Decided to take off my Talon Grips and bought some handle it grip Edge series. Anyone have experience with them? Let me know how you liked them!
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Handle it Edge Series Glock. 19
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Decided to take off my Talon Grips and bought some handle it grip Edge series. Anyone have experience with them? Let me know how you liked them!
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I like them better. They have more of a stippled feel and grip.
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I just can't make any stick-on grip work and my EDC guns. I'm sporting Hockey tape right now and it seems to be holding up and it comes in rolls so when it starts getting raggedy, I change it out.
Took them to the range and they are as close to stipple you can get. The grip is aggressive and perfect for EDC and range. I like them much more better than the Talon grips. Was considering stipple, but it’s just too expensive and it voids any warranty on weapon.
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I use skateboard tape on some pistols. Sandpaper finish, not for the faint at heart.
Does the Hockey tape have a coarse texture?
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No, it's actually like it's wrapped with a washcloth. Weird but somewhat grippy.
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super interested to hear your impressions, after shooting with these grips on!
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Yeah the hockey or athletic tape seems to be the new thing. On my Glocks I've put the Gorilla traction tape, and that's definitely not for the faint of heart. You gotta take it down a good bit with a file, or it will literally rip and abrade your skin like a cheese grater. 
IT’s awesome! Love the texture and got some good groups with my new grips.
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I've only tried out 3 brands of grips and these handle-it grips have been the best feeling while holding and shooting.
Only a tiny corner has lifted up twice over the years from use. Easy to replace when I choose to and very reasonably priced.
Only a tiny corner has lifted up twice over the years from use. Easy to replace when I choose to and very reasonably priced.
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I won a free Handle-It grip at a match in April. I’ve been running the standard grip for about 1,500 rounds since then on my G19. I’ve gotten them wet, used them in the very hot south Alabama heat. I like them a lot and even bought a second set for my G44.
They’re not peeling even at corners. It’s aggressive like 80 grit sandpaper. Do take your time with installation. Using a heat gun or hair dryer and gripping them down is essential.
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They’re not peeling even at corners. It’s aggressive like 80 grit sandpaper. Do take your time with installation. Using a heat gun or hair dryer and gripping them down is essential.
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I use a section of bicycle inner tube which enhances grip without adding circumference. Have Talons on a Gen 2 23 and it isn't peeling.
Hockey tape is interesting, just put it on this morning. It doesn’t really stick to the gun but to itself, so two wraps around the grip and it’s stuck on real good tho. It’s pretty thin too so doesn’t add bulk. It’s sticky/grippy but doesn’t come off on your hand.
I learned to get the best 'stick' from all Talon Grips (which I think are the best, after trying all other brands) by using a hair dryer on its highest heat setting to blast the inside of the grip, from the bottom, until it won't get any hotter, then give the starting side of the exterior of the grip the same dose. I then blast the Talon Grip on both sides to soften it a bit, re-blast the exterior of the grip, then peel back about 2 inches of the leading edge of the Talon, folding the white backing paper back & creasing it. I place the exposed section of Talon where I want it & keep repeating that process with intermittent blasts from the hair dryer to keep things warmed up. I keep pressing lightly as I go in case I need to back-track & remove a section that didn't line up with the pistol's dimension. When the pieces of folded backing paper backing get too long to deal with I cut them off, then keep exposing & placing the grip. When I get to the end part of the Talon I gently lift up about 1" of the original leading edge of the Talon, then place the ending/final edge of the Talon on that spot. I then cover that area with the original section of Talon & warm it well, then press the hell out it, then grip the pistol as normal & squeeze it to death to really press the Talon onto the grip. I then heat up sections again as I use the handle of a round wooden spoon to roll the entire area of the Talon down onto the pistol's grip. I especially roll all top & bottom edges & that final seam until I can't squash all areas any more so than they are. I let it sit overnight to totally cool & give the Talon's glue a chance to take set before I start handling the pistol again. I leave the pistol assembled as it makes it much easier to handle & maneuver it during the process, I just make triple-sure that it's unloaded before I begin. I've never had any Talon become loose or peel off of any of the 9 pistols that I have them on even after years of use after using this process. It only takes about 15-20 mins & it's well worth the extra effort.
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Did that with three of my EDC guns and twice on one and they all came off while carrying them. These were actually EDC guns and not safe queens. One of my safe queens still has its Talon grip on it because I don't carry it.
I have no hate for Talon grips nor for anyone that uses them, but they are not for me. YMMV
That's weird. I carry mine too & I've not experienced what you have.
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Have Talon rubberized grip on my 43x and carry it regularly with no problem. I simply followed the install instructions perfectly and it’s firmly attached.
I also have a Handleit on my carry G19, the texture is very aggressive but doesn’t get stuck on clothing or rub your skin off when CCW.
I really like the handleit grip a lot, it locks your grip in really well and gives really positive attachment to the gun.
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I also have a Handleit on my carry G19, the texture is very aggressive but doesn’t get stuck on clothing or rub your skin off when CCW.
I really like the handleit grip a lot, it locks your grip in really well and gives really positive attachment to the gun.
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