Given enough time and money, most good smiths can get you almost anything you want.

Fortunately, in this case I don't think it's too involved to gently blunt that infamous Springfield 20lpi; you will need a refinish unless you have a stainless TRP. I'd reach out to some of the excellent smiths posting here on the forum, either through PM or their websites and get a quote.

 

 

Tips of the checkering can be flattened. A friend had it done about ten years ago

 

Just rub a little dirt between those hands. Or, at least, quit using lotion daily.



I actually wish I could trade you for some mild 30 lpi.

 

I have a GI Model 3 in 50GI, it has that 15LPI checkering. I kind of like the way it sticks to my hands. But then again I have very rough hands. When I pet my dog, it's like I'm brushing him.

 

GI checkers their 15lpi at 90 degrees; SA leave 'em pointy.

 

15 seconds and a piece of emery cloth for the win.

 

Yep....do that to your hands every day and they'll up for the task.

 

I guess that's why it isn't too rough, I guess left pointy it would be a cheese grader.

 

Graders & graters.......make mine course and grippy so I can run smooth grips that don't abrade into my side.

 

Pachmayr or American Legend grips a possibility for a quick fix.

 

Contact @EvolutionArmory they are great guys and can DLC the gun after the knock-down. Plus, if you want a magwell or sights done they can do it all.

 

Snagged one of the blem Springfield TRP's that got released, for the price it was an automatic buy.

Heck with your hands- post a pic or 3 of the gun!

 

Just shipped from Kygunco, should be here Tuesday.

 

You can always knock them down with a few swipes with a file. It will need a refinish if not SS. I actually prefer SA 20lpi checkering... of course last time I had 14 stitches in my hand the ER doctor bent 3 needles...

 

Don’t let nobody give you no crap about dulling down checkering : I was attending Gunsite and on the third day encountered some Yost dude. He asked if I needed my checkering sharpened and then laughed like a madman. It seems years later he might not be so crazy…

 

Let your husband hold it for you.

 

You guys are mean lol! I just got my Springfield V16 front and rear strap done. I like it but my sons say it's too biitery.

 

That's good stuff.

I have grown to very much appreciate 25lpi and nowadays I really like 30lpi checkering. I have 20lpi on a few and I don't mind it. I owned a GI and their style of 15lpi works as well.

We all like something a little different and that's OK. I would rather do high volume shooting with 25 or 30lpi these days.

 

I love the 25 lpi on my Dan Wessons.

 

Ah yes , another victim off Springfields cheese grater checkering !!
Save yourself now .
The TTT anti TRP checkering fixit Kit is exactly what you need !

Send cash !

 

I was shooting twice a weekend, every weekend.

Then I had kids, yes the hands were used to it. Since then I’ve become accustomed to 25/30lpi.

Not a deal breaker but figure if a few dollars spent made it better, why not.

 

It's a ghetto fix but my newly purchased TRP has the same aggressive FSC. It was too sharp for me.

My temp fix is 3M Durapore surgical tape. This was not from exhaustive research, just looked like a good option. It turned out well enough that I have pulled it off and will reapply some more neatly. If I had some Talon grip tape I would use some of that, or just buy their ready-cut piece.