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"Fresh Talon Grips"

Mr.W. said:
Spent an hour yesterday swapping new for old original Talon grips on my carry XD-S and two other pistols. I've grown to dislike the waffle style XD-S grip. What an improvement!
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Never a fan of the waffles. I'm ok with the grips on the Mod 2.

I am considering some Talon grips for the Masada S. Never tried them before. I don't have a rational reason, I just think they look kinda cool. It will be carried appendix though and I don't want anything abrasive rubbing on my stomach.
 
Bassbob said:
Never a fan of the waffles. I'm ok with the grips on the Mod 2.

I am considering some Talon grips for the Masada S. Never tried them before. I don't have a rational reason, I just think they look kinda cool. It will be carried appendix though and I don't want anything abrasive rubbing on my stomach.
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Agreed. I would suggest trying the original, rubbery material, and using a heat gun for a much better, faster adhesion.
 
Here you are, Old You. This is the best photo I could muster, under my current circumstances.
 

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It took a bit of getting used to but, I have come to love the Talon grip on my XD. I took some fine grain sandpaper to the handle to reduce the abrasive drag on my shirts when carrying appendix.
 
I put the Talon Black Rubber Grips on my Shield 9, more to add girth for my XL hands than anything else. Also put them on the 3 8 round mags for the Shield for uniform look. +1 on using the hair dryer to cure the adhesive. Didn't need them on my Hellcat with the 15 round mags or my new Sig P365 380 with the 12 round mags. I did 5 rounds with the hair dryer, pressing the Talons into position then, a cooling period each time. Almost 9 years later, they still look as good as when they were first applied with no loose ends anywhere.
 
XD94045 said:
Can you expound on this?
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You apply a base coat of epoxy or JB Weld(as a binder) and then apply silicon carbide powder in the grit of your choice. A lot of competition shooters do this as it doesn't wear out, doesn't peel off and doesn't lose its grip.

Here is a pic of one of my competition Caniks with 60/90 grit.
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You can get the powder, in the grit of your choice off of Amazon. Hint: it is also used to polish rocks.
 
Jester560 said:
View attachment 50813You apply a base coat of epoxy or JB Weld(as a binder) and then apply silicon carbide powder in the grit of your choice. A lot of competition shooters do this as it doesn't wear out, doesn't peel off and doesn't lose its grip.

Here is a pic of one of my competition Caniks with 60/90 grit.View attachment 50812

You can get the powder, in the grit of your choice off of Amazon. Hint: it is also used to polish rocks.
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Thank you!
 
Silicon carbide method is interesting, indeed! However, rest assured, as others have also witnessed, when applied correctly, Talon wraps can/will last years. If for whatever reason one is unsatisfied, peal it off and clean the grip with a little isopropyl alcohol.
 
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