Finally found the virtues of Griptape

[hartzpad]

After reading just a few posts about people using skateboard grip tape on their competitive pistols, I decided to try it. Bought 1 foot of it for around $2. I installed it on both the front and backstraps of my CZ SP-01, CZ RAMI, and Tanfoglio Witness MATCH 10mm. It really allows one to take advantage of the near perfect stock CZ rubber grips but adds a more positive grip on both the frontstrap and backstrap. It took some time to cut to fit and apply perfectly but I love the feel. I left the griptape off of the deep groove for the web of the hand under the beavertail of each pistol and I'm glad I did.

Anyone else use griptape? Who needs Hogue or other cheap rubber finger groove grips that are too grippy and stick to clothing when grip tape is low profile, has perfect grip and is about 50 times cheaper?

[Andrew Colglazier]

Originally posted by hartzpad
Anyone else use griptape? Who needs Hogue or other cheap rubber finger groove grips that are too grippy and stick to clothing when grip tape is low profile, has perfect grip and is about 50 times cheaper?

I have grip tape on all of my pistols, carry or competition. I like to put it on the weak hand side of the grips, from the bottom of the magwell all the way up to just under the slide release. I like the right side of the grip/frame smooth to allow my strong hand to acquire its grip without getting "stuck" in the wrong place.

It can really help with recoil control.

Andy C.

[Custom Glock Racing]

I have been using it for 5 years or so, good stuff.

One tip, use 3M Super 77 spray adhesive when putting it on, it will be wet at first and allow you to shift the tape to get it in just the right spot, and once it cures it will not move until you remove it.