Has anybody used this to add grip to their stock? I had a gunsmith mention he had heard of guys using gorilla spray adhesive for this. I’ve never used this stuff for anything and know nothing about it.
I just did my first spray paint job on a stock and it is a little slicker than I like. Overall it turned out okay for starters but if I can improve the grip it would be nice.
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It sounds like one of those things that would work better in theory than reality, especially with use and field time. My biggest concerns in putting it on my own stock would be it getting ratty with dirt, dust, and scratching, and whether or not it would actually get slick with a little sweat or rain.
There are a few alternatives that might be worth considering. The easiest to apply would be some form of adhesive grip tape, like from Talon Grips (get a full sheet, and you can cut it to the shapes you want). That stuff can be pretty durable, and is easily replaced if necessary. You can also get skateboard tape.
At a more permanent level, you can mix a little epoxy and apply it, and either texture it how you want or actually dust it with abrasive grit. I did this a few months ago on a DWX Compact - biggest labor time was masking it off, but it took less than an hour or so total, with 24hr cure time:
Best advice would be to start with grip tape, as it's forgiving and gives you the ability to experiment with different grits and textures (Talon offers a rubber/grit mix that might be perfect on a rifle), but is easy enough to remove if you don't like it. Durability shouldn't be a problem, but you can always upgrade to doing an epoxy/grit permanent job later.
