Tyler T-grip

[Dosgatos]

I find myself needing a Tyler T-grip to match my nickel new .44 Wolf & Klar.
I'm hesitant to order a T-grip because my last experience with them was extremely unpleasant. Difficult to communicate with them and promises that were not kept when I did get someone to answer the phone. They still don't answer their phone and I hesitate to send them a check and then have months of frustration. Not a lot of money, I'll grant you, but a pain. It's been some years, so has this situation improved?

 

[Erocksmash]

Haha I'm laughing in agreement, as I just remembered I sent of for a set a while ago?!?! Months ago, this post reminded me... ill reach out to them and ask the that the heck!

 

[jbtrucker]

Seen Aluminum T Grips on ebay I bid on one with box to $75. Robertson Trading post sells them also. I have a BK to put on my M18 may get another for M14

 

[robertrwalsh]

There is now an oufit called BK that makes grip adaptors. I have two of theirs. The price is reasonable and they actually ship them promptly. They may not make exactly what you want, but check them out.

 

[Waveski]

I would not bother with Tyler , sort to say.

I’d go the eBay route.

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

Robertson Trading post sells them also.

Thanks for the tip.

Robertson's has J-frames on eBay $34 delivered. ($31 on their site) Had to get a set to see what all the fuss is about!

 

[jimmyj]

BK GRIP ADAPTERS (he is a forum member)
IMHO they are a lot better than Tylers

 

[Jack Flash]

I ordered some about 14 weeks ago. Their website gave 4 to 6 weeks as a ship time estimate. I have received nothing yet.

Every month I check their website. At one point they posted that their main guy was sick with Covid. I do not doubt that he was, and so I certainly sympathize. That's a terrible disease, and I'm really glad that he got better. Pretty much all along they stuck with the 4 to 6 week estimate, with the caveat that they don't really know how long it will take.

If you search this forum, you will see many threads where people say it takes about a year to get your order, but you will get it. I went in with my eyes wide open. No point in crying about it now.

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

BK GRIP ADAPTERS (he is a forum member)
IMHO they are a lot better than Tylers

Just plastic versions though, correct?

 

[StrawHat]

Just plastic versions though, correct?

Yes, some sort of polymer. If you want a metal grip adapter, the fastest way to get one is to search eBay, gb, etc. and pay the price. Another option could be a wtb in the appropriate section.

Kevin

 

[glenwolde]

They've been like that for decades. I don't understand why they don't just sell all of their production on eBay.

 

[Absalom]

They've been like that for decades..

To my knowledge “they” is one guy, some next-gen relative of old Melvin Tyler who took over the brand some decades back. Productivity seems to depend on his schedule and other commitments.

 

[tommy F]

sad as they used to be great quality, cheap $ and available in a few days

 

[JohnRippert]

Worth the wait to me, although I do realize that many people in this age of instant gratification will disagree. I have bought them 3 ways. Sent my check and waited, found one I wanted on Ebay and bought a revolver with one included. For those that just want a grip insert to make things fit for their hand, definitely buy a BK. For those like me who like a Tyler for the old school fit and look? Order and wait, or pay for it online. Bitching about someone's business practices when they have been the same for decades is........well, never mind.

 

[Grayfox]

I love the original Tyler T-grip. Unfortunately new ones are unobtainium.
The last time I placed an order was 5-6 years ago. Despite a number of unsuccessful efforts to contact them by both phone and e-mail, all I could do was wait. After almost a year, they suddenly showed up in my mail box. Thankfully, I had ordered 8 in several different sizes. That's lasted me up to now. But I'll never order from them again. I've heard that the situation has only gotten worse since then.
I've tried the BKs, but didn't really like them.
About the only source for Tylers these days are the various auction sites. Good luck with that and be prepared to pay heavily.

 

[pomonapete]

my square butt 36 cries for happy with the Tyler T-grip.

 

[fleabus101]

As of now ..if you want Tyler T grip..either
buy one off ebay ..or put up a WTB here..
Way it is thesedays..

 

[Dosgatos]

Worth the wait to me, although I do realize that many people in this age of instant gratification will disagree. I have bought them 3 ways. Sent my check and waited, found one I wanted on Ebay and bought a revolver with one included. For those that just want a grip insert to make things fit for their hand, definitely buy a BK. For those like me who like a Tyler for the old school fit and look? Order and wait, or pay for it online. Bitching about someone's business practices when they have been the same for decades is........well, never mind.

I wasn't bitching, I just wanted to know if things had changed. Looks like they haven't.

 

[Rodan]

You have to look at Tyler the same as any other small outfit making low-volume specialty items, like stocks or holsters. You pay your money and you wait. Assume a year, forget about it, and have a pleasant surprise when they show up.

If you want one now, buy from BK. BK's grip adapters are perfectly functional, but not as pretty as the real thing in polished aluminum. I have both, and will probably buy more of both in the future.

 

[JohnRippert]

I wasn't bitching, I just wanted to know if things had changed. Looks like they haven't.

I was not pointing a finger at anyone in this thread. Seems like every other T grip thread I have seen has devolved into Tyler bashing. That is what I was talking about.