Jay6 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I tried to search this but did not find anything. I sweat a lot while shooting and I am looking to find something that will increase my grip on the gun. I would prefer something not as messy as talc, possibly something a little tacky. What are others using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSMITH Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Pro-grip, www.shootersconnection.com It works as well as anything you can get. I run stippled grips too, that alone helps a TON. When the sweat is running hard a little pro-grip takes care of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay6 Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Pro-grip, www.shootersconnection.com It works as well as anything you can get.I run stippled grips too, that alone helps a TON. When the sweat is running hard a little pro-grip takes care of it. What is that like a sticky substance? Does it get everywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John2A Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Pro-grip, www.shootersconnection.com It works as well as anything you can get.I run stippled grips too, that alone helps a TON. When the sweat is running hard a little pro-grip takes care of it. What is that like a sticky substance? Does it get everywhere? It is like rosen powder but is a liquid form does tend to get on the grip but works really well to help control the sweating hands. Might try adding a grip from getngrip.com. I got one for my STI Edge and it holds like super glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limitless13 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm in the same boat with you. My hands sweat a LOT, especially in St. Louis humidity. First off, my gun has very aggressive serrations so I can get any sort of grab. I stopped using checkering on my front/backstrap because after a lot of long training sessions, my hands get all chewed up. Since then, I've gone to industrial grip tape. That has helped a lot. Most of my guns look like hell, but at least I know that I'll be able to rack a a round fast know matter if I'm sweaty or bleeding all over the gun (which has happened). Aside from the equipment side, there's some golf grip goo stuff like Pro-grip that I much prefer over pro-grip because it doesn't leave a white residue all over. I think it's called Dry Hands, but I'm sure a quick internet search will find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackSheep Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) If you want to be "MAN" you could try skateboard tape http://stores.channeladvisor.com/TGMSKATE/...?itemid=4558624 in cammo when it comes to this I freely admit I'm not a "MAN" Edited August 4, 2008 by TheBlackSheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcic Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'd check out TruGrip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badchad Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Does pro-grip play nice with Trugrip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Smith Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Well, this may be an old method, but I do what I used to do when bowling - a towel and a rosin bag - cheap and readily available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Progrip and my stippled STI grip is unreal. I have stippled several different grips in various size craters, but NONE beat the tiny craters I did with the small tip initially. Progrip takes my sweat hands and makes em like glue. No complaints in 90+ degrees and 80% humidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) Pro Grip is good stuff and not messy. I also stipple and contour my grips. The following thread has descriptions and pictures of how to do it...not hard at all. And to piggyback on Seth's comments, I've gone to a smaller dimple size. More dimples equals more raised ridges and better traction without being overly rough on your hands. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=784502 Edited August 4, 2008 by G-ManBart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabbie Shooter Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 In Florida, you'd likely see a tube of Pro Grip in at least 50% of the range bags on the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Moore Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 do what i did and have arthroscopic thoracic surgery to have your Hyperhidosis issue solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDRODA396 Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I use TruGrip and a 98 cent rosin bag I get at Dick's Sporting Goods...works fine in the Carolina Heat and Humidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay6 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 I already have the grips stippled but I did order some of the pro grip. I am interested to see how it works. Thanks for the replies guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scirocco38s Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I have tried progrip and it works ok. Eric sell something like progrip but it is slightly different and he sells it as fast grip. I think they both work equally well. Once I had the Roupe treatment on my grip I felt that I didnt need it anymore. I have since change to a new grip treatment like the Scott grip from SV but much better and I dont use propgrip or anything else as the grip will grab your hand aggressively regardless of what you do. You can start the stage with your hands in water and when you grab the gun it is locked in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoterbeast Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I use the liquid stuff (can't remember name but golf shop stuff) on clean hands before starting to shoot. Then use cheap rosin bag (brunswick from bowling shop) as day progresses. Least messy and best I have found so far for me. Oh yea, skate board tape grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nik Habicht Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I stick to Tru-Grip. I prefer to change the guns I shoot in competition, rather than to add in something else I need to remember to do in order to be ready to shoot a stage.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 I use hockey tape on my grips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKSNIPER Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Skateboard tape or ladder step tape woks great. It does chew your silky smooth hands up until you develop "man hands" and then its ok. The stuff stays "grippy" even if its raining. JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA-LEE Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I use Skateboard Tape and ProGrip on my XDm. It gives me an iron solid grip on the pistol. I can see how the skateboard tape would hurt some peoples hands, but it has never phased mine even after some 500 round practice sessions. But I do admit that my hands are more callus and tuff than most peoples. The way I see it, if the pistol is shifting around enough to rub you raw, you are not holding it tight enough anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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