Talon Grips

[Patrin]

Originally Posted by TacOfficer

No. 1 I would love to have an HK. But alas my department is only authorized striker fired pistoles from glock, Springfield and S & W. not a happy camper about that.TO

TO, I was a long-time lover of DA/SA...P229 .357SIG...but I've jumped whole hog on the HK VP9. If you can get your department to authorize it...well...you could be carrying the finest striker fired gun currently made.

I don't say that out of hand...between my 4 specimens...not a hiccup, tic, or oddity...just well built pellet launching machines. The trigger is absurdly predictable.

The only weak spot is the grip texture. Get that right, and I don't know how one does better.

[Redwood]

Originally Posted by Old Dog New Trick

Have you tried or did you use a hair dryer or heat gun per the instructions? Not much mind you it's a plastic gun but I found that it improved the stickiness of the grip to gun surface.

I did use the hairdryer and pressed down hard to make sure everything was properly adhered to the surface. For the first couple of months, it stuck really well.

Based on my experiences thus far, I don't regret purchasing them and I think they can be pretty easily remedied by applying a bit more adhesive here and there.

[sfshooter]

Originally Posted by TacOfficer

Since we are on the topic of modification, I've come across the company ATEI.
Just out of curiosity, is there a practical reason to modify the slide of a Glock 19?

I have no practical experience, just training for the contingency, but it appears a bit excessive for the purpose.

I've been looking at modifying my Glock 17 with millings on the forward portion of the slide....nothing extreme though, it is for gripping purposes as I am working on using Frank Proctor's method of slide manipulation....here is a good explanation from him:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tw8cWNj3qQ4

If you go to his website his slide mods aren't that extreme. There are definitely some outfits out there who get quite carried away with this!

[TacOfficer]

Front serrations would be very nice. I suppose that's why most other manufactures have them, HK, SIG, S & W etc. Why Glock hasn't jumped on that band wagon, I don't know.

The enhanced serrations on the rear and additions on the front would be helpful, but, I'm inclined to think that these are training wheels.

Those race guns sure are pretty though, I especially like the "The Roland Special G19".

http://www.gunsandammo.com/network-t...cial-glock-19/

But it doesn't look practical for my circumstances and the money is better spent on ammo.

[The Reaper]

The Talons are less than $20 per set, delivered.

At that price, try them and if you don't like them after a few days, peel them off, toss them in the trash, and wipe off any remaining adhesive.

Easy process.

TR

[TacOfficer]

Originally Posted by The Reaper

The Talons are less than $20 per set, delivered.

At that price, try them and if you don't like them after a few days, peel them off, toss them in the trash, and wipe off any remaining adhesive.

Easy process.

TR

TR

I was referring to slide modifications as not being practical for me. Regarding the Talons I concur and will continue to buy them as needed.

TO

[frostfire]

As mentioned previously, can't go wrong with $20.
Having said that, I have tried talon grip and IMHOO found it wanting for these reasons, which are closer to nitpicking:
- The talon grip does not cover the crease of palm (thumb to index finger) area, which is a very crucial area for consistent grip which translates to consistent sights or "pistol version" of NPOA. Try one hand rapid with and without additional friction in that area and I believe you will come to the same conclusion
- The talon grip covers the "unnecessary parts" with aggressive texture i.e. on the sides of the grip. Try getting a perfect sight alignment, close eyes, do trigger reset, squeeze and see if the sights still perfect. The interaction between grip and aggressive side texture hinders that process. At least in my experience nerding out this point via zillion dry fire. Front and back (and crease) are the major areas for increased friction. The XD mod 2 grip follows this train of thought.
- I can get skateboard tape for $5 and cut it to the same exact pattern of talon grip, or to my exact specification. It lasts just about the same time, with the talon grip lasting a bit longer. A year with light use, a few months with frequent use. I dont feel burdened by the need to change as I use the time to perform closer inspection.

As far as front serrations, I also put thin tape near muzzle for that loading and press check method. Frank Proctor is the man. His movements looks so smooth it seems slow until you check out the timer!

That tape may interfere with regular holster, but I use advanced holster mini concealment holster
http://advancedholster.com/products/mini-gl-1 (best place to get from John at ShooterSupply). So the aggressive texture never interact with the holster itself. I also found that instead of the old fully clear the holster before orienting the muzzle to threat, I can pivot the muzzle out resulting in consistent sub 0.8 second from concealment (untucked t shirt, 3 to 7 yards, shoot from retention) to a hole in torso.