Tyler T Grip company shutdown - shipping again

[johnsonl]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[Moonman]

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

 

[JayBird686]

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

 

[Leonard]

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

 

[bearpugh4570]

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]

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.

 

[etexas]

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

 

[bearpugh4570]

i'm sure some agree. but not me. i agree with the 5.00 price.

 

[DCP]

Maybe in 1970 lol

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

 

[Cirrus]

Nothing against BK, but you won't catch me putting anything plastic on my no-dash 66. If I wanted plastic on my gun, I would have bought a Glock. Plastic and a classic S&W revolver are two things that just don't belong together.

Now if BK would have made an aluminum adapter, I would have quickly given them my business.

 

[SuperMan]

Don't know if it is happening to any of you but having been listed in Tyler's email address book they now have a worm that is sending out spam on an almost daily basis...

Bob

 

[JayBird686]

Those BKs look nice. I think the price is fair, there is more to making something than how much the materials cost. If my T-grips fall through I will order some.

 

[dieselgrin]

Still waiting on my Feb 11 order.

 

[blujax01]

Those BKs look nice. I think the price is fair, there is more to making something than how much the materials cost. If my T-grips fall through I will order some.

The people who think that the BK should sell for $5 based on an imaginary material cost have obviously never started or run a business.

 

[Leonard]

I like the idea of the plastic grip adapter as it is less likely to mar the grips

 

[bearpugh4570]

the 5.00 thing is an exaggeration, but considering the real tyler is the same price made of milled aluminum i'd think a plastic copy would cost less.

 

[JayBird686]

The company seems to be new, so cost per unit is still gonna be high. Tylers infrastructure and logistics are already established, so there unit costs can be lower. If the companies were identical in all of this, then, one would assume, the plastic model would be cheaper.

Bk has one advantage, internet sales. Its 2011, a 12 year old can set up a website that can take CC or paypal. It took me an hour to go get a Money order, got to thr post office and mail it off. Or i could have done all of this in 2 minutes at my house.

 

[Leonard]

The company seems to be new, so cost per unit is still gonna be high. Tylers infrastructure and logistics are already established, so there unit costs can be lower.
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Cost of doing business overhead is especially low when they do not deliver product!

 

[Reacher (Said Nothing)]

curdog, you should review previous posts.

 

[michael thornton]

tyler t?

well its going on 5 weeks and i havent got my tyler t in yet, anyone hearing any news? i know some folks have been waiting for mnths.

 

[SuperMan]

the 5.00 thing is an exaggeration, but considering the real tyler is the same price made of milled aluminum i'd think a plastic copy would cost less.

FYI..the Tyler is a casting, not milled. Once out of the mould it just has to be polished or powdercoated and the copper keeper swagged into place...

Bob

 

[Dougdeb]

Here's my story...
I had ordered one for a J-frame a couple of years back (2006/2007) timeframe. When I finally got that one (it took about eight weeks as I remember), the bottom edge was so sharp it actually cut my finger the first time I shot it. I called their "customer service" and asked about a replacement. I was told that was the way the guy made it and if it didn't work for me, I should either file it down or sell it. Not the answer I was looking for. I ended up deciding that I prefered my J-frame with just the old fashion service grips anyway. (I still have the t-grip in my box of "stuff.")
Fast-forward to this year. I ordered one for my K-frame square back in April. I hadn't heard about the issues otherwise I would have waited. That's what I get for not doing some research ahead of time. Because of family obligations and moving to a new house, I forgot all about it. Then, surprise, in late July/early August it finally showed up. I had given up on it. The workmanship seems to have improved. The piece was well finished with no sharp edges and cleaned done.
I'm not saying that everyone should run out and get one now. I'm just throwing my $0.02 in to the mix. Would I order another one from them? Based solely on the fit and finish of the last one I ordered, yes I would. But, I think that I would wait a couple of months and see what kind of experiences others have with their customer service.
Thanks,
Doug

 

[hittman77]

Seems now like hundreds of folks who thought they'd been swindled are getting their product. Yeah ~ in a perfect would it would never have happened.

However, I like it when an American company turns things around.

 

[labworm]

I guess some have never dealt with property and assets upon the death of a loved one. When all the relatives show up like buzzards to see what they can get their mitts on.

That is what was going on with Tyler, Bryan the owner is really a nice person, took a long time for things to settle. And now the so called thief is delivering.

Only in America

 

[Leonard]

And now the so called thief is delivering.

Only in America[/QUOTE]


I will believe it when I see it December 2010 and still waiting. Two recent letters to Tyler no response.

 

[togap]

Check cleared October 2010.

Received T Grip today. Excellent quality.

 

[coobie]

And now the so called thief is delivering.

Only in America

I will believe it when I see it December 2010 and still waiting. Two recent letters to Tyler no response.[/QUOTE] I am with you on this oneOrdered my t-grip last march.I will not hold my breath.