I know I've seen it used before but never paid any attention to it till I handled a new Shield Performance center 9mm at PSA(side note, really nice gun with far improved trigger). The shield had a sandpaper like feel, but wasn't a wrap type application. It felt more like it was part of the grip surface. It was a dramatic improvement over the standard shield. I've got a g21 with a modified grip that I still find slippery. The wrap on it increases the bulk of an already fat grip. I'm contemplating trying this new grip texture application. Anyone tried it yet? Any recommendations?
Grip texture
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I have not tried a texture grip application personally. I have purchased skate board tape off Amazon and made my own grips for my G30SF and other pistols. Normally use Talon grips as a template. I like the feel and it is thin to me. Other materials are available, rubber or a more aggressive grit to use too. Best of luck to you.
The product I have now is simular to talon grips, just not as aggressive of texture. If you get a chance to handle the shield PC, try it out. They definitely upped their game(and price tag) with that one
I had the chance to handle the SPC. You are right in that the grips were a huge improvement. I have used the grip tape technique as well but never on a gun that I frequently carry.
If you're willing to go down the path of no return, epoxy and silicon carbide powder. You can also profile the grip before applying the epoxy/silicon carbide to thin it out some if you like, and you can still make it look neat and obtain clean lines as long as you're careful with your dremel.
