johnbu Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Short video of a prototype set ofPatriot Defense palm swell grips. Just to be clear... i suck at video! And I'm just a scrub shooter :(. The grips are thicker than the factory wood grips, but they nestle into the palm of your hands and they FEEL smaller. The texture is aggressive, but not annoying aggressive. I spoke to Joe at PD and the thought is guys that want rougher texture will stipple the plastic or buy the more aggressive cnc metal version. Makes sense and i understand the plastic version will be inexpensive enough to encourage experimentation. The swell fills the hand nicely and locks in firmly. Solidly attached to the hand and keeps it on target. Sadly, they aren't quite ready for sale yet (according to Joe). Not sure what else his OCD is making him fix, they feel pretty dang nice now! Just a short while to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronArcher Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Those were the plastic ones? They look awesome!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 ^^ yes, plastic. I'm wondering if they come in red to match my belt? Lol. More photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronArcher Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Looks like that would save me .3oz overall... a nice cushion for CO.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 I figured plastic would be lighter than wood. Huh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 4 hours ago, johnbu said: Sadly, they aren't quite ready for sale yet (according to Joe). Not sure what else his OCD is making him fix, they feel pretty dang nice now! Just a short while to go... Very excited to try these!! Any guess-timate regarding availability?? Are we talking a few weeks or months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammbone Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Cool. I just spent some time reverse Engineering the frame to my Witness Elite Match, modeling it in CAD, and 3D printing grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 2 hours ago, Balakay said: Very excited to try these!! Any guess-timate regarding availability?? Are we talking a few weeks or months? I got the impression it's a couple weeks. He's busy busy busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YVK Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 It is an interesting design. I handled a prototype on someone's gun, but handling does not tell you much, got to shoot and compare times. Some people believe that grips with flat sides are easier to control but I've not found a hard data to support that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionaryMike Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 @johnbu, you must have some bear paws. I'd never be able to grip those. I do like the shape however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacLethal Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 [mention=54061]johnbu[/mention], you must have some bear paws. I'd never be able to grip those. I do like the shape however. You don't have to have large hands for these grips, they knocked these out of the park in my opinion. I'll be selling my scale 2.0s because I like these prototype grips so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeefer Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Howwwwwwww lonnnnnng must we wait with all this tempting!!! Aghhhhhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 3 hours ago, akeefer said: Howwwwwwww lonnnnnng must we wait with all this tempting!!! Aghhhhhhh Look in the corner of this round room, and you can get the pre-order info.... Guy at the range today with a Match thought the grips made it easier to actuate the mag release. Everyone likes the grip texture. Non-tanfo owners want some too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 5 hours ago, MissionaryMike said: @johnbu, you must have some bear paws. I'd never be able to grip those. I do like the shape however. Moderately large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusticeOfToren Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 (edited) From the pictures/videos, the grip profile makes them unique. I do, however, feel that for smaller hands the palm swell is a bit too much, just be looking at the pics. The concern is the contour is too large, mainly on the right side grip, causing more rotation required to reach the mag release button. Anyway I will definitely get a pair to try when it is available. Is there any plan that PD can make sm/med/lg palm swell grips to fit different sizes of hands? Edited May 21, 2017 by JusticeOfToren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacLethal Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I pretty certain that even with small hands it won't be much of an issue, they do thin out pretty good as they go up towards the top and have kind of a scoop to them. I even had my wife handle my stock2 and she thought they were comfortable in her hands too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 2 hours ago, JusticeOfToren said: From the pictures/videos, the grip profile makes them unique. I do, however, feel that for smaller hands the palm swell is a bit too much, just be looking at the pics. The concern is the contour is too large, mainly on the right side grip, causing more rotation required to reach the mag release button. Anyway I will definitely get a pair to try when it is available. Is there any plan that PD can make sm/med/lg palm swell grips to fit different sizes of hands? Unofficial word is the grips will be available palm swell and flat profile. Mix and match optionally. I have not seen the flat version in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JusticeOfToren Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 12 minutes ago, johnbu said: Unofficial word is the grips will be available palm swell and flat profile. Mix and match optionally. I have not seen the flat version in person. Wow, that would be wonderful! For me, left side palm swell ensures great weak hand palm contact, while right side flat profile helps reduce the amount of grip rotation during reloads with my small hands. I will certainly get the mix match option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted May 21, 2017 Author Share Posted May 21, 2017 Still CO legal with Taylor Freelance mag extensions and Gramms guts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanGriffith Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Cool. I just spent some time reverse Engineering the frame to my Witness Elite Match, modeling it in CAD, and 3D printing grips.When are you going to sell some??Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V2plus25 Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 5 hours ago, JordanGriffith said: When are you going to sell some?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hahaha. Always searching for those perfect grips. Gotta say I'm a big fan of the checkered Hennings except for their weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammbone Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 On 5/21/2017 at 3:13 PM, JordanGriffith said: When are you going to sell some?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I'll try to get some pictures posted when I get to my computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotDefense Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 The contour looks extreme, but once they're in your hand you'll find that they really do fit all sizes. My wife in particular doesn't have large hands and before only liked the Xtreme grips, however she now really likes these palm swells and feels like she can control/drive the gun harder. They just flow really well with the natural contour of most people's palm profile. Pre-orders for the polymer version should open next week for those asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMAGEDON Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 when those grips are going to be available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Last scentence above your question: "Pre-orders for the polymer version should open next week for those asking." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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