After shooting my little TCP I felt it was a little slick but still the pattern on the back still dug into the hand just a little. I had stippled a few guns over the years and loved the way they felt. They feel like Velcro in your hands. I love this little gun and carry it with me every day. But this made it even more enjoyable. It took me about 3 hours and then I took some 600 grit and knocked the rough off. It can be up against your skin with no issues. Jim



