Sweaty hands and a Glock

Duke878 said:
Looks sweet! Where did you get it and how much did it run?
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I got the AGrip for all three of my Glocks a number of years ago. I tried the skateboard tape but didn't like it. Then I tried the fitted rubber stick on panels. They were pretty good for grip but sweaty hands still slip a bit.

When I tried the AGrip I found them to be perfect. The grip felt great and was very grippy.

I can't remember where I got them but it was one of the online dealers that the Brooks Tactical web site suggests.
 
I know you said you don't like gloves, but...
What about a box of powdered latex surgical gloves? They cover your hand and allow you to continue the fine motor skills that bulkier gloves don't.
They're cheap, disposable and the powdering will keep your hands dry, only problem is if you're allergic to latex.

Unless there's a problem with them that I am overlooking.
I too have sweaty hands. :)
 
I use a product from 3M; safety walk indoor/out door tread.
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I've tried skateboard tape but the grit just rubs off over time. This stuff is rubberized and very grippy. $10 for 5 yards.
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Trigun said:
Get yourself a pair of shooting glove. The best way to solve the problem.

Trigun
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I'm with Trigun on this one. I was out training today and it started raining which can make for an even more slippery situation than sweaty hands. The bottom line is that a good pair of gloves will mitigate, if not entirely remove as a shooting variable, inconsistent grip due to wet hands and/or gun.

I'm also not a big fan of putting grip tape or textured slip-ons on my Glock just because it looks ghetto in my opinion.
 
Go to a skateboard shop and ask for some scraps of left over skateboard tape, I got mine for free. You then carefully cut the tape to the desired dimensions and apply it. If you are shooting IPSC production, it is allowed, just follow their diagrams for the area it is allowed. I shoot a gen 4 as well, but this has never been a problem for me.
 
alvais said:
I'm with Trigun on this one. I was out training today and it started raining which can make for an even more slippery situation than sweaty hands. The bottom line is that a good pair of gloves will mitigate, if not entirely remove as a shooting variable, inconsistent grip due to wet hands and/or gun.

I'm also not a big fan of putting grip tape or textured slip-ons on my Glock just because it looks ghetto in my opinion.
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I'm sorry, the OP wasn't looking for cool gear he was looking to solve a problem. How it "looks" is of zero importance.

TDC
 
robak1 said:
For some more than for others, my G19 Gen4 has been flawless
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My Gen4 has been flawless as well but if it came down to relying on one I would go with any of my Gen3's first. Well proven. I am of the opinion that Glock should have just added the backstraps then left well enough alone. I even prefer G3 mag release.
 
TDC said:
I'm sorry, the OP wasn't looking for cool gear he was looking to solve a problem. How it "looks" is of zero importance.

TDC
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No need to apologize. I suggested gloves as an effective solution to the problem but upon re-reading the OP, I now realize he's not into that.

As for how it looks, it's of zero importance to you but could be a factor to someone else.
 
alvais said:
No need to apologize. I suggested gloves as an effective solution to the problem but upon re-reading the OP, I now realize he's not into that.

As for how it looks, it's of zero importance to you but could be a factor to someone else.
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Very true, but the OP was looking for a solution to a problem, a slippery gun with sweaty hands. Looks and the gear to "improve or enhance" them do not solve any problems.

TDC
 
pirate604 said:
I use a product from 3M; safety walk indoor/out door tread.
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I've tried skateboard tape but the grit just rubs off over time. This stuff is rubberized and very grippy. $10 for 5 yards.
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Where can I get such rubber grip tape? Canadian tire or more of a Specialty store?

I have the skateboard type stuff on my glock now, and it does an okay job. I
Made one for the back strap but that just kinda
Slid along my pistol. Probably a combination of crappy glue and sweat.


Thanks for the tips as suggestions from everyone! I appreciate you passing on your knowledge and experience. I'm not a huge fan inthe stippling, and that's more permanent than I'm looking for. also I LOVE using gloves for big dexterity things like rifle shooting and handling, but find them alittle cumbersome. Altho if there was a pair of gloves that were as thin and tight fitting as latex gloves, I'm sure they would be perfect.
 
TDC said:
Very true, but the OP was looking for a solution to a problem, a slippery gun with sweaty hands. Looks and the gear to "improve or enhance" them do not solve any problems.

TDC
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We both agree that cosmetic looks have nothing to do with the function of the gun but I disagree with you saying that gear does not solve problems. The OP has sweaty hands which makes it difficult to maintain a good firm consistent grip. I ran into a similar problem while out shooting my Glock in rain. While I did not have any significant problems with my primary hand on the wet frame itself, I noticed my support hand slipping from my primary hand with each consecutive shot due to excessive moisture. Grip tape or a rubber sleeve may prevent or lessen hand slippage on the pistol itself but I can't imagine them doing a whole lot in stopping your support hand from your primary hand. Gloves on the other hand can minimize hand-on-hand slippage as well as hand-on-gun slippage.

The OP may not have problems with hand-on-hand slippages but someone else may and to discount the idea of wearing gloves as a solution to this or a similar problem seems foolish.
 
alvais said:
We both agree that cosmetic looks have nothing to do with the function of the gun but I disagree with you saying that gear does not solve problems. The OP has sweaty hands which makes it difficult to maintain a good firm consistent grip. I ran into a similar problem while out shooting my Glock in rain. While I did not have any significant problems with my primary hand on the wet frame itself, I noticed my support hand slipping from my primary hand with each consecutive shot due to excessive moisture. Grip tape or a rubber sleeve may prevent or lessen hand slippage on the pistol itself but I can't imagine them doing a whole lot in stopping your support hand from your primary hand. Gloves on the other hand can minimize hand-on-hand slippage as well as hand-on-gun slippage.

The OP may not have problems with hand-on-hand slippages but someone else may and to discount the idea of wearing gloves as a solution to this or a similar problem seems foolish.
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You were out in the rain?!? That is dedication. Lol! I thought I was the only diehard. Lol!
Totally agree on all your points by the way.
 
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