How Good Are The "Stick-On" Grips? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

slow ride · 10-04-2006, 11:43 AM

Thinking of putting some extra grip on my XD, and my Glock. What do you guys think of the stick-on grips? I want something that will add more grip, and not peel off, and not fold up when handeled alot with sweaty hands. I thought about the slip-ons, but unsure how much grip they would add to a sub-compact Glock.

Apdl · 10-04-2006, 12:21 PM

Well I got the sand type grip tape I believe it is from 3M
no pealing even after spraying with gun scrubber however I was not exactly trying to get the tape

mcb · 10-04-2006, 12:56 PM

I bought one of the die cut stick-on grips for my XD. After a couble of matchs the smaller peices came off. I stop at the local skateboard shop and bought some black skateboard tape and that stuff has stayed stuck on really well. It's a bit hard to get cut nicely but does work well.

mcb

Paul · 10-04-2006, 02:28 PM

The decal stick-on will come off quickly if you get some Breakfree on it. Otherwise they seem to be doing well. Only a couple time of use though.

R/T Performance · 10-04-2006, 02:48 PM

The rubber decal lasted over a year on my carry XD sub compact.
The sand decal where pretty crappy.
The tru-grips are excellent and if you take your time will stay stuck a long time

Mike G · 10-04-2006, 03:09 PM

I put the Pachmayr grips on my XD9SC and it works very well. I have not noticed any slippage when in use.

JD McDorce · 10-04-2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R/T Performance

The tru-grips are excellent and if you take your time will stay stuck a long time

+1

Ajcrash · 10-04-2006, 04:39 PM

I've tried both the grip tape and the Kraigtser grip (bike tube cut down to size & shape). So far I think I liked the Kraigster grip better; it wasn't terribly rough on the hands like the grip tape is which could be an issue after several hundred shots at the range. And it was definitely easier to cut and form the desired shape.

xd4life · 10-04-2006, 05:52 PM

Tru Grips are awesome, I got a set of 3 from a Karma about a year ago
I Still have the first one there and I shoot an awfull lot
They have held up really well and perform great.
It takes a little to get used to but you hand will build up a tolerance.

I used to to use a slip on Hogue but will never use one of those again

Frostyeyes · 10-06-2006, 10:58 PM

I've had the decal grips ( rubber ) for about 9 months now and the only prob. is the little thin pieces tend to peel at the edges if you practice drawing alot.

10-04-2006, 11:43 AM	#1
slow ride XDTalk Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Middle TN. Posts: 43	How Good Are The "Stick-On" Grips? Thinking of putting some extra grip on my XD, and my Glock. What do you guys think of the stick-on grips? I want something that will add more grip, and not peel off, and not fold up when handeled alot with sweaty hands. I thought about the slip-ons, but unsure how much grip they would add to a sub-compact Glock.

10-04-2006, 12:21 PM	#2
Apdl XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,381	Well I got the sand type grip tape I believe it is from 3M no pealing even after spraying with gun scrubber however I was not exactly trying to get the tape __________________ "He took off running, and we caught him, and he just kept resisting. So we just kept whipping his ass." -HulkXD "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -Albert Einstein Springfield XD-9 TOTAL COUNT 8206 Daily Carry Springfield 1911 Loaded Target 9mm Walther P22... needs bigger mag Ruger 10/22 Carbine Remington 700 SPS Tactical .308 Win Bushmaster M4A3 EBR Build in progress

10-04-2006, 12:56 PM	#3
mcb XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North East Ohio Posts: 2,093	I bought one of the die cut stick-on grips for my XD. After a couble of matchs the smaller peices came off. I stop at the local skateboard shop and bought some black skateboard tape and that stuff has stayed stuck on really well. It's a bit hard to get cut nicely but does work well. mcb __________________ If at first you don't succeed; RELOAD _ _ _ _ My web site

10-04-2006, 02:28 PM	#4
Paul XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,731	The decal stick-on will come off quickly if you get some Breakfree on it. Otherwise they seem to be doing well. Only a couple time of use though. __________________ Paul

10-04-2006, 02:48 PM	#5
R/T Performance XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Saranac Mi Posts: 3,489	The rubber decal lasted over a year on my carry XD sub compact. The sand decal where pretty crappy. The tru-grips are excellent and if you take your time will stay stuck a long time __________________ XD-9 Tacticle Tru-glow tfo's 3# Canyoncreek trigger Dillon Rl550 1911 Springfield Champion loaded 45 acp Kahr p40 Watch me shoot http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...32660329653237

10-04-2006, 03:09 PM	#6
Mike G XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 237	I put the Pachmayr grips on my XD9SC and it works very well. I have not noticed any slippage when in use. __________________ Mike

10-04-2006, 04:39 PM	#8
Ajcrash XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,251	I've tried both the grip tape and the Kraigtser grip (bike tube cut down to size & shape). So far I think I liked the Kraigster grip better; it wasn't terribly rough on the hands like the grip tape is which could be an issue after several hundred shots at the range. And it was definitely easier to cut and form the desired shape. __________________ "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps." Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

10-04-2006, 05:52 PM	#9
xd4life XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Back in HOTLANTA Posts: 2,251	Tru Grips are awesome, I got a set of 3 from a Karma about a year ago I Still have the first one there and I shoot an awfull lot They have held up really well and perform great. It takes a little to get used to but you hand will build up a tolerance. I used to to use a slip on Hogue but will never use one of those again __________________ "A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well." Rick Hebert "The best victory is when the opponent surrenders of its own accord before there are any actual hostilities.... It is best to win without fighting." Sun-tzu 300 B.C Bob Barr FOR PRESIDENT

10-06-2006, 10:58 PM	#10
Frostyeyes XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Livonia Michigan Posts: 911	I've had the decal grips ( rubber ) for about 9 months now and the only prob. is the little thin pieces tend to peel at the edges if you practice drawing alot. __________________ Gun Control: What a Long Strange Trip It\'s Been

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