PS: I have stippled DOZENS of pistol frames, and it can look good, and feels better on my baby soft uncalloused hands than checkering.
I found the Browning Hi power frames were incredibly soft, and some SS Govt [ Randall ] frames were incredibly hard [ like white smoke comes out when you stipple with a carbide pyramid punch ].
I personally like a properly done stipple ... wood or metal.
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