TALON Grips Adhesive Pistol Grip – Compatible with Smith & Wesson M&P Shield – Made in The USA

I have tried a number of different accessories to get a better grip on my M&P Shield. I have to admit that my favorite was the Pachmayr Tactical Grip Glove because it provides a larger girth to the grip to fit my hand better plus the better non-slip surface. The problem with the Grip Glove is that it slips and doesn't stay in place. I tried a number of different things like tape and glue, but they just make a mess and they don't really hold the Grip Glove in place for very long. So after reading the positive reviews for these rubberized Talon grips, I decided to try it.It installs very easily and is cut precisely to fit the Shield. A bit of time and repitition with a heat gun, and this grip "tape" is very securely installed on the Shield. I think it can be removed, but I would have to deliberately want to do that. The problem with the Talon grip is that it does not add much (really any appreciable) girth to the grip. As most Shield owners know, it's a skinny grip and takes some time getting use to it.Anyway, as a lark, I put the Grip Glove over the Talon grip and lo and behold, the Grip Glove doesn't slip anymore. It does rotate slightly, but the big thing is that it no longer slips down to interfere with a magazine change. The small bit of rotation is easily adjusted, and that seems to be so slight that I only readjust it after a complete range session. This might be a waste to a lot of you, but I'm quite happy with this. Granted, the Talon Grip itself is a very good product and improves the ability to have a better purchase on the gun even with sweaty hands, so by itself it is well worth it. Like most have already reported, it is a good product and something I would recommend.

These are just textured stickers that you apply to the grip of your pistol, but don't let the simplicity fool you. I followed the instructions that Talon supplied (PERFECT fit) and waited a few days before heading to the range. On the firing line, I found my M&P Shield was noticeably more comfortable to shoot and I had better grip on the pistol, meaning I am more accurate as a result of adding these grip aids to my pistol.

First thing to mention, for me, this grip (Granulate-Black) is too rough the way it comes out of the box when you get it. After I installed and held it in my hand it was literally painful to grip for more than 10-15 seconds. Not like it is severely painful, just uncomfortable after 20-30 seconds in my hand. So I sanded the grip down with normal sandpaper mid grit (300-600). I kept checking it after sanding for a few minutes being sure to take my time and make it evenly worn. Once I had it sanded to the smoothness vs. roughness I was looking for, it is an AMAZING grip. I feel I could have literal oil on my hands and would have no issues holding on to this gun during a roller coaster ride. (Not that I have done that, just wanted to point out how good the grip is).Installation is a breeze, excellent instructions and A+ materials here. The next time out at the range with this Talon grip I improved my accuracy GREATLY! I was actually pretty surprised this made such a difference. I also added a set of TRUGLO fiber optic sights, so I am sure that helped also in my superior grouping of my shots and overall accuracy towards center dot. I have included a pic of the gun w/ sanded grips along with a target from my first trip to the range after adding this.(Note, the picture below is BEFORE I sanded the grip. I will try to get a pic of the finished sanded grip soon.)

Heard about Talon Grips from a YouTube channel I like, and I'm really glad I did. When I first got my M&P Shield, the grip was really slippery in my hands, plus this was the first compact pistol I've ever owned. I put the rubberized Talon Grips on and it's made a huge difference and I feel more relaxed while shooting because I'm not white-knuckling the grip. It really stays put in my hands but it's not too rough to irritate them.The installation was easier than I thought it would be. I'm horrible at putting things like decals or cut out stickers on stuff, so I was nervous when I started getting it all lined up. I followed the included instructions very closely and it was easy to understand. I just went very slowly and got it right the first time, which for me is a miracle. I should have bought a lottery ticket that day, because seriously... I'm HORRIBLE at this kind of stuff. Along some of the lines where there are cut outs I used a a small slotted screwdriver to help guide the openings into place without stretching the rubber. Then I pressed it all down really good and used a heat gun on the lowest setting to finish it. (Held it several inches away to make sure it wasn't too hot.) Followed the directions, and everything went well! I really recommend these. Especially if you have a Shield because the grip is so slick on those.

I ordered the rubberized grips for my G26 and M&P Shield. They sent me the granulated grip for my Shield, but I didn't notice until after install. In comparing the two, the granulated offers a better grip IMO. Once you wrap your hands around it, it sticks to your hand, but it's not sticky, similar to the rubberized grip, but it sticks more!I put 125 rounds through each gun yesterday post install, and my groupings are tighter and more consistent with the Shield from 10 yards out, and I would have to say that it was largely related to the granulated grips. With the granulated grips, my hold stayed true and did not move, not even the slightest. With the rubberized, my grip was strong, but I felt that it wasn't as strong a the granulated grip tape, and if my hands are to start sweating, I think there may some slipping.Installation is exactly the same for both types. Peel and stick. When you head up the tape (glue) after applying the grip tape, you can make minor adjustments to the placement by pushing on the tape. Be careful, though, because you don't want to stretch the tape. I did so in my Shield on an area that was super thin around the "T" logo cutout. Once it cooled, it stayed put though, but you can barely tell (see photo). From this point on, I'll be using the granulated tape for all my other firearms.