Grip stippling on CZs

[miller_man]

Curious... has anyone tested the Talons against water - getting the gun really wet?

I?m wondering both how they hold up and if they stay grippy.

I'd be game - what did you have in mind? I'm not too interested in just throwing the pistols in a tub of water though. I would think I could dunk just the grip into water - there shouldn't be any real metal parts up to the mag release right?

Or better yet - maybe I could just sprinkle them pretty good with water, then as a 2nd test wrap them with a wet hot rag for a good 5-10 minutes.

I had the rubberized one on the a G43 and I know it FELT less grippy when my hands were wet. I don't think the granular will loose much if anything on grip being wet - but I am very interested in how the glue and such holds up. This would be like pre-testing for the effects humidity of summer and sweat, IMO.

I'll probably give it a go soon - not sure if I'm gonna go all out and do a video or anything though.

[cremaley]

Curious... has anyone tested the Talons against water - getting the gun really wet?

I?m wondering both how they hold up and if they stay grippy.

I'd be game - what did you have in mind? I'm not too interested in just throwing the pistols in a tub of water though. I would think I could dunk just the grip into water - there shouldn't be any real metal parts up to the mag release right?

Or better yet - maybe I could just sprinkle them pretty good with water, then as a 2nd test wrap them with a wet hot rag for a good 5-10 minutes.

I had the rubberized one on the a G43 and I know it FELT less grippy when my hands were wet. I don't think the granular will loose much if anything on grip being wet - but I am very interested in how the glue and such holds up. This would be like pre-testing for the effects humidity of summer and sweat, IMO.

I'll probably give it a go soon - not sure if I'm gonna go all out and do a video or anything though.

Thanks for volunteering.

[s0nspark]

Curious... has anyone tested the Talons against water - getting the gun really wet?

I?m wondering both how they hold up and if they stay grippy.

I'd be game - what did you have in mind? I'm not too interested in just throwing the pistols in a tub of water though. I would think I could dunk just the grip into water - there shouldn't be any real metal parts up to the mag release right?

Or better yet - maybe I could just sprinkle them pretty good with water, then as a 2nd test wrap them with a wet hot rag for a good 5-10 minutes.

I had the rubberized one on the a G43 and I know it FELT less grippy when my hands were wet. I don't think the granular will loose much if anything on grip being wet - but I am very interested in how the glue and such holds up. This would be like pre-testing for the effects humidity of summer and sweat, IMO.

I'll probably give it a go soon - not sure if I'm gonna go all out and do a video or anything though.

Cool - that sounds great!

Honestly any feedback at this point is good because I have not heard anyone address this ;-)

Carry/duty guns can get wet or bloody... just wondering in general how the Talons hold up to such a scenario.

[fflmike]

Here is a video of Talon grips in the rain:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtvcyNVK3Go

[briang2ad]

Blood is a whole nother level.

[fflmike]

Blood is a whole nother level.

Wonder who will volunteer for that test, LOL.

[s0nspark]

Blood is a whole nother level.

Wonder who will volunteer for that test, LOL.

I think it is Dave Spaulding who has been known to have students pour baby oil on their hands and try to shoot their carry guns to simulate blood...

[Mifune326]

So, anyone out there have your CZ polymer grips stippled and can post some pics? 

[Litshoot]

Blood is a whole nother level.

Wonder who will volunteer for that test, LOL.

Are we talking volunteers to shoot with blood, or volunteers to supply the blood

[ScotchWhisky]

I was pleasantly surprised when I first held the P07/P09 grip. I normally stipple or grip tape all my pistols, but really I like my P-09's factory texture. That said, I've only had a few range trips in cool weather. I am in SE Texas, so I will be able to test the sweat factor very soon. Traction Grips may be in my future as well. I have them on other pistols and have gotten them very sweaty and wet with no issues, but Gunscrubber cleaner will blast them right off.

[earlan357]

I prefer stippling but grip tapes have an advantage if you shoot a lot.  Polymer stippling wears down over time especially when shot in dusty/sandy conditions.  I like my guns stippled more aggressively for this reason.  While you can touch-up and restore stippling back to it original traction, it's a lot easier to just replace a set of Talons.  I know of some IDPA guys who replace the skateboard tape on their Glocks every couple matches.

[Mifune326]

I prefer stippling but grip tapes have an advantage if you shoot a lot.  Polymer stippling wears down over time especially when shot in dusty/sandy conditions.  I like my guns stippled more aggressively for this reason.  While you can touch-up and restore stippling back to it original traction, it's a lot easier to just replace a set of Talons.  I know of some IDPA guys who replace the skateboard tape on their Glocks every couple matches.

That's a great point earlan.

[joedirt199]

Stippling will bump you into different categories in shooting games or can be prohibited. I stippled mine and they look good. Just take your time and if it is too aggressive then sand it down a little. Hell with resale, I don't sell guns so I don't suffer sellers remorse.

[tpd270]

Hello all,

I'm giving some thought to having some grip texturing done on my P-07 and P-09 (I find the texturing on my P10c sufficiently aggressive) but I'm hesitating because I understand the depth of the polymer is a little thin in some parts of the grip.  Anyone care to share their opinions and or some pics of the work you have have had done?

I stippled my P-09, just along the backstrap. I love it. It added just enough texture, to my liking. The plastic is plenty thick, all your doing is touching it lightly with a soldering gun. I practiced on some cheap air soft guns with different tips til I found the texture I like.


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[Mccian]

Curious... has anyone tested the Talons against water - getting the gun really wet?

I?m wondering both how they hold up and if they stay grippy.

I?m pretty sure one of MAC?s (Military Arms Channel) on YouTube had A P10 with Talons, may have been the gauntlet test that he performs, mentioned that the grips did just fine after all the sand, mud, water dunking.