What’s everyone’s preferred grip tape?
- Thread starter Imtryin
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We don't need no stinking grip tape!
I don't use grip tape much (and haven't on any of my P80s). I've got some on my Glocks. And I've got some on a couple of my FNH pistols, because I found the stock grip treatment to be TOO aggressive / rough on my hands. All of them are Talon grips. I like the rubber version.
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I've only used Talon Grip (the std rubberized, not gritty version). So far, so good. I did my first install 6 years ago, and have done probably 8 or 10 more on different sidearms. None have ever lifted, sealed, or shifted in the least bit.
Stippling has its place, but it's permanent. If you plan to keep the weapon forever, it doesn't matter then. James Moore's example looks like the bowling ball texture on LOK grips. Very effective, and looks good.
But for me, I do like being able to remove the Talon Grip material if desired, and render the grip back to 100% OEM or go another direction if wanted...and it doesn't leave any trace of sticky on the grips or frame. I'm not into the minimal 'T' branding on the decal, but on a black grip and frame, you don't see it, prominently anyways.... or you can make your own template and then get a sheet of grip stock like I did, for our 80% arms frames....and no branding. hehe.
Both decal and stippling methods are different ways to achieve the same objective, and both work.
Stippling has its place, but it's permanent. If you plan to keep the weapon forever, it doesn't matter then. James Moore's example looks like the bowling ball texture on LOK grips. Very effective, and looks good.
But for me, I do like being able to remove the Talon Grip material if desired, and render the grip back to 100% OEM or go another direction if wanted...and it doesn't leave any trace of sticky on the grips or frame. I'm not into the minimal 'T' branding on the decal, but on a black grip and frame, you don't see it, prominently anyways.... or you can make your own template and then get a sheet of grip stock like I did, for our 80% arms frames....and no branding. hehe.
Both decal and stippling methods are different ways to achieve the same objective, and both work.
ACE Hardware and scissors... 
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I never thought about grip tape, but now that I am, the tape I used to use on my racing bicycle would be my go to. I wonder if they still sell it 