Grip Query

kilogulf59 · #1 09-23-2016, 01:35 PM

I'm guessing this might be the correct location for this post as the grips/stocks I seek are for concealed carry purposes.

Does anyone know of a set of concealable stocks that add some meat at the top of the back strap? I have a large hand with long fingers an I'm never completely comfortable with any (concealable) stocks I've tried so far except oversized target types.

S&W M65 3-inch RB.

murphydog · #2 09-23-2016, 04:05 PM

You may want to try a set of factory wood RB Combat or Target stocks. Pricey in the current market ($100-200). Hope this is helpful.

zonker5 · #3 09-23-2016, 04:13 PM

Pachmayr makes a round butt grip that is easy to conceal and is comfortable, at least for me. They are ugly but they work.

kilogulf59 · #4 09-23-2016, 06:14 PM

Thanks for the assist fellas...the S&W grips all seem to have the indent but the Pachmayr Compacts look like they may fill the bill...so far. However, I noticed many complaints on Pachmayrs of late where they do not fit right. Did they sell out or something? They used to make a great product, I wonder what happened?

murphydog · #5 09-23-2016, 06:30 PM

I have no experience with recent Pachmayr stocks, but the old ones seemed to fit fine. The Compac model would be a good choice for what you seek.

During a certain era the grip screw would interfere with the mainspring on certain revolvers, so best to check before buying if you can.

kilogulf59 · #6 09-23-2016, 06:34 PM

The old ones were pretty good. I had 4 different sets IIRC and my favorite were the compact for the J-frame sized pistols, with the finger notch at the bottom. Id love a set of those for the K...

I'm rural so most of my shopping in via the Internet and that has it's limitations at times, such as now...

crazyphil · #7 09-24-2016, 09:41 AM

Send Herrett's an outline of your hand and they will make stocks to
exactly fit your hand. I have the Jordan Trooper stocks on my Model 19
and they are a perfect fit.

Let me know if you want to see a photo and I wiil find one and
post it.

kilogulf59 · #8 09-24-2016, 11:12 AM

Phil, thanks for the advice and I would love to see a pic...what's a Combat Magnum without Jordan Troopers?

crazyphil · #9 09-24-2016, 12:07 PM

kilogulf59 Here is my Model 19 Combat Magnum with the Herrett's
walnut Jordan Trooper Stocks. Obviously I have pretty big lunch hooks,
but not as big as Bills. If you call them they will send you instructions.
Then you do a drawing of your shooting hand and the result is a perfect
fit.

P.S. In case you wonder, that is a McGivern gold bead front sight.

kilogulf59 · #10 09-26-2016, 04:30 AM

Great lookin' piece...My only objection is I didn't see any easily concealable stocks on Herrett's site.

two-bit cowboy · #11 09-30-2016, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilogulf59

My only objection is I didn't see any easily concealable stocks on Herrett's site.

You can't have it both ways.

Either you get a stock that fits your big paw perfectly so you have to be creative to conceal it... or... you get a stock that's easy to conceal and you suffer in the comfortable fit department (with enough practice you can train yourself to be proficient with that one).

I have a catcher's mitt for a hand so I went for fit and control (mine's a J-frame, but the same principle applies to your K-frame), then concerned myself with how to hide it. Works for me.

Bob

kilogulf59 · #12 09-30-2016, 11:05 AM

I know what you're saying but ya can have it both ways and it appears you did. I don't mind a grip that fills in the places where I need, i.e. a bit chunky, but there's no need for it to be the long, square butt style target stock configuration. Notice how yours are all rounded? Any info on the set that's on the pistol per chance?

Actually, the middle one appears to fill in the top of the back-strap area nicely...

Neumann · #13 09-30-2016, 11:18 AM

When it comes to closed back grips for large hands, the Jordan Trooper by Herrett is the first to come to mind.

I see no reason these grips would be hard to conceal, given a holster that would keep them tight to your side, with the proper angle (about 15 deg), and a somewhat loose cover garment.

Herrett is willing to modify grips depending on your preferences and the manner they are carried. It would help, for example, to round off the sides near the bottom of the grip. This would not affect your ability to control the firearm, and is fairly common. Another would be to round the back strap area to conform to the shape of the frame, assuming a round frame. Either modification would reduce the tendency to print through the cover garment.

You need to adjust your "life style" when carrying a large handgun. Reach overhead with your weak hand. Bend at the knees, not the hips when going low. Do the "Captain Picard" tug when you stand up. You know the drill.

TAC · #14 09-30-2016, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilogulf59

I'm guessing this might be the correct location for this post as the grips/stocks I seek are for concealed carry purposes.

Does anyone know of a set of concealable stocks that add some meat at the top of the back strap? I have a large hand with long fingers an I'm never completely comfortable with any (concealable) stocks I've tried so far except oversized target types.

S&W M65 3-inch RB.

Lots of nice options here:

Altamont
Smith & Wesson K/L Frame Round Butt Revolver Grips | Altamont Company

DevilDog72 · #15 09-30-2016, 11:36 PM

These Pac's might fit the bill. You can find them on Ebay from time to time.

kilogulf59 · #16 10-01-2016, 03:44 PM

Compacts right?

shouldazagged · #17 10-02-2016, 12:15 AM

Another vote for Pachmayr. I've had the same Compacs on my EDC J-frame for around 17 years. My hands aren't huge but sizeable, and the Compacs give me a fine high grip on the gun.

two-bit cowboy · #18 10-04-2016, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilogulf59

I know what you're saying but ya can have it both ways and it appears you did. I don't mind a grip that fills in the places where I need, i.e. a bit chunky, but there's no need for it to be the long, square butt style target stock configuration. Notice how yours are all rounded? Any info on the set that's on the pistol per chance?

Actually, the middle one appears to fill in the top of the back-strap area nicely...

The stocks on my M&P 340 at the time are Karl Nill stocks made especially for Centennial models. Since then my 640 Pro got them so the 340 took back the Altamont Rosewood stocks, which actually don't go to the top of the back strap (they do on a revolver with an exposed hammer). Hogue's Centennial Tamer grips are the current (and last) ones I'll pick up for the 340 -- even though they're galoshes, I really like them.

BAM-BAM · #19 10-04-2016, 07:41 AM

They may be hard to find and expensive (+$200)........ but there were a number of grip makers in Calf in the 50/60s that made a grip with open backstrap except at the top (1/2")......... Fuzzy Farrant was one (Google for pics) ......that would meet your needs.........

That said ...... Pachmyer Professionals like Devildog's picture are one of my go to grips.........................

kilogulf59 · #20 10-04-2016, 09:05 AM

Yeah, after an exhaustive and unfulfilling search I've pretty much decided on the Pachmayr Compac Grips. The Diamond Pro Grips look good but appear to be somewhat longer. I'd like to do a side-by-side comparison but living in a rural setting makes that impracticable.

I'd like to thank everyone for their assistance and should anyone come up with a possible alternative solution to my quest please feel free to state such...

pokey074 · #21 10-04-2016, 10:09 AM

I really like the Pachmayr Compacts as well. FWIW, you can find new old stock on eBay.

paul641 · #22 10-09-2016, 06:05 PM

I recently purchased rosewood Altamont grips for my square butt #36 and couldn't be happier.
Paul641 Pennsylvania