TALON Grips

What TALON Grips does

TALON Grips, Inc. is a privately held, US-based manufacturer of adhesive-backed stick-on grips for firearms, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with raw materials sourced from the Midwest. The company's core product is a proprietary ultra-thin (<0.5mm) textured grip — available in Rubber, Granulate, and PRO textures — that wraps around polymer firearm frames and bonds via a pressure/heat-activated adhesive. TALON Grips holds US Patent 8,181,378 B2 (granted May 2012) for the wraparound design and produces laser-cut precision-fit grips for more than 200 firearm platforms across 22+ manufacturers including Glock, Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, Springfield, Beretta, CZ, and Heckler & Koch. Manufacturing is done in-house at the Colorado headquarters.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce at talongungrips.com (primary), an authorized dealer network (launched October 2013), 70+ Cabela's retail stores (since July 2016), Amazon and eBay marketplaces (since March 2017), RSR Group as its first major firearms wholesale distributor (since July 2016), and international direct shipping to 220+ countries via FedEx International Priority. Pricing is unit-based, with grips typically $12.49-$34.99 and ancillary products ranging from $5.99 (trigger/paddle grips, 1911 modular pieces) up to $34.99 (full TALON SNAP cleaning kits).

TALON Grips serves a diversified customer base across five primary segments: personal defense/concealed carry, law enforcement, competitive shooting (IDPA, USPSA, GSSF, 3-Gun), military, and — via newer line extensions — gaming (Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch controllers), phone accessories, and gun maintenance through the patented TALON SNAP Cleaning System. Brand ambassadors include Hickok45 (since 2009), retired Navy SEAL Chris Sajnog, and SWAT Range Master Tony Caspers. The company is bootstrapped (no disclosed funding rounds), incorporated as TALON Grips, Inc. in Colorado, and led by President Mike Morris and founder Derik Losinger.

Name

TALON Grips

Legal name

TALON Grips, Inc.

Website

https://talongungrips.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TALON Grips is a Colorado-based manufacturer of patented adhesive-backed stick-on grips for over 200 firearm platforms, serving civilian shooters, law enforcement, military, and competitive shooters through DTC e-commerce, dealers, Cabela's, and international shipping to 220+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Steamboat Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Gun Grip Sales: TALON Grips generates revenue primarily through the sale of adhesive-backed stick-on grips for firearms. Grips are sold as one-time purchases at price points ranging from approximately $12.49 to $34.99 depending on product type and firearm model. The company offers grips for pistols, rifles, and shotguns across 22 different firearm manufacturers and over 200 different platforms.
2. Gun Cleaning Products: The TALON SNAP Cleaning System and related accessories including caliber-specific kits, brushes, jags, and cleaning rods. Products range from $9.00 for brush and jag combos to $34.99 for full cleaning kits.
3. Gaming and Lifestyle Products: Cross-category extension products including gaming controller grips for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, as well as phone grips and travel mug grips. Gaming grips range from $5.99 to $24.98.
4. Dealer and Distribution Sales: Wholesale/distribution revenue through authorized dealer network, Cabela's retail partnership, and online marketplace sales (Amazon, eBay). Company is not accepting additional resellers on Amazon, eBay, or Walmart as they have sufficient representation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

TALON Grips designs, manufactures, and sells adhesive-backed textured stick-on grips for firearms including pistols, rifles, and shotguns across 22+ firearm manufacturers and 200+ platforms. The company also offers the TALON SNAP Cleaning System with patented quick-click caliber-specific tools, as well as adjacent lifestyle products including gaming controller grips, phone grips, and travel mug grips. All products are manufactured in the USA and protected by US Patent 8,181,378 B2 for the wraparound gun grip design.

Product overview

TALON Grips is a manufacturer of stick-on adhesive gun grips founded in 2009. The core product line consists of Pistol Grips, Slide Grips, Rifle Grips, and Shotgun Grips for over 200 firearm platforms across 22+ manufacturers (Glock, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Beretta, CZ, Heckler & Koch, IWI, FN, Canik, Ruger, Kimber, Taurus, Walther, Steyr, Kel-Tec, and others). The flagship pistol grips are thin (<0.5mm) adhesive-backed textures (Rubber, PRO, Granulate) that wrap around polymer handles. Beyond firearms, the company has expanded into adjacent grip products including Gaming Grips for controllers (X-Box, PS4, Nintendo Switch), Phone Grips, Taser Grips, Travel Mug Grips, DIY Material sheets, and Extended Magazine Grips. The TALON SNAP Cleaning System represents the company's entry into gun maintenance accessories with a patented quick-click caliber-specific cleaning system. Additional products include ACE Virtual Shooting training and Mantis Laser Training Pistols. All products are designed, manufactured, and shipped from the company's headquarters in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with raw materials sourced from the Midwest. The company holds US Patent 8,181,378 B2 for their wraparound gun grip design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TALON SNAP Cleaning System: Patented Quick Click System for gun cleaning that makes it easy to change between calibers and tools.

Products and services

• Pistol Grips Adhesive-backed stick-on textured grips for pistols that improve control, comfort, and precision. Available in Rubber, PRO, and Granulate textures for various concealed carry and competition applications. Covers pistol handles and stays in place for years. Covers 40+ pistol manufacturers including Glock, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, Springfield, Beretta, CZ, and others.
• Slide Grips Stick-on grips applied to the slide portion of firearms to help shooters maintain the best possible grip on the slide in all conditions, solving the problem of not being able to rack the slide. Available for numerous slide-racking-capable pistol models across 30+ manufacturers.
• Rifle Grips Stick-on adhesive grips for rifles including AR & AK platforms, Magpul, Heckler & Koch, IWI, Kel-Tec, Kriss USA, and other manufacturers. Improves rifle handling and control for sport, defense, and tactical applications.
• Shotgun Grips Stick-on adhesive grips for shotguns from manufacturers including Kel-Tec, Magpul, Mossberg, Remington, and Shockwave. Improves pump-action grip and control.
• Gaming Grips Tactical textured grip tape for gaming controllers including X-Box, PlayStation (PS4), and Nintendo Switch. Provides improved grip and control during gaming sessions. Price range $5.99 to $24.98.
• TALON SNAP Cleaning System Patented quick-click gun cleaning system with color-coded tools for easy caliber identification. Features quick-attach ends (brushes, jags), rotating T-handle, and glass-reinforced nylon tools that won't scratch bores. Includes limited lifetime warranty. Full Cleaning Kit priced at $34.99.
• TALON SNAP Caliber System Caliber-specific cleaning kit accessory for the TALON SNAP Cleaning System that allows quick changes between calibers. Priced at $29.99.
• TALON SNAP Cleaning Brush and Jag Kit Quick connect brush and jag kit that works with the TALON SNAP Cleaning System. Brush and Jag Combo priced at $9.00.
• Extended Magazine Grips Stick-on grips designed for extended magazine base plates and extensions from various manufacturers including Glock, Beretta, Canik, CZ, Diamondback, and FN. Improves grip on extended magazines for faster reloads.
• Phone Grips Tactical textured grip tape for smartphones, providing improved grip to prevent dropping devices.
• Taser Grips Custom stick-on grips for taser devices to improve grip and control for law enforcement and civilian users.
• Travel Mug Grips Tactical textured grip tape for travel mugs, providing improved grip for containers.
• DIY Material Do-it-yourself grip material sheets allowing customers to create custom grips for any item they want to get a better grip on.
• Gear & Gifts Apparel and merchandise including hats, t-shirts, and koozies featuring TALON Grips branding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 80% of grip sales are in rubber texture
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2017Amazon store opened in March 2017 to reach new demographic of customers. Note: Company is no longer accepting additional resellers on Amazon as they have sufficient representation.
• eBayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2017eBay store opened in March 2017 to expand marketplace presence. Note: Company is no longer accepting additional resellers on eBay as they have sufficient representation.
• RSR Group (Major Firearms Distributor)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2016RSR is TALON Grips' first major firearms distributor, signed in July 2016. This partnership expanded distribution to gun shops and sporting goods retailers through established firearms distribution channels.
• Cabela'scoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2016TALON Grips launched at 70+ Cabela's stores nationwide in July 2016, providing physical retail presence in outdoor recreation retail.
• Hickok45coreGTM or Marketing PartnerYouTube firearms personality who first featured TALON Grips in 2009 video 'Glock 27 at 230 yards'. This early endorsement drove significant brand awareness. Hickok45 has been referenced on orders daily for over a decade.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ergo Grips: Specialty manufacturer of ergonomic aftermarket grips and accessories for AR-platform rifles, shotguns, and pistols. Direct competitor in the grip enhancement category for sporting and tactical firearms.
• DecalGrip: Direct competitor offering similar adhesive-backed gun grips for pistols, rifles, and shotguns. Targets the same concealed carry and competition shooting customer segments with comparable texture customization options.
• Hogue: Established manufacturer of rubberized and overmolded gun grips for pistols and revolvers. Direct competitor in aftermarket firearm grip enhancement with broader product portfolio including stocks and accessories.
• Pachmayr: Heritage brand of aftermarket handgun grips, recoil pads, and shooting accessories. Competes directly with TALON in the pistol grip replacement and enhancement category.
• Crimson Trace: Manufacturer of laser sights and grip-integrated electronic accessories for firearms. Competes in the aftermarket firearm enhancement category with premium grip-mounted products targeting concealed carry and duty use.
• Grip Wrap: Direct competitor offering similar adhesive-backed grip enhancement products for firearms and sporting goods. Targets overlapping concealed carry and competition shooting segments with comparable texture and material approach.
• Pearce Grip: Manufacturer of grip extensions, magazine base pads, and grip accessories for Glock and other firearms. Competes in the polymer firearm accessory category with focus on grip ergonomics and control.
• Real Avid: Manufacturer of gun cleaning tools, maintenance accessories, and multi-tools for firearms enthusiasts. Direct competitor specifically in the TALON SNAP gun cleaning system category with broader bench-mounted and field cleaning products.

Broad incumbents

• Magpul: Major manufacturer of polymer firearm accessories including grips, stocks, magazines, and rail components. Operates at significantly larger scale across broader firearms accessories category with both OEM and aftermarket presence.
• 5.11 Tactical: Large tactical apparel and gear manufacturer serving law enforcement, military, and civilian shooters. While not a direct grip competitor, operates in the same firearms enthusiast customer segment with broader accessory portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/talongrips
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TalonGunGripsdotcom
• Facebookfacebook.com/TalonGripsInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/talongrips
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/talon-grips-inc.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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