Grip enhancements

[stenz]

What are you guys using if anything to enhance your grip?

At this point I don't want to stipple my gun. I was thinking more a "Talon grip" or something similar.

I went through a grueling 3 day training this week (shot about 1750 rounds and was outside in the heat).

I will be doing the same thing next week and wanted to see what was out there.

Thanks

[DenverGP]

I've got talon grips on my sr9c and my wifes M&P shield. I went with the rubberized ones, really like the grip, and still comfortable when carrying IWB with the grip against skin. They offer a "granulated" version that is more grippy, but would be uncomfortable against the skin when carrying. They ship really quick too, ordered mine around 2am, and had it 36 hours later.

[ray1970]

I'm a bit on the cheap side and also haven't been willing to jump in and have any stippling done.

I go to the local sporting goods store and get this grip tape stuff that's meant for baseball bats, tennis racquets, etc. and just wrap the grip. Doesn't cost much, easy to undo or redo, and the stuff I use doesn't leave a sticky mess. Plus, you can wrap it thin and barely change the size and shape of the grip or layer it thick if you want something a little bigger to grab hold of.

[funkymonkey1111]

What are you guys using if anything to enhance your grip?

At this point I don't want to stipple my gun. I was thinking more a "Talon grip" or something similar.

I went through a grueling 3 day training this week (shot about 1750 rounds and was outside in the heat).

I will be doing the same thing next week and wanted to see what was out there.

Thanks

Are you looking for more comfort or more grip, or both?

What issues did you encounter during your grueling 3 day training?

[stenz]

More grip. I shoot a XD .45 service model. It feels fine but during the training it was low to mid 90's out and my hands got sweaty, fatigued, and dirty for 9 hours a day.

[SideShow Bob]

I've used this with decent results........

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/426...20-strip-black

[J]

I use this: http://www.dawsonprecision.com/Categ...?cat=GRIP+TAPE

Each kit comes with three sets of self adhesive die cut sand paper grip tape. Lasts quite a while and you have replacements when it wears out.

[275RLTW]

Stipling is the way to go.

[cofi]

Stipling is the way to go.

[CHA-LEE]

Go to any sports place that deals with skate boards and get some skate board tape. Skate board tape is a lot more durable and can be formed to the grip angles of the gun than most other self adhesive sand paper tapes you find at a normal hardware store. I personally like to use Black Magic Skateboard tape. Use a hair drier or heat gun when applying the grip tape to the gun as this will allow it to form to the grip angles of the gun and allow the adhesive to stick better. Get a cheap pair of scissors to cut the grip tape to the desired shape and understand that cutting the grip tape like this will DESTROY the scissors. So don't use your favorite, special, or significant others best pair of scissors to cut the grip tape with.

Lastly, keep in mind that adding grip tape to a pistol needs to be done within reason knowing that some areas of the grip will rub on your hand while you shoot. If you put grip tape in the wrong place it will quickly saw the skin right off your hands as you shoot. A little bit goes a long way in improving your hand to grip friction on the gun. I usually add grip tape to the front and back strap of the grip, then on the sides of the grip. You usually DO NOT want to place grip tape on the under side of the trigger guard or in the beaver tail area of the grip. Doing so will result in devastated hands after an extended shooting session.