Tyler T-Grips

Engineer is putting together a print and 3d model suitable for rapid prototyping. Concurrent with the prototyping, we'll be doing a manufacturing analysis to start working out material, machining, TiN or anodizing, and assembly costs.

That will allow me to figure out the rest of the story. Once I determine cost and anticipated retail price, I'll query interested customers to determine launch sizes and configurations. A pre-order campaign will be launched and, after a successful beta launch, a full blown assault on the market will take place. Obviously, I will do so here. I will look and see what rules I need to adhere to on this forum so I don't take advantage of the free platform. I want to do this the right way.

I will keep everyone up to date via a new post after I get the information I need to either launch or abort this idea.
 
No Quarter said:
Engineer is putting together a print and 3d model suitable for rapid prototyping. Concurrent with the prototyping, we'll be doing a manufacturing analysis to start working out material, machining, TiN or anodizing, and assembly costs.

That will allow me to figure out the rest of the story. Once I determine cost and anticipated retail price, I'll query interested customers to determine launch sizes and configurations. A pre-order campaign will be launched and, after a successful beta launch, a full blown assault on the market will take place. Obviously, I will do so here. I will look and see what rules I need to adhere to on this forum so I don't take advantage of the free platform. I want to do this the right way.

I will keep everyone up to date via a new post after I get the information I need to either launch or abort this idea.
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Concurrent with this effort, a steel solution to the S&W 3rd generation grip, easily duplicated on today's 3D technology, would be well received by many.


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No Quarter said:
Obviously, I will do so here. I will look and see what rules I need to adhere to on this forum so I don't take advantage of the free platform. I want to do this the right way.
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This actually is not a free platform, Lee Jarrett has spent a ton of time, money and effort getting up and keeping it going. Nothing stops any member here from contributing and such contributions are appreciated.

I genuinely hope you are successful in your endeavor and wish you well.
 
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I did not mean to intimate that this site does not cost the owners money to operate. I have been involved with similar platforms in other industries and the time, money and effort can be substantial.

I meant that if I needed to register as a vendor and pay a fee, I would abide by any rules. If it is on the "honor system" I will happily make a contribution and purchase advertising on here should I launch this thing.
 
I have a sw 15 2 inch barrel that was customized and have a set of eagle Stag grips The Tyler T would've been perfect order never received over six months ago wrote it off call BK grips came in days. It's a hard in plastic I shot the gun and works well I was surprised it was plastic but I said the same thing years ago in Glock came out now I own several polymer guns Lol
 
No Quarter,

Count me in,I think it would be productive for you.While the BK is an excellent product I would prefer a metal grip.I think other prospective buyers would too. If you have the knowledge may not be a bad idea to put it to work, you won't know where it will go until you try.
 
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I've been quite satisfied with BK's over the last several years as I'm sure many of the others here have been, but I could probably have my arm twisted to buy one in metal, just for the grins and giggles of it if nothing else. <lol> I don't even have a gun for it now that I think of it. Everything I own has target stocks, with a couple pair waiting for guns.

So? I wouldn't be the first time I bought something I needed a gun for. :)
 
Thanks for the continued replies everyone. The numbers will lead the way!
I have a BK adapter as well. Personally, I did not care for the plastic. It is just an aesthetics thing though. Functionally, they do what they are supposed to do.
 
No Quarter put me down for a square butt k frame, aluminum, for my model 65. I have a black BK on my round butt 3-inch 64, it's great, but it made me have to get a pair of Altamont panels with quite a bit of black coloring so it "matched".

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Polished K round please! Pre-pandemic when going to a restaurant was a normal thing I never waited more than an hour-never found a place worth the wait and yes I've eaten in many countries around the world with fine restaurants.

I never waited a very long time for a new vehicle, on the rare times I bought new (that includes motorcycles). Lately I've had no issue waiting 4 days for a gun to be delivered or my background check (that's supposed to be "instant") to be completed.

About the only things I've waited long for are my sons and then later my grandchildren to be born. I did wait 3 months for a holster once and 6 for a custom built 1911-that was a long time ago.

Hell, I might not even wake up tomorrow so yeah, wait time does matter to me. :D

To heck with Tyler as much as I want a polished one for my 3" round 64.
 
Yeah I'm glad that he's still doing his best to fill orders. I might get a bit peeved if my order was behind this long, but as you all said, he's a small shop with his family. He can't churn out thousands of them per day. I can also really respect that he is refusing to speed things up at the detriment to the quality he puts into them with his own hands.
You also gotta put tge Kung Flu situation in the mix too. Hard telling how long he's had to wait for materials to come in stock and be delivered.

I love my T-Grips. They make these revolvers really look classy.


Let this be a lesson to us all. When we order something that's from a one man shop and he won't quote a delivery time or schedule and doesn't answer the phone or emails...we need to step back and take a deep breath and allow these artisans to complete your order the way you want it and expect it to be.
Good to hear you can finally enjoy them.
 
Nalapombu said:
Let this be a lesson to us all. When we order something that's from a one man shop and he won't quote a delivery time or schedule and doesn't answer the phone or emails...we need to step back and take a deep breath and allow these artisans to complete your order the way you want it and expect it to be.
Good to hear you can finally enjoy them.
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There is a shipping time of 3-4 weeks listed on the site, which appears to be pulled out of thin air given the year long wait that most that actually receive their order seem to go through. Basic communication isn't much to ask for in the internet age, especially when the checks get cashed as quickly as they get sent. Not to mention there's no reason why these should have to be made-to-order. The frame sizes are standardized and batch manufacturing for popular SKUs makes sense.

I'm glad they're (apparently) still making them, and the quality certainly seems to be as expected, but there's no excuse to run a business like this in this millennium IMO.
 
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Nalapombu said:
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I love my T-Grips. They make these revolvers really look classy. When we order something that's from a one man shop and he won't quote a delivery time or schedule and doesn't answer the phone or emails...we need to step back and take a deep breath and allow these artisans to complete your order the way you want it and expect it to be.
Good to hear you can finally enjoy them.
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I understood the wait times involved and set a reminder every month or so to check on the order. Got mine in 2 months. Granted this grip was not as in demand as the Smiths but worth the wait.
He could presumably jack the price to $60, which would cut orders by 2/3 and you could get the grips in 1-2 months. They are worth the wait.

The t grip didnt align perfectly with the altamonts but I liked the look. And still comfortable.

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When I purchased my new to me, 12-2 snubby revolver, I had to settle with the conventional K frame magna grips (that were on the revolver) that have a gap at the top of the grip due to the narrower 12-2 grip frame compared to a standard K frame.

I have been unable to find any grip maker that addresses this issue with the exception of Spegal. I have been on his list for a little over a year and am happily waiting my turn. As best I can at least. ;-)

So, because of what I learned on this forum, I chose to purchase from BK grips because I wanted a stop gap so to speak until I can get my preferred grip set up. I had no interest in waiting a year for a T grip adaptor to arrive. I had my BKs in a week or two from ordering. I will still get the Spegals when I can, but until then, the BKs will suffice. That gap pinches a little under recoil.
 
No Quarter said:
I can make grips adapters out of any metal I choose or you want. I can TiN coat or anodize them in any color available. I can add features (checkering, customized logos, etc.) with ease.



I am a big fan of Tyler T-Grips, but when I see an entity that continually underperforms, all I see is opportunity.



My only hold up is a little market research to ensure that the juice is worth the squeeze.



I have spent over a decade making implants for surgery, this is a cake walk compared to that.



So, are we all tied up with the nostalgia and traditionalism of using a Tyler T-Grip, or would we all welcome a new entry into the space and be willing to add them to our classic and new revolvers?



One thing I know for sure, if I do launch such an enterprise, inventory control and customer service will be on point.



Expectations will be exceeded, promises will be kept.



Any feedback would be appreciated.
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I'm in, I don't even care about the wait, so long as you respond if I call/text/email, in a reasonable time frame.

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Borderboss said:
I challenge anyone to find someone on this board that received an order from Tyler within three weeks.
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I ordered a set a few years ago, knowing all about the trials and tribulations. I got the order in a couple of months. It was Summer and I had a lot on my plate at the time, so the wait wasn't an issue.

I liked it so much I ordered 2 more sets. Those I DID get within 3 weeks. Boy, I was surprised. I have no more need, so I never ordered a third time.

Another poster recently questioned whether anyone on the board placed an order and NEVER got it. So far, nobody has replied to that post.

Yeah, its all really bad, but y'all knows whats what so nobody really should complain. Surely someone on the board must live close to him. maybe they should stop in and see him....
 
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