Hand stippling - part 1
 

Unfortunately Brownells discontinued their three punch metal stippling set a number of years ago. The set #080-717-000 consisted of a chisel, 60* punch, and 80* punch. I used them to stipple a Colt MKIV Series 80, FN HBi-Power MKIII, and FM M90 Detective.

Never having done this type of work I obtained some scrap frames and slides from cut up police confiscations and practiced. Once I felt I had developed the requisite skills I moved on to my guns. Here's the results:

First, the Colt

http://rap.midco.net/bald1/ColtMKIV45Ivory.JPG
http://rap.midco.net/bald1/ColtMKIV45acp_1.jpg
http://rap.midco.net/bald1/colt45.JPG

Hand stippling - part 2
 

The Browning Hi-Power

http://rap.midco.net/bald1/BHP_9mmP_1.jpg
http://rap.midco.net/bald1/BHP_cocobolo_smooth_L.jpg
http://rap.midco.net/bald1/BHP_9mmP.jpg

WOW,that looks really nice. Kudos to you! I'd be really skiddish trying to stipple one of my frames....figure I'd just foul it all up haha. You did a reallygreat job Bald1

Hand stippling - part 3
 

The FM Argentine M90 Detective

http://rap.midco.net/bald1/FM_Detective_left.jpg
http://rap.midco.net/bald1/FM_Detective9mm.jpg

Looks like someone had some free time. LOL
Looks good.
Dave

Very nice! Have any good closeups?

Dave,

All the stippling was done back in the 1995 time frame.

Shadow,

Not on line where they can be linked here. Best shot here showing the resultant texture mix of the three punches is that rear quarter shot of the Browning Hi-Power.

I tried it once. Not so good. LOL
Dave
http://i697.photobucket.com/albums/v...3/P2044969.jpg

Your not using the right tools......the meat tenderizer is the right tool for the job. :D

A small cheese grater may work too.