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dday27
10-05-2007, 11:02
Rubber or Sand textured grip decal kits, Which one has a better feel and holds up better?
jbirds1210
10-05-2007, 11:22
Rubber on a gun that is going to contact your skin....sand on a game gun.
ipscshooter
10-05-2007, 12:16
I like the sand, game gun or carry. I have to admit to never trying the rubber though. Maybe some day.
Knight90
10-05-2007, 14:20
I use the sand on my duty G21 and the rubber on my bug/off-duty G30. The sand will rub clothes holes in clothes when concealed and can be rough on skin. The rubber takes some getting used to against the skin but at least it isnt wearing your skin raw.
Glock20-10
10-05-2007, 17:29
Originally posted by ipscshooter
I like the sand, game gun or carry. I have to admit to never trying the rubber though. Maybe some day.


Exactly the same here.
SCC
10-05-2007, 17:32
I like the sand :thumbsup:
jakemccoy
10-05-2007, 17:36
I have both at the same time. I use rubber on the sides because the sides of the grip make contact with the holster. I don't want sand breaking off and getting down in the holster. I use sand on the finger grooves and the rear of the grip. I'll post a pic if anybody cares. Otherwise, I'm too lazy.
eddief4
10-06-2007, 15:51
i prefer the rubber:thumbsup: :wavey:
Butch
10-06-2007, 16:11
Originally posted by Knight90
I use the sand on my duty G21 and the rubber on my bug/off-duty G30. The sand will rub clothes holes in clothes when concealed and can be rough on skin.
I've never used sand. I understand it can also embed itself into the surface of your holster and scratch up your slide as you pull the gun in and out.....

Rubber...or Agrip.



:patriot:
ipscshooter
10-06-2007, 16:22
Originally posted by Butch
I've never used sand. I understand it can also embed itself into the surface of your holster and scratch up your slide as you pull the gun in and out.....

Rubber...or Agrip.



:patriot:

I see where some have said that, although it's never happened to me.;)
RoyRNC
10-06-2007, 16:58
Originally posted by jbirds1210
Rubber on a gun that is going to contact your skin....sand on a game gun.

Ditto!

Sand is great for competition but not the greatest when it comes to carrying concelead (due to discomfort). Overall the sand does give the best grip.
jbirds1210
10-06-2007, 19:39
Originally posted by ipscshooter
I see where some have said that, although it's never happened to me.;)

It has happened to me....I have a G34 with a slide that appears to have been kicked down the street.

I have NEVER had these problems with rubber grips. I am only "attached" to one Glock....I just leave rubber on that one.
MasterGuns
10-06-2007, 20:43
Rubber, but save your money and use a bike innertube. I use a mountain bike tube and it fits like a glove. Plus, one tube will keep you in 'socks' for years. Mine works great.
:thumbsup:
proraptor
10-07-2007, 10:57
Im using sand
Speedrock
10-08-2007, 14:22
"Rubber or Sand textured grip decal kits, Which one has a better feel and holds up better?"

Sand d/n last is always to thin........

As for "saving money" forget about "Kits", can get virtually the same stuff as both are made by 3M, from any good specialty hardware store as 3M's trade name, "Safety Walk" Tape.
Syn rubber type is same texture in gray or black for .69 cents per foot in 1" width, also comes in 2" & 4" widths, likewise for the sand-grit type. Adhesive is excl. and easy to remove assuming proper surface prep so can try both types if desired to get the grip you like best.

FWIW, the Syn Rubber lasted 3+ years on a G34 had it on. Was still good and grippy when removed even tho' worn down from use--went from gray to black for higher/more coverage, etc.

Even use it on AR pistol grips and El Cheapo Glock OEM mag loaders, etc. Good to have around in Range Bag too.......