How much did you cut? Inches? Was their a specific size or just a “normal” tube?? I thinking of doing the same thing.
Bicycle inner tube
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It’s funny cause I actually bought a 1” tube on accident. I usually buy standard width. It was a bear to get on, but it’s super snug and totally makes gripping it with the 6 shot mag more manageable for me. I wear xl gloves.How much did you cut? Inches? Was their a specific size or just a “normal” tube?? I thinking of doing the same thing.
I bought rubber talon grips, but I think the inner tube is a winner.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CRaSaAmZN5Zpp7Uh7
Thanks for the pic!! Perfect. How much did you cut (inches)?? Thanks.
I usually just eyeball it. I also cut one end at a slight angle so that it covers up more of the back strap. It was a bugger to get on. You might try soap as a lubricant, but then your fingers will get slippery. Baby powder would probably work too.Thanks for the pic!! Perfect. How much did you cut (inches)?? Thanks.
I used popsicle sticks to put Hogue grips on my wife's Glocks.
Both good ideas. I dropped by the hardware store this afternoon. They didn’t have any bicycle tubes. So I’ll have to run by the bike shop or Lord forbid Wal-Mart and see if they have any. Then I’ll try your ticks. Thanks. I’m still waiting on my Trijicon HD yellows to arrive too. My LGS guy says they are in back order. Strange I thought. You wouldn’t think those would not be that popular right now to make them go on back order. Hope it’s not too long. Sure what to start carrying that sucker.
Walmart definitely has tubes. You can also stop by your local bike shop and see if they’ll just give you old ones.
Or you can save yourself all the time and hassle and buy a grip sleeve intended for that purpose.
Let's do some math:
* $5.99 for the cheapest bike inner tube I can find on Walmart.com
* Cost of gas to go to Walmart
* Cost of gas to come back from Walmart
* Value of time spent going to/from Walmart as well as shopping there
Now, if one values one's time at (a very conservative) $15/hr … which is the so-called 'new' minimum wage that's been popping up around the country … and one spends (a very conservative) 3/4 hour going to/from Walmart as well as shopping in it and checking out of it … and one also uses (another very conservative) 1 gallon of gasoline at today's AAA national average cost of $2.318/gal, then one will have spent:
$5.99+(0.75*$15)+$2.318=$19.558
I believe the Hogue Handall and Limbsaver grip sleeves … cost less. (The Hogue runs around 8 bucks. The Limbsavers run closer to $15.) There are other options, of course, but I think you get the idea.
Let's do some math:
* $5.99 for the cheapest bike inner tube I can find on Walmart.com
* Cost of gas to go to Walmart
* Cost of gas to come back from Walmart
* Value of time spent going to/from Walmart as well as shopping there
Now, if one values one's time at (a very conservative) $15/hr … which is the so-called 'new' minimum wage that's been popping up around the country … and one spends (a very conservative) 3/4 hour going to/from Walmart as well as shopping in it and checking out of it … and one also uses (another very conservative) 1 gallon of gasoline at today's AAA national average cost of $2.318/gal, then one will have spent:
$5.99+(0.75*$15)+$2.318=$19.558
I believe the Hogue Handall and Limbsaver grip sleeves … cost less. (The Hogue runs around 8 bucks. The Limbsavers run closer to $15.) There are other options, of course, but I think you get the idea.
Indeed. Aforementioned Hogue grip sleeves for my wife's Glocks ran between 10 and 12 bucks, are available in different colors and have finger grooves in the front and varying textures all around. I see no point in DIY solutions here.I believe the Hogue Handall and Limbsaver grip sleeves … cost less. (The Hogue runs around 8 bucks. The Limbsavers run closer to $15.)
And the popsicle sticks are for holding this bit in place here, while stretching that end over there, while with your third hand, you're trying to pull over there.
Only problem with your math is that you didn’t factor in the number of model neutral homemade bike inner tube sleeves you can make from one tube. Depending on the size tube you procure of course. For example, if you have a 28” tube, figure you’ll lose 2” due to the stem, 26” divided by the length of tube you need for each gun.....that’s a lot of sleeves.Or you can save yourself all the time and hassle and buy a grip sleeve intended for that purpose.
Let's do some math:
* $5.99 for the cheapest bike inner tube I can find on Walmart.com
* Cost of gas to go to Walmart
* Cost of gas to come back from Walmart
* Value of time spent going to/from Walmart as well as shopping there
Now, if one values one's time at (a very conservative) $15/hr … which is the so-called 'new' minimum wage that's been popping up around the country … and one spends (a very conservative) 3/4 hour going to/from Walmart as well as shopping in it and checking out of it … and one also uses (another very conservative) 1 gallon of gasoline at today's AAA national average cost of $2.318/gal, then one will have spent:
$5.99+(0.75*$15)+$2.318=$19.558
I believe the Hogue Handall and Limbsaver grip sleeves … cost less. (The Hogue runs around 8 bucks. The Limbsavers run closer to $15.) There are other options, of course, but I think you get the idea.
I just looked up Limbsaver,Packmeyer and others. I think they are all to thick. What appeals to me about the tube is how thin it would be. Grippy, protective and extremely thin! I’ve also had a few Talon grips. I use to think they were fantastic until they started to come off and slip while range shooting and in hot weather. So... no more Talons for me. Sad. They sure felt good. Just couldn’t keep them on.
The tube was sub $5. I live in a super bike friendly college town in Colorado. Bike shops give me free tubes when I ask nicely.
Amazon probably has them for even less and you don’t have to get off the couch to buy from them.
Amazon probably has them for even less and you don’t have to get off the couch to buy from them.
This is why I don't use Talons, as well. And I've had the Hogue Handall on mine, it's no thicker than an inner tube -- and actually has more grippiness to it thanks to slightly-raised dimples on it.I’ve also had a few Talon grips. I use to think they were fantastic until they started to come off and slip while range shooting and in hot weather. So... no more Talons for me. Sad. They sure felt good. Just couldn’t keep them on.
I deliberately didn't factor that in because someone was looking to buy a tube here, so the cost for 1 use is the cost, right now (since no additional uses were indicated). Obviously if there are multiple uses, the overall cost will be reduced (on a per use basis). Good on you if you expect to buy a bunch of pistols that the exact same diameter tube will work for (like, say, 10 of the same pistol?) ... but most people just don't do that. In fact, few people (with respect to the total number of gun owners) have multiples of the same model firearm … and most firearms of different makes/models have different grips, right?Only problem with your math is that you didn’t factor in the number of model neutral homemade bike inner tube sleeves you can make from one tube. Depending on the size tube you procure of course. For example, if you have a 28” tube, figure you’ll lose 2” due to the stem, 26” divided by the length of tube you need for each gun.....that’s a lot of sleeves.
I am a bicycle rider and gun owner....
I have a inner tube sleeve on my M&P22. I also had one on my Hi-Point 995TS (since sold). They do a well enough job of adding grip.
The tube size would easily cross over between my Ruger's, Diamondback and Sig if I so desired.
That said, I will say I do use and like the feel of a slip on Houge grip with finger grooves better.
Also added a sleeve to my old 3 D cell Mag-Lite. All were cut from the same old 26" mtn bike tube I had in the garage. Long ago paid for and replaced. Technically trash but I always save the old tube and tires.
I also cut a short strip from an old 700C tube and added to my small flashlight.
I have a inner tube sleeve on my M&P22. I also had one on my Hi-Point 995TS (since sold). They do a well enough job of adding grip.
The tube size would easily cross over between my Ruger's, Diamondback and Sig if I so desired.
That said, I will say I do use and like the feel of a slip on Houge grip with finger grooves better.
Also added a sleeve to my old 3 D cell Mag-Lite. All were cut from the same old 26" mtn bike tube I had in the garage. Long ago paid for and replaced. Technically trash but I always save the old tube and tires.
I also cut a short strip from an old 700C tube and added to my small flashlight.
That's a smart idea. I personally use the Talon Grips (rubber)on my polymer hand guns & magazines. I use LOK G10 Grips on my metal frames CZ's.
Visuals are always good....I am a bicycle rider and gun owner....
I have a inner tube sleeve on my M&P22. I also had one on my Hi-Point 995TS (since sold). They do a well enough job of adding grip.
The tube size would easily cross over between my Ruger's, Diamondback and Sig if I so desired.
That said, I will say I do use and like the feel of a slip on Houge grip with finger grooves better.
Also added a sleeve to my old 3 D cell Mag-Lite. All were cut from the same old 26" mtn bike tube I had in the garage. Long ago paid for and replaced. Technically trash but I always save the old tube and tires.
I also cut a short strip from an old 700C tube and added to my small flashlight.
Did you upgrade your MagLite from Halogen to LED?Visuals are always good....
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Yes I did.Did you upgrade your MagLite from Halogen to LED?
Works great
Which one did you use? I got those ole 4D model that I considered to be really bright for years, but it's like a dim candle compared to the LED flashlight I bought from the Walther store.Yes I did.
Works great
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