Talon Slide Serration Grips For Handguns

Published on July 18, 2025
Duration: 8:47

This video provides a step-by-step guide on installing Talon Grips slide grips on a pistol, specifically addressing issues with slick factory finishes. The instructor details the cleaning, application, and heating process, while also highlighting potential holster compatibility problems and the grip's texture. The review focuses on improving slide manipulation for easier racking.

Quick Summary

Talon Grips slide grips are adhesive enhancements for pistols designed to improve slide manipulation, especially on slick finishes like Glock's DLC. Installation involves cleaning, applying the grip, and using heat to conform it. While effective for grip, they can interfere with Kydex holsters due to their raised texture.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Overview
  2. 00:14Tools Required for Installation
  3. 00:32Reason for Installation: Slick Slide
  4. 01:18Glock 19 Test & Holster Issues
  5. 01:58Glock 17 Test & Holster Expectations
  6. 02:26Cleaning Slide Grooves
  7. 02:54Cleaning Around Iron Sights
  8. 03:15Trimming for Sights
  9. 03:33Applying the Grip
  10. 03:49Pulling Tight Around Edges
  11. 04:06Adjusting Grip Placement
  12. 04:22Heating and Conforming the Grip
  13. 04:44Pressing Down and Sealing
  14. 04:57Repeating the Heating Process
  15. 05:03Grip Performance: Sweat & Slip
  16. 05:19Grip Texture: Sandpaper vs. Rubber
  17. 05:47Holster Fit Test: Glock 17
  18. 06:00Holster Interference & Scratching
  19. 06:25Disappointment with Holster Fit
  20. 06:35Potential Modifications for Holster Fit
  21. 06:56Conclusion: Holster Compatibility is Key
  22. 07:02Alternative Holster Materials
  23. 07:25Glock Finish vs. Grip Benefit
  24. 07:46Range Use Case
  25. 07:57Final Look of the Grip
  26. 08:05Ease of Removal
  27. 08:16Removing Adhesive Residue
  28. 08:26Grip is Not Reusable
  29. 08:31Affordability and Reversibility
  30. 08:41Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Talon Grips slide grips and why would someone use them?

Talon Grips slide grips are adhesive enhancements applied to the slide of a pistol. They are used to improve grip and make racking the slide easier, especially on firearms with slick factory finishes like Glock's DLC coating, which can be difficult to manipulate when hands are sweaty or oily.

How do you install Talon Grips slide grips on a pistol?

Installation involves cleaning the slide thoroughly with an alcohol prep pad, carefully applying the grip material, and then using a heat gun or hairdryer on a low setting to conform and secure the grip. Trimming may be necessary for non-stock sights.

Do Talon Grips slide grips fit with Kydex holsters?

The video indicates that Talon Grips slide grips often do not fit well with Kydex holsters. The raised sections of the grip can interfere with the holster's interior, causing scratching and preventing the firearm from seating fully or being drawn easily.

What is the texture of Talon Grips slide grips like?

Talon Grips slide grips typically have a sandpaper-like grit. This texture offers excellent traction, particularly for users with sweaty hands, and is described as being a bit harsher but more effective than rubbery grip materials for preventing slippage.

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