Tyler T-Grip

[august1410]

I've seen a number of vintage S&Ws with the Tyler T-Grip and was thinking about getting one for my Model 10.

Anyone have any practical experience with these? Is it functional or fashionable?

I don't want to put modern grips on a 1967 gun...that's just me. I figured I would stay with a period look.

Any input is appreciated.

 

[johnsonl]

Tyler Manufacturing (Tyler T-Grips and Trigger Shoes) has been shut down by the state of Oklahoma and is being investigated by the USPS for mail fraud. They have been accepting orders and cashing checks for almost a year now, without delivering any product. DO NOT ORDER FROM TYLER MANUFACTURING! Their used products come up for sale in the "Accessories/Miscellaneous for sale" section of this site from time to time. There is a gentleman marketing a similar product on this site, made form injection molded plastic. I have not seen any feedback on them.

 

[august1410]

Tyler Manufacturing (Tyler T-Grips and Trigger Shoes) has been shut down by the state of Oklahoma and is being investigated by the USPS for mail fraud. They have been accepting orders and cashing checks for almost a year now, without delivering any product. DO NOT ORDER FROM TYLER MANUFACTURING! Their used products come up for sale in the "Accessories/Miscellaneous for sale" section of this site from time to time. There is a gentleman marketing a similar product on this site, made form injection molded plastic. I have not seen any feedback on them.

Thanks for the heads-up. I'm a cheap guy, and have been scouting E-bay and Gunbroker for them. I'll definitely steer clear of Tyler themselves!

 

[Broker50]

Thanks for the heads-up. I'm a cheap guy, and have been scouting E-bay and Gunbroker for them. I'll definitely steer clear of Tyler themselves!

If you're cheap, e-Bay may not come thrugh for you. A Tyler sold a couple of months ago on e-Bay for about $250.00!

 

[johnsonl]

T-Grips

They have been running $50-$75 each, when they surface. I wouldn't mind having a few of them myself, but I'm cheap as well. They fill in the space behind the trigger guard nicely.

 

[august1410]

If you're cheap, e-Bay may not come thrugh for you. A Tyler sold a couple of months ago on e-Bay for about $250.00!

Yikes. I was reading the Tyler thread after I posted and I think this is something that's gonna be on the back burner. If I have $250, I'm gonna buy another gun!

 

[-db-]

Your best bet would be ordering one of the plastic copies johnsonl mentioned. There's a guy on the forum making and selling them for $25 each, I believe the price is. You can do a search and find them. Anyway, trying one of these will let you know if you like the feel of the adapter and not break the bank doing so. If you don't like it, you wouldn't have any problem reselling it here. If you like it, you can always keep an eye out for an authentic "period correct" Tyler T-grip at the right price later.

 

[eyegots2no]

I've put tyler t-grips on a snubbie which works really well.

If I remember right--the have model numbers that fit with certain guns---something like No 1 is for J frames, No 2 old J frames (pre '55), No 3 for K and L frames (your mod 10), 3R for round but K's, No 4 for N frames, No 5, 6 and 7's were for Colt: Agent et al; Python; Old models; respectively. No 8 for Rugers.

They were aluminium---may have eventually made them in hard rubber.


They are hard to come by now-a-days.

 

[plainshunter]

I managed to get a T-grip before Tyler imploded. I have a M10-8, I can't imagine shooting it without now, it's brilliant. Too bad the company folded up like it did. If you can find one, I say do it.

Here's what my M10 looks with the T-Grip.

 

[GyMac]

I have the T grip on all but one of my K-Frames. They feel great to me and I'll be ordering one of the new plastic ones soon.

 

[scootergirl69]

info, please

If you please, who is selling the new plastic ones here on the SW forum. Haven't seen them offered.
Thanks.

 

[TAROMAN]

Here you go:

http://smith-wessonforum.com/accessories-misc-sale-trade/200882-bk-grip-adapters-s-w-j-k-l-n-frames.html

 

[cjtraining]

I have BK grips on two of my Bodyguards. I love them. Twenty five dollars for one and twenty for more than one on the same order. There in a thread on 1980 to present.

 

[RUT]

Looks like they're back up and running.... under new ownership/management!


Tyler Manufacturing and Distribution Company, Inc

 

[dave_g]

The top of the page says it was last updated March 20th. I'm going to wait until I hear some success stories. I really like my t-grip but I'm going to go with BK next.

 

[Al56]

I have Tylers on my J frames and I think they are a MUST on the round butts,,, especically if it's a Centennial. But the J-SB's, you can get away without one, but it's nice having them on those also.

 

[old bear]

Is it functional or fashionable?

Both, I have T-grips on several of my revolvers and they work well. Sadly the Tyler T-grip company apparently has been excepting orders and payment but has not shipped any product for a year or so.
There is a gentleman (Wrangler5) here on the forum that makes a product called the BK grip. From all of the reviews I have read they are a great product and ship in a timely fashion.

Tyler may be under new ownership, but I will not be one of the first to order from them. It's way to easy to either have a shill owner or just add "under new ownership" to your web page.

 

[Maximumbob54]

I have a couple of the BK grip adapters and I like them. The best part is they are about to get even better. I have one on my 64, my 640, and now my 10. Wrangler5 has been nothing but a gentleman with his sales while my order with Tyler went into a black hole. The funny thing is his BK's fit better than my one Tyler I bought used. I hit the plastic on a BK with some 400 grit sand paper, primed it, and added a textured paint. I ended up coating the metallic texture with a satin black but now I'm happy with my tinkering. Use the forum search function for "BK grips" and threads will pop up with reviews from several of us that have bought them. They are also a lot easier to work on to get a good fit on a hard to fit frame. And these actually ship to you with in days when you order them...

 

[OIF2]

I have a couple of the BK grip adapters and I like them. The best part is they are about to get even better. I have one on my 64, my 640, and now my 10. Wrangler5 has been nothing but a gentleman with his sales while my order with Tyler went into a black hole. The funny thing is his BK's fit better than my one Tyler I bought used. I hit the plastic on a BK with some 400 grit sand paper, primed it, and added a textured paint. I ended up coating the metallic texture with a satin black but now I'm happy with my tinkering. Use the forum search function for "BK grips" and threads will pop up with reviews from several of us that have bought them. They are also a lot easier to work on to get a good fit on a hard to fit frame. And these actually ship to you with in days when you order them...

And think you're right; the BKs will only improve as he works with the medium, finishes, etc. I ordered two, and will order a couple more in a while, mostly to see the improvements. Great product. As for Tyler, we'll see. I'd like to throw some support to "wrangler" first for his idea.
Bob

 

[jmcghee]

The Tyler web page was updated 8/4/11.It sounds like they are really back.They have lost my business though.Because I couldntI
buy from them I bought oversize, ugly, grips cheap.I then shaped them and refinished them to suit .