Do rubber grips on the CM9 make a big difference in control?

[89grand]

You can buy some extra material from Traction Grips for custom jobs, so one might be able to come up with something for the back that looks and works well.

[BEARDOG]

I've been using the Hogue Jr. rubber grips on my cw9 and cm9. They are great on the cw9, but on the cm9 used for pocket carry they are a little worrisome. So I was glad to see 89grand's post about the Traction Grips. And thanks, Beardog, for the picture, which sealed the deal for me. I just now placed an order for my cm9, and they are currently on sale. I like the look too. BTW, since the Traction Grips don't cover the back of the grip can it be sanded to tone down the abrasion a little without really hurting anything?

I think you will like them!
As far a sanding down the rear of the grip you can do that if you want... What I have done on a few of mine to just break the sharp edges of the checkering in faster is rub the back strap with a piece of leather scrap (rough side) to "burnish" the checkering. This way no sanding marks or color changes are seen.

[berettabone]

I have never had a Houge Handall jr. grip affect my draw, ever.............................................c omes out of my pocket smooth as silk. It also helps grab the grip and have a good hold on it...........it's pretty much covered up by your hand, before you even get it out, which probably explains why it never grabs on anything.........................................

[cobrasjp]

I have never had a Houge Handall jr. grip affect my draw, ever.............................................c omes out of my pocket smooth as silk. It also helps grab the grip and have a good hold on it...........it's pretty much covered up by your hand, before you even get it out, which probably explains why it never grabs on anything.........................................

+1^^^^^^

[Rubb]

+1 for Traction Grips...
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[89grand]

Traction grips...I put that **** on everything!

I have them on the Kahr, my Sccy CPX-2, and on my SR9 and SR9c.

[berettabone]

Traction grips...I put that **** on everything!

I have them on the Kahr, my Scyy CPX-2, and on my SR9 and SR9c.

I put them on Mrs. Bone's #@& so she doesn't slide when we $#&* (*%$#@

[TennSCN]

For the Hogue fans, I found this sleeve to be a bit longer than the "Jr" and the finger ribs seem more "properly" aligned. It covers the whole length of the grip but will need a little trimming. I have them on a PM9 and a P45. I slipped them on, trimmed the bottom with a razor blade and used an Emory board to "dress" the cut edge so it wouldn't tear. The sleeve extends from beaver tail to mag well (actually the P45 is about 1/8" short of the mag well) with full front coverage; MUCH easier on the hand for a day at the range.Hogue Handall Tactical Grip Sleeve (Small)
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/115...ProductFinding


Those TractionGrips do look GREAT but I found the palm swells of the Hogue sleeves help my large hands on the small grips of the Kahrs.

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[Pointblank]

I pocket carry my CM9 or PM9 with Hogues every day. I have no problem drawing them. The rubber on the Hogues isn't as tacky as the Pachmayrs or other brands. I've tried Talons, but I have to be honest, they don't hold up. Talons are pretty durable for some weapons, like Glocks, but it depends where the seams fall. The Hogues work for me.

[AnthonyC]

Thanks to everyone for their opinions. I think I might try the Hogue small grips.

[Groove]

Talon grips work really well. They look similar to the Traction grips that everyone is talking about, except they cover the back too. You can get them in a rubberized or sandpaper style. I have the rubberized ones, and they work great.

[Dave Nowlin]

Well I have a slightly different take on all this. I really like the Hogue Handall Grip. I also have a Crinson Trace Laser that mounts on the triggerguard. The activation button is on the frontstrap of the CM or PM whichever. The little plastic downturn that the button is mounted on isn't that sturdy and doesn't always stay centered on the frontstrap. I thought about it for a while and decided to mount the Crimson Trace and then put on the Hogue Grip. It was obvious that when I slipped the grip up to cover the activation button that would cause the laser to be on all the time. I decided to put a small cutout in the grip which would allow the center of the button to be uncovered. Now I have the best of both worlds. I have the Crimson Trace mounted in a way that fastens down the plasic downturned piece the button is mounted on so it no longer moves around and I have the Hogue Grip too. What's not to like about that? I have it mounted on the CM40. The PM9 has night sites and will also get a Hogue grip.