Editing Stippling (section)

==Other uses<span class="anchor" id="Other uses"></span>==
In [[forensic science]], stippling refers to a pattern of [[gunshot residue]] burned into the skin that results from close proximity to a discharged firearm.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://adfs.alabama.gov/Glossary.aspx |title=Glossary of Forensic Terms |author=<!--Not stated--> |website=Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences|publisher= U.S. state government|access-date=18 August 2018}}</ref>

In [[Gunsmith|gunsmithing]], stippling is used to engrave patterns on the firearm's grip to provide a more solid grip by creating more friction.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pewpewtactical.com/how-to-stipple-a-glock/ |title=How to Stipple a Glock (And Not Ruin It) |author=Eric Hung |website=Pew Pew Tactical|publisher=Pew Pew Tactical|access-date= 22 August 2022}}</ref> This modification is done only on pistols with polymer frames since they have one-piece frames and solid grips, while steel-framed pistols usually have a hollow grip with textured grip scales to provide friction. If the user is willing to take the possibility of failing the procedure and getting permanent, unwanted results they can stipple their own pistols since the procedure only requires either a [[soldering iron]] or a small, handheld [[Die grinder|rotary tool]] with [[Burr (cutter)|burr]] bits.