SL66
Master Class
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What Is G-10?
- Thread starter Mike H.
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I was never a composites guy, but we had similar materials around airplanes called phenolic. If I remember what I overheard, from a distance, in the dark, there were different types, or grades, of phenolic material, and one was called “G10”.
I have a few pairs of G10 grips, and it sure appears similar, if not the same.
I wouldn’t compare it to plastic. It’s stronger and stiffer than any plastic I’ve ever seen. Even when a piece is cracked through, you’ve got some serious pulling and tearing to get it fully separated into two pieces.
I think it would make a great stock for a target/BR/varmint rifle.
A warning:
Do not grind/sand/file on that stuff without a respirator. And I mean a serious respirator, not a silly paper Covid mask. A face shield is a good idea, and at least gloves and long sleeves if not a Tyvek suit
I never read the MSDS on it because I didn’t work directly with it, but I guess it’s nasty stuff in dust form. The actual quote I remember one of those guys saying was “It’s wicked f___ing toxic”.
But most of those composite materials and components were.
I’m sure it’s safe to handle in solid form, and you can probably lick it if that’s what you like to do. But like most things, powdered form brings new problems.
I have a few pairs of G10 grips, and it sure appears similar, if not the same.
I wouldn’t compare it to plastic. It’s stronger and stiffer than any plastic I’ve ever seen. Even when a piece is cracked through, you’ve got some serious pulling and tearing to get it fully separated into two pieces.
I think it would make a great stock for a target/BR/varmint rifle.
A warning:
Do not grind/sand/file on that stuff without a respirator. And I mean a serious respirator, not a silly paper Covid mask. A face shield is a good idea, and at least gloves and long sleeves if not a Tyvek suit
I never read the MSDS on it because I didn’t work directly with it, but I guess it’s nasty stuff in dust form. The actual quote I remember one of those guys saying was “It’s wicked f___ing toxic”.
But most of those composite materials and components were.
I’m sure it’s safe to handle in solid form, and you can probably lick it if that’s what you like to do. But like most things, powdered form brings new problems.
Stratmman-77
Alpha
Can you say Carcinogenic! I machined G10 and hated every minute. Give me a good walnut or horn grip.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “What Is G-10?” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/what-is-g-10/.
bisonwings
Alpha
I bought a RIA 1911 with G-10 grips. When I first grabbed the pistol from the box I couldn’t wait to put it down. I took it to the range and fired 2 mags worth of 45 ACP FMJ and put it back in the case. A few days later the wood/ smooth laminate grips arrived and now I have a comfortable pistol. I could have gotten smoother G-10 grips but I the pistol lives in a secure nightstand safe and doesn’t need to be weatherproof. I suppose that if I were to care the gun in the wintertime with gloves that aggressive a grip would be necessary. But I don’t so they are useless for me.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “What Is G-10?” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/what-is-g-10/.
Belt Fed
Ronin
That's what she said.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
Or maybe Pete Buttigieg said that
Belt Fed
Ronin
He probably has said that many times.Or maybe Pete Buttigieg said that