Talon Grips Review: PRO Grips vs Granulate

In this video we take a look at the PRO and Granulate material grip options from Talon Grips. Talon Grips can be an effective way to add some additional texture to the grip of your pistols without the additional expense of a full stipple job. Check out the video for a review on the PRO and Granulate material options and find out which material could be the best choice for your EDC setup or Range Day Rig!
Range Day is not sponsored by Talon Grips and they did not provide these product for review or promotion.

[@Cheeeesssse]

Great informational video! Just what I was lookin for! Thank you

[@RangeDay]

Glad we could help!

[@think_critical]

Thanks, well done descriptions of each of the 3 grip textures.

[@RangeDay]

Appreciate! Glad we could help! 👍🏼

[@robertwolters6450]

This was exactly the information I was looking for. Thanks for this.

[@RangeDay]

Glad it was helpful!

[@terrybeams6602]

This was very helpful for me, I was really torn between the Pro and the Granulate. I'm shooting IDPA more of an open outside the waste holster application, for my Canik TP9SFX. I really liked the suggestion below about how to tune down the Granulate if it is too harsh. Thanks for you time to put this info put for us, nicely done.

[@RangeDay]

Happy to help Terry! Thank you for watching!

[@gingebrien2408]

Thanks I was debating between the granular and the Pro. Your video helped me make the decision. Cheers mate.

[@RangeDay]

Happy to help, thanks for watching!

[@bhud1972]

Excellent video. Very informative. After watching this, I went to Talon’s website and bought the Pro for my Glock 43. Thanks for your review!

[@RangeDay]

Glad we could help! Thanks for the feedback 💪🏽

[@wtp7631]

Thanks for the info. Been trying to find this.

[@RangeDay]

Glad we could help 😎

[@dojiijii]

Nice review, well explained.

[@RangeDay]

Thank you! Glad you liked it 😎

[@a.d.c7941]

Hey guys great video!!! I had originally went with the rubber grips from Talon. After firing my Glock 43X I realized the rubber was giving me no real grip support. I ordered the Pro grip and I wish I would’ve just went with it from the beginning. Great content on this video. Great job. Love u guys.

[@RangeDay]

Glad you found a grip you like! The granulated definitely has more grip despite it being rough. Thanks for the praise SDW!

[@mikewalters8361]

They are cheap enough grips granulate or pro not rubber.

[@BarbaraT73]

Great review !Thanks

[@RangeDay]

Thank you for watching!

[@GDyer-cl8fl]

I have the granulate on my LC9S which I pocket carry in a Sticky holster. I thought it might wear my pocket out it was so rough so I sanded it down w/ some 100 grit sandpaper. Works fine now.

[@RangeDay]

I agree. The granulate is probably too rough for most people as it comes from the factory, especially for any kind of concealed carry. Thankfully it’s fairly easy to sand down to a usable roughness. I use mine only on a belt carry so it doesn’t contact anything else besides my hands.

[@DisgustedGenXr]

You can sand down the granulate before application. Use it to sand something (black) or sand it with some sand cloth , emery etc

[@RangeDay]

That’s a great recommendation for long lasting adhesive in the grips. 💪🏽🔥

[@GeorgiaBoyx]

Definitely recommend the granulate grip. I’ve been through two sets of Pro grips in the the last 3 months. Not very durable at all

[@RangeDay]

We haven't worn ours out yet but that's what we've been hearing. The pro offers more grip and durability. Thanks for the comment GeorgiaBoy!

[@mikewalters8361]

@@RangeDay great to hear the pros suck,i had rubber its slick , i was thinking granulate i want grip. Georgiaboy thank u.

[@caseymccormack2000]

I have used both the granulate and the pro.. The pro feel great but they do wear quickly and get slick after a time. I just put granulate on for my 19X and I love it. I wouldn't want to conceal carry with it but it is grippy. I have only used it for a couple hundred rounds but so far so good.

[@douglasphillips24]

I agree the granulated grips are awesome & virtually bomb proof . As far as CCW it doesn't bother me. I just deal with it cause grip is king.

[@skol7011]

Great video. You have a new subscriber! Thanks

[@RangeDay]

Thanks for the support Jack!

[@tyronejackson6593]

I actually love granulate for a conceal carry piece. However I always wear a tucked in under shirt. Also I do somewhat disagree with the part about your shirt hanging up on it as far as drawing you should be using your support hand to pull the bottom of your shirt up to chest height anyway to make sure you are completely clearing that firearm and not having barrel/slide/sights/optic getting hung up. That being said using granulate can make your shirt stick against the grip and cause printing issues. I wear Carhartt Force Cotton t shirts and it isn’t a problem. Just my .02.

[@RangeDay]

You bring up a good point though. EDC setup comes second to training and if you completely follow through each step of a proper draw, the grips shouldn’t matter. So it does ultimately come down to draw technique. Carhartt makes great apparel. We will have to check out those cotton shirts. Thanks Tyrone Jackson!

[@BigPoppa23]

Great video

[@RangeDay]

Thank you Frank Rose! Hope you found it useful.

[@JohnWick-wm4pd]

Thank you for posting this video. So, the Pro series is rubber bits for the granular feel not the same as the Granulate series? I’m going with the Pro for my G29, Gen 4.. Nice shooting range, by the way!!

[@RangeDay]

Is this Keanue Reeves?! Yes sir the Pro series texture is not as aggressive as the Granulate series. The Pro texture is more of a shredded, rubberized material, while the granulate series is more akin to a sandpaper feel.

[@phunior]

Great review! What battle belt setup were you using in the video?

[@RangeDay]

I had the Kore Essentials Tactical Belt, with a TRex Arms Ragnarok and some esstac pouches. Check out the videos on the channel for more details!

[@PaulSter]

Great vid- thanks! I'm really happy with the rubber grips on my lil' LCP2. I think it's a better deal for me as it is only intended for conceal and they feel great so far. But for my Walther PPQ, I think I'm going to go granulate as it's more of a range and home defense piece. I'm also a gym rat who doesn't wear gloves, so my hands are pretty calloused. Hopefully, my wife will get me them for Christmas (or I'll get them!). In the end, on the PPQ M2, I think they come with decent stippling and I think it's great that they build the pistol so you can keep it stock and the vast majority of users will keep it that way. At the same time, these handgun manufacturers know the deal and expect that folks will want to personalize to their taste. What I miss the most on my PPQ is stippling where your thumb(s) go on the upper side of the stock grip.

[@RangeDay]

We’ve heard great things about Walthers. We don’t have much experience with them though but maybe in the future! Glad you liked the video! Hopefully your gym stays open or has reasonable Covid rules! Thanks for the comment!

[@PaulSter]

@@RangeDay The Walther PPQ M2, IMO, is one of the best compromises of price, performance, ergonomics (huge one for me) in a 9mm. Lots of vids and forum posts on them so I won't go there. Our small gym never shut down, but we never stopped using common sense throughout all of this and have had zero COVID cases. Hmmmm...? Yours in good health - Paul in Texas

[@RangeDay]

@@PaulSter those who have and use them love them! They are reputable for sure. That’s awesome your gym has been going strong. Common sense seems like it’s not that common in today’s world... Lol Stay healthy Paul!

[@PaulSter]

@@RangeDay thanks bud!

[@LinkxUSMC87]

I just wish the pro didnt look like carpet padding. If it was all one color i would grab some.

[@RangeDay]

Haha it does kinda look like gym floor pads doesn’t it? 🤣 still works great though

[@nomad155]

I'll look into the PRO. I need something to replace the worn grip of an m&p for a friend

[@RangeDay]

Let us know if you go with them! We’ve been looking at other grip types and brands recently too 💪🏽

[@tacticalshooter9209]

So get the Granulate if I’m not going too conceal carry I usually open carry, would the granulate be fine? Cause I needed it for my s&w .40 shield. As in my state it’s fine don’t worry I know the risks of open carrying I’m always aware of surroundings, I make sure to be weary of the people behind, side and near me

[@RangeDay]

The granulate would be fine for open carry! It has a great sandpaper like grip. It rubbing on skin all day under a shirt can get pretty uncomfortable so having it OWB open carry would be suitable for it. Great question 👍🏼

[@AK-ky3ou]

Can’t speak for any of the others, but, still rocking the original granular on my gen 3 19 since 08, it’s worn but is still grippy.

[@RangeDay]

Mine seem to be lasting pretty decently as well. They’re a good value for the money.

[@douglasphillips24]

Granulate is the best Talon makes. I've been thinking about using some Ladder tape cause that stuff is bomb proof.

[@RangeDay]

The granulate is a super solid texture. It’s proven to be pretty durable so far, but I find it to be a tad bit too abrasive on just bare skin.

[@toneman8478]

What sight do you have on that sir?? I'm looking for that kind of sight which helps with easier racking

[@RangeDay]

That’s a Trijicon RMR! Trevor has recently swapped it for a Holosun 508 though!

[@N3wbMa5t3r]

Not that it matters but I'm a Retired Sheriff and used skateboard tape and then Talon grip granulate for many many years. You need to get a screwdriver and rub the hot spots off... I still use it on all of my guns.

[@RangeDay]

I’ve heard of the hot spot trick before. That stuff is pretty rough sometimes.

[@bryanm6080]

I have been looking for exactly the texture of the PRO grip; I have had a similar super low quality and thick-cut grip tape akin to the Talon Pro from Aliexpress on my airsoft glock for years, it has finally worn down. I am trying to find something to replace it, however just can't find any currently offered grips similar to the old texture. Any idea who has an identical one to the pro other than Talon? They don't offer it anymore!!

[@RangeDay]

Hi Bryan, thanks for the question! We don’t have much experience with other grips that are very similar to the Pro texture from Talon. Most others tend to be the rougher sandpaper type texture or straight rubber grip material, instead of in between. TalonGrips should still be selling the Pro for Gen 1-5 glocks online, you would just need to pick the model to match your application + any backstrap you might be using. For $25 we find it hard to beat if that’s the texture you’re after. Let us know if you have other questions!

[@SMMBHQ-cg2zy]

THESE GRIPS ARE THE BOMB , BE PREPARED FOR A LET DOWN WHEN YOU OPEN YOUR PACKAGE . BUT ONCE THEY ARE ON ITS MONEY. BOOOOYAAAAH

[@RangeDay]

WOOOOO

[@SMMBHQ-cg2zy]

MY HIPOINT WAS UNSHOOTABLE BEFORE IT WAS SO SLICK , NOW IT STICKS LIKE GLUE , MAYBE NOT GOOD FOR CONCEALED AT ALL BUT FOR ME IT WAS PERFECT.

[@RangeDay]

LESSS GOOOOOO

[@ChiPyro11]

If the granulate is rubbing up against you too much for concealed carry. Use a knife to dull it down on the side that is rubbing up against your skin!

[@RangeDay]

That’s another potential solution Nikko, a good option to see what may work best for you and your loadout!

[@lifeonmars03]

What holster is that??

[@RangeDay]

Hi Kamal, I’ve discussed the Tier 1 Concealed Axis Elite appendix holster in this video and the Ragnarok holster from TRex Arms!

[@lifeonmars03]

Hey, appreciate you Trevor. Thank you!

[@cjharmon5274]

Just to Clarify… The PRO is the sandpaper type and GRANULATE is rubberized. Don’t know if they make a PRO Granulate as of this comment. The PRO is not granulated. Cheers!

[@RangeDay]

Talon Grips offers three different textures on their site. The PRO, Granulate (sandpaper), and the rubberized variety. The PRO is still out there and is a combo of the other two textures!

[@maxpain6822]

C'mon let's get some light

[@RangeDay]

We are working on our lighting setup for filming and producing videos! Lighting can be our Achilles heel at times! Good feedback Max Pain.

[@tomyen187]

Your extremely noisy background music simply screwed up your entire video.

[@RangeDay]

🥺

[@anthonygerber8261]

Who the hell has a heat gun? You all know you use your girl's hairdryer.

[@RangeDay]

My guy. You’re right.