Tyler T Grip company shutdown - shipping again

[luis]

The gold colored grip adapters were introduced less than five years ago. They were made of silicon bronze. The main selling point was for BBQ guns.

Mershon produced under contract to S&W the monogrammed grip adapters after the Tyler paten expired. Pachmayr (Lyman) continued production when they purchased Mershon.

 

[-db-]

luis, thanks for the correction regarding the bronze adapters. I've never seen one personally and assumed they were an early product, not a later one. The couple gold-colored ones I have are paint (or powder coat or whatever it is) over aluminum.

 

[luis]

The couple gold-colored ones I have are paint (or powder coat or whatever it is) over aluminum.

The ones you have are the rare early production. Treat them with care. I remember in a conversation with someone at Tyler years ago that gold was introduced because they had seen a lot of positive response to the Taurus and Ruger BBQ guns.

 

[wrangler5]

FWIW, it appears that the Tyler web site http://www.t-grips.com/ now requires a logon ID and password to see it. At least that should keep any new folks from finding the address to which to send their check or money order.

 

[pageophile]

What a joke this has all become Good company flushed down the toilet

 

[lagavulin62]

The ones you have are the rare early production. Treat them with care. I remember in a conversation with someone at Tyler years ago that gold was introduced because they had seen a lot of positive response to the Taurus and Ruger BBQ guns.

I have one of these. whether it is early model not sure. about 5 months ago I found one at a gun show. I bought it to fit my model 28-2 whenever I get one. the guy said he had lots more but he didn't bring them to the show. said he would get back with me but he never did. like an idiot I didn't take his information. he was just a guy there with his wife and didn't have a business card or anything. he didn't seem to know what they were. I think he was some guy hit on hard times and just trying to unload a bunch of stuff.

 

[blujax01]

The Columbus Dispatch recently related about how the Ohio AG closed down a guy when "over 50 people complained" about how he was scamming them on Craig's List. I forget what he was "selling" and it doesn't matter.

All of youse guys who are being swindled - contact the Oklahoma AG. If everyone does it, the AG should react!

 

[Eagl1]

T-Grip catalog

Did anyone happen to copy and save the size chart from the Tyler website before it went away? If someone were to post it on here or in a different thread, it would sure be handy for future referance.

 

[Reacher (Said Nothing)]

Tyler T-Grip Web Site Down! Great News!

Finally! Possibly the beginning of the end of the human dynamo that can churn out 3,300 t-grips by himself. Too bad he didn't know anyone that could ship them!

 

[-db-]

Did anyone happen to copy and save the size chart from the Tyler website before it went away? If someone were to post it on here or in a different thread, it would sure be handy for future referance.

I just pulled this off Google cache. Folks may want to copy it and save it on their computers:

SMITH & WESSON REVOLVERS

#1 For ALL Smith & Wesson "J" frames; models: 30, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38, 47, 60, 63, 649, ect..., made after 1955. Chief, Kit Gun, Bodyguard, Centennial, hand Ejector, ect, also most Charter Arms, Rossi 38 Special, Taurus 85, R.G. Model 31. All guns must have standard factory panel grips, will not fit oversize or rubber grips.

#2 For Smith & Wesson "J" frame revolvers made before 1955. Chief, Terrier, etc. Also for EIG E9, INA, Tiger, Llama X111, some late model Charter Arms, with standard grips.

#3 For ALL Smith & Wesson "K" and "L" SQUARE BUTT frame revolvers; models: 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 48, 64, 65, 66, 67, 547, 581, 586, ect...,. Also fits Astra Cadix, Falcon Revolvers with standard size regular grips, will not fit oversize grips. SQUARE BUTT "K" & "L" FRAMES.

#3R For ALL Smith & Wesson "K" & "L" frame ROUND BUTT: models: 10, 12, 13, 19, 64, 65, 66, 547, 586, ect... and all "K" frame ROUND BUTT models with regular standard size grips, will not fit oversize grips.

#4 For ALL Smith & Wesson "N" frame; models: 22, 25, 27, 28, 29, 57, 58, 629, ect... Patrolman, Outdoorsman, Target Military, 1918 Military, also Miroku, Aster 357, Llama Heavy Frame Revolvers all with standard size grips, will not fit oversize grips. Round or Square butt does not matter for N-Frame Revolvers.

COLT REVOLVERS

#5 For Colt "D" frame Round or Square Butt models. Agent, Cobra, Detective Special, Diamondback, Police Positive made after 1941, with standard size grips.

#6 For Colt "I" & "J" frame models. Python, Trooper, Official Police, Officers Model, Target, 357, MK III, New Service, 1918 Army, with standard size grips.

#7 For Colt, old model made before 1941, Police Positive, Police Positive Special, Detective Special, this model has a very narrow butt, narrow between trigger guard and butt stock, Grips are 1 1/2" at bottom width.

RUGER REVOLVERS

#8 For Ruger, Security Six, Speed Six, Police Service Six, Red Hawk Revolvers with standard factory grips.

 

[r2texas]

End of the line

The website is shut down. The 800-number is disconnected. Looks like whoever was cashing the checks has finally quit paying the bills and flown the coop. I filed a complaint with the Postal Inspectors, left a message for OKCPD, but am not holding my breath.

 

[plainshunter]

Wow, its too bad. I managed to get one for my M-10 right before he got sick. Just made that revolver, but I'm kinda old school anyway.

 

[Buford57]

I can't say with certainty that they were Tyler products, but two of my coworkers carried K-Frames (one M15 and one M19) in the early 80s with brass or bronze colored grip adapters that were well-worn at that time and the color seemed to go deep. They seemed a little narrower than the black and "silver" Tylers I had at the time.


I never cared for the shiny gold Tylers of recent years, but whatever those adapters were back then, they just looked right on a blue-worn S&W with walnut magnas.

 

[Chuck Jones]

I had a price list /catalogue from Melvin back in the day, it was filled with Bible passages between the products. I've use T grips since the '80s and some of them were decades old when I got them!

I know his t-grips have made many shooters better and saved lives.

It's sad that it ended like this, I hope the family is ok.

/c

 

[paddlingman]

Another way...

Tyler Manufacturing and Distribution Company, Inc

 

[Rawhide38]

Thanks for posting the size chart DB! Does anyone have a size chart for the Tyler Trigger Shoes to post?
Thanks!

 

[phenson]

Kinda sad and ironic what the website had to say in 2008:

Many of our beloved customers already know that our T-Grips and Trigger Shoes are made right here in Oklahoma. We do all of the work ourselves. We take great pride in our job, everything from customer service to the production of your pieces. Everyday, we personally look forward to speaking with you and doing what we enjoy most, continuing on with the long tradition of T-Grips and Triggers Shoes. We hope that Melvin Tyler would be proud that his name and inventions are still being produced and carried on to this day.

Thank you all so much for your support of our family owned and operated business.

 

[tedog]

Kinda sad and ironic what the website had to say in 2008:

Many of our beloved customers already know that our T-Grips and Trigger Shoes are made right here in Oklahoma. We do all of the work ourselves. We take great pride in our job, everything from customer service to the production of your pieces. Everyday, we personally look forward to speaking with you and doing what we enjoy most, continuing on with the long tradition of T-Grips and Triggers Shoes. We hope that Melvin Tyler would be proud that his name and inventions are still being produced and carried on to this day.

Thank you all so much for your support of our family owned and operated business.

What a shame, I know of another good company that was run into the ground by the heirs.

 

[GunHoarder]

Thanks for posting the size chart DB! Does anyone have a size chart for the Tyler Trigger Shoes to post?
Thanks!

OK Rawhide here is the Trigger Shoe Fit Chart for Tyler and Flaigs ACE Trigger Shoes.

SMITH & WESSON PISTOLS & REVOLVERS
MODEL------------------------------------------------------------------------------SIZE
M&P, Combat, K22, K32, K38, Masterpiece, 38/44, 44 Spec.,
357, Patrolman, Outdoorsman, D.A. Army, 44 Target,
41 & 44 Magnum, Most "K" & "N" Frame Revolvers----------------------------1
S&W New Smooth Trigger "K" "L" 686 "N" Frame----------------------------- 17
Chief, Terrier, Hand Ejector, Kitgun, Bodyguard, Regulation Police,
Centennial, Airweight (all "J" Frame w/ narrow trigger)------------------- 14
S&W New Wide Smooth Trigger "J" Frame, Rossie smooth trigger------------- 217
S&W Model 61 Automatic (narrow trigger < 3/16")----------------------------- 20
S&W Hiway Patrolman (some models), 1917----------------------------------- 21
S&W Automatics: 39, 41, 42, 59, 639, 659, 52, --------------------------------159
S&W Automatic 9mm 5903 -------------------------------------------------159 Short
Rossi .357 Mag Revolver model 971 Grooved trigger, circa 1990--------------- 217

MODEL-----------------------------------------------------------------------------SIZE

COLT PISTOLS & REVOLVERS

Officers Model, Official Police (old model) Marshal--------------------------- 1
45, 38 Super, Commander (late model) (all caliber) 25 Automatic (old model),
Springfield 45, Mustang --------------------------------------------------------3
Challenger --------------------------------------------------------------------5
Official Police, Officers Model, target Special, 357 Python, Trooper,
Officers Model Match, Mark III (all models) Lawman, King Cobra -----------8
Colt Jr. 22, 25 Caliber, New 25 Auto -----------------------------------------9
Cobra, Detective Special, Bankers Special, Agent, Courier Police,
Positive Special, Diamondback, Viper ----------------------------------------10
Shooting Master, New Service (all Caliber) 45 D.A. Army --------------------17
Woodsman, match, target, Huntsman, 56 Match, H&R 622, 732, 733 ---------23
45, 38 Super (old model) 32, 380 Pocket Auto, Delta Elite --------------------20
S.A. Frontier, S.A. Army (all Caliber), 22 Scout,22 New Frontier,22 Peacemaker--24
Double Eagle ------------------------------------------------------------------159


MISCELLANEOUS PISTOLS & REVOLVERS
Falcon, Taurus 65 -------------------------------------------------------------------1
Taurus 85 Ultra-Lite 38sp Rev, 941 Rev 22 Mag------------------------------------217
Erma Luger --------------------------------------------------------------------------2
High Standard Double Nine, F.I. Mod D 380 Auto, Cop 4 Bdl. ----------------------3
High Standard Automatic (most models) narrow trigger -------------------------------4
Unique Corsir, Astra Cadix, Beretta PT99, Beeman Air Gun --------------------------5
Browning 9 mm Hi Power -------------------------------------------------------------6
High Standard Sentinel, J.C. Higgens 88 ----------------------------------------------22
Astra Cub, Titan, Galesi Automatic, Ruger Single Six & Blackhawk-
(narrow trigger, older model, all caliber), Old Army Cap & Ball,
Rohm RG 66, Jennings, Sheridan Air pistol ---------------------------------------------9
Eig, E9, I.N.A. Tiger, Rossie Revolver, Astra 357, RG 38 ------------------------------10
Sheridan Pellet Pistol, Timney air weight -------------------------------------------------11
Llama revolver (small frame) -------------------------------------------------------------14
Ruger Standard MK 1 & MK II, Walther P38, Taurus 92 -------------------------------15
Ruger Security Six, Speed Six, Redhawk, Super Redhawk, GP-100 ---------------------17
Ruger LCP Semi Auto-----------------------------------------------------------217 (4 set)
Ruger LCR Rev 38 Hammerless------------------------------------------------217 (4 set)
H&K 270 22 Cal. Auto -----------------------------------------------------------------18
Ruger (late model) Single Six, Blackhawk all cal. wide trigger Super Blackhawk 44 Mag,
Virginia Dragoon, A.M.T. Hardbvall ---------------------------------------------------19-S
Ortegoes, Beretta, Star F, Star PD, Star S, Llama 380, Jennings 22 Auto ------------20
Iver Johnson Mod. 55, 57, Charter Arms, Dan Wesson, CZ-75,
Harrington Richardson 662, 732, 900, 939, 949, 999, 925, 929, TZ85 ------------------23
Walther PPK, PPKS, -------------------------------------------------------------------- 159
Charter Arms (some late models), if #23 does not fit --------------------------------------78
Rossi wide smooth trigger, RWS Airgun, Ruger 101, Taurus 85 ---------------------------217
Auto Mag II ------------------------------------------------------------------------------51
Walter P5 Compac -----------------------------------------------------------------------159
Hamerly Walther Olympia/Pistole .22 cal circa 1962 ---------------------------------------15
Replica Remington 1858 SA Revolver ----------------------------------------------------217
L.W. See Camp 32-380 Cal ---------------------------------------------------------------78
Kel-Tec P-11, P-32 ----------------------------------------------------------------------217

WINCHESTER SHOTGUNS & RIFLES
43, 69, 75, 88, 100 Carbine, 54, 70 (old model, pre 1964), 72A ---------------2
190 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------3
42, 74, 1200, 1400 -------------------------------------------------------------5
12, 21, 50, 61, 63, 150, 250, Hi & Lo Wall -------------------------------------6
101 O&U -----------------------------------------------------------------------7
97 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
77 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
670, 770 -------------------------------------------------------------------------15
1894 AKA Win 94, 71 -------------==-------------------------------------------19
52 OM, 528 -----------------------------------------------------------------------21
70 (late model post 1964), 600 ---------------------------------------------------23
Model-32 Steel Barrel (12 Ga.) Single Barrel, Toravel Pistol ----------------------11
Super X-1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------78
2002 Model 70 Bolt Action Center Fire Classic Featherweight --------------------159
Model 67-A .22 Cal. --------------------------------------------------------------4

REMINGTON SHOTGUNS AND RIFLES
870TC & TB, Trap------------------------------------------------------------- 3
10, 90T Shotgun ----------------------------------------------------------------5
31, 121, 581, 788, 11, 11-48--------------------------------------------------- 6
141, 721, 722, 731------------------------------------------------------------- 7
510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 512X, k 540, 550, 572, 513T, 740, 760,
1100, 58 Auto, 870, 552, 1187, 700, 7400, 7600, 552, 742------------------- 9
241 Automatic, Shilen Replacement Trigger 700 Rem ---------------------------11
34 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
600 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------15
37 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------16
3200 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------19-L
30 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
700 BDL, 40X, M/7 Carbon ---------------------------------------------------23
541 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------20

MISCELLANEOUS SHOTGUNS & RIFLES
BSA, Browning Citori 12 & 20 Ga. Type III, Timney 98 FN-------------------- 1
Anschultz 64, Weatherby MKV, Matado, Rossi Gallery Model,
234 Springfield, Charles Daly, Weatherby Vanguard ----------------------------2
Ithaca 37, 1500 Rifle, Krieghoff 32, Thompson Cnt 22 Classic------------------ 3
Ruger Mini 14, Ruger M77, Marlin bolt action Rimfire by Rifle Basix------------ 4
Browning O&U, Browning BT-99, Kawajrvchyla, Stevens 30, 77,
Marlin 60, Weatherby pump 12, Sako LA16, Mark III -------------------------5
Browning Auto Shotguns, BBO, Marlin39,39A,336,56, M-1Carbine----------- 6
Browning 22 Auto, Whitney Wolverine 101,Condor OU Mod 31015 -----------7
Savage 23D, Sako L57, Marlin 222, 80, Springfield 951,
Mossberg 185, 283, Krag, Franchi Auto, Ithaca 400, Stevens 59,
Higgens 25, S&W 1000, H&K Benelli S-90, S&W 1000---------------------- 9
Stevens 416, Walnut Hill, 54A, FN400, Sako LA6, Springfield 03, 03A3,
Wards 46A, Mossberg 151, 152K, 640, M-1Garand, Timney Target,
Thompson, New Englander Muzzle Loader, Armalite AR-50 -------------------11
Jap 6.5, 7.7, Browning Fn, Mauser 91, 93, 98, Mannlicker Shoen,
Savage 23, Sako Finnfire 461, Anschultz 22, Jaeger, O&U
Mashburn, Schultz-Larsen, Peterson 1500 -------------------------------------12
Husquvarna, HVA, Canjar, Dayton, Traister & Sado Adjustable,
Jzeger NM, Whitworth Mauser, SKB 500 Series O&U----------------------- 13
SKB 85 TSS with Barrel Selector (only available in Bronze)--------------------13SKB
Mossberg 45B, Timney Featherweight,PBeretta Gardone VT 12ga ------------14
Browning A-Bolt --------------------------------------------------------------15
Savage 110, 112, 116 ---------------------------------------------------------16
Ruger Model 1, Model 2, Ruger O&U (9/32"wide), Colt AR-15-------------- 17
Mossberg300,H&K 270(22 Auto),Timney Rplmt Spring/Enfield Sptmn------- 18
Savage 99 --------------------------------------------------------------------19
Marlin GF75, ---------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Sako L61, Sheridan Air Rifle-------------------------------------------------- 21
Enfield 1917 US, British 303, Sako L579, Timney Mauser BRNO,
Howa 1500 Series Rifle -------------------------------------------------------22
BSA Monarch, Browning Pump Shotgun --------------------------------------23
Mossberg NH25, Anschultz Target, H&R 700 DL, Marlin 881, 882, 883,
25N, 25MN, Shilen (trigger = 1/8" wide, straight curve)-------------------- 24
Ruger 10/22------------------------------------------------------------------ 159
Sharp Shooter, Rifle Basix, Savage Model 10 Sharp Shooter----------------- 9
Anchultz Model 1717, 1710,1720, 1730, 1743 ------------------------------217
Thompson Center Black Diamond, Sako L461------------------------------ 11
Jewel Trigger for Arnold Arms Remington Action, SAKO A-1 Action------- 20
SAKO Model75, Benelli Sport 2NM, Super Black Eagle, Montefeltra------ 3
CZ 452 Rimfire 22 Long Rifle, Mossberg 500 AT ---------------------------5
CZ 550 .243 cal and up (single set trigger) circa 2004----------------------- 13
Ruger 12 ga O&U 04/65 ----------------------------------------------------5
Charles Daily Superior Field MM 12ga --------------------------------------3
New England Firearms Handi Rifle SB2, Semi Auto Model 9-10 ------------217
Sako Forester L579 (13/64")- ----------------------------------------------9
M-1A, M-14 ---------------------------------------------------------------11
Beretta AL 390 Centennial 1999 Model ------------------------------------22
Beretta AL 391 Urika 12 ga----------------------------------------------- 4
Krieghoff K-80 Competition Shotgun RT (Removable Trigger) -------------23
Rock River N.M. Trigger Group for AR-15 National Match--------------- 19-L
Marlin 81-T .22 -----------------------------------------------------------111
340 Savage .222 Rifle -----------------------------------------------------15
Mossberg 353 .22 cal ------------------------------------------------------9
Benelli R-1 -----------------------------------------------------------------6
Kreighoff K-5 12 guage Shotgun --------------------------------------------2
H&R Topper .20 guage Shotgun, H&R Topper 158 circa 1970 -------------23
AK-47 (7.62 mm) ----------------------------------------------------------17
Mossberg 500 Shotgun -----------------------------------------------------22
Sako P94 Finnfire, Tikka Hunter, cal .22 Long Riffle, circa 2003--------------3

MISCELLANEOUS AIR GUNS AND RIFLES
Beeman R Series Rifles -------------------------------------------------------------------12
Beeman Kodiak --------------------------------------------------------------------------51
Webley Longbow ------------------------------------------------------------------------78
Webley StingRay -------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Air Arms TX200, ProSport, 400 & 410 Series -------------------------------------------3
Logun MKII ------------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Careers -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Webley Raider ----------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Webley Patriot, Webley Tomahawk -------------------------------------------------------51
Gamo Hunter 840 Air Rifle .177, 2003 model ---------------------------------------------20
Marlin 336C, 336W 30-30 Win, Marlin 308X Lever 308,
Marlin 1894CL Lever 218 BEE (19/64" wide; Quarter Curve)-------------------------217GPR
Thunder 380 Bersa SA (5/16" width, Nickel curve)--------------------------------------23
Benelli Nova 12 ga Pump (5/16"; less than Quarter curve)------------------------------17

 

[PALADIN85020]

Sorry I was only responding to Rawhide's request for the Trigger Chart.
I did not mean to Spam the board jessegpresley. I would have preferred you PM your comment instead of a public post though. No harm done.

I for one appreciate your posting of the trigger shoe chart. I have often seen trigger shoes put up for sale on eBay where only the coded number was known; the owner usually has no idea what gun or guns they will fit. Now I can immediately tell if the shoe will fit something I want to equip with a shoe. Thanks for the information.

John