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cochise 08-31-2011 04:27 PM

I hope all is back to normal and everyone who paid already get theirs too.
For me, I am a little "gun" shy right now.

BaldEagle1313 08-31-2011 04:32 PM

Right after I posted, I saw that REB 133 began a new thread stating he had sent Tyler a money order on 8/24 and received his product on 8/30. That is indeed a quick turnaround, and as you say they may finally have turned the corner.

I can only presume he ordered a part number that does not have a waiting list. I would hate to think they shipped a new order at the expense of an older one having to wait even longer.

Glad you got your product. I may even have to get one to try on my M38. The Hogue's feel nice, but boy are they big.

iflyem1 08-31-2011 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cochise (Post 136101210)
I hope all is back to normal and everyone who paid already get theirs too.
For me, I am a little "gun" shy right now.

I agree. I'm still a little gun shy. Maybe after I hear several more positives will I then buy a set or two.

cjtraining 08-31-2011 04:34 PM

Read; Tyler T Grip Company Shutdown thread. I received my J Frame grips today.

cjtraining 08-31-2011 04:58 PM

I've used T Grips for many, many years on my J Frames. For me, nothing compares to a magna, or a Barami Hip Grip and a Tyler grip on a J Frame, be it my M649, M60, or any of my airweights.

Leonard 08-31-2011 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjtraining (Post 136101112)
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On 2 February 2011, I ordered two J Frame grip adapters from Tyler. Twenty minutes ago they were delivered and ten minutes ago they were on my M649 and M638. They appear to be the quality of Tlyer grips of the past. The Tyler problem has been resolved

I ordered and paid for the same t grips in early December and have yet to receive them! So much for taking care of back orders first get them or not I will never do business with tyler again

beemaze 08-31-2011 11:40 PM

I'm glad I found this thread. I was wondering why prices on eBay jumped on these. I hope everyone posts whether or not they have received their backorders. I was about to place an order, but am always wary when I have to send out a check, with little recourse if I don't get what I ordered. I've been burned before, by a dealer with whom I had a successful transaction, who decided to take my money the second time around and never deliver...

Chipmunk6 09-02-2011 12:14 AM

Ordered 1 in Nov of 2010, recieved my order today. I
wrote this off in April, so it's a nice surprise.
Chipmunk6

CajunBass 09-02-2011 06:54 AM

I had ordered a couple back in March or April, and got them a few weeks ago. I too had written them off.

I plan to order a couple more in a few weeks.

prescobd 09-02-2011 10:18 AM

The 3 T-grips, black N-frame, black square butted K-frame and a brushed aluminum for a round butted K-frame, I ordered last November arrived today.

Erich 09-02-2011 12:49 PM

Wow; things are really looking up. Cheers to the new owner! :)

Nanook 450 09-02-2011 02:25 PM

They are back . . . tied to a "newly found" half-brother to my nephew in Oklaholma City; have it on good word that supplies should resume and hopefully some assemblance of credibility restored.

Landman 09-03-2011 05:41 AM

I received my order placed in April. The quality of the grips are just as good as before.

Butchbird 09-03-2011 03:52 PM

I've moved on to BK adapters for my Smith's but I needed an adapter for a Colt Police Positive Special -- I noticed Tyler's new wesite listed them as being in stock -- I mailed a check on Thursday 1st September -- got a call this morning (3rd Sept) checking on it and was told it would be in the mail today -- Sounds like they may have their act togeather again -- I'll post when it gets here

old bear 09-03-2011 04:42 PM

I' glad for everyone involved, but if I happen to need another Grip adapter I will order from B.K. Grips. As another member noted Wrangler5 stepped up and filled a need when Tyler was not shipping.

I wish both B.K. Grips and Tyler the very best.

tedog 09-06-2011 04:14 PM

Tyler T
 
Received my #3 T grip today after 7 months. I had given up any hope of ever receiving it but I think the new management is running the business as Melvin did. Tedog

Cirrus 09-06-2011 06:34 PM

New Production Tyler T-Grips
 
After all the news of the ownership change of Tyler Manufacturing and hearing about people who had begun receiving their old orders, I thought I would take a $30 gamble and order a T-Grip for my Model 66 no dash. I came really close to spending $100 on a 3R size on eBay a while back and I'm glad I didn't. It was approximately 4 weeks since I placed my order and I got the adapter in the mail today. Quality is very good and fit is right on the money. I've very happy that I took the chance on them and hope that my experience might convince others who are on the fence to go ahead and commit. Here are a couple photos of the no dash 66 with the T-Grip.

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/y...s/P9060060.jpg

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/y...s/P9060063.jpg

Onomea 09-06-2011 06:44 PM

Good to hear. Those folks have been in such absolute disorder that I assumed they had collapsed for good. Hope the business recovers.

rags 09-06-2011 06:48 PM

Good for you and good for them. Looks great! Nice pic's too! :cool:

rags

TACC1 09-06-2011 06:52 PM

Looks great! Nice combination, and nice pics, too. Glad it paid
off. TACC1

jimmyj 09-06-2011 06:57 PM

Good looking rig.
With Tyler back I guess the "Price Gouging" is coming to an end?

michael thornton 09-06-2011 07:01 PM

thank the lord! im ordering one for my 38 bodyguard, your 66 looks great!

near15 09-06-2011 07:02 PM

I just received the T-Grip that i ordered in January today. I had pretty much written it off, so was quite suprised!

redlevel 09-06-2011 07:02 PM

That is a good looking revolver, and the T-grip really sets it off!
Nothing like a K-frame and a t-grip.

Cirrus 09-06-2011 08:31 PM

Thanks fellas. I'm really pleased with the way they turned out and the way the changed the look of the pistol. A 2.5" Model 19/66 looks really cool with a T-Grip in my opinion. And it's such an easy thing to install and remove that I can't think of why everyone doesn't at least have one to change things up every now and then.

Now I just need to find a 2.5" Model 19 P&R to match my 66 no dash!

Cirrus 09-06-2011 08:32 PM

I got mine in today too. But I only ordered mine about 4 weeks ago...:o

HAWKEYE10 09-06-2011 08:47 PM

:) I told my friends that some one would buy Tyler and turn it around. It's just to good of a thing not to. Don

franco45 09-06-2011 08:47 PM

Just got mine today too. Ordered it in July for my Colt Agent.

sza 09-06-2011 10:12 PM

Finally got my two--a bronze N-frame and a shiny black K-frame. They look good!

HUMONGO 09-07-2011 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by near15 (Post 136108860)
I just received the T-Grip that i ordered in January today. I had pretty much written it off, so was quite suprised!

Ditto! I had no clue what the package was in my mailbox and my jaw dropped when I saw who it was from.

JayBird686 09-07-2011 08:39 AM

This is the best news I have heard all week! I am gonna order a Black one for my 442 this week!

Bucky2 09-07-2011 07:23 PM

Received T-grips
 
Ordered 2 t-grips, one colt and one smith, brushed aluminum in November 2009, got them yesterday after about 21 months!!!!! Had given up on ever seeing them.

What's really amazing is that the build quality looks better than the originals that I had obtained about 30 years ago.

Butchbird 09-08-2011 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butchbird (Post 136104969)
I've moved on to BK adapters for my Smith's but I needed an adapter for a Colt Police Positive Special -- I noticed Tyler's new wesite listed them as being in stock -- I mailed a check on Thursday 1st September -- got a call this morning (3rd Sept) checking on it and was told it would be in the mail today -- Sounds like they may have their act togeather again -- I'll post when it gets here

Update -- I recieved my T-Grip today -- 8 Sept -- one week to the day since I ordered it -- Butch

Cirrus 09-08-2011 06:56 PM

That's a good turn around time right there.

HOGSTR 09-12-2011 10:21 PM

Tyler T-Grip turnaround was 13 days
 
After seeing positive signs on previous threads, I decided to go for it and order a new J-frame T-grip. Order was mailed on 8/31, and the grip arrived today.

Looks like things are back to normal. Just wanted to share my experience.

Thanks.

Leonard 09-13-2011 07:27 AM

Still waiting for J frame paid for in December!

Moonman 09-13-2011 08:24 AM

Leonard,
If you get tired of waiting, a forum member Wrangler5 has been producing Grip Adapters to fill the void. (BK grips) His new ones are a DOUBLE CLIP DESIGN and the fit is really good on both my "J" and "K" frames.

CajunBass 09-13-2011 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leonard (Post 136117698)
Still waiting for J frame paid for in December!

Have you called or written to them, at least since things started to get back to normal? In all the confusion I'm sure it's possible that some orders simply got lost. It took about five months for the ones I ordered in March to come back, but I got them around the end of August or first of September.

I plan to order a few more.

Leonard 09-13-2011 08:37 AM

About a month ago I mailed them a copy of the original order on their form never heard back. Does anyone have a phone number?

I bought an old Tyler for the gun at a show so its not need but a matter of principle.

sipowicz 09-13-2011 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moonman (Post 136117731)
Leonard,
If you get tired of waiting, a forum member Wrangler5 has been producing Grip Adapters to fill the void. (BK grips) His new ones are a DOUBLE CLIP DESIGN and the fit is really good on both my "J" and "K" frames.

And his have a double clip for a snugger fit....and they're about 10 bucks cheaper too...pic borrowed from maximimbob...:)

http://i1176.photobucket.com/albums/...-59-18_196.jpg

johnsonl 09-13-2011 10:35 AM

According to their web site, Tyler is under new ownership/management and is clearing up their backorders of brushed/polished aluminum and bronze trigger shoes and T-Grips.

Leonard 09-13-2011 11:39 AM

I have been following their new ownership and am aware of customers receiving their orders. But I am irritated to hear that the same adapter I order and paid for close to 9 months ago is being delivered to more recent customers.

kingcobra07 09-14-2011 09:28 PM

Tyler T-grips
 
I ordered one for My Ruger Speed Six less than 2 weeks ago and received it today. Looks like new owner is bringing back the product. Hope everyone gets theirs soon. kingcobra07:)

Stan 09-14-2011 11:19 PM

Len, I suspect that you will soon be receiving a package. Just got mine ordered in Dec 2010.

Moonman 09-15-2011 04:30 AM

I just got another "BK" Grip Adapter for a "K"-frame that I ordered MONDAY.

JayBird686 09-23-2011 05:55 PM

Sent off a an order today, hopefully its a quick turnaround! Now to order some new grips for the jframe.

Leonard 09-23-2011 07:21 PM

Still have not received my order from December sent them a copy of cancelled check asking for a refund

bearpugh4570 09-23-2011 07:37 PM

man, i want one but afraid to order right now. wouldn't mind the bk adapter, but i can't bring myself to spend 30 bucks on a piece of plastic.

steamloco76 09-23-2011 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bearpugh4570 (Post 136130547)
man, i want one but afraid to order right now. wouldn't mind the bk adapter, but i can't bring myself to spend 30 bucks on a piece of plastic.

I ordered the BK and it fits and functions 100%. Yeah, if you think only of material cost it seems steep, but so does $25 to $40 for a box of factory JHP ammo you can shoot-up in minutes.
BK Shown here on my model 65 Lady Smith.http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/...-W-BK-adap.jpg

etexas 09-23-2011 08:02 PM

My two cents, plastic $5.00 max. +shipping of course!


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