Inner tube for grip

[skyracer]

I just got a CW .45 and it is a great gun, however, the grip is a bit sticky. I heard that some use inner tubes around the grip. I may consider this, but I wonder how is this done. Do you use a bicyle inner tube? Do you glue this? How does it work?

Thanks

[patbelly]

Yes, bicycle inner tube. I orginally had a Hogue slip-on but changed to an inner tube. You don't need to glue it. It's a little hard to get on, but it will stay put. There are a couple of nice tricks to get it on easier, but I just pulled it on a little at a time. I like the inner tube much better than the Hogue. It cushions the grip so there is no bite plus it is thin so ther is no extra bulk. Best part is you can use the inner tube for many guns and/or replacements.

[SkeletonSlinky]

+ 1 on the inner tube...works great on my PM9. Cut the bottom flat and the top at an angle from the bottom of the trigger guard to the top of the grip. Tweak it until you get it the way you want it...if you mess it up, just cut another piece and try it again!

[MERCTECH]

+2 on the inner tube. Not too thick and covers the cheese grater grip perfect. One tube can do many grips and cheap.

[Bawanna]

I to am a inner tube grip user. Works great. Just enough grip and tones down the sharpness on my PM45.

The trick is a good clean cut. If you put a slice in it, it will tear pretty easy when you go to tug it on. If you get the right size tube it's not difficult to get on either. Good and snug, mine doesn't move at all.

[MW surveyor]

Go to your local bicycle shop and ask them for some old tubes. Mine gave me three of different sizes and now have enough to make grips for about eleventy thousand pistols :)

[chrish]

if you haven't seen the talon grips (in rubber) check those out. not sure if they have one for the CW45, but i love them on my P9. they look good, more comfortable than the hand eating kahr grip, and aren't as 'rubbery' as the tube solution imo.

[wyntrout]

A 1.75-inch (diameter) tube fits .380 to .45 Kahrs. Watch out for the talcum powder in the tubes when cutting them... not on your gun! Turn the tube segment inside out and wash it and dry it. Make even cuts... no tears. The stuff stretches and isn't hard to put on, especially after stretching. Don't add anything for a lubricant... not needed. Start with your largest pistol and use any mistakes on the smaller ones. I did P380, PM9, PM45 and P40... nice texture... more like the K9's rubber grips. The covers look better if you turn them inside out... uniformly black and not so many "seams".
Cheap and functional... save your money for ammo, not "fancy" grip covers, unless you just dig those little finger-rest thingies.:rolleyes:

OH, YEAH... MAKE SURE YOUR GUN IS UNLOADED!... easy to pull the trigger while trying to get the cover on the grip!!

Wynn:D

[JLeephoto]

are the way to go IMHO. I started with the innertube route, then tried a Hogue, but finally went with AGrip (http://www.kahr.com/Grips/Kahr-Agrip-P-and-CW-Series.asp) and I can't imagine it gets any better. Velvety touch, very thin, good grip even with wet hands. Fits so well it looks like it's a factory product. I've had mine for about a year and can't tell it's worn at all. In fact, I plan to put them on all my pistols.

[Tilos]

Wet the tube and grip with rubbing alcohol and it will go on much easier.
Tilos

[dewoah]

I use a tennis racquet overgrip on my Kahrs. It is a rubberized gauze which sticks to itself rather than the grip. Works great, is cheap and easy to replace. You can build your grip to a size that suits. Available at most tennis stores or on-line retailers that specialize in racquet sports.

http://www.uniquesports.us/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=USP&Product_Code=GT&Category_Code=OVRG

[muggsy]

You guys are soft. The only thing that I wrap around my grip is my mitts. Real men don't use grip condoms. Back me up on this one, Jocko. :)

[dogchild]

if you haven't seen the talon grips (in rubber) check those out. not sure if they have one for the CW45, but i love them on my P9. they look good, more comfortable than the hand eating kahr grip, and aren't as 'rubbery' as the tube solution imo.

DITO, the Talon Rubber grips there 5 Star, $10.00 mailed to your house takes about 2 days to get them,there cut to fit your gun.

[TheTman]

I was told by Hogue customer service to use windex as a lubricant when putting on the Handall Jr.s on my Kahrs.

[Rodenmg]

The problem with "lubing" the tube (:D, sorry I digress) is it makes it very hard to get a hold of to pull it on. I tried to roll it up like a (:D never mind) and roll it on but that was a total failure. Easiest thing for me was to warm it up with a hair dryer and just stretch it on.

[arloc1959]

Those AGrip's stick on? I've used stick on's and they do "NOT" last. Starts around the edges of the grip material. Just peels away from EDC. Go with the inner tube. Don't waste you money on stick on junk.

[KMA]

How do you guys get rid of the horrible smell :confused:? I know inner tube works very well, but I cannot stand that smell which is very hard to get rid of.

[kpm9]

I've used the inner tube also and it works great. The Hogue hand all is nice.
I really like LIMBSAVER much more than the Hogue or inner tube. Yes it's expensive, but it works very well, esp in small guns.

http://www.limbsaver.com/firearms/pro_handgun.php

[JLeephoto]

Yep, the AGrips stick on. Mine's been carried daily for a year this month. Edges have not peeled and they've formed so well to the grip that I've had people assume that's how they come from the factory. Stick on junk?? Alright, whatever works for you. Just wanted to OP to know he has some good options to wrestling with the kahr condoms.
Here's the original post with pics: http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=4566

[hsart]

I've used the inner tube also and it works great. The Hogue hand all is nice.
I really like LIMBSAVER much more than the Hogue or inner tube. Yes it's expensive, but it works very well, esp in small guns.

http://www.limbsaver.com/firearms/pro_handgun.php

Which limbsaver do you recommend for the PM45 and PM9? Noticed that the limbsaver site only shows a grip for the P45.

[silvertonguedevil]

I started using the old inner tube on my CW9 but quickly went back to using Talon Grips. I've used them on my XD and Glock 19 for quite awhile now. I like the granular texture which I knock down a little with some sandpaper. Talon sells a rubberized version if you prefer. Good Stuff.

[TennSCN]

I would like to try something with a bit of a 'palm swell' like the Hogue Universal (too large) and long enough for the P45 (Jr. is too short). I have recently seen another Hogue called a Tactical Sleeve (large and small) but haven't found one in a store to see if the swell is included. Has anyone seen these?

[rkammer]

I used 1 3/8" inner tube and it was a real pain to stretch it and get it on the CW45. But, it fits so tight that the stippling on the grip shows through and provides some additional non-slip function. I like that.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/Raykamm/Guns/IMG_2057.jpg

[Maverick64]

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/roliman/MyKahrP45.jpg

My P45 had the inner tube, but then I went with the $7.99 handall jr.......gave me a finger groove

[Diocoles]

Yup, bike tubes, clean the tubing out first.
I start mine just a bit on the end, then pull up the other end like you're taking off a tshirt.
Rolls right up, touch of adjustment and poof, instant grip.

I also like the Agrip for my CW9. Talk about soft and what a great grip.
I finally had to replace one that wore out after 5 years of constant use and carry.

Like someone said above, it's got a velvety feeling to it.

[n2brk]

thanks guys! After reading this thread I went down to the local bicycle shop and got a tube. I little cleaning and a little cutting and I have a KICK ASS grip puppy on my cw45... and enough left over for about 90 of my closest friends, lol.

VERY much mo comfy!

[paperpuncher]

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/roliman/MyKahrP45.jpg

My P45 had the inner tube, but then I went with the $7.99 handall jr.......gave me a finger groove


I just ordered one for my CM9, along with a Desantis Super Fly and Speer 124gr shorts.