Timber Creek
P320 Grip Module Review
Timber Creek Outdoors manufactures a ton of nice aftermarket parts. Their new Full size P320 grip module falls nicely into this category. As with most Timber Creek (TC) products, they come in all the fancy colors. I decided to go pretty plain, on the one they sent, and chose Tungsten as the color.
I had been looking at aluminum grip modules for the P320. So when Timber Creek came out with one, I definitely wanted to try it out. The metal grip modules just make the P320 feel and shoot differently. I opted for the “Full” size grip module. Timber Creek also has the “Pro” version and a “Carry” version.
The Full size TC P320 frame is what you would expect. It is a full length frame. So the dust cover and pic rail extend out to the end of a full length P320 slide. It also has a full length grip. So full size 17 round magazines are the minimum. The Sig 21 rounders also fit and look good in the TC grip module.
Continuing on with the TC grip module, we have the grip itself. The grip is slightly wider than a factory medium size Sig grip module. The TC measures 1.25 inches wide. However, it has some subtle grid style texture on the sides of the grip. On the frontstrap are some horizontal lines. Then on the backstrap, there is a frag pattern. I can definitely feel the frag pattern when gripping the pistol. The TC grip module also has a huge undercut trigger guard. The trigger guard also has an extra undercut in it so one can get your support hand up higher. There are also some small lines on the front of the trigger guard for indexing. The huge undercut is one of my favorite features on the TC P320 grip. Lastly, TC machined in a pretty decent mag funnel inside the grip. I might have done it a little larger, as there is some more material that could be taken off. But either way, reloads are pretty easy with the TC grip module.
One advantage, or disadvantage, the Timber Creek P320 grip module has is its weight. It weighs in at 6 ounces more than a factory Sig grip module, or the Wilson Combat one I have. This weight helps reduce muzzle rise and recoil. Since my full size P320 is not a carry gun, I like the added weight.
Installation on the TC grip module is fairly straight forward. It installs just like any P320 grip module. Empty the firearm, drop the magazine, remove the slide, Remove the slide stop, lift the front of the fire control unit (FCU) up, and remove the FCU. Installation with the new Timber Creek grip module is just the reverse order. It really is that easy to install your new TC grip module.
Overall I thought Timber Creek did a nice job on the full size P320 grip module. I still shoot the Sig better than a bunch of other pistols. The grip module didn't seem to affect the shoot ability. It did seem to cut a little muzzle flip so I could get back on target faster. This was expected with the little bit of added weight. The grip module is a little larger than the factory medium size ones so the TC grip module didn't fit my hand as well. Nothing against it, just my small hands. I was a little disappointed in the lack of texture, the grip still seemed to move around a little. I would like more, or at least a sharper, texture. That Undercut trigger guard really lets you get a high grip on the pistol which really helps with a P320. The magwell does help with finding where to put those reloads. Quick mag changes were super easy. Now a quick FYI, the TC grip module does not come with a mag release. So you will have to take your old one out, or just buy a larger aftermarket one. Even with those few complaints, I really like what TC did with their P320 grip module.
If you are looking into getting an aluminum P320 grip module, the Timber Creek one might be worth taking a look at. After all, you can get it in all the pretty colors, even purple. The grip module is very well machined, in house, at Timber Creek's facility in Springfield, Oregon. Definitely try to get your hands on one and see if it is right for you. You can check the “Pro” version out on TC's website. The “Carry” and “Full” size ones are not on their website just yet.
Firearms Insider Reviews - Key Points
Claim to Fame:
Aluminum Sig P320 grip module
Target Market:
P320 users that want a metal framed pistol
Features, Benefits, and Specifications of this product:
Aircraft grade aluminum
Full size P320 grip module
Available in 10 colors
Undercut trigger guard
Textured frame
Full length picatinny rail
Made in USA
Lifetime warranty
What other aesthetic options or finishes are available?
Carry and Competition grip modules, all in a ton of colors
What others are saying?:
Nothing much found
Link to other reviews:
Nothing found as of publishing
Price point:
MSRP = $449.95
Retail = $350 ish
I need it now! Availability:
Our Rating:
Pros:
Weight
Color options
Undercut trigger guard
Full length pic rail
Made in USA
Cons:
Slightly larger grip size
Does not come with mag release
Not very aggressive texture
Manufacturer's website lacks specifications
Score: 8.00 Great
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