What Do You Think of This Tyler-T Grip Craze?

[linde]

My entry for "Longest Continuous Use of a T-Grip on the Same Revolver." I bought the T-grip and the Chiefs Special at the same time. It has only been off for cleaning since that day in 1973.

I would like to submit the following candidate for longest on the same revolver . . . although it doesn't qualify for continuous use since the 5" Combat Masterpiece it has been on since October 1952 was retired from use by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in July 1976.

The T-grip is so old it says "Melvin Tyler's T-Grip Okla City 14".

Russ

 

[-db-]

The 14-marked versions are likely among the oldest. I have one (although mine lacks Melvin's name) on this Highway Patrolman:

 

[Coaltminer]

Tyler T Grips

redlevel, I have what you are looking for your 10-5 nickel in my parts bin. PM if you are interested. It is marked 3T, but I also have one marked 3R, you didnt indicate square or round butt. New member, so I'm not sure if I'm posting correctly. Coaltminer

 

[imjin138]

I have a few on guns for the retro look and I like them but custom grips work out better. I remember one old copper telling me that T grips went the same way as spatz and high button shoes. They are a thing of th epast and there are better mouse traps out there.

 

[redlevel]

redlevel, I have what you are looking for your 10-5 nickel in my parts bin. PM if you are interested. It is marked 3T, but I also have one marked 3R, you didnt indicate square or round butt. New member, so I'm not sure if I'm posting correctly. Coaltminer

Welcome to the forum! Sent you a PM Private Message.

I have a few on guns for the retro look and I like them but custom grips work out better. I remember one old copper telling me that T grips went the same way as spatz and high button shoes. They are a thing of th epast and there are better mouse traps out there.

I am a thing of the past myself.

I can partially agree with your contention that custom grips work better. Sometimes. Maybe on K or N frame guns. I have yet to find anything that works better for me on a j frame. The boot grips just add too much bulk. None of them fit my hand as well as the stock magnas and a T-grip.

 

[Iggy]

I'm gonna invest in T- grips and incandescent light bulbs.

 

[Warren Sear]

I'm referring to the current high price craze.

It's similar to AR15's before the '08 election.

How about them AR prices after the '12 election?

 

[Terry C]

I'm not aware that Tyler has gone or is going out of business.

At least I hope not as I just placed an order with them (and their website was updated in Oct. of last year). I know they are slow, and it's been a good while since I ordered from them, but I've never failed to get my T-grip eventually.

Maybe I should call Monday. If no one answers, I guess I no can haz T-gripz.

 

[sipowicz]

I can't imagine someone else not offering a similar product since Tyler can't seem to get their act together.

BK Grips | 2-Clip Grip Adapters for Revolvers

 

[Terry C]

UPDATE: My check to Tyler Mfg. had cleared the bank when I checked in this morning.

 

[Moonman]

Like Sip said,

BK Grips

He's a member here too.

 

[Terry C]

Update 2:

T-grip order mailed 1-11-13
Check cleared 1-23-13
T-grip received today 3-14-13

Glad I got it finally, two months is a long time to fill and order but they DO get filled.

 

[pineappleshooter]

My entry for "Longest Continuous Use of a T-Grip on the Same Revolver."

I bought the T-grip and the Chiefs Special at the same time. It has only been off for cleaning since that day in 1973.

What the h-e-double hockeysticks did you do to that poor 36! There has to be a couple stories in there somewhere!

 

[arjay]

The bk adaptor is nice.Kind of an in between size twixt the magna and target sized grips.

 

[357-RevolverGuy]

I think the one's going for $50 are the older vintage Tyler's. They've got the Tyler-T stamping on the side and some say are better finish and quality. Since they're no longer made that way and use to come packaged in a red/white box, collectors will pay premium if you have the box.

The newer one's maintain the same shape but do seem a little different. I've got one and can't figure out what it is ... they are lightly stamped with the model# on the inside, and they take forever to complete and order, which is probably why people are willing to pay the money to get one now. I waited 3 months for mine to come in. Looking back I would have gladly paid a little extra for one right away. I think they feel great on my hands and make it easy to conceal a revolver.

 

[bushmaster1313]

When were the small whites boxes with black printing?

 

[kamloops67]

The 14-marked versions are likely among the oldest. I have one (although mine lacks Melvin's name) on this Highway Patrolman:

that is a good looking piece.
the stag grips in combination with the Tgrip and a 4 inch barrel are perfect . all business with a touch of class.

 

[labworm]

I think I have one of those that I had on a nickel 15-3. The 15-3 is long gone. What do you have to trade?. I could use an old set of factory target grips in need of refinishing for a 28-2.

You may live in Washington now, but this post is 100% Esta Boston

 

[Alnamvet68]

Sadly, I'm out $32.00 with the Tyler folks. I sent a money order in mid November for $32.00 for a black grip, trusting the site's claims they have them ready to ship, and haven't heard from them since. I've mailed a letter, emailed them at their gmail account, and tried to call (over 20 times, and can never leave a message since the mailbox is always full), and here we are in March, 4 months later, and no grip. Basically, I don't care now, they have my money, I have no grips, and kharma is and will be a bitch for those who get crosswise with her. I finally figured out why they don't let you order while you're on the web and use a credit or debit card...one can easily call the bank and say get my funds back. If anyone lives close to these folks, pay 'em a visit for me, and ask them *** is going on; thanks.

 

[Moonman]

BK GRIPS will have you a set of adapters in a few days.

They have 2 clips on them instead of the 1 that the Tyler has.

BK's maker is a member here.

Good product, I have several sets.