Ruger P89 factory handgrip overhaul

[rocked]

The issue:
Ruger P89DC factory grips are very smooth and slick. I wanted more of a rubber grip feel.

I did not want any of the aftermarket slipover grips as they all seem to be very large and I really like the way the gun fits my hand.

I found a srayable rubber auto underbody coating made by GUNK and removed the factory grips from the gun. I masked off the important parts to keep a proper fit.
Sprayed both grips lightly with one coat and after drying I was amazed that I had the exact desired result with very little coast and no prep to the surface whatsoever. I was also pleasantly surprised that the Ruger logo and name stand tall under this application.

A $7.00 investment into the spray product and I couldn't be happier with the look and feel of my new factory rubber grips on my Ruger P89DC.

 

[Demo]

Nice job!

The Hogue grips with finger grooves are very nice as well. They run $24.

 

[JJenn]

I put the Hogue grips on my P90, they are really nice.

 

[patton487]

Good idea. I put pachmayrs on my P85 for the same reason and it made the grip much wider than I like.
I'm going to try this. Keep an eye out in the classifieds for a nice set of Pachmayrs for a Ruger P series. Cheap!

Thanks!

 

[U.S. Patriot]

for the hogue grips I put a set on my 92FS and could not be happier.

 

[Colt556]

Keep us updated on how well the finish holds up.

 

[Srtsi4wd]

Nice, looks good.

I have Houge grips on my BHP, perfect fit for my hand and improved my shooting.

 

[darinb]

I am gonna that to my Taurus PT92 grips. Thanks I never thought about that.

 

[Fishersjohn48]

Looks good. Can't wait to try it out. I am interested as well to see about the durability but you can't beat the cost if it lasts. Thanks for sharing.

 

[seamusalaska]

Very nice job. I'm also curious about the durability. This idea could have all kinds of uses. Everything from long guns to knives to tools, etc. if it holds up.

 

[drbarnes]

That looks pretty grippy, I am interested in doing this to my edc, kahr mk9, I would like the grips to have just a little more texture/rubber grip feel.

Have you had the gun out shooting yet?

 

[jsx1043]

Rep to you for the creativity! Heck, I might even think about it for my GLOCK.

 

[SKSnut]

Very nice job. I'm also curious about the durability. This idea could have all kinds of uses. Everything from long guns to knives to tools, etc. if it holds up.

Thats what i was thinking, lotsa different uses depending on durability

 

[rocked]

I have not had it out to the range yet. I have handled it several times and see no signs of wear so far. I figured if it will hols up under an automobile it should hold up on the gun. I too started thinking of what else I might be able make this application on.