[LivingUpNorth]

While I could certainly go without grip tape, I really like the granulate (sandpaper) versions of Talon and Handle-it grips. Don't care for the rubber grip tapes; they actually feel worse to me than nothing at all.

 

[L-2]

I have "gaffer's tape" laying around for miscellaneous use and have used it for some extra "gription" at times. Here's a link, although I've never used/heard of this source:

Gaffer's Tape - 2

Works like duct tape but leaves no residue . Used extensively in the entertainment industry. Can be used outdoors, tolerates UV rays. Matte finish back reduces light reflection. Easy to hand tear. Temperature range 40 to 200 F. Natural rubber adhesive. 29 oz./in. unwind adhesive. ULINE offers...

www.uline.com

And I've also got the "Goon Tape" brand of tape laying around too, which I've occasionally used. It's different from gaffer's tape, but also could be used on a firearm's grip:

GOON Tape

Soft Tape for Rough Work! GOON Tape is the finest tactical athletic tape on the market, and is trusted by professionals to get the job done. It's moisture wicking, and heat insulating to provide a steady grip when it matters most.

goontape.com

As with many other folks on this thread, I don't usually use anything on my Glocks grips, especially since the Gen4 and Gen5 grip textures came out, although I do still have a few Gen3 Glocks. I just haven't been using any additional grip enhancements lately.

 

['Ol Grandad]

There is basic wrap tape that looks like the spongy medical tape.

Hockey stick tape.

I sported some on my G19 for a while. Didn't really see any advantage to it as it enlarged the grip and I've baby hands.

 

[ScotchWhisky]

I've always had good luck with Talons. All my polymer framed pistols wear them. The rubber and the pro versions are pretty grippy in the SE Texas heat.

 

[1911turbo]

Talons on all of my Glocks. The rubber does nothing for me; the granulate is very aggressive and starts to tear my hands if I dry fire daily; the Pro is just perfect imho.

 

[DLL9mm]

Talon Pro on my 17 and Talon rubber on my 26 and 43.

 

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Instead of tape, rubber bands.

I used rubber bands on some revolvers many moons ago, my dad(RIP) was a big proponent.
Now I use the talons. However, as someone mentioned, no need on my new to me G30.4. I also haven’t felt the need on my baby Glocks- 43 and 42.
But since my .40’s are so SNAPPY they all have talons. I like the pro’s.

 

[JoeyBones]

Fortunately for me, my soft, effeminate, desk job hands stick fairly well to the factory Gen 5 texture in all but the most humid/sweaty conditions. So, no tape for me.

 

[GeorgiaGlocker]

I have never used tape. I use Hoque or Pachmayr grips. Both have worked very well over the years.

 

[MGGLOCK9]

3M pavement tape…great stuff.

 

[Bren]

Nothing on any self-defense gun. For competition guns, I buy rolls of skateboard grip tape on eBay. I made a pattern and I just cut out a new grip when I need it.

 

[Bosch]

I like Agrip. Anyone that says none either doesn't sweat, doesn't shoot much or uses gloves.

There's simply no comparison to the additional grip purchase you can attain when using some form tape or gloves.

 

[cadillacguns]

Talon.

 

[Hoss]

Talon. Works well on taking up finger grooves space on Gen 3 guns and adds grippiness (sp?)

 

[Lucnik]

Talons for me. Have them on almost every semi I own. Even use it on the blackstrap of my revolvers.

 

[2020Iron883]

Talon Pro on my 17 and Talon rubber on my 26 and 43.

I like their Pro grips.

 

[RGP]

People mention the AGrip, and the AGrip material is probably the best of the grip coverings on the market. But the downsides of AGrip are that the maker has his own concept of how to cover a grip, meaning, they recommend covering everything including the magazine release. If you don't like that, you have to do a LOT of trimming and cutting to make it fit the way you want it.

I've used it before, and I've used some of the others. They're not bad, but they're not that much of an improvement over a rubber band.

 

[Bosch]

People mention the AGrip, and the AGrip material is probably the best of the grip coverings on the market. But the downsides of AGrip are that the maker has his own concept of how to cover a grip, meaning, they recommend covering everything including the magazine release. If you don't like that, you have to do a LOT of trimming and cutting to make it fit the way you want it.

I've used it before, and I've used some of the others. They're not bad, but they're not that much of an improvement over a rubber band.

I've installed it both ways. Going over the mag release and getting use to that feel takes a long time.

Cutting around the release requires a damn near perfect install and a really sharp tool as the material is some tough stuff.

Either way, it's the surest grip I've ever experienced wet, slimy or dry.

 

[GlockyQ]

Traction Grips (rubberized) on my Glocks.
They are just like Talon Grips but priced a little less.👍

 

[Parry]

None on the gen 4 because I think the OEM grip is perfect for me. But I'm considering something like talons for the gen 3.