Check out galloway grips...cheap...get the rubberized version.
Talon Grips vs. Traction Grips vs. Custom Grips
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Bounty
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Saw these too:
Looks gray to me, but the ad says they're black.
Whose are these? Link?
DocSunShine
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Never could get any traction grips to stay put when you run the gun hard. IMO a good stippling job with an undercut on the trigger guard is the only way to go.
Motorsporting
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I love the feel of the Talon rubber grips, but on all three applications (M&P Pro and Shield [x2]) the back right "panel" peels off after a serious range session. I ended up cutting this corner off, and am trying that for now (so far so good), but I'm disappointed. I followed the directions perfectly, and even did more than was required for the second application of the Shield (per Talon's redirection), but the same thing happened as on the first. I will try plane and simple skateboard tape from Home Depot next time.
This was my experience as well.
Although installed per instructions, the Talon grips on my M&P lasted about two range sessions.
The back area started to peel and I just got fed up and peeled the rest off. Which is a shame because I liked the texture.
Maybe it's a function of the firmness of one's grip (I grip pretty hard)?
Anyways, glad they work for some folks, they are a good option, just not for me.
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jonesy814
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I have rubberized talons on my shield and rubberized traction grips on my Ruger SR9c. There is no difference that I can tell or see in the 2 products other than the way they are cut out which makes me question why the Talons are twice the price. They have both been on the guns the same length of time and have held up equally well
Jonesy, the traction grips, do they wrap back to front or front to back (Like the Talons).
I checked their pricing out, and for $8.79, might give them a try.
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One year w/ Traction Grips and not one single issue!
BigDog48
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I have the rubber Talon Grips on two of my pistols, including my Shield.
In my opinion, they are so well cut that they practically disappear, and look like they are part of the pistol and they enhance your grip, just enough. I've had them since Thanksgiving and they show no wear or signs of "unsticking". Also IMO, by comparison, the Traction Grips are butt-ugly, but to each his own!
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I have the Talon Grips on my Shield and loved them, until they started coming off. I live in a desert climate and evidently the adhesive will start softening and the tape starts sliding around and eventually comes off. I had my tape on for about 1 year when I started having problems. Not a huge deal but I did expect them to last a little longer without having to replace after one year. It is also just a "heads up" to those in warmer climates.
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I don't know anything about Traction grips, but I really like Talon grips. I have the rubber Talon grips on both of my polymer carry guns and they work well. The provide a solid grip without adding thickness. Good stuff.
Deadbug
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I suspect you had problems with the "original design" Talon grip tape. They recently redesigned the product and no longer has the segmented seam at the back. That is where mine started to "creep"/unstick after about 6 months of weekly use in hot south Texas.
Instead it is hidden in the front under itself (as in their Glock product). I replaced mine and it is rock-solid. I expect it to way outlast the original design. You might want to give 'em a shout--maybe they'll replace them for you at no cost? They did for me.
apstang50
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Old thread but. I've had the rubber talon grips on my Ruger LC9S for about a year and love them. Cleaning the grip really good before applying them and then heating them is the key. This is my carry gun so it's on my everyday, all day. It's also been used at the range many times since I put them on and have not had a single issue with them.
+1 Talon grips. I put them on all my polymer framed guns. I try and order the grip at the same time or even before I order the gun, so I never even touch the handle before I clean with alcohol and put the grips on just to help ensure the grip surface is oil free.
