Noah my boy Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Have a limited gun from Camerons and the grip is worn out gonna need a new one. Was looking into getting a PT although stainless aggressive is about 500+ And the the aluminum is about 400+ what's the advantage of either one or do I just get a new extreme shooters grip? If money was no object I wouldent question the PT grip as I have felt my buddy's open gun and love that it, but being so pricy I want to hear some pros and cons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanktm Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I have the stainless aggressive grip on my new open gun a it is great. I love the weight which for me balances the gun out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I have a few and I really can't think of a con. Maybe that you have to fit it STI frames and it could take a while is a con but that is not absolute. The weight is awesome, shifts the weight in the right area, feels solid, better grip than any plastic grip I've ever had, feels better than most of the custom plastic grips I've had. The other thing I just remembered is there was a small issue in the beginning with reloads. The plastic grip is more forgiving during mag changes and the PT is not. If you flub a mag change and twist it off enough, it will get stuck in the PT grip. After a little bit of practice, it has not happened since and I've shot at least 10-15 matches and countless practice sessions. I'm speaking only of the steel grip with the aggressive texture. I had a plain one at first and didn't like the idea of skateboard tape and it felt too bulky so the steel aggressive is the one for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 (edited) How sharp is the aggressive? Texture wise Edited March 11, 2015 by copecowboy22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 They don't call it the cheese-grater for nothing Yeah, it's a little sharp at first but after one dry fire session, I was use to it and love it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah my boy Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 I love the feel to the aggressive. What are the pros and cons between the aluminum and stainless though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gng4life Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I think about 5 oz but don't quote me on it. Other than that, steel is stronger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd7446 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 All in how heavy you like it, and weight distribution. IIRC, the aluminum grip adds ~1 oz over plastic, and stainless is ~8 oz more than plastic. To me, the stainless really improves the balance of the gun, helping take away a heavy nose. This observation is for an Open gun, but it would improve the balance of a Limited, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvinc78 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I had the SS Aggressive texture for about a month. Just couldn't get used to it. Just to rough for my liking. Now I am a working man not a desk jockey lol. Nothing wrong with that just noting I do have a rough hands. I also have a strong grip and think that might have been my issue. After a stage or practice run my hands would be bright red with needle pokes. Never held the semi-aggressive but did try a smooth with sandpaper and really liked that as I run sandpaper now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotMRD Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I just ordered a SS aggressive this week. Going to try one on my limited gun. If i like it, I'll order another for the open gun I am planning. They are running 8-10 weeks out right now. Remember, if you find the aggressive to be too aggressive, you can always take it down a bit with some sturdy sandpaper. With stainless it will take a while but, take it slow until it's where you like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutr Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 good luck on that 8-10 weeks. I ordered a grip back in November and still don't have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v1911 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 At $500+, why not just get an SV? With what's included with an SV, is it not a better value? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjs375 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I prefer the aggressive, I have an aluminum with the aggresive finish and it's great, some think it's to much, but I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd7446 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 good luck on that 8-10 weeks. I ordered a grip back in November and still don't have it. Not denying what you said here. A big part of this equation is that orders have been strong, and they had a very significant theft of product and guns on their way to Gator last year right at this time. What I can say, though, is that lead times will be dropping very soon. And NOT because of lack of orders. Additional manufacturing capacity is just about ready to come on line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGunut Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 The SV is a better value by far for the quality and the price paid for it. However even if you specify to SV that it is for a STI frame there is often fitting issues with them, so the PT MAY be a easier fit. I do think it's funny that I have been shooting a Caspian HiCap framed gun for years and everyone said it was too heavy, now everyone wants heavy? Personally I have always loved the heavy frame with a substantially lightened slide but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSteel Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Requested an PT textured aluminum grip back in September and was told I'd get a call back in 8-10 weeks for my CC charge. Have not received an update yet.. It may be a longer line than you think so if you go that route, do it now!!! Edited March 17, 2015 by NoSteel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutr Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I finally received an email that my grip is in the current production run. yea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah my boy Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 I prefer the aggressive, I have an aluminum with the aggresive finish and it's great, some think it's to much, but I like it.What gun are you shooting? Limited or open? Looking at the alum. Because of the cost factor between SS and alum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantwoodok Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) I have the SS aggressive grip on my Open STI GM and love it. I did CerKote it and that took just a little of the aggressiveness away but still it's way better than grip tape or textured plastic grips. Edited April 14, 2015 by grantwoodok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah my boy Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 My concern is do I get the alum or wait and for the SS for my limited gun? there both quite costly. The aggressive will be the texture I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantwoodok Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I have also have on order a SS grip with the regular texture for my wife's open gun. It was ordered Dec. 2014. I also ordered their ambi safety and slide stop/thumb rest at the same time. Those came in 4 weeks ago but I'm still waiting on the grip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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