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Originally Posted by sheepherder
The spec sheet says high impact resistance but low scratch resistance. That sounds like the opposite of what a pistol grip should have...  |
Almost...you'd want high impact resistance
and high scratch resistance. Unfortunately, you won't find much in the plastic realm that satisfies the latter. If G.T. is sending you clear mica, I think it will be authentic and effective. Known in the old days as isinglass, should perform well in all respects if it's ultra-clear grade. Impervious to glues of all formats, cuts with scissors or matte knife. I think inorganic is the way to go.
Polycarbonate is available with one side hard to resist scratches--albeit only longer than most other plastics. It is tougher than you can even imagine. Tested some 2" wide strips X 1/4" Polycarbonate in the 80s, with sledge hammer blows. It would distort plenty, and definitely was mooshed around by the hammer face, but it never cracked, no matter what. I used panels of it to enclose a mechanical sculpture that was installed in a public space.