Frame Checkering

[Misery Loves Shotguns]

I really, really want some checkering cut into the frame of my 92FS and eventually probably my 92A1 as well. Has anyone ever done something like this to their pistol or had it done? After using VZ golfball grips for a few weeks, I realize there is such a thing as too aggressive so I'm not sure which file to buy. 20 lines per inch? 30? I'd prefer to just invest new gun level money into getting my 92FS checkered and fully refinished (because I hate the cerakote on it) over doing it myself. I've actually considered buying a steel airsoft replica to practice on. Suggestions? I've considered Wilson and Allegheny Arms but I don't want their logo on my gun and I get major anxiety thinking about sending my gun off or leaving it somewhere for 6 months.

[scruff]

IMHO, I can't see spending that kind of money for cosmetics and a mod that marginally improves performance, if at all. Sometimes I think I should throw my guns down in the gravel and stomp on them, so I won't ever have to worry about damaging the finish. Personally, I think holster wear is sexier than expensive finishes.

[Berncly]

IMHO, I can't see spending that kind of money for cosmetics and a mod that marginally improves performance, if at all. Sometimes I think I should throw my guns down in the gravel and stomp on them, so I won't ever have to worry about damaging the finish. Personally, I think holster wear is sexier than expensive finishes.

I'm with Scruff on this one.
To me guns are just tools, and they need to function more than they need to be pretty.
If I had money to burn maybe I would feel different, but things being as they are it's all about the utility for me.
If I was concerned about a grip, I would be looking at grip tape which comes in many forms to match your needs.
But again, if you have the cash and want to spend it, then do what makes you happy.
Finished product pictures are mandatory of course :P

[Hodgie]

Funny my 1911's have all that crap (30 lines per inch) on the front strap and I find it to be great looking but uncomfortable as Hell to shoot past a couple mags so I end up putting a cheap Hogue wrap around finger groove grips on them before I go shooting so I can enjoy my range time.

I definitely wouldn't go out of my way and spend a couple hundred on it that's for sure.

[Rosco the Iroc]

Sell them both and get an A3 that has it.

[Highnoone]

Sell them both and get an A3 that has it.

I think you must've meant "keep them both and get an A3 that has it".

[Misery Loves Shotguns]

I think you must've meant "keep them both and get an A3 that has it".

I won't lie. I do want that black M9A3 but if I talk about buying another $900 gun, my wife will kick me in the balls.

[Misery Loves Shotguns]

Funny my 1911's have all that crap (30 lines per inch) on the front strap and I find it to be great looking but uncomfortable as Hell to shoot past a couple mags so I end up putting a cheap Hogue wrap around finger groove grips on them before I go shooting so I can enjoy my range time.

I definitely wouldn't go out of my way and spend a couple hundred on it that's for sure.

It's not cosmetic, I wanted it because it gets difficult to shoot accurately once my hands get sweaty since the vertical serrations are useless. I hadn't considered until recently that this permanent mod may make shooting the gun LESS enjoyable. I could only get through 4 or 5 magazines with the VZ golfball grips instead of shooting the 16 mags I have on a normal day. My wife will be happy that you saved us some money.

[Hawk]

It's not cosmetic, I wanted it because it gets difficult to shoot accurately once my hands get sweaty since the vertical serrations are useless. I hadn't considered until recently that this permanent mod may make shooting the gun LESS enjoyable. I could only get through 4 or 5 magazines with the VZ golfball grips instead of shooting the 16 mags I have on a normal day. My wife will be happy that you saved us some money.

Sweaty hands? Stop looking at porn while you're shooting!

Try some shooting gloves, or and old skiers trick, use anti-perspirant on your hands to help keep them from sweating.

[Rosco the Iroc]

I won't lie. I do want that black M9A3 but if I talk about buying another $900 gun, my wife will kick me in the balls.

I got a 92f and a 92f/s. I'm probably going to put them up here to do just that. The $$$ is slowly coming down.