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Anyone have any experience with Tyler Mfg. Co. of Newalla, Oklahoma (Oklahoma City area)? I ordered a "T-Grip" for my revolver on 18 November by mail. My check cleared my bank on 30 November. Per instructions from their website, I sent them a text message inquiry 15 December after hearing nothing. Note that there is no provision for contacting them through their website. I received no response. I again on 27 February sent them another text message of inquiry. In both text messages I was careful to properly identify myself and the gun model, etc. If they are way behind on orders, that's fine. I would like to know if it has been lost in shipment or what is going on. My impression is that they are a well established company. Anyone have any info about them? Sure beginning to look like I've been ripped off!
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I had a similar experience with them back in either the 1980s or 1990s. Very slow, and hard to contact. I think they only produce their product in one or two runs a year, and don't keep lots of stock on hand for sales. Strange company. Good product, though. Good luck.
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Several years ago they had some issues. I bought a t grip for a pistol and it took nearly a year to get it.
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ya i've had similiar. i've bought twice from them and both times took forever but i did get the product and they are nice. schitty customer support.
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My impression is that they are a well established company. Anyone have any info about them? Sure beginning to look like I've been ripped off! Take a number and get in line. The current iteration of Tyler Manufacturing does NOT involve Melvin Tyler when it used to be located on Britton Road in Oklahoma City. They are currently owned by some jackass named Mathews who also owns Mashburn Arms/Gun World of Del City, Oklahoma. All of Mathew's businesses have a well-deserved reputation of sucking. I think you'll get your T-Grip, but it may well be Christmas 2021 when you do. (Seriously, not an exaggeration.)
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Well, judging from the replies, I do somewhat feel better. That is kinda, sorta, maybe. Just hope I will live long enough to get it. Are there alternative like products available elsewhere?
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BK Grips.com. Better than a Tyler T...and much faster response and shipping.
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BK Grips.com. Better than a Tyler T...and much faster response and shipping.
Bob Looks about the same as Tyler T.
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I think the last Tyler I ordered went on a duty gun, so about 1982. Melvin was still active in the company and they were slow, even then. This has only gotten worse since Melvin passed. The BK is about the same as a Tyler. These are cast from a polymer and the single example in my hands is black all the way through. In addition to being lighter than aluminum adapters, a little modification of the BK's does not require a re-paint. This is a positive in my case because I can reduce the finger ridge to accommodate oversize knuckles. Here it is on an old 1937 S&W. Works like a charm. IIRC it took maybe 7-8 days to get here. http://www.thesixgunjournal.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190628_181327.jpg
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I think the last Tyler I ordered went on a duty gun, so about 1982. Melvin was still active in the company and they were slow, even then. This has only gotten worse since Melvin passed. The BK is about the same as a Tyler. These are cast from a polymer and the single example in my hands is black all the way through. In addition to being lighter than aluminum adapters, a little modification of the BK's does not require a re-paint. This is a positive in my case because I can reduce the finger ridge to accommodate oversize knuckles. Here it is on an old 1937 S&W. Works like a charm. IIRC it took maybe 7-8 days to get here. http://www.thesixgunjournal.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190628_181327.jpgWhat model S&W? Looks to be a .45.
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Interesting. Never heard of BK.
The stories mentioned above about Tyler non-communication are true. But, they do deliver in the end. They actually almost lost the business at one point and transferred it within the family to keep it going.
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Anyone have any experience with Tyler Mfg. Co. of Newalla, Oklahoma (Oklahoma City area)? I ordered a "T-Grip" for my revolver on 18 November by mail. My check cleared my bank on 30 November. Per instructions from their website, I sent them a text message inquiry 15 December after hearing nothing. Note that there is no provision for contacting them through their website. I received no response. I again on 27 February sent them another text message of inquiry. In both text messages I was careful to properly identify myself and the gun model, etc. If they are way behind on orders, that's fine. I would like to know if it has been lost in shipment or what is going on. My impression is that they are a well established company. Anyone have any info about them? Sure beginning to look like I've been ripped off! Had same issue few years back took a long time to resolve.They suck never again for me.
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If you still want a Tyler T-Grip, with a little patience, you can find one on eBay. Sarge’s BK grip adapter looks like it fits better than my T-Grip.
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I think the last Tyler I ordered went on a duty gun, so about 1982. Melvin was still active in the company and they were slow, even then. This has only gotten worse since Melvin passed. Except Melvin actually had a store front and was reasonably responsive. The current owner has neither a store front nor is he responsive to anyone but himself.
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I love me some Tyler T’s  All my S&W DA’s get them and I like the brass on wood and steel the most. I also had the same delay issues. I think they are worth the wait. ![[Linked Image from live.staticflickr.com]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50687222833_3b056fb8b8_o_d.jpg)
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It took a couple months to get this one. I wasn't in any hurry. Already had Patrick's grips on the gun to fawn over. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/Sr6ghzp.jpg)
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Top is a K22 with a BK adapter. Bottom M10-5 has a Tyler T from the 70's. Like 'em both, but the BK is a nice alternative. Polymer material can be touched up with a file for a perfect fit. Two tabs on the BK makes for tighter, snug bonding. Plus, BKs show up in a week or less, instead of a year or so. Bob ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/1AQnp47.jpg)
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I’ve got a 15 Smith and a Dick Special that I believe need a set of the BK’s.....
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I've only got one BK adapter on a J frame, but I like it and they are much more professional to deal with.
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