Before I start trying to make a wooden or metal based grip I thought I would ask if anyone has done this as i don't find the grip very comfortable.
Skout Has anyone made a 3D print file of a more ergonomic grip for the Epoch?
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The small grip fillets don't constitute a fix to what I am looking for, just thought I would ask if some of the clever CAD design people had come up with something before I start to make something out of wood or metal, as I am rubbish with CAD.
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I was kind a hoping that someone indeed jumped one this one..
I would have loved a grip made from a single peace with easy acces to the charging port.
I would have loved a grip made from a single peace with easy acces to the charging port.
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Me too! I was hoping Skout themselves may have come up with something a bit more stylish than the STD military style, I haven't actually started on mine yet in the hope that I wouldn't have to, as it's an awkward one to do from laminate, the other option is to caste/mould something around the STD bare grip, but the annoying part is the STD on button and screen...what ever possessed Skout to put it in a place that's hard to get at and virtually impossible to read properly, I thought they may have rectified this with a similar add-on like the Evo by now?
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NOTE...a "plastic" grip frame is...NOT a good idea on this gun.
With all of the "small" screw locations, thread stripping WOULD...be a problem.
I did ask the Skout guys a week or two ago about the EVO grip with the electronic readout panel being on the left side grip would work on the Epoch. "No" was the answer. And there's nothing currently in line for a different design, or grip angle on the horizon.
Do as you wish, but "I"...would NOT trust a plastic grip frame.
Find someone that's doing some sort of metal 3D printing. Might be highly expensive, but at least it would hold the threads.
Mike
With all of the "small" screw locations, thread stripping WOULD...be a problem.
I did ask the Skout guys a week or two ago about the EVO grip with the electronic readout panel being on the left side grip would work on the Epoch. "No" was the answer. And there's nothing currently in line for a different design, or grip angle on the horizon.
Do as you wish, but "I"...would NOT trust a plastic grip frame.
Find someone that's doing some sort of metal 3D printing. Might be highly expensive, but at least it would hold the threads.
Mike
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I have just started on a new grip, I will keep this updated with my progress, going to start with a metal base and use epoxy filler to build up the grip, was going to leave the back bare with no rubberised part but may now include for comfort in the winter and I guess the button could also be pressed depending on grip, but it's not going to be an easy one to get a join.
May have a go at a laminate one but the same problems, but I have an idea for it, but will try the former and see, Not sure what is meant by the "not trusting a plastic grip" as the STD is a type of plastic held by just tabs which could easily be replicated in a printed plastic which could be of the carbon impregnated type for strength and could be printed like the original or fixed by the bottom trim screws which is what I will use for fixing.
May have a go at a laminate one but the same problems, but I have an idea for it, but will try the former and see, Not sure what is meant by the "not trusting a plastic grip" as the STD is a type of plastic held by just tabs which could easily be replicated in a printed plastic which could be of the carbon impregnated type for strength and could be printed like the original or fixed by the bottom trim screws which is what I will use for fixing.
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Made a start on the new grip, alloy base, but didn't have enough thin alloy, so the base is JB welded to the rest, next will come the contouring with epoxy filler and the idea is to mould in a covered socket for the charge port but as I want to add a thumb rest it will be difficult.
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rodjava
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If any AGN member of good standing comes up with a good .stl file, I will 3d print it for you. Lets say a token $10 each plus shipping. You will likely want it printed from ASA if you will be shooting outdoors. I have basic black, grey, red or white is ASA. Other colors including carbon fiber are also a possibility at an extra charge.
I'm just a simple guy with a 3d printer. You can see some of my 3d printed airgun technical stocks I printed if you search me on AGN.
I prefer not to do any major CAD re-designs. Just 3d printing.
Just PM me.
Rod in San Francisco
I'm just a simple guy with a 3d printer. You can see some of my 3d printed airgun technical stocks I printed if you search me on AGN.
I prefer not to do any major CAD re-designs. Just 3d printing.
Just PM me.
Rod in San Francisco
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Thanks but I have my own 3D printer, but now I have started on the new grip I will finish it and suspect once contoured to my hand I will be very happy with it, and on the plus side it will be unique.
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Just got to this stage and I have brush painted a coat of 2k primer on it, and it feels much better, just got to decide on a finish for it.
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Got the final black finish on it now deciding on adding something, thinking that I might have a go at airbrushing laminate markings on it and then lacquer.
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