Tyler T-Grips

[Centurion02]

Forum members...
I ordered the awesome Tyler T-Grips in May, until today no word, and was getting concerned. But great things happen and they (Bryan -owner) are catching up! So if you have any T-grips or Trigger shoes on order...be patient, he’s on it. They are a small artisan family shop, and Bryan is focused on quality. In short, between moving his shop, regulatory approval delays and COVID, Tyler Mfg fell way behind. Bryan is a no nonsense guy focused on production, and has recently hired help for the customer communications end of things. The web site needs serious updating, and that is also in the works. So as a big fan of T-grips, I’d like to get the word out to get everyone spreading the word that good things are worth waiting for...even in this overnight Amazon delivery world we are now in. Please spread the good word, and share the need for patience.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

Glad to hear it! I always liked Tyler Ts and those folks were always pleasant to deal with.

 

[Rpg]

Good news for sure!

 

[Old cop]

I’ve been using T Grips, or a substitute, since my ‘68 rookie year. My Model 10 square butt snub (former service revolver) fits me like a glove.

 

[CH4]

Glad to hear that, my buddy ordered one last October and he hasn’t heard a peep.

 

[clang444]

Forum members...
I ordered the awesome Tyler T-Grips in May, until today no word, and was getting concerned. But great things happen and they (Bryan -owner) are catching up! So if you have any T-grips or Trigger shoes on order...be patient, he’s on it. They are a small artisan family shop, and Bryan is focused on quality. In short, between moving his shop, regulatory approval delays and COVID, Tyler Mfg fell way behind. Bryan is a no nonsense guy focused on production, and has recently hired help for the customer communications end of things. The web site needs serious updating, and that is also in the works. So as a big fan of T-grips, I’d like to get the word out to get everyone spreading the word that good things are worth waiting for...even in this overnight Amazon delivery world we are now in. Please spread the good word, and share the need for patience.

First post and it's an add for Tyler T-Grips???

Sounds like someone at Tyler needs an influx of cash. Maybe if you cleared out some back orders people would send money and buy your stuff.

 

[SuperMan]

Dear Centurion02,

As LONG time user and one time distributor of Ts please make the following suggestion to the current owner next time you communicate with him..."don't take orders"...it will solve all his problems.

Simply make up the batches of Ts and put them out on GunBroker. He will sell everything he can make and will have no "concerned" or dissatisfied customers...

This problem has been going on since Melvin Tyler sold the business to his niece and her husband DECADES ago. They let all the help go thinking they could do everything themselves and found out they couldn't..and the new owner apparently has learned nothing from their mistakes.

Bob

 

[UncleEd]

I have a number of Tyler Ts going
back a decade or more.

Recently decided to try the "new"
BK Grip Adapters. Had my order
within days of placing it. Though
"plastic" they seem to work just
as well if not better with their
double prong system. And they
look good, too.

 

[rubiranch]

About a year ago I had two new Tyler t-grips in their boxes and gave them to good friends.

 

[Euclid]

I can’t get excited about the plastic BK grip adaptors. I hope Tyler T grips gets with it. It’s a better product.

 

[ruger 22]

Centurion02, I hope you are right since Tyler T's have almost a cult like following. I have heard this before with not much results. My son and I have since gone on to BK and we are happy with their products and firmer grip.

 

[hkcavalier]

The BKs are very functional. I like the old Tylers though. I've gotten all of them from gun auction sites or eBay, mostly the latter.

I suggest both GunBroker and eBay, to add on to what SuperMan said above. Make the website a simple image gallery with both historical and modern images, then point buyers to the product elsewhere. The new Tylers look great on newer S&Ws with the Altamont magnas and Tombstone faux ivory or pearl grips. There may be more opportunities with some of the newer models from other makers out there as well.

 

[The_Truth]

If I knew for sure they had improved their business practices I've got an order of about 5 of em I need. Until then, I ain't buyin, and I am a serious Tyler T fanboy. Nothing better looking than a blued S&W with factory walnut and a bronze Tyler T.

 

[NY-1]

An Ebay or Amazon store for Tyler would go a long way. Especially given that there are mostly standard sizes (K/L, N, etc) and colors to stock as opposed to anything outrageously custom.

Until Tyler can get it together, I've always had quick shipping and good experiences with BK Grips. I like the metal and finish of Tylers better, but I'll be damned before I deal with their arcane ordering process and questionable record on ever actually receiving what I order with no means of recourse.

 

[Valmet]

They’ll never get any more of my money. Ordered some, they apparently shipped 6 months later but never arrived...

 

[gr7070]

Dumbest looking grip I've ever seen. I don't understand why one doesn't just buy an actual grip that performs well itself, without a prosthetic.

Additionally, with the myriad of problems people have with this company it's amazing they have a single customer left!

 

[CH4]

I couldn’t agree more with both parts of your reply.

 

[UncleEd]

Dumbest looking grip I've ever seen. I don't understand why one doesn't just buy an actual grip that performs well itself, without a prosthetic.

Because many Smith owners like their magna
stocks and don't find the inserts unappealing.

You, sir, are just a fuzzy-headed silly bunny.

 

[gr7070]

Because many Smith owners like their magna
stocks and don't find the inserts unappealing.

You, sir, are just a fuzzy-headed silly bunny.

They like them so much that they have to buy a prosthetic for them?

Sounds to my like they don't actually like them.

 

[rockquarry]

To many people, the Tyler adapters enhance the looks of revolvers. Their appeal is almost entirely cosmetic, though there may be some limited actual usefulness for a few. I've tried them and and am not a fan. Stocks that fit are far better from a practical standpoint.

I find the Magna stocks work very well as is on K-frame and N-frame revolvers. The adapters add something with an awkward feel that isn't really needed, but they look neat. Opinions vary a bit, I suppose.