Shield .45 grip stippling too rough

jbgramps · Dec 7, 2016

I guess I'm the only person in the US who doesn't like the new rougher grip stippling on the .45 Shield. Seems everything I read praises the new stippling. I thought the Shield 9MM had a great grip.

In all my years I've never used grip tape on anything; but I now thinking about it. I've also looked for Hogue rubber grips but haven't found any for this pistol.

In any case, does anyone have any ideas or recommendations about solving the too rough stippling?

buckshotshorty · Dec 7, 2016

Talon grips may be the answer your looking for. They have two different surfaces; I prefer the rubberized. The stippling is aggressive yet soft to the touch. You might like those.

gatekeeper · Dec 7, 2016

Ordered Talon grips for almost all my irons. The 45 Shield is still better than the XDS grips, they are like a cheese grader.

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scott_0 · Dec 7, 2016

there are lots of complaints, you're far from the only one, I used some 600 grit sandpaper and knocked down the overly aggressive peaks on my Shield 45

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Don~Z~ · Dec 7, 2016

Sand paper

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dkelly27 · Dec 7, 2016

Pachmayr makes a grip glove for the 45 Shield.

jbgramps · Dec 7, 2016

Wow, quick responses. I thought I looked everywhere on the web for grips, but forgot about Talon. Turns out they do make rubber grips for the 45 Shield. I ordered them.

I hope the Talon's work out. I was afraid I wouldn't find any. The rough stippling was a deal breaker for me. If I couldn't solve it I would have traded it off. I mean I don't have girly hands, but this stippling is too aggressive, IMHO.

I let folks know when I get them installed.

Now my only gripe with S&W is the trigger pull on my Bodyguard 380. Oh well, one thing at a time.

buckshotshorty · Dec 7, 2016

Too bad you missed the Black Friday Talon sale 12 bucks and free shipping

gqllc007 · Dec 7, 2016

Try AGrip before the Talon grips its much much better

Bishop99 · Dec 7, 2016

I like the more aggressive stippling on the Shield 45 in my hand. But when carrying iwb all day, it's like getting a skin graph. I couldn't find the exact Pachmayr grip sleeve to fit the gun at "Slander Mountain" so I had to find the closest fit and trim off some excess. It will do until i get the correct one to fit it.

okiegtrider · Dec 7, 2016

I don't own one and only got to handle one for the first time last week. A couple finally put in an appearance local to me. FWIW, I thought the stippling was a little aggressive for my taste too. But, as others have mentioned here, and some other threads on the .45 Shield, a little sanding goes a long way with this issue.

scattershot · Dec 8, 2016

I don't like it, either. Talon grips are the answer.

kannonvaggon · Dec 8, 2016

I lightly sanded the nubs a bit to smooth things out. Just a bit. All better even IWB no T-shirt ....

stevewonderful · Dec 10, 2016

I just picked up one today. I like the grip but it is a but rough for me too. I'm going to try sandpaper like others suggested. But if your going to put on rubber stick-on grips this is the best IMO. Just as good as Talon grips and half the cost at $9.79.

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foxtail207 · Dec 11, 2016

I also hated the grip surface on the 45 Shield. I bought a Hogue slip-on on rubber sleeve and modified and trimmed the bottom with a Exacto knife to fit the contour. It's not perfect but pretty close, and it feels much better. I also like the palm swell of the rubber sleeve.

Rastoff · Dec 11, 2016

Go cut down a few trees with a regular ax. Then use the same ax to cut those trees into firewood. Do this every year. You won't worry about the grips being too aggressive any more.

Iggy · Dec 11, 2016

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zymurgeist · Dec 11, 2016

Rastoff said:
Go cut down a few trees with a regular ax. Then use the same ax to cut those trees into firewood. Do this every year. You won't worry about the grips being too aggressive any more.

I do about five trees every fall. A sharp axe helps a lot. The problem there is you don't wear gloves you get blisters not calluses and if you wear gloves you get no benefit from it.

It takes time to build up calluses and most of us don't work that hard for a sustained period.

Rastoff · Dec 11, 2016

That's why you have to do it regularly.

Of course you could just shoot more.

MP1SG · Dec 12, 2016

I have over 2,700 rounds through my Shield 45, The grip has actually worn down a bit. But I never found it to be a problem even brand new

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