ExtremeShot Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I want to buy some "skateboard tape" that is stretchable (like TruGrip) that I can cut into various shapes and use in different places on my guns (like on the front strap, under the trigger guard, etc.). However, buying the TruGrips won't work because they are already cut and, not to mention, too dang expensive. I know there are many types of anti-skid/skateboard tape out there. Does anyone know of a tape with the same characteristics of TruGrip? Thanks, Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I use a very pliable sticky tape called Black Magic, and it is very good. The Kids at the skate board shop should be able to point you toward their stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtremeShot Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 How's the grit as compared to the TruGrip? ....some tape has really big sand particles that come off real easy. Thanks for the info, Darren I use a very pliable sticky tape called Black Magic, and it is very good. The Kids at the skate board shop should be able to point you toward their stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I use 3M tape at home despot. Pretty thick and not stretchy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 The grit is super fine. If you need a little bit, send me your address and I'll send you some so you can source it. I know some people like the precut stuff, but at $5 a 3 foot sheet, you can cut a LOT of your own grips out of 3 feet of tape (I use tin snips.) I would say if I though another tape was better, I would be using it. I've seen a lot of tapes. scott@oregonshooting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Hunter Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 (edited) i get mine at the local skateboard shop...the grit is very fine and last a long time. $10 buck and i can regrip my glock 7-8 times. Edited June 13, 2006 by Musky Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L9X25 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 FWIW, Eric'c tape will keep the gun looking "professional" if asthetics are important to you. By the time you buy a strip from Home Despot, you could buy a kit from him and hardly pay more. Since I know what my homemade tape jobs look like, his kits are worth the $. If you want to do something special he might throw in an extra piece for you to place on the back strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExtremeShot Posted June 13, 2006 Author Share Posted June 13, 2006 Thanks for the offer, however, I just bought two strips of it off ebay for about $4.00/each (see the ebay link below). I look forward to trying it out based on your recommendation. Thanks for the help. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...item=8825646634 Darren The grit is super fine. If you need a little bit, send me your address and I'll send you some so you can source it. I know some people like the precut stuff, but at $5 a 3 foot sheet, you can cut a LOT of your own grips out of 3 feet of tape (I use tin snips.) I would say if I though another tape was better, I would be using it. I've seen a lot of tapes. scott@oregonshooting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistral404 Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 I got some from a skate shop -- for free. I told them what I wanted to do with it. They thought it was cool so they just gave me two big sheets. It is ok stuff. The grit is fine and the backing looks like a medium thick paper. A friend gave me some stuff he had--coarser grit but the backing reminded me of 100MPH tape. It looked to be metallic like. Both work fine for me but I only tape under my trigger guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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