Front strap checkering

[Rangemeister]

Has anyone ever had their MK's front strap checkered or know who does the work? I sometimes carry a 1911 and the front strap is checkered. Just curious.

[gb6491]

I haven't seen many MKs with the front strap checkered, but here's one:
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=6558

There have been some K and T pistols posted with checkering:
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showpost.php...&postcount=192
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showpost.php...76&postcount=1
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=13824
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=6557

You do see a few MKs with stippling done:
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showpost.php...9&postcount=11
http://www.ar15.com/archive/topic.ht...&f=88&t=757774
http://www.tjscustomgunworks.com/Pho...ghPolished.htm

Here's one that's either lightly stippled or heavily abrasive blasted:
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showpost.php...72&postcount=9

Tape is an option:
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showpost.php...92&postcount=2
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showpost.php...6&postcount=25

Regards,
Greg

[jocko]

I would think the cost would be more than the actual value gained, but they certainly add to the looks of the gun IMO, especxially on a MK or K kahr..

[CJB]

Over twenty years ago, I busted a 1/8 inch center drill. Center drills are tough stuff. What to do what to do.....

What I ended up doing was taking a piece of one inch stainless bar stock, and drilled it for a brass bushing. Then I put the center drill in the whirly-jig and put that on the surface grinder. Ground a nice 60 degreee nose on the center drill. Press fit that into the bushing, and I've been using it ever since for stippling.

I find a heavy stippling punch is the best to use.... and I've stippled at least twenty Government Model frames and a few CZ's and Ruger Mark II's with it.

[jocko]

to much talent on this forum. Just sayin

how bout some photos CJB?? Just sayin

[Rangemeister]

The abrasive blast looks awesome! I may do a search and try to find out more about this!

[jocko]

yup

The abrasive blast looks awesome! I may do a search and try to find out more about this!

gets ol jocko's vote...thats nice work Just sayin

[CJB]

to much talent on this forum. Just sayin

how bout some photos CJB?? Just sayin

be happy to oblige... I'll see if I can get a few off after work tomorrow... not at the abode tonite (work, ugh)

[Rangemeister]

Wilson FAKE checkering job

Well, I got the Wilson fake checkering aluminum piece to try on my 1911 and decided to try to make it work on my MK9. I modified the item to fit using a round punch and I think it turned out pretty good. I have attached pics.

[jocko]

fooled me, nice work

[Bawanna]

I've used those before and they work pretty well. Actually looks like it works better on the Kahr than on a 1911.

It cuts easily with scissors. I shortened one up for an officer model once and it worked fine too.

I do think a textured front strap, checkered, stippled or blasted is a huge plus.

[jocko]

anything on a kahr looks better than aythig on a 1911.Just sayin.U of all people should know that.

[magtf388]

That looks great! Won't slip/move will it?

[Bawanna]

It relies on the grip to hold it in place. Careful installation usually keeps it pretty solid.
It looks like with the Kahr with room to actually bend the material into the frame along with the grip it would be pretty solid.

Mine did move once in awhile, a grip screw comes loose or you don't have it evenly under both grips and it might move but even then it still works.

Certainly functional and a whole lot less than getting a front strap checkered.

[Ol'coot]

Well, I got the Wilson fake checkering aluminum piece to try on my 1911 and decided to try to make it work on my MK9. I modified the item to fit using a round punch and I think it turned out pretty good. I have attached pics.

I have never seen the Wilson Fake Checkering before and was not able to find it doing a internet search. Could you post a link where it can be purchased? I would like to try it on my K40.