Grip tape

beta678 · April 3rd, 2014, 04:51

Quick question about grip tape. I'm looking to add a little bit more texture and grip to my WE M&P but I'm not sure what sort of tape works best so I thought I'd ask around here before dropping by the local skate/hardware shop.

I've read skate tape works well but I've also seen people recommend bath tub anti slip tape, stairs grip tape, etc.

Does anyone have any experience with this sort of stuff? I'm looking for something that would be easy to remove and replace if and when it wears out so I'm looking for something that's not super tacky/difficult to remove/permanent.

Hope this doesn't come off as a stupid question lol.

Thanks!

CheapChump · April 3rd, 2014, 07:29

Hi,

I've used this tape:

http://www.mcnett.com/tactical/camoform#19550

It sticks to itself, is removable, reusable (well maybe not after removing it and reapplying it 1000 times), water resistant, stretchy, and good for camouflaging and breaking up the outline of the gun in brush.

I wrap my m4 grip and forward rails/silencer in it, (the parts with no attachments). Works quite well for me anyway.

I use the skateboard stuff you described on my TM 5.1 hi capa grip, but you will need to wear gloves with that as it is quite abrasive stuff.

Hope that helps.

AngelusNex · April 3rd, 2014, 08:52

I just use the sandpaper grip tape they sell at crappy tire. It wears out over time and needs to be replied but I'm still on my first $5 roll and it's been at least 5 years using it on multiple guns.

Zack The Ripper · April 3rd, 2014, 09:36

Or you could be a manly man, use a wood burning/soldering iron and stipple your shizzle.

O_o

chaz · April 3rd, 2014, 22:14

oh no Zack, don't ruin a wood burner doing this

that makes me sad.
Go buy some shitty cheap ass soldering iron, sit down and work away. nice way to catch up on tv shows or movies depending on the area you want to cover.

beta678 · April 3rd, 2014, 23:07

lol, I thought about stippling but I like the cleaner look of grip tape vs. stippling. Guess I'll drop by Canadian Tire and grab what they have there.

targetGspot · April 3rd, 2014, 23:10

Grip tape works just fine,(buy mine at princess auto) might be too aggressive of a grip though. Truck bedliner spray is good too. If it's more about the grip than the texture "Plastidip" paint or similar works well and is easy to peel off when you want. You can't tell to look at it that it's there but adds a rubbery grip.

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April 3rd, 2014, 09:36	#4
Zack The Ripper Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CFB Shilo, MB	Or you could be a manly man, use a wood burning/soldering iron and stipple your shizzle. O_o __________________ Guardians of Asgaard

April 3rd, 2014, 23:07	#6
beta678 ASC's navel of the year! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	lol, I thought about stippling but I like the cleaner look of grip tape vs. stippling. Guess I'll drop by Canadian Tire and grab what they have there. __________________ Just your friendly neighborhood narcissist gearwhore.

April 3rd, 2014, 23:10	#7
targetGspot Trader rating Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manitoba	Grip tape works just fine,(buy mine at princess auto) might be too aggressive of a grip though. Truck bedliner spray is good too. If it's more about the grip than the texture "Plastidip" paint or similar works well and is easy to peel off when you want. You can't tell to look at it that it's there but adds a rubbery grip. __________________

April 3rd, 2014, 04:51	#1
beta678 ASC's navel of the year! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC	Grip tape Quick question about grip tape. I'm looking to add a little bit more texture and grip to my WE M&P but I'm not sure what sort of tape works best so I thought I'd ask around here before dropping by the local skate/hardware shop. I've read skate tape works well but I've also seen people recommend bath tub anti slip tape, stairs grip tape, etc. Does anyone have any experience with this sort of stuff? I'm looking for something that would be easy to remove and replace if and when it wears out so I'm looking for something that's not super tacky/difficult to remove/permanent. Hope this doesn't come off as a stupid question lol. Thanks! __________________ Just your friendly neighborhood narcissist gearwhore.

April 3rd, 2014, 07:29	#2
CheapChump Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New Zealand	Hi, I've used this tape: http://www.mcnett.com/tactical/camoform#19550 It sticks to itself, is removable, reusable (well maybe not after removing it and reapplying it 1000 times), water resistant, stretchy, and good for camouflaging and breaking up the outline of the gun in brush. I wrap my m4 grip and forward rails/silencer in it, (the parts with no attachments). Works quite well for me anyway. I use the skateboard stuff you described on my TM 5.1 hi capa grip, but you will need to wear gloves with that as it is quite abrasive stuff. Hope that helps.

April 3rd, 2014, 08:52	#3
AngelusNex formerly Sepulcrum Trader rating Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kingston,ON, aka Funkasia	I just use the sandpaper grip tape they sell at crappy tire. It wears out over time and needs to be replied but I'm still on my first $5 roll and it's been at least 5 years using it on multiple guns.

April 3rd, 2014, 22:14	#5
chaz Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ajax	oh no Zack, don't ruin a wood burner doing this that makes me sad. Go buy some shitty cheap ass soldering iron, sit down and work away. nice way to catch up on tv shows or movies depending on the area you want to cover.

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