Tyler grips out of business?

1911luver · June 27th, 2008, 05:08 PM

I've read that Tyler t grips maker of the grip adapter is out of business in this true? If so does anyone know where I can find a grip adapter for my '72 shrouded ejector colt cobra?

QKShooter · June 27th, 2008, 05:21 PM

This may or may not help you but, the Tyler T-Grip adapters constantly "pop up" (New In Box Old Stock) on Ebay a few at a time.

You might also want to look at some of the replacement exotic wood grips being offered these days as you'll notice that they incorporate a T-Grip profile right into the wood grips making the addition of a separate adapter unnecessary.

Hogue would likely have an exact grip configuration that you're looking for.

crzy4guns · June 27th, 2008, 05:35 PM

Hogue Bantam rubber finger groove grips do the same thing as well.

OD · June 27th, 2008, 05:45 PM

I believe Melvin Tyler passed away sometime back and his company closed not long afterward.

B52 · June 27th, 2008, 05:53 PM

Thats sucks, I have t-grip's on all my old S&W's. They sure do look great with the old wood grips.

falcon1 · June 27th, 2008, 06:15 PM

Their website is still active:

t grip tool box restoration at t-grips.com

I was thinking of getting one for a Smith Model 15 snubnose I picked up a month or so ago. I'll call and see if they're still up.

ETA: Oops, their site was up three days ago when I printed off a form...let me check!

ETA: I just called the company, and they are STILL THERE! Someone has hijacked their domain name. The company is working to restore their domain name (the company owner was not pleased, since they have had that domain name since the Internet started); in the meantime, PM me if you need their toll-free number or address.

cocojo · June 27th, 2008, 07:16 PM

To the best of my knowledge they are still making them. I just bought one about two months ago. Look them up on line. They make them on order only and you have to wait like two months for them.

OD · June 27th, 2008, 09:50 PM

The family did keep the business going? That's good to know, I was told they were closing it.
Thank you for the correction.

falcon1 · June 27th, 2008, 10:18 PM

Until they get their domain name back (I note that the "hijack" is itself blocked as of two minutes ago), here is contact information:

800-654-8415

Tyler Manufacturing
PO Box 94845
Oklahoma City, OK 73143

QKShooter · June 28th, 2008, 03:48 AM

I also thought they were gone. Good worthwhile information.

June 27th, 2008, 05:08 PM	#1
1911luver Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 286	Tyler grips out of business? I've read that Tyler t grips maker of the grip adapter is out of business in this true? If so does anyone know where I can find a grip adapter for my '72 shrouded ejector colt cobra?

June 27th, 2008, 05:21 PM	#2
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Runthegun, USA Posts: 19,135	This may or may not help you but, the Tyler T-Grip adapters constantly "pop up" (New In Box Old Stock) on Ebay a few at a time. You might also want to look at some of the replacement exotic wood grips being offered these days as you'll notice that they incorporate a T-Grip profile right into the wood grips making the addition of a separate adapter unnecessary. Hogue would likely have an exact grip configuration that you're looking for. __________________ http://obamacrimes.com/ Read about Berg V. Obama Certificate Of Live Birth analysis http://obamacrimes.com/index.php/com...lysis-part-one

June 27th, 2008, 05:35 PM	#3
crzy4guns Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,290	Hogue Bantam rubber finger groove grips do the same thing as well. __________________ How can you tell when a politician is lying? When his lips move!

June 27th, 2008, 05:45 PM	#4
OD VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vatican City Posts: 2,650	I believe Melvin Tyler passed away sometime back and his company closed not long afterward. __________________ OD "Slow down, you'll get a more harmonious outcome...." -------------------------------------------- *"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper*

June 27th, 2008, 06:15 PM	#6
falcon1 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4,274	Their website is still active: t grip tool box restoration at t-grips.com I was thinking of getting one for a Smith Model 15 snubnose I picked up a month or so ago. I'll call and see if they're still up. ETA: Oops, their site was up three days ago when I printed off a form...let me check! ETA: I just called the company, and they are STILL THERE! Someone has hijacked their domain name. The company is working to restore their domain name (the company owner was not pleased, since they have had that domain name since the Internet started); in the meantime, PM me if you need their toll-free number or address. __________________ If the public are bound to yield obedience to laws to which they cannot give their approbation, they are slaves to those who make such laws and enforce them.--Candidus (in the Boston Gazette, 20 January 1772)

June 27th, 2008, 05:53 PM	#5
B52 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 512	Thats sucks, I have t-grip's on all my old S&W's. They sure do look great with the old wood grips.

June 27th, 2008, 07:16 PM	#7
cocojo New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 2	To the best of my knowledge they are still making them. I just bought one about two months ago. Look them up on line. They make them on order only and you have to wait like two months for them.

June 27th, 2008, 09:50 PM	#8
OD VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vatican City Posts: 2,650	The family did keep the business going? That's good to know, I was told they were closing it. Thank you for the correction. __________________ OD "Slow down, you'll get a more harmonious outcome...." -------------------------------------------- *"The pistol, learn it well, carry it always ..." - Jeff Cooper*

June 27th, 2008, 10:18 PM	#9
falcon1 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4,274	Until they get their domain name back (I note that the "hijack" is itself blocked as of two minutes ago), here is contact information: 800-654-8415 Tyler Manufacturing PO Box 94845 Oklahoma City, OK 73143 __________________ If the public are bound to yield obedience to laws to which they cannot give their approbation, they are slaves to those who make such laws and enforce them.--Candidus (in the Boston Gazette, 20 January 1772)

June 28th, 2008, 03:48 AM	#10
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Runthegun, USA Posts: 19,135	I also thought they were gone. Good worthwhile information. __________________ http://obamacrimes.com/ Read about Berg V. Obama Certificate Of Live Birth analysis http://obamacrimes.com/index.php/com...lysis-part-one

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