I was a huge fan of buying skateboard tape and cutting it up and putting on my grips; I really loved the feel and it wouldn't be slippery if you had a bloody hand. I quit using it because it rubbed me raw a little with my IWB holster. Surprisingly, it peeled right off with no residue. If I switch to open carry in the wintertime after Nov 1 and with a coat, I will put some back on.