Grip relief

[got2hav1]

I just put the bicycle tube section on my CW9 grips. Man that feels much much better. Can't wait to try it out. I saw someone elses post on here and thought that it might work. Works great, just wet the grip down and rolled right up on the grip. Thanks to the forum for a good cheap fix for the cheese grator.

[rchysell]

Wanted a grip upgrade for my CW-9. I took the frame of the gun into Cabela's and asked a salesman if he had a grip cover for a CW-9, fully knowing the answer would be no. I picked up a package with a Hogue grip in it that was close to what I was asking for and told the salesman that it looked like it might fit with some modifications. He said "let's take it out of the package and see how it fits." It was a universal grip for Glocks and slipped right on. It would need some cutting high on the backstrap, but otherwise it was ok. I would suggest going into your supplier of grips and see what might fit. It solved the problem for me.

[bufford]

Yes, but the Hogues, etc... are $10 each. For a $10 tire tube, I have made 6 grips so far & have half the tube left. Call me cheap, but it works!!!

[Bawanna]

I went from tube to the Hogue, kind of liked the finger groove but then installed a CTC laser and went back to the tube as it worked better.

Either one works pretty well. As some one posted earlier mine fits so tight that the stipples on the grip actually poke thru the tube so it's a very effective grip without the grating.

[JFootin]

I had the Qwik-Grip on my CM9. I liked the cushioning and the sure grip on the gun. But on my last shooting session, I noticed that the slight extra bulk affected the position of my finger on the trigger and I was pushing my shots to the right. So, I decided to try something. I had bought some hockey tape to put on the grip of my Cold Steel Roach Belly knife (turned out nice). I took the Qwik-Grip off and put two strips of hockey tape on the cheeze graters only. Nice! Takes care of the problem in a very inconspicuous way, keeps the grip as thin as Kahr made it and solves the trigger finger problem. It is surprising how much thinner the grip feels now. Plus, now I can put the CM9 in my pocket and get it out again without calling in an extraction team. I'm going to keep it this way for a while.

[Scoundrel]

What size bike tube? Are we talking BMX bike or ten-speed?

BMX or mountain bike tubes are typically 1.75" -2.125".
10-speed tubes are somewhat narrower, like 1.125".

Seems like the thinner tubes might work better because they'll stretch nice and tight and not have any slop, but I'm curious what other people who have actually done it have to say. I want to try this on my CM9.

[chrish]

i went the talon grip route (rubber, not the skateboard tape version) and i totally love them. nice rubberized feel all the way around the grip. doesn't add any bulk or thickness. not overly tacky like a bike tube imo. all around a nice feel and they are super cheap at around 11 or 12 bucks.

[Scoundrel]

I found the thread with pics of the talon stuff here:
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8566

I wonder what it would cost to take the frame down to the local Line-X shop (Rhino Liner equivalent) and have them spray that stuff on there for me. I met a guy last week who had that done to his ATV plastics. Said it was about $250 for that job.

[JFootin]

I found the thread with pics of the talon stuff here:
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8566

I wonder what it would cost to take the frame down to the local Line-X shop (Rhino Liner equivalent) and have them spray that stuff on there for me. I met a guy last week who had that done to his ATV plastics. Said it was about $250 for that job.

Wouldn't that be kinda thick on a Kahr grip?

[Scoundrel]

Maybe. (shrug)

Quick Google search indicates that it's usually about 1/8" on the sides of a truck bed (1/4" on the bottom of the bed).

I'm not likely to actually try it though, because I'd never get it off without damage if I didn't like it.

[got2hav1]

The one I used was from Wally World. It was a Bell universal inner tube 12-1/2" and it was a perfect fit. Got plenty left. On the box it shows to fit several widths or rim. Worked like a charm for me!

[Mr. Zero]

The Brooks A-Grip is my choice, nice and soft on your body, grippy as hell - even when wet. Hard to beat for a CCW piece.

[rchysell]

I should have added to my post that the Hogue "Handall" grip has bulges that made my hand feel more comfortable holding the gun. The Talon grips are great also but have no bulges. I have Talon rubberized on my Glock 19 and totally love it. I see that it depends on how things feel to determine each person's preference.

[kb2wji]

I've got bike tube on all my single stack pistols. I even have it on my AR-15. I just put 100 rounds through my pm9 this morning and it didnt shift a bit. Biggest plus is that it doesnt add any real girth.

[AlbinLee]

I have the rubberized Talon grips on the way for my Kahr CW9. I put the sandpaper Talons on my Glock 34 for competition use, and they are really outstanding. They stand up to just about anything you throw at them. I clean my sandpaper grips with rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush, and they have seen both hot summer days and pouring down rain shooting USPSA. The thing that amazes me is the edges have not started to peel whatsoever, under very rough use. For 10 bucks, with free shipping, you can't go wrong. Plus they are cut custom for each gun, so they look a little sharper than the ol' bike tire IMO.

I chose rubber for my Kahr because the sandpaper would be too rough for anything but competition/duty use. They are super thin and removable, without leaving any residue. I know I sound like an infomercial, but I have just been so pleased with them, I don't mind giving credit.

I will follow up when the rubber variety comes in the mail this week, and submit some pics if anyone cares to see them.