Stippling vs Goon Tape

[Member 53328]

Looking for opinions.

Tape is temporary and can be removed.
Stippling is permanent.

I've ran guns with stippling but have never used the "goon tape" but I see it all over the place now and want to know if it's worth the hype. I can only imagine how gross that tape gets after a few days of concealed carry in the summer.

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[DAG1995]

I prefer not to conceal carry aggressively stippled firearms, or firearms with grip tape. When I carry my M&P9 2.0, I keep a layer of clothing between my skin and the firearm.

With that being said, the grip tape is great. When I carry a firearm on duty, in a level 3 holster, I always have grip tape. Usually lasts me 9-12 months, depending on how exposed to the elements it gets. And I never worried about whether the tape was "gross" - could never tell, despite it being exposed to the elements constantly.

 

[Jay Walk]

I guess I'm a Goon because that factory stippling on the SD-40 was like grabbing onto a cactus.

 

[Member 53328]

I guess I'm a Goon because that factory stippling on the SD-40 was like grabbing onto a cactus.

Glocks factory texture is trash. Haha.

 

[Jay Walk]

Glocks factory texture is trash. Haha.

I would not own a Glock, many like them I know

 

[Knobgoblin]

I own a Glock 26 that someone's dog chewed on a little. It's actually an improvement.

 

[Member 53328]

I would not own a Glock, many like them I know

All good. I tried walking away from Glock and going over to Sig. Needless to say I'm back to carrying a Glock. Haha

 

[pdxcat]

Tape/Talon grips/etc can be swapped once dirty/worn out. Stippling will get much less aggressive with enough trigger time, and you will eventually need a new frame. I prefer tape because i can always replace it or remove it.

 

[Kruel J]

I find the texture on the Gen5 to be pretty good. Stippling tends to collect dust and dirt as well. I wouldn't stipple any gun I own.

 

[Kruel J]

Tape/Talon grips/etc can be swapped once dirty/worn out. Stippling will get much less aggressive with enough trigger time, and you will eventually need a new frame. I prefer tape because i can always replace it or remove it.

Exactly. Why permanently mess up a perfectly good frame by melting little divots all over it? Resale value goes out the window as well........

 

[Member 53328]

Exactly. Why permanently mess up a perfectly good frame by melting little divots all over it? Resale value goes out the window as well........

If I do it I'll post a picture of the nasty result. It will be on one of my Glocks that I beat the sh!t out of. It's already been spray painted. Had a buddy practice milling an optic cut and slide cuts on it. It's kind of my little test animal. Lol.

We got history together.

 

[Cerberus Group]

Glocks factory texture is trash. Haha.

S&W M&Ps are the same way...but for me, if my hands aren't chaffed at the end of a shooting session...they aren't grippy enough for me.

I've used both...grip tape on the front of 1911s that aren't checkered, and on slides to help with some manipulations, and aggressive stipple on grips.. depends on the application and what I have to work with.

 

[titsonritz]

Michael Corleone approved...

 

[titsonritz]

Glocks factory texture is trash. Haha.

It has improved...ever hold a Gen 1?

 

[Member 53328]

It has improved...ever hold a Gen 1?

Yup. And my wife has a Gen 2 Glock 19. Talk about slick.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

All good. I tried walking away from Glock and going over to Sig. Needless to say I'm back to carrying a Glock. Haha

I have Sigs and Glocks and do not have issue with taking the soldering iron to the Glock the Sigs stay Sigs lol !

 

[awags_86]

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Hilariously made website. Well done

 

[Nosferatu]

I'm a big fan of Talon Grips. Most my plastic guns have them.

TALON Grips for Various Gun Grips

TALON Grips are a stick-on grip that help improve performance, safety and confidence so you can maintain control.

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[awags_86]

I'm a big fan of Talon Grips. Most my plastic guns have them.

TALON Grips for Various Gun Grips

TALON Grips are a stick-on grip that help improve performance, safety and confidence so you can maintain control.

talongungrips.com

Agreed. The one thing I don't like is the rubbing on my skin isn't great but it's manageable

 

[AshWilliams]

On my G19 carry pistol I use skateboard tape on the slide and hockey stick tape on the grip. You can buy a lifetime's supply of both for cheap.

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