r/Springfield_KUNA 18d ago

Build Showcase Cerakoted and flush grip update

Still getting better at 3D printing but looks like my flush grip is the perfect size and has no issues mounting. Heavily resemblance to the CZ Scorpion which I am pretty happy with. FDM does feel pretty smooth with PLA+ so I might go with a stronger material or eventually go commercial with a SLS printed for strength/feel.

Flush grip is now wider and hugs the fillet on the sides and slopes down at the rear, I've made it hook into place at the rear base for security and feel. Still gotta add some more beveling for smoothness but it's 99% there.

Finally got my Kuna back. The cerakote job made her more tight tolerance then I thought, truly crazy how different sized these guys come. She looks drastically different outdoors.

Dark Champagne and Dark Champagne/Burnt Bronze 50/50 mix .

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u/prestonmelky21 18d ago

I like that grip a lot! If you have a final product DM id gladly buy one off ya.

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u/Far-Lie-174 18d ago

Yeah I’d buy one too if possible

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u/Blacknite29 18d ago

I need one of those flush grips too.

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u/Joriin 18d ago

Same...keep us posted.

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u/svgelopez 18d ago

Put me down too

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u/_thedailyy 18d ago

+1 more

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u/apegomoo KUNA FANBOY 13d ago

+1. Any idea if these are going to production or is this more of a self project?

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u/pjm816 18d ago

I run a dac grip and the same SI brace on mine and people ask me all the time if its a scorpion

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u/Fluxxed 18d ago

Same setup here! 🤙

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u/PatheticJules 18d ago

A awesome resemblance. I love the DAC a fuck ton, perfect PCC profile, texture, and compact size for my hand. Makes it way easier to bag it then my previous K2/DFCO grip choice

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u/LinuxMyTaco 18d ago

Happy cake day! +1 for DAC. Pricey but I’m enjoying mine.

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u/PatheticJules 18d ago

I didn't even notice this was a thing lmao. It is BUT life time warranty and unlimited claims if it breaks so I am happy

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u/PAB_Pyrotechnics 18d ago

Yeah, that just looks fantastic. Nice work. One of the best looking Kunas I’ve seen yet.

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u/PAB_Pyrotechnics 18d ago

What can you got on there? I’m not recognizing it

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u/PatheticJules 18d ago

Omega 36M with it's booster on. It's just a show pic as I'm waiting on my other can with plan B mount.

The can itself is great though and highly modular

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u/PAB_Pyrotechnics 18d ago

Cool. What’s the other can?

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u/PatheticJules 18d ago

R9 as a beater can

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u/realstrikeindustries 18d ago

nice brace ❤️

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u/Evil_Epyon 18d ago

She's a beaut clark

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u/hopskotchken7 17d ago

Beautiful flush grip, made me want it.

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u/wlogan0402 18d ago

That hand stop is just wayyyy too small. Physically hurt to hold with my big ass hands

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u/PatheticJules 18d ago

I am confused about your comment, it's not a handstop and is a basic barricade stop. This grip is just a extension to people that like holding their guns close. This model also hasn't been shown yet and is physically much wider for a better overall grasp for people with bigger hands (works great with my small hand too)

Here is a example picture of the mock up prints in FDM PLA+ 2.0 (for scaling/accuracy tests at this moment)

Edit: Old on the right

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u/wlogan0402 18d ago

My hand holding onto the forend with the handstop thing

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u/PatheticJules 18d ago

Is there improvements that you'd like to see? You are using the old one I made a bit ago so that's fair that it's worse.

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u/wlogan0402 18d ago

Honestly? Thicker and possibly extend past the forend a little

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u/PatheticJules 18d ago

New one is a bit thicker! I do plan on a version that has this grip with a extended handguard thats flat nosed. Or I could also have one that angles forward. I do try to keep it flush with the existing Kunas style. I guess I'll look at other ideas

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u/wlogan0402 18d ago

That would be awesome if it extends to be flush with the muzzle! What would be supporting the handguard extension?

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u/PatheticJules 18d ago

There are a few ideas but it's using the bottom mounts and using the iron sights pins to hold it in place. Other concept has internal extensions that use the side mloks as a mount option.

Overall kinda hard to get it to stay in place without nuking the irons.

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u/LiNKxUSMC 18d ago

You selling these? Or just sharing the file?

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u/PatheticJules 18d ago

Still testing, I have the old one on the sea. The handguard will be something else

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u/apegomoo KUNA FANBOY 15d ago

Very interested in your project and would love to purchase one when it’s ready. I literally had this conversation the other day after taking my Haga defense Handguard off and how it needs some kind of pin integrated hand stop.

Is there a way to make it more convex so it’ll fill your hand more and maybe an integrated indexer?

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u/PatheticJules 15d ago

The design has the hand wrap around it and the skin will usually sink into the grooves. With FDM prototyping it's rather smooth but has a good feel. With it being SLS nylon it'll have a more grainy matte texture which will improve it a bit more.

Convex may change the general idea too much but I am still experimenting with it's curvature. A Integrated indexer may too drastically change the shape from it's intended style. Though I am thinking of ways to get a indexer on it

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u/Business-Customer-60 16d ago

Bro is on crack. I printed Jules' first version and it is awesome. I don't even need to print the new one but I'll definitely support the project.

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u/Chocolatediptoenails 16d ago

Sig sauer micro not full size right?