User Panel
User Panel
User Panel
|
Posted: 2/22/2017 2:36:37 PM EDT
[#1]
Quoted:
I'm really liking my S&W shield, but I'm finding the grip is a little slippery. I'm considering adding either a Pachmayr grip sleeve or some of the Talon grip tape. Any recommendations or experiences using either of these grip improvements on a subcompact pistol? Grip sleeve looks easier to remove if I don't like it. Are you primarily looking to increase traction or surface area of the grip? I've used talon grips on a similar sized gun (G43) and they did very little for me once my hands got really sweaty. I'd recommend stippling if traction is desired. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/22/2017 2:40:01 PM EDT
[#2]
Talon Grips peel right off.
I've got Talon Grips on three of my Steyrs, and they work great. Where a grip sleeve only covers part of the grip, the Talon Grips are designed to cover all or most of the grip for most handguns. 
Many grip sleeves that I've seen only go as high as the bottom of the trigger guard. With a Talon Grip, your hand makes contact with a lot more material, resulting in a more even grasp of the handgun. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/22/2017 2:42:29 PM EDT
[#3]
I wasn't a fan of the Talons, so I bought some pre-cut rubbery equivalent on Etsy for $13 and trimmed it to follow the contour of the rear backstrap.
I also feathered the edges a bit with a razor so it would be less likely to snag and peel. I've been carrying and shooting it for a few months like this now with zero issues. https://www.etsy.com/listing/245188885/smith-wesson-mp-shield-940-custom-rubber?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=shield%20grip&ref=sr_gallery_3 
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/22/2017 2:45:49 PM EDT
[#4]
Talons came on a glock 43 and I recently put the $10 Tractiongrips on a LCP, both seem to work well and it really helped the lcp.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/22/2017 3:05:45 PM EDT
[#5]
I use Talon rubber grips on some of my pistols but the Agrip is far far superior. More expensive and harder to install but they aren't slippery at all and the more you sweat the better the grip. All the pistols that I carry especially in warm weather have Agrip. They look like a black velvet Elvis picture but damn they are comfortable and work amazing! If you get them just use a straight edge razor and take your time installing them...you won't be sorry
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/22/2017 3:08:05 PM EDT
[#6]
Would ranger bands work? Get a nice fatty mtn bike tube and cut some sections. Slip one or 2 over the grip.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/22/2017 5:40:36 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryQuoted:
Are you primarily looking to increase traction or surface area of the grip? I've used talon grips on a similar sized gun (G43) and they did very little for me once my hands got really sweaty. I'd recommend stippling if traction is desired. Primarily traction. I wear Mechanix gloves in a Medium, so the grip size is a little small but okay for me. I do find the stock grips to be a little slippery for my tastes. Stippling is possible in the long run, but right now my budget is more geared towards a cheaper interim solution. |
|
|
|
Posted: 2/22/2017 7:29:13 PM EDT
[#8]
As mentioned above, the Agrip maybe something for you to consider for about a $30 modification without going the route of the sand paper type coverings. Better traction than the rubberized offerings of others and I likely would have bought it but I am admittedly cheap.
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/22/2017 10:14:01 PM EDT
[#9]
I vote stippling
|
|
|
|
Posted: 2/25/2017 8:31:08 PM EDT
[#10]
Stipple it
|
|
|
Win a FREE Membership!
Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!
You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.
AR15.COM is the world's largest firearm community and is a gathering place for firearm enthusiasts of all types.
From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm.
Subscribe to our monthly Newsletter to receive firearm news, product discounts from your favorite Industry Partners, and more.
Copyright © 1996-2024 AR15.COM LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Any use of this content without express written consent is prohibited.
AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own.
