PP700 adventure started(Artemis PP700s-a)

[d-cuttler]

Having recently purchased a PP700SA, I can say that I am really pleased with it in most aspects, with the exception of the standard grips that come with it (new black style). It’s very slippery, did not fill my hand, and with the gun being muzzle heavy, it wants to dip down, making it a two handed gun.

I did a search for accessory grips, and there does not appear to be any. What I did find was a company called Rat Grips, who sell moldable thermoplastic material to allow you to form your own grips that fit your hand perfectly. They come in two materials. I chose the Rat Pads, which will withstand the higher temperatures found inside an automobile on hot days. As long as you have a decent heat gun, you can reheat the grips, and mold or add more material where you want to keep improving the fit. If you do not like the results you can just cut it off with an Exacto knife.

The kit comes with a glove, and also a sheet of patterned fabric, which when squeezed between your hand and the warm grip material creates a nice texture after it is removed.

This being my first try, the results are really ugly, but the fit is incredibly good, and the pistol does not slide around anymore, making it a much better one hand shooter. Over time, I will probably work on it some more to make it look better.

The cost is $26.95, and you can purchase it directly from Rat Grips, or Brownells. I have no interest in the company, but it worked so well for me, I wanted to share it with others.

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[BSJ]

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[YEMX]

Finally had the chance to machine up a stock I designed a few months ago...

This is just the prototype and needs some refinement as well as grip panels made.

Very nice!!  Are these going to be available to purchase in the future? 

...I am really pleased with it in most aspects, with the exception of the standard grips that come with it...  I did find was a company called Rat Grips, who sell moldable thermoplastic material to allow you to form your own grips that fit your hand perfectly... This being my first try, the results are really ugly, but the fit is incredibly good...  it worked so well for me, I wanted to share it with others.

Looking good so far!! 

[Thiel]

i decided to upgrade my pp700 a little bit.
ordered a folding stock from pullthetrigger.co.uk

its still a problem for me to aim accurate at small targets with a red dot because i could not find one with a SMALL dot!!
and the green grip version has no open sights...
with the folding stock im planing to use a small rifle scope.

the bore on my barrel is offset but its still so f... acurate. its amazing!!
the huma reg. is still working without any problems after one year!

[BSJ]

Nice looking stock!

https://www.epayments.co.uk/epages/es774039.sf/sece134ccb7a0/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es774039/Products/4409

[SilentMatt]

Very nice!!  Are these going to be available to purchase in the future? 

Hopefully.


It looks like that folder stock from the UK attaches to the holes in the grip?

[Thiel]

yes, i will post some pictures when i have it.

[R0B]

I have a couple of them fitted to my PP700SA and W. They are good for the price, but only time will show how sturdy they are. The fixing screws have to be tight, otherwise you get a bit of wobble. For £30 they are a worthwhile investment.....and there are not a lot of options.

Rob

[Horatio]

Crazy. Like a cheap edgun leshly.

That’s really cool.

[SilentMatt]

I always think of mine as the poor man's Leshiy. I really wanted one, but can't see dropping $1400 on something my $200 gun will do with a little elbow grease, and I don't need to break the gun in half to cock it...

[wimpanzee]

Man, I really want one of those folding stocks for the pp700. I signed up to get notified if they become available from pullthetrigger.

As far as slippery grips, I had the same problem but just cut some strips of grippy tape and stuck it on the handle, and never slipped again.

[BSJ]

I ordered one as soon as I saw the original mention of pullthetrigger! $46 and change.

It has shipped. Should get it in a week to 10 days. I hope...

[R0B]

Man, I really want one of those folding stocks for the pp700. I signed up to get notified if they become available from pullthetrigger.

As far as slippery grips, I had the same problem but just cut some strips of grippy tape and stuck it on the handle, and never slipped again.

If you're struggling to find one, let me know and I'll check the postage prices......if its cheap enough I can send you one.

Rob

[wimpanzee]

Man, I really want one of those folding stocks for the pp700. I signed up to get notified if they become available from pullthetrigger.

As far as slippery grips, I had the same problem but just cut some strips of grippy tape and stuck it on the handle, and never slipped again.

If you're struggling to find one, let me know and I'll check the postage prices......if its cheap enough I can send you one.

Rob

I can't seem to find one on any continent!

[MonsterMaxx]

Oh, here's a few pics:





I know, the reservoir isn't fully threaded on...  These pics were taken before I received my answer about the o-ring being left out.  Thanks again!!

EDIT:  I've now pulled the end cap o-ring and I've backed off the reservoir a bit, as instructed.  Now for the leak-down test.  I've filled her to 3k, and we'll see how she's doing in the morning.  Crossing fingers there's no leaks...

Nice breech block

Mine would leak between the black (reg) and silver (breach) part.  I took it apart and found someone had mangled the sealing area in production (bought the gun new).  I got a very small hone from Amazon and cleaned up the area. 

Both my guns will leak down over months of idle time, but hold air just fine for normal use.

[wimpanzee]

Man, I really want one of those folding stocks for the pp700. I signed up to get notified if they become available from pullthetrigger.

As far as slippery grips, I had the same problem but just cut some strips of grippy tape and stuck it on the handle, and never slipped again.

If you're struggling to find one, let me know and I'll check the postage prices......if its cheap enough I can send you one.

Rob

I can't seem to find one on any continent!

PullTheTrigger had the folding stocks back in stock today...I ordered one immediately.

[sawtoothscream]

Taking mine out today for a hunt.       I need a new scope soon though, 2 x isn't enough and the hairs are extremely thin and get lost really easy in the woods.

Not sure if I want to get another pistol scope or use a small rifle scope.

[Rallyshark]

Taking mine out today for a hunt.       I need a new scope soon though, 2 x isn't enough and the hairs are extremely thin and get lost really easy in the woods.

Not sure if I want to get another pistol scope or use a small rifle scope.

I'd say that depends on if you intend to use it with a stock or not.  Or, you could go with a 3X dot sight that will work well for both applications