Shield Plus Grip Texture

[markholst]

The grip texture on the Shield Plus is too aggressive for me. Not to my hand, more to my shirts. My shirts cling to the grip. Bad. This means my draw gets fouled almost every time. The shirt sticks to the darn grip instead of sweeping over it. Not to mention shirt/grip attraction does not enhance the concealment properties of the pistol.

Anyone have any suggestions on how I can calm down that texture? I love the pistol, but if I can't draw it well under ideal conditions, it'll never get a chance to see the world.


Thanks all!

 

[WebSnyper]

Hit it with a very fine grit sandpaper on the side that faces your shirt.

 

[markholst]

Hit it with a very fine grit sandpaper on the side that faces your shirt.

Fine being 1000 grit? Higher?

 

[JCSR]

I used 220 and it did the trick.

 

[markholst]

I used 220 and it did the trick.

Good to know. Thanks!

 

[Peacekeeper3073]

Sandpaper works great just go slow and do a little at a time. You don't want it to smooth and lose what it was designed for.

 

[88E30M50]

Does Talon make grip tapes for the Shield Plus? If so, that might be another possible solution.

 

[gregkl]

Does Talon make grip tapes for the Shield Plus? If so, that might be another possible solution.

Talon does. They have both the rubber type and the granular. I don't know which one would be best for the OP.

 

[markholst]

Talon does. They have both the rubber type and the granular. I don't know which one would be best for the OP.

I have zero experience with Talon's products. How sticky is the rubber tape? Is it difficult to remove if I don't like it?

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

Rubber Talon grips are my first upgrade to any Shield

 

[gregkl]

I have zero experience with Talon's products. How sticky is the rubber tape? Is it difficult to remove if I don't like it?

I don't either but Tyler does! Factory grip works fine for me for some reason. Might be the way I carry or the shirts I wear.

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

I have zero experience with Talon's products. How sticky is the rubber tape? Is it difficult to remove if I don't like it?

No.

(If you're near 46140, I'll let you shoot my Shields with rubber Talons, just send a PM)

 

[JCSR]

I put Talon rubber grips on my summer carry (Shield 45) because it is right against my skin . I sanded my winter carry (M&P 2.0 Com. 9mm) because I have a shirt to isolate me from the roughness.

 

[hpclayto]

Talons rubbers aren’t that grippy IMO. Their pro series is the perfect combination of rubber/granulate.

 

[markholst]

No.

(If you're near 46140, I'll let you shoot my Shields with rubber Talons, just send a PM)

You know, my wife asks me why I continually talk about how awesome this community is and how it is more than just an online forum. It is things like this that help me prove it.

I appreciate the offer Tyler, but you're a couple of hours away, and I'm not sure when I can free up the time. The people who give me a paycheck seem to want all my time for the foreseeable future. Thanks again for the offer.

 

[88E30M50]

I use Talon grip tapes on most of my poly guns. I’ve not had an issue with my shirt hanging up on the rubber tapes at all. I don’t run them on my Shield Plus though, since that’s a summer carry gun for me and the shirts I wear don’t seem to hang on the texture.

 

[DadSmith]

The grip texture on the Shield Plus is too aggressive for me. Not to my hand, more to my shirts. My shirts cling to the grip. Bad. This means my draw gets fouled almost every time. The shirt sticks to the darn grip instead of sweeping over it. Not to mention shirt/grip attraction does not enhance the concealment properties of the pistol.

Anyone have any suggestions on how I can calm down that texture? I love the pistol, but if I can't draw it well under ideal conditions, it'll never get a chance to see the world.


Thanks all!

Thread 'DIY Rubberized grips' https://www.indianagunowners.com/threads/diy-rubberized-grips.502711/

I did this to those aggressive grips and for better grip also. No sand paper and you can pull it off if you don't want it anymore.

 

[gregkl]

Thread 'DIY Rubberized grips' https://www.indianagunowners.com/threads/diy-rubberized-grips.502711/

I did this to those aggressive grips and for better grip also. No sand paper and you can pull it off if you don't want it anymore.

That's pretty cool! Nice work! I have a piece of skateboard tape on the front strap of my 1911. It has held fine for years now.

I used to put a piece up on the frame where my support thumb is on my M&P's, but I took a soldering iron to my 2.0 Compact and one of my Shields. I need to do the other one. The only thing I noticed about that was I must not have been aggressive enough(chicken I suppose ) with the soldering iron as I noticed it smoothed out after shooting it for awhile. Not really a concern since its there as a reference, not to gain grip. But if I do it again, I may go a little more aggressive.

 

[markholst]

Thread 'DIY Rubberized grips' https://www.indianagunowners.com/threads/diy-rubberized-grips.502711/

I did this to those aggressive grips and for better grip also. No sand paper and you can pull it off if you don't want it anymore.

I'm afraid my arts and crafts skills are up there with a 3 year old's. The finished product would be as visually appealing as Hillary Clinton in her birthday suit.

I would be better off getting precut. Much better off.

 

[WebSnyper]

You know, my wife asks me why I continually talk about how awesome this community is and how it is more than just an online forum. It is things like this that help me prove it.

I appreciate the offer Tyler, but you're a couple of hours away, and I'm not sure when I can free up the time. The people who give me a paycheck seem to want all my time for the foreseeable future. Thanks again for the offer.

The gas to make the drive would cost you more than the Talons. Pretty inexpensive to try:

M&P Shield Plus 9mm/30 Super Carry

TALON Grips are stick-on gun grips that help you get a secure hold on your firearm improving performance, safety, and confidence so you maintain control.

talongungrips.com

I haven't purchased any myself but there was a set of the original Talons on a gun I traded for. Only issue I had was when exposed to significant summer time sweat the adhesive just gave out eventually. That said I think they had been on that gun for some time before I got it.