cheers623 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Obviously there’s a wave of makers and users alike that are adopting the metal grips on their 2011 clones. However, anyone have any data on how many of the top-level Open guys are using them? Nils isn’t, Max...nope. Eddie and Keith, nuh uh. Just wondering if they’ve figured out something, since they could have anything they want in their pistols. They still chose the plastic. I’m struggling with this on my Open gun. Got a metal grip...wondering if I should go back? Anyway...thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbob21 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I think the question is: are there any new guys with new metal gripped guns pushing these top GMs? It’s been said many many times... guys like Max have been shooting for decades and aren’t going to switch to something new on a whim.... The migration to micro dots > traditional c-mores has been slow amongst the top guys... metal grip might be too much of a change for them. (Weight in the hands is different with a metal grip vs similar dot sizes when moving away from traditional c-more) “If it ain’t broke, blah blah blah” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprig Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Last class i took with Max he had a SVI steel grip on his open 38 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbob21 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Last class i took with Max he had a SVI steel grip on his open 38 .That’s news to me...I’ve seen regional guys take their steels off to try and emulate him, lolSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprig Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbob21 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 That could explain why he’s been competing in production and CO...Takes time to learn the new grip...Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Most of the top open guys are using metal grips. Cody, Lesgar, Drummond, Tilly, etc etc, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotango Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I think Eddie now uses an Evo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robb315 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 (edited) Yes, Max uses an SV grip. Although he did switch back to plastic for a bit too. I don’t think it much matters what he uses at his level. Edited January 21, 2018 by robb315 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheers623 Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Well now...that’s news! Thanks! I’ve got CK grips on my gats right now. Loved the PT EVos I had...but one too many death-jammed magazines in the grip. For some reason I can’t get the mags stuck in the CK grips, no matter how crappy my reloads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theWacoKid Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 It's simple, if you aren't shooting a metal grip you are lagging behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheers623 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Don't know if I'd go that far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 27 minutes ago, cheers623 said: Don't know if I'd go that far... Me neither. Especially in Open. Personally I would have one on a limited gun but not on my Open gun. Just heavier than it needs to be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itlogo Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 On 1/21/2018 at 5:41 AM, cheers623 said: Well now...that’s news! Thanks! I’ve got CK grips on my gats right now. Loved the PT EVos I had...but one too many death-jammed magazines in the grip. For some reason I can’t get the mags stuck in the CK grips, no matter how crappy my reloads. I've managed to get mags stuck in my CK grip before. I guess my reloads are worse than yours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbob21 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I can see somewhat of a diff on a 9mm major gun... for 38 with a lot more gas, I’m sure it’s a personal preference thing.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Tried a PT on my limited gun and went back to the plastic. Nothing wrong with the grip just been shooting the plastic for to long and never got used to the feel of the metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssanders224 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 On 1/20/2018 at 5:48 PM, Shadyscott999 said: Most of the top open guys are using metal grips. Cody, Lesgar, Drummond, Tilly, etc etc, etc. The list gets pretty long when you start looking, huh? KC has steel on his cat. A ton of GM Limited shooters are running steel as well. I’ve even talked with Blake at length about changing, and he hasn’t changed his setup in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Hello: I think it comes down to what they want to try and how much weight they like. Some of those GM's like heavier pistols and some like them light. Most of the top GM's have multiple pistols that they use and may change to depending on the match. If you think you may like a metal grip then you should try one on someone else's pistol if possible. If you think the metal grip will make you a better shooter than you should get one. If you buy one you can always sell it if you don't like it. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheers623 Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Aircooled6racer said: Hello: I think it comes down to what they want to try and how much weight they like. Some of those GM's like heavier pistols and some like them light. Most of the top GM's have multiple pistols that they use and may change to depending on the match. If you think you may like a metal grip then you should try one on someone else's pistol if possible. If you think the metal grip will make you a better shooter than you should get one. If you buy one you can always sell it if you don't like it. Thanks, Eric Well...pretty good advice. Try it...and see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkeymcgee Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 One of the first things Max will tell you in his class is to make your gun as comfortable as it can be for you. That may be grip tape, may be a textured plastic grip, maybe steel. It's what works best for you personally. Benny Hill will tell you a metal grip will make a gun cycle slower. I'm still trying to figure out the physics on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadyscott999 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 On 1/23/2018 at 6:14 AM, Honkeymcgee said: Benny Hill will tell you a metal grip will make a gun cycle slower. I'm still trying to figure out the physics on that one. Wait... What? Just no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximis228 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I guess that Jorge dude who won worlds isnt that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teros135 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 On 1/23/2018 at 6:14 AM, Honkeymcgee said: One of the first things Max will tell you in his class is to make your gun as comfortable as it can be for you. That may be grip tape, may be a textured plastic grip, maybe steel. It's what works best for you personally. Benny Hill will tell you a metal grip will make a gun cycle slower. I'm still trying to figure out the physics on that one. No, really. And Titegroup will melt your barrel. Yada yada... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkeymcgee Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Shadyscott999 said: Wait... What? Just no. 6 minutes ago, teros135 said: No, really. And Titegroup will melt your barrel. Yada yada... Haha I'm with y'all. I know he's got some good knowledge but some of the things I hear, just because I run something that he doesn't use are just plain ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunDQ Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Shadyscott999 said: Wait... What? Just no. Buwaaaahhahahhahaha. I am a fan of the metal grip in the IMM/Mid/shorty set up. I like the weight, but I’m not a bitch man with a purse or skinny jeans so the couple of extra ounces goes unoticed. Once I went metal grip I couldn’t got back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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