patching a polymer frame

[bspillman]

Hey folks, I have just been given a kel tec p11. The gun looks in good shape except for a small hole in the frame right in front of the trigger gaurd. The previous owner dropped it and in doing so a hole was punched into the gun. can i patch this hole with epoxy or is there something else i can use. I know i can order a new frame but dont want to go through that much trouble or cost until i see if every thing else works. I called KT already and they said it would not be covered under warranty.

 

[MOshooter65202]

If it's covered under warranty I would just send it to the manufacturer instead of trying to patch it. jmo

 

[TennJed]

Kel Tec's warranty is for the original owner so as you know they will not cover it. If you did not already ask them you can try to call them and they may send you a replacemnt grip at no charge. they are well known for sending arts out free of charge. The replacement is about $20. It is not hard at all to change them out. Plenty of instructions on how to out there on youtube and the internet. Not sure how much a patch job would cost, but I can imagine someone spending close to $20 on various home jobs and not getting it done nearly as good

 

[Bill DeShivs]

Just use it with the hole. It shouldn't hurt anything.
If it works well, order a grip frame from K/T.

 

[TheNocturnus]

Black electrical tape will work until you get a new frame.

Order one from here: http://www.keltecweapons.com/product/p11-300-grip/

 

[Walklightly]

If you do so, I'd go with JB weld. Then sand it down. Maybe even do it twice.

 

[Master Blaster 2]

Try. Plastic repair putty. Easy to form and dryes quickly.
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-16502-QuikSteel-Plastic-Repair/dp/B0013K01TQ

 

[TriumphGuy]

I agree with Nocturnus. For $35, there's no sense in trying to fix it.

 

[Kreyzhorse]

For $35, order the new grip and be done with it.

 

[dajowi]

Duct tape