Changing Pistol's Grip Color

[jds holler]

So my wife has decided that she is satisfied with her S&W snubby, and has given me her Bersa 380 Thunder. It is a pretty sweet little handgun, and shoots great. Light, carry-able, concealable, and I like it. Trouble is, it has PINK Crimson Trace Grips.

This wouldn't be a problem if they weren't laser grips, but -- heck, I like them, if they just weren't pink. This isn't ONLY my male ego talking. I also wouldn't like them if they were any other bright color. (yeller, green, blue, etc,)

First I'll ask, is there anyone who would like to trade a black set for these pink ones?? I didn't think so.

Sooooo --- what would be the best type of paint, dye, or other coating that would be durable, and darken these things to the point where they would be dark and not pink. Even a dark burgundy or similar wouldn't be bad. jd

 

[1911nut]

Get Woke and they’ll be fine

 

[Bc'z]

So my wife has decided that she is satisfied with her S&W snubby, and has given me her Bersa 380 Thunder. It is a pretty sweet little handgun, and shoots great. Light, carry-able, concealable, and I like it. Trouble is, it has PINK Crimson Trace Grips.

This wouldn't be a problem if they weren't laser grips, but -- heck, I like them, if they just weren't pink. This isn't ONLY my male ego talking. I also wouldn't like them if they were any other bright color. (yeller, green, blue, etc,)

First I'll ask, is there anyone who would like to trade a black set for these pink ones?? I didn't think so.

Sooooo --- what would be the best type of paint, dye, or other coating that would be durable, and darken these things to the point where they would be dark and not pink. Even a dark burgundy or similar wouldn't be bad. jd

JD send me some pictures of the grips and I'll see what might be doable.

 

[SecondsCount]

You can probably dye them. My son has dyed plastic magazines using Rit fabric dye.

 

[DiffEQ]

Get Woke and they’ll be fine

Yeah, but JD will go broke....

 

[Ray123]

Yep, I too heard Rit dye, does the job...just immerse grips in dye check progress every few minutes. Get the color ya want...
Or copy and make them out of your favorite wood...or other material. Or get some matching pink attire like gloves, belt, boots, hat, sunglasses, range bag, etc to match and show off your creative clothing / accessory, designers skills...be the envy of the firing line.

 

[1shot]

Just carry it in a pink fanny pack and all will be good.

Lloyd

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Keep it in your pocket and be secure in your manhood if you gotta whip it out.

 

[big5ifty]

if it's concealed, nobody will see the grips

if you need to protect yourself, the pink grips will induce assailant disorientation

 

[Andy Work]

I'm sensing a little homophobia, transphobia and perhaps even racism here, probably caused by climate change.

 

[joshb]

Jd! It’s a “Bersa Thunder”? Does it identify as a 44 mag? Go read Snipers hut and learn the fine art of “rattle can” paint jobs.

 

[KMart]

Yesterday at the Shilen Swap Meet, I saw one of these pink pistols and the vendor was faced with the same problem. an onlooker said he had already gone through this and said that he cerakoated the grips black.

 

[jds holler]

You guys are a real riot!! I think I'm beginning to understand what it might be like to be a non-binary, gender disoriented PERSON, stuck in a world of hyper-testosteonized, dominate male, non-inclusive, homophobic, bigoted, brutes, who lack sensitivity.

Actually, I appreciate ALL the responses, and Brett, I'll be sending you some pics. Just hoping there is some product that will cover or at least darken these, and not booger up the laser feature. This is the only laser grip I've ever messed with, and it looks like fun. jd

 

[dttheliman]

Two things
The item you are looking for is called a sharpie or
is this still available?

 

[Pawnee Bill]

Do it for the children.

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Sounds like Jackie needs changing to Jack. Pink to black.

 

[jds holler]

Two things
The item you are looking for is called a sharpie or
is this still available?

Don't think I haven't already thought of the "sharpie thing". I just want to investigate for a better or hopefully mo-durable solution. jd

 

[Hino895]

Send them to me and I’ll Cerakote them black for you.

 

[rwj]

Send them to me and I’ll Cerakote them black for you.

Very kind offer… but will the laser survive the curing temperature?

 

[jds holler]

Yeah, I'm thinking that Cerakote, or dipping, might not be the way to go for this.