has been discussed before. Here is a fairly complete discussion:

http://www.targettalk.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=39515
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