Tyler T Grip company shutdown - shipping again

[cjw3]

For those who are thinking of manufacturing them, why not in injected molded plastic? There are so many plastic's on the market now, surely there are some well suited for this, ( and they could be any color). Of course there is still the problem of investment start up cost and return on investment. If there is a manufacturer out there that is already in business, and could just create another product line.

That is exactly what I have thought for a long time. I suppose it would not be possible to get a "bright" finish with polymers to match nickel, but matte colors are very attractive as they are. I have a nickel T grip on my Model 629 and a black one on my Model 60. You could not say the finishes exactly match but the contrast is pleasing to the eye.

There must be a better way.

 

[RUT]

>>if they are indeed staying in business, why can't they update their website?<<

What they should do is sell the company to someone who'll actually produce product and ship it in a timely fashion!

 

[Combat]

HORRORS

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! I still need one for my RB mod 19.There must be one more chrome or bronze 3R left somewhere in the world. And hopefully not in the hands of a price gouger.I'm trying not to go into PANIC MODE but this is TERRIBLE NEWS.Why, oh why, couldn't this have happened after I got MINE.WOE is me.....Whine, whine, moan, moan...There I'm over it...BUT, I'd still like to have one.

 

[boykinlp]

Considering how large this forum is, I would suspect that there is a member that knows where this outfit is. Stopping by the location and asking "Whats up?" should not be out of line. They could also determine if there was anything actually being made at this time.

With all of this bad news, trying to find a positive note, has anyone recieved a T-grip in the last 6 weeks? If so, when did you order it?

 

[luis]

Considering how large this forum is, I would suspect that there is a member that knows where this outfit is. Stopping by the location and asking "Whats up?" should not be out of line. They could also determine if there was anything actually being made at this time.

I have a friend that was down there for a wedding and tried to reach the company with no luck. He owns an OEM gun parts company and I had talked him into looking at purchasing the equipment and moving production to his facility. This was before another friend mentioned the shutdown.

 

[OK Hog Shooter]

I'll put my neck on the line and see what I can find out. I live in the OKC metro area and will do some checking. I recently acquired one of their grips on eBay (I will not reveal what I paid, although the recent auction makes my buy look like a real steal!) and have their "old" address on the box. I'll report back when I know something. Wish me luck!

 

[luis]

$212 is still the record, sold on ebay a month or two ago and posted here. We might see $250 or even $300 soon. Crazy.

I searched the forum and could not find the $212. Can you send me the link? I have to see this madness.

 

[-db-]

I searched the forum and could not find the $212. Can you send me the link? I have to see this madness.

Sorry, it was $202, back in December. The link to the auction is dead now: http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/169109-tyler-t-grip-122-a.html#post135750598

 

[old bear]

Someone please! Stop this madness!

Tyler T Grip S&W K & L New in Box Polished | eBay

Well, now I don't feel so bad. I just bought one on EvilBay for $66.00 and knew I was paying to much, but I wanted/needed it to finish off my project M 19. I only hope that the seller ships it soon.

 

[NCBeagle]

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! I still need one for my RB mod 19.

I feel your pain. I needed one as well, and after weeks of searching paid about $100.00 for a K Frame round butt T-Grip on Ebay. I may have paid more than $100. I don't remember. Somebody posted a link to the sale suggesting that only an idiot would pay that much. Guilty as charged, but it sure looks and feels good.

 

[smithman 10]

Tyler T-Grip

So I guess this old adapter is worth something now? Used to be black but the paint started coming off. So I scraped the rest off and it's kinda purplish color. Does the trick though.

 

[mc5aw]

Just saw a K/L model up for auction with 23 hours left. Sitting at 182.50 and counting. Amazing ...

 

[smithman 10]

Pachmayr

Pachmayer did but gave it up some time ago. Sounds like a good idea though.

Got a couple Pachmayrs way back and still use them. I like them way better than the Tylers.

Numrich lists them but they are sold out of most all but J-frame square butt models.

Numrich Gun Parts Corp. - The World's Largest Supplier of Firearms Parts and Accessories

 

[stantheman86]

I am just aghast that people are paying upwards of $200 for a piece of aluminum with a brass tab sticking out......and I cringed when I had to pay $50 for a few of my Tyler's.

I'm sure there are some people out there that could just make them.....

 

[otis24]

Have a T-grip on my J frame RB and one on my K frame SB, will trade both T-grips for a 38/44 HD or 3" RB K frame revolver (LOL!).

 

[Maximumbob54]

I emailed Pachmayr and asked if they intend to bring their models back into production. I was told "Not at this time..." I know there were some marked with the S&W logo but I don't know if they made them or if they were sourced. You would think the corporate types would smell a money maker. Is there not enough of a demand as we think?

 

[ContinentalOp]

Just saw a K/L model up for auction with 23 hours left. Sitting at 182.50 and counting. Amazing ...

*Looks down at T-grip-equipped 64 in holster*

*Looks at empty wallet*

*Looks down at T-grip-equipped 64 in holster*

*Looks at ramen soup and vienna sausages in cupboard*

*Looks down at T-grip-equipped 64 in holster*

 

[old bear]

*Looks down at T-grip-equipped 64 in holster*

And???????

 

[charlie sherrill]

Dang, ya'll got me curious now. I've got a few in my grip box. I guess I'll have to dig them out and see what they fit. I used to give these things away. If I see any of them in the future I'll buy them if they are under $20. Any higher than that and I don't need them. I've got a set on an old model 38 that I thought were bronze until I cleaned them with some carburator cleaner and found out they were the purplish blue mentioned earlier.

 

[Sebago Son]

On The Hunt...

I have dispatched my Buying Scouts with orders to snap up any Tyler T's they find...

I've been getting calls from them all afternoon.