ACORN
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I can understand not being to supply right now but 12-13 months?
Tyler T-grip
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Nobody on this forum thinks twice about waiting that long for custom leather, or grips, or custom gunsmithing, if it's a unique product that they want.
Tyler's communication is terrible, but if you want the "real thing", you pay your money and you wait.
We are fortunate that he hasn't packed the whole thing up and shut down, like so many other gun related small businesses.
ExRanger714
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Robertson's adapter good to go!
I bought one of these and ordered a couple more when I saw the fit and finish. They are kind of a satin finish but would probably polish up real nice if you wanted a nickel look.
No offense intended to BK Grips and their product sure looks good but the only nonmetal revolver parts I can abide are wood grips and a front sight insert.
YMMV.
I bought one of these and ordered a couple more when I saw the fit and finish. They are kind of a satin finish but would probably polish up real nice if you wanted a nickel look.
No offense intended to BK Grips and their product sure looks good but the only nonmetal revolver parts I can abide are wood grips and a front sight insert.
YMMV.
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yossarian1
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My check was immediately cashed back in July after being sent with nothing to show for it so this thread gives me some hope.
Either way it's my fault at the end of the day for sending the check and not doing my research. I'm blessed enough in life that the 48 bucks isn't a big deal its just the principle is all.
Either way it's my fault at the end of the day for sending the check and not doing my research. I'm blessed enough in life that the 48 bucks isn't a big deal its just the principle is all.
ACORN
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I think most honorable makers would be up front with a delivery date.
Stating on the web site 4-6 weeks but not delivering for upwards of a year is unacceptable unless you know that going in.
The OP apparently didn't know they weren't truthful.
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About 2 years ago I wanted a "real" Tyler, not a plastic one. I knew the issues but ordered one anyway. I got it in about 3 months.
Liking it so much I ordered 2 more. They came in about 2 weeks. I guess he must have had those particular sizes and colors in stock that day.
Right now I have primers back-ordered. I'll wait for them too.
As badly as Tyler is performing , I suspect that a total collapse is a very real possibility.
If that happens a lot of customers will get stuck.
I would but the product on the secondary market, but will not send money to an outfit in such disarray.
Glad I went with BK.
If that happens a lot of customers will get stuck.
I would but the product on the secondary market, but will not send money to an outfit in such disarray.
Glad I went with BK.
More Tyler talk and I'm out of popcorn.
sipowicz
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Tyler really needs to learn how to adapt or they will lose their grip on the business.
I went with BK for my DS. Looks fine and works great.
I went with BK for my DS. Looks fine and works great.
ACORN
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I'd really like a bronze Tyler for my Model 15-3.
I'm just too cheap to spring for it.
I'm just too cheap to spring for it.
Never had a bronze Tyler before. I have considered it, just never pulled the trigger. The way prices are now, when Tyler finally folds, secondary T-grips will bring $250+!
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Bronze Tylers are pretty nice. I don't have one of the new ones though.
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And much easier to order than the Tylers. Tyler seems to have been in and out of business several time over the years? With much delay most of the time?
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It's been a few months. Anyone get theirs yet?
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I am a big fan of the Tyler T-grip, and in fact just mailed an order in for a couple.
If you think you will get your purchase in a couple months I doubt you will.
Just buckle up and forget about your order because it could be a year, or more
Good luck.
If you think you will get your purchase in a couple months I doubt you will.
Just buckle up and forget about your order because it could be a year, or more
Good luck.
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I will gamble on two grips. Knowing me I will have forgotten all about it when they finally show up.
My concern here is that if he is cashing the checks right away, he needs to honor the price when they are ready to ship. I can see the cost to manufacture these going way up in the next year. A lot of small businesses have had to fold when their current costs outstrip prior commitments.
edit: I have the BK grip (or a similar product) and it is perfectly serviceable.
My concern here is that if he is cashing the checks right away, he needs to honor the price when they are ready to ship. I can see the cost to manufacture these going way up in the next year. A lot of small businesses have had to fold when their current costs outstrip prior commitments.
edit: I have the BK grip (or a similar product) and it is perfectly serviceable.
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I'm the OP - ordered 8/27/21, check was cashed 10/15/21, sent them a polite inquiry on 2/20/22, have heard nothing as of today (3/22/22).
yossarian1
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Ty. I ordered 7/7/21, check cashed 7/26/21, polite inquiry 1/12/22, nothing as of today 3/24/2022. I'm hoping for Christmas in July
drumminor2nd
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Ty. I ordered 7/7/21, check cashed 7/26/21, polite inquiry 1/12/22, nothing as of today 3/24/2022. I'm hoping for Christmas in July
Tyler is in Oklahoma, right?
Consumer Protection | Oklahoma Attorney General
I know Tyler is a small company and an icon of the industry and all that, but a company talking about a 4-6 week window should not take your money and sit on it for nine months or longer. If they're that backlogged, they should increase production or close ordering, rather than taking your money and collecting interest on it.
Just throwing money at them hoping things improve will do nothing. This story gets repeated so often that there are only two ways of it ending at this point -- either starve the company of orders to death or a subtle talking-to by someone with a juris doctorate. They might not respond to a Gmail, but maybe they'll wise up and respond to a .gov email address...
FINALLY!
Today is May 19 and I finally received my T-grip from Tyler, nine months after I ordered it. The postage was $4.80, which is $3.95 less than I was charged last August, but I guess I shouldn't complain - at least I got it. I've dealt with Tyler for about 20 years, and will NEVER again. I'll find another source, and note that currently someone on eBay is asking $116.01 for a Number 4 like mine. No bids yet, though.
Today is May 19 and I finally received my T-grip from Tyler, nine months after I ordered it. The postage was $4.80, which is $3.95 less than I was charged last August, but I guess I shouldn't complain - at least I got it. I've dealt with Tyler for about 20 years, and will NEVER again. I'll find another source, and note that currently someone on eBay is asking $116.01 for a Number 4 like mine. No bids yet, though.
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Yes but damn it looks good. I'm waiting for a basic black K frame T Grip. If deal goes well I'll order another for my 629 with service stocks.
If you want a black one then I would suggest you buy a BK adapter. They are cheap and fit as well as the T-grip. Here: Store | BK Grips
I have an ivory one on another Wolf & Klar:
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yossarian1
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Thank you for following up on this! I am still waiting so I have the OK consumer complaint form on my desk (ty drumminor2nd) and will send it shortly. My check was cashed before yours (7/26/21).
yossarian1
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Should anyone still be interested in this saga I sent my complaint to and received a letter back from the Attorney General. They forwarded my complaint to Tyler Mfg and we now await a response.
And FWIW, if the AG receives multiple complaints regarding fraudulent or deceptive practices they can open a formal investigation. So if anyone feels like filling out the 2 page form linked above and slapping a stamp on it, please do.
And FWIW, if the AG receives multiple complaints regarding fraudulent or deceptive practices they can open a formal investigation. So if anyone feels like filling out the 2 page form linked above and slapping a stamp on it, please do.
I still have the receipt for 3 or 4 Tylers I ordered 15-20 years ago, grips came within a month. Obviously there is a demand and money to be made for a product like this. If the present person operating Tyler doesn't have the time to devote to the business why not sell the business and receive a royalty on each grip sold. Far more likely to make a lot more money without having to lift a finger. Nothing really high tech here and if brought up to date with current business practices with the net credit cards fast delivery it would be tough to fail for a respected product.
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