i like to think of us denizens of rohrbaughforum as obsessed, but pragmatic. i'm always slightly amused when i see comments like "it's a $1200 pistol, it should be perfect." i can't remember off hand when i've bought something that was so apparently perfect that i didn't put on my thinking cap and try to buff it up a little.
thus with the r9s. i find the pup a little too smooth for a completely non-movable grip. so far i've "improved" it (i know there are those of you who will disagree vociferously) with grip tape, or skateboard tape, or snowboard tape. i do a very nice job trimming it, and (especially on the stealth, which is itself dark) to me, it looks good and keeps the pup locked (i mean LOCKED) in my hand.
i spent some time today on my carry guns. shot the r9s again (more on that later), as well as my --are you ready?-- NAA Guardian in .32 NAA caliber. (more on that later). then i came home and did the obligatory cleaning and just kind of daydreamed about my pistols.
two things i want to broach here. on my cameras and certain other electronic equipment, i use a product called e-grip, little self-adhesive, rubberized spots, dots, bars and sheets that aid against slippery hands. haven't used any on a pistol yet, but it's an idea. anybody using such a thing?
my more serious recommendation is a product called A-grip. this is a (strongly) self-adhesive, very thin, suede-like product that you stick to your firearm grip to improve "grabability." i have it on a kel-tec p3at and (sadly) on my kahr mk9. i say sadly 'cause i don't find it all that attractive.
on the other hand, this stuff is solid, comfortable . . . i don't know what other adjectives to use. it really feels luxurious to the touch. it's a bit of a "low-rent" look, but i'm toying with putting it on the pup. i mean-- it's COMFORTABLE.
anybody familiar with it?
just kind of free-associating here. nice to be back on the board.
michael hildebrand
juneau, alaska
