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Looking for your input, as I'm considering trying out the granulated ones. Are they an "improvement" over bare frame? Durability? Increased control? Etc.. Smile

Used to use a Hogue Handall grip on the Gen 4, but with the Gen 5 I've been running it without a grip or even a back strap. Coworker has the rubber Talon and seems to like it, and I've been on the fence about the granulated ones but figured I'd ask here before I spent $20 and went through the process.

I searched this forum for "Talon duty" but didn't see a prior thread on this, so if this has been discussed and I missed it, my apologies.

Thanks in advance.


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Talon makes some nice stuff.
All pre-cut to fit. It lasts if you don't get too crazy with what you're cleaning it with (solvents).

Some of the "granular" stuff I'm not a fan of, it seems to wear off too fast. Skateboard tape as well.

3M has a No-Skid tape that is pretty aggressive, and an adhesive that sticks! I think it's about $15 at Home Depot for a whole roll. 3M also has a rubbery type tape that Im looking at as well.


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I prefer the rubberized Talon Grip, but regardless.. I’ve never had an issue with them. Follow the directions and try not to remove and reapply too much and you’ll be good. They stay put.


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I’ve been using the newest hogue handALL beaver tail on my G17 Gen5 with a TLR-1. I like it a lot more than the old plain HandALL. I realize you were asking about Talons but since you mentioned your past handALL I thought I’d mention this.
 
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I have the rubber talon on my 42 and 43. I am a big fan. No issues with it moving or coming off. I think it's one of the best bang for the buck improvements.
 
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I had the rubber version on my G22 for about 18 months before I retired. They held up pretty well, only curling slightly at the corners. For the what they cost, I'd just replace them annually if I was still working the road.
 
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I have the Talon rubberized on my duty G22 for approx. two years now. No curling just the corners are starting to get wore off. They work great. Been knocked around and smacked against stuff and still hold up fine w/ some nicks.

The “sandpaper” ones eat up uniform shirts, jackets, and elbows.
 
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I’ve been using the newest hogue handALL beaver tail on my G17 Gen5 with a TLR-1. I like it a lot more than the old plain HandALL. I realize you were asking about Talons but since you mentioned your past handALL I thought I’d mention this.


Oh interesting. I didn't know they had a new version of the HandAll. I'll have to check that out...


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Thanks all It seems people are leaning toward the rubber versions. Any particular reason why? I don't run a drop holster...just a slightly lower belt version, so it wouldn't rub up against anything other than the seat of my Tahoe...maybe my vest when seated...I'd have to check.


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Talon even makes a small grip for the front strap of a 1911. I use it on my Citadel cheapie and it has been great. I also have the rubber grip on a P239 and its at least 2 years old.
Talon is good stuff.


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Thanks all It seems people are leaning toward the rubber versions. Any particular reason why? I don't run a drop holster...just a slightly lower belt version, so it wouldn't rub up against anything other than the seat of my Tahoe...maybe my vest when seated...I'd have to check.


Inside arm of your long sleeved shirt or jacket. They are great for scratching bug bites or poison ivy on your weapon side arm though. I use a a safariland holster w/ the inch or two drop from the belt. Still eats up stuff.
 
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I'm a big fan of the Talon rubberized, they hold a lot better than a lot of bare pistols.
 
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Thanks all It seems people are leaning toward the rubber versions. Any particular reason why? I don't run a drop holster...just a slightly lower belt version, so it wouldn't rub up against anything other than the seat of my Tahoe...maybe my vest when seated...I'd have to check.


Inside arm of your long sleeved shirt or jacket. They are great for scratching bug bites or poison ivy on your weapon side arm though. I use a a safariland holster w/ the inch or two drop from the belt. Still eats up stuff.


Yeah, that's what I have...I believe it's the 2" drop from the belt. What exactly does it tear up?

I'd be willing to live with some extra wear and tear if it makes an improvement to how the pistol behaves in hand.


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Thanks all It seems people are leaning toward the rubber versions. Any particular reason why? I don't run a drop holster...just a slightly lower belt version, so it wouldn't rub up against anything other than the seat of my Tahoe...maybe my vest when seated...I'd have to check.


Inside arm of your long sleeved shirt or jacket. They are great for scratching bug bites or poison ivy on your weapon side arm though. I use a a safariland holster w/ the inch or two drop from the belt. Still eats up stuff.


Yeah, that's what I have...I believe it's the 2" drop from the belt. What exactly does it tear up?

I'd be willing to live with some extra wear and tear if it makes an improvement to how the pistol behaves in hand.


I have had it chew up the inside portions of long sleeves and jacket sleeves. It starts as those little balls of fabric and a lighter shade of whatever your uniform shirt/jacket color is then eventually a hole develops.
 
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I got a rubberized set for my P320 Compact because the factory grip frame kept getting slippery in the Texas heat. It REALLY works well and I'm not having any problems with the material peeling off (be sure to use the hair dryer during installation).

I didn't choose the granulated version because it really does a number on uniforms, other clothing, and anything you accidentally rub your pistol grip against.
 
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I got a rubberized set for my P320 Compact because the factory grip frame kept getting slippery in the Texas heat. It REALLY works well and I'm not having any problems with the material peeling off (be sure to use the hair dryer during installation).

I didn't choose the granulated version because it really does a number on uniforms, other clothing, and anything you accidentally rub your pistol grip against.


I forgot the hair dryer part when I put mine on. Made sure the area where the grips went was really clean with rubbing alcohol. Mine have not peeled. Just sections are starting to thin and wear out. My location it gets to -20/30 F in the winter and in the summer gets up to a 100 F w/lots of humidity.
 
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Cool. Thanks guys. Looks like the rubber version is the one I should try first. Talon is having $5 off right now (Cyber Monday I guess) so I'll give those a try.


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Thanks all It seems people are leaning toward the rubber versions. Any particular reason why? I don't run a drop holster...just a slightly lower belt version, so it wouldn't rub up against anything other than the seat of my Tahoe...maybe my vest when seated...I'd have to check.


The granulated option is pretty aggressive. The rubber option is still very grippy and my preference on my G43 and G26.5. Carrying either of these would not be an option for me unless I had the Talons on each.
 
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Rubber is my preference. I tried the sand paper version and didn’t like them, and they didn’t stick as well as the rubber version.


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Five years of granulated on a G21 duty gun. They wore on everything, clothes, cars, chairs, and the sleeves on my long sleeve uniform shirts in the winter, and the inside of my right forearm in the summer.

I also had a set of rubber on a G19. The granulated were still on the 21 when I turned it in and got my new duty weapon. They had worn down to the point where the grip was on par with the rubber, which was still I would say 85% of grip of the granulated when new.

The rubber has not changed. Bottom line, the rubber is (IMO) 85% of the extra grip of the granulated, with 0% of the wear issues to the grips themselves as they age, and 0% of the wear issues to my car, my clothes, and my body.

If I were a game player and I had a dedicated range only race gun... I would probably put the granulated on it. Other than that, I will only use the rubber grips. They do a very good job for me, and with gloves on I prefer them over the granulated across the board.


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