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Professional Pistol Grip Stippling in Killeen, TX

Custom grip texture for polymer pistol frames. Better grip, better control, better confidence on the trigger. Glock, Sig P320, M&P, and more. Mail-in service nationwide.

Stippling That Actually Improves Your Shooting

A properly stippled grip gives you a positive index, recoil control under sweat or rain, and a frame that feels custom-built for your hand.

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Aggressive or moderate texture across the front strap, back strap, and side panels. You pick the level.

Grip Texture

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Clean, defined border lines around the textured zones. Looks intentional, looks pro, holds up to use.

Border Work

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Multiple stippling patterns including ball-tip, sand-paper, and basket-weave. Each gives a different feel.

Pattern Selection

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Trigger guard undercuts for a higher grip and better recoil control. Standard on most builds.

Undercuts

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Reduce the grip circumference to better fit smaller hands. Common on Glock 19/17 and Sig P320 builds.

Frame Reductions

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Smooth out factory finger grooves on Gen 3/4 Glocks for a cleaner, more universal grip.

Finger Grooves Removed

Our Process

How Your Stippling Job Gets Done

Stippling is permanent — there's no undo. We take it slow and confirm everything before we touch the iron to the frame.

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Consultation

Talk through your platform, your goals, and which package fits. We confirm port placement and window cut size up front.

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Frame Prep

Frame is degreased, masked, and pattern is laid out with reference marks. No surprises.

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Stippling

Hand-stippled with a soldering iron and the right tip for your chosen pattern. Slow and deliberate.

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Final Smoothing

Edges cleaned, debris removed, frame inspected, and reassembled if needed before pickup or return shipping.

PRICING

Stippling Pricing

What Customers Say

"Sent my Glock slide from Florida. Got it back in 10 days looking better than I imagined. The camo pattern was flawless. Will be sending more."

Verified Google Review

"Best Cerakote shop near Fort Cavazos, hands down. Fast turnaround, fair pricing, and the quality is outstanding. Long does right by the military community."

Verified Google Review

4.9 on Google • 100+ Reviews
"Had my AR and two pistols done. Every single one came back perfect. No shortcuts, no excuses. This is the real deal."

Verified Google Review

Nationwide Service

Mail Your Firearm From Anywhere in the Country

Not local? We accept mail-in orders from all 50 states. As a licensed FFL and Class III manufacturer, your firearm is in safe, insured hands from the moment it arrives.
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Request a Quote

Tell us what you need. Include photos if you can. We respond within 24 hours.

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Ship to Our FFL

We provide shipping instructions and a pre-paid return label option.

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We Do the Work

Same quality as walk-in customers. Progress photos throughout.

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Insured Return Shipping

Your custom firearm ships back fully insured, ready to go.

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FFL Licensed 
Fully Insured
ClassIII Mfg

MAIL-IN SHIPPING INFORMATION


One Service Per Submission

This intake form covers one service request at a time. If you need multiple services (for example, Cerakote and Stippling on the same item, or services on more than one firearm), please complete and submit this form once for each service.

Submitting separately helps us review, quote, and schedule each request accurately. All of your submissions will be linked to your contact information on our end.

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SERVICE REQUEST / INQUIRY

Lead times vary based on service type, complexity, current workload, and material availability. 

Any timeframes discussed or published are estimates only and are not guaranteed until your item has been reviewed and approved. 

By submitting this intake form, you acknowledge that final scheduling and completion timelines are confirmed after inspection and approval, not at intake.

By submitting this intake form, you acknowledge and agree that:

Items are received in working condition unless otherwise noted. Pre-existing defects, wear, or internal issues may not be visible prior to disassembly or refinishing and are not the responsibility of Custom Defense Firearms LLC.

Refinishing, coating, laser marking, or modification may void manufacturer warranties. It is the customer’s responsibility to verify warranty implications prior to service.

Cerakote, KG GunKote, and similar finishes are durable but not indestructible and are subject to normal wear, holster wear, handling, and environmental exposure. Multi-color or layered finishes are cosmetic in nature and are not warrantied.

Polymer, plastic, hybrid materials, optics, electronics, and accessories are processed at the owner’s risk due to heat, tolerances, and material variability.

Tight-tolerance or hand-fitted parts may require post-coating adjustment. Minor fitting, wear, or finish contact in these areas may occur.

Custom Defense Firearms LLC is not responsible for damage caused by shipping, improper installation, misuse, storage conditions, or work performed by third parties after service.

Items left unclaimed for extended periods may be considered abandoned in accordance with shop policy.

By signing below, you authorize Custom Defense Firearms LLC to perform the requested services and agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Custom Defense Firearms LLC and its employees from claims or damages arising from the work performed, except in cases of proven gross negligence.

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Custom Defense Firearms LLC

1911 E. Rancier Avenue

Killeen, TX 76541

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CONTACT

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Text: 408-597-4867

E: customdefensefirearms@gmail.com

HOURS of OPERATION

Monday & Sunday - Closed

Tue – Fri: 10:00am – 6:00pm

Sat: 11:00am – 3:00pm

Custom Defense Firearms LLC

- 07/02 - Class III Manufacturer

- www.onlycustomguns.com

- Cerakote Certified Applicator

- Silencer Shop Kiosk Equipped

- Walk-in or Mail-in - Central Texas

Copyright - Custom Defense Firearms LLC - TX | Updated 04/2026

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