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Pachmayr vs Hogue Rubber Revolver Grips
Pachmayr vs Hogue Rubber Revolver Grips
This is just a narrow poll for revolver rubber grips only from Pachmayr vs Hogue. Now there are several types like round butt, square butt, recoil tammer type, and exposed back strap so you can express your preferences and why if you wish. Pics of your guns with grips are much appreciated!
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i prefer Pachmayr Presentation (small size) grips on my S&W revolvers.
they provide cushioned recoil and a comfortable grip in my hand.
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I vastly prefer the way that Pachmayrs look (and feel) as compared to Hogues. You can't beat checkering and medallions.
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The Pachmayr SK-G gripper has long been my choice but I found a rubber revolver grip that I like even a little better and that is the Uncle Mike's grip. The Uncle Mike's is now out of production.
There is one problem with this style of Pachmayr and this problem is MUCH more prevalent on these newer Pachmayr products marketed by Lyman. The problem is that the grips that are one piece in the back and slip open in the front of the grip for install simply won't close all the way up front, I find this most on the N-frame Pachmayr gripper. The little gap up front is annoying to my shooting hands and almost begs for a shot of superglue (which I obviously wouldn't do.)
I completely understand that some folks -HATE- the look of a gushy black Pachmayr on a classic Smith & Wesson revolver, I understand and respect that opinion. At the same time, that is exactly how I feel about the Hogue rubber grip on a revolver. I think it is simply horrid looking, just awful, really REALLY awful.
The only S&W revolver I own that wears the Hogue rubber grip is my 460XVR and it will stay on there as it's a special recoil reducing grip that I deem necessary. I wish there was a Pachmayr equal of it.
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My Smiths wear Hogues. My Ruger SBH wears Pachmayrs.
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I actually don't use any kind of goodyears on my carry guns. But HDWs and belt guns are different and I like whatever it is that S&W uses.
Well, I guess I still consider this a carry gun but I haven't carried it in a very long time:
But that's it, that's all the guns I own with rubber stocks. Everything else is wood, bone/antler/stag, or polymer.
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There was a time when swapping out the factory S&W wood grips for businesslike Pachs was the first thing many of us did. They worked, too. I always thought Pachmayer Presentations (on full-sized revolvers), and Compacs (on my snub Combat Magnum), looked better. I found that Grippers worked well for DA shooting, but not so well for one-hand SA manipulation in my hands.
Edit to add: I've only handled, but not shot, the current S&W rubber grips shown above. They fit me just fine.
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My hard kicking .44Ms wore Pachmayrs and they were also used on my carry revolvers of that era.
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I used to be a Pachmayr-only guy, but that changed a few years ago when Pachmayr was acquired by Lyman. The quality went into the toilet, with fit to the gun really suffering. Now all I buy are Hogue rubbers, when I need them. (That didn't come out quite right. )
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My 629-6 5" full lug has rubber hogue finger groove handles. Fits me perfectly.
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Both.
All depends on how they feel for me. My Hogues gripped guns outweigh the Pachmayr gripped guns but I go with what feels best for each particular gun.
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I prefer the Hogues on "K" frame and larger. And Pachmayrs for "J" frame size revolvers.
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I never have liked Hogue rubber grips. They just don't feel right and don't fit my hands at all. That's both revolver and semi-auto.
While I do have several sets of Hogue wood on semi-autos, I absolutely hate their wood revolver grips for the same previously mentioned reasons.
I do pretty much like Pachmayr Signature grips and have a couple of guns with those on them. However, I find the Gripper style to be the worst grip I've ever tried to use. Can't stand the things.
My favorite rubber grips are the old Uncle Mike's/Butler Creek grips. And its not because they're rubber. The shape just fits my hand perfectly. Its my favorite grip for defensive revolvers. Sadly, they aren't made anymore and haven't been for quite some time. However, if you're patient and willing to spend some time searching, they can still be found.
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A real favorite for me is the Cops favorite, the Gripper Pro. They fit my hand perfectly and don't shift during rapid fire. Unfortunately they still aren't available for Round Butt grip frames so my fallback for these frame is the Hogue made 500 Magnum grips.
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I love all the different opinions as it goes to show just how different the grips fit different people; so one really has to try them to see how they work for you.
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Pachs are ok, but I prefer sticky Hogues on my 642 and 686+. The rest of my S&Ws wear magnas and Tyler T's, just cuz old school is kool..
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Hogue Bantams for j frame
Pachs for my DS
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I vastly prefer the way that Pachmayrs look (and feel) as compared to Hogues. You can't beat checkering and medallions.
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Me too. Pachmayr Grippers make me far more accurate than any other grip, wood or rubber.
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I have Pachmayr Presentations on everything. Signatures on the 1911s. The quality on the current production has been a problem, but fortunately lots of "old new stock" are available on eBay at reasonable prices.
Never cared for the Hougues, but to be fair they are really just different. For one I don't care for finger grooves. The Hougues are tall and thin with an exposed backstrap and finger grooves. It's comparing apples and oranges.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vytoland
i prefer Pachmayr Presentation (small size) grips on my S&W revolvers.
they provide cushioned recoil and a comfortable grip in my hand.
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Yes! I have several; DA work is more comfortable with the small Presentation stocks.
Bob
I also liked them on my duty revolver (67 stainless)
Pachmayrs work well on N-frames, too
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The Hogue Model 19022 Monogrip for S&W N Frame models has full backstrap coverage so the backstrap is covered or I would not be using it. My revolver came with the uncovered backstrap Hogue grip (see bottom pic) so the first thing I did was order the full coverage model (see top pic) FOR SURE! There is a world of difference in the feel in the hand as well as recoil control for me; allowing me to grip the revolver as high on the grip as possible comfortably in recoil with 230gr. +P .45 ACP Federal HST loads. It is my personal preference for now.
Just because it works for me does not mean it will work for you however because our hands, the slight differences in the way we grip our guns and even our shooting styles vary. You have to find what works the BEST for YOU personally.
The top pic below shows the back full coverage of the Hogue Model 19022 Monogrip grip as compared to the second pic on bottom with the Hogue Model 25000 Monogrip grip for Smith & Wesson N Frame with the exposed backstrap.
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I have Pachmayr Grippers on my Rugers and I've got Pach Compacs on my 3" 686+. Never warmed up to Hogue rubbers. Everything else is wood.
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Voted Pachmayr only because I've had them on a few of my large caliber revolvers for several years. That said, Hogue Grip Sleeves work quite well on my M&P's.
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Pachmayr Presentation are my preference for revolvers and 1911 pistols. Until reading this thread was not aware of fitting issues or that Lyman had bought Pachmayr. Guess I'll be looking for the older Pachmayr grips for my K/L and N frame revolvers. Sincerely. bruce.
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My experience with Pachmayr is limited to a .41 Mag Blackhawk. I found they were hard on my hand and put the wood grips back on. My 4566 had the Hogue rubber grip and I did not shoot it well until I installed the factory straight grip that fit me better. I have had any desire for either since.
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I generally have Rubber grips on all my carry guns.
Prefer Pacs, but have some Hogues.
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I just could never got past how ugly Pachmayr grips are! I do have a set of Hogue Grips on my Redhawk and my S&W PC 629 for shooting only! When the shooting is over and the cleaning is done the wood grips go back on!
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I have always preferred the fit , hand feel and looks of Pachmayr's .
But here we are just getting into the Ford Vs Chevy thing ...
They will both haul your stuff down the street ... the Chevy just looks better !
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Hogues don't drag on clothing like Pacs when carrying a revolver.
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Hogue. The only pair of Pachmyers I ever had didn't fit correctly and wore out prematurely.
That being said, I generally prefer wood or even plastic grips over rubber.
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I was looking at the Pachmayr Decelerator Grips, as I am always open minded to finding a different product I may like better, and noticed a curious thing on Amazon. Things that make you go hmmm?
There is a Pachmayr that says it "Fits all N Frame Models with Round Butt" and one that says "Fits all N Frame Models with Square Butt". The interesting thing I noticed was in the difference in the reviews between the two models. There seems to be quite a difference and I wonder why?
Pachmayr 05148 Decelerator Grips, S&W N Frame Round Butt:
51% - 5 star
15% - 4 Star
10% - 3 Star
7% - 2 Star
16% - 1 Star
Pachmayr 03292 Gripper Grips, S&W N Frame Square Butt:
75% - 5 Star
12% - 4 Star
5% - 3 Star
1% - 2 Star
6% - 1 Star
Hogue 19022 S&W K, L, N, X, Z Frame Round Butt Rubber Tamer Grip reviews:
86% - 5 Star
5% - 4 Star
5% - 3 Star
2% - 2 Star
2% - 1 Star
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Honestly, whatever fits your hand and balances well. I have both brands on several firearms. I prefer the rubberness of Hogue, but some of the designs of Pachs work better.
I'm not one to choose brand X over Brand Y. And such and such is the greatest ever, and anything else is junk - bla, bla, bla.
If something works for me, I use it. If it doesn't, I don't.
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These on all my modern K, N and X Frames.
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Hogue Model 19022 Monogrip full backstrap coverage recoil absorbing
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I prefer Hogues, my wife will use nothing but Pachmayer Gripper Pros and my 642 wears Uncle Mikes.
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Hogue. They don't drag on clothing.
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Pachmayr Grippers and a couple of Presentations on my Smith revolvers, but four of my K frames have the discontinued Uncle Mikes which I think are the best.
I have two recently manufactured Smith revolvers with the new rubber grips, very comfortable.
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The first thing most of us did when we got our K frame was to ditch the Magna grips and put in Pachmayr Gripper’s. Some others kept the Magna’s but added a Tyler T grip. The minority kept the factory Magna grips. Usually, those were the cops who would read a two day old newspaper left in the lounge rather than buy a current one. The Pachmayr grips were the only ones authorized because they have the little cut-out on the bottom so the serial number could be read at the range when we qualified.
Uncle Mike’s are a very close second. I have a set on my Model 64 now (not my old duty 64. Sadly, I sold that long ago). Truthfully, I shoot just as well with them as the Pachmayr but I do prefer the look of the medallion on the Pachmayr.
Wood looks the best but the Pachmayr makes the gun shoot like a laser beam for me. In the end, that’s all that matters. I have kept the wood on a couple of vintage Smith’s, but I hardly ever shoot those anyway. They’re more for admiring than shooting.
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I used to swear by pach's, until I tried Uncle Mikes. Now all of my round butt smiths have Uncle Mikes. I have a set of Hogue's on an SP101 and they're a darn sight better than the factory grips.
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Neither.
If it ain't wood, I don't want it, except...
These Bianchi Lightnings are sort of cool on my '58 Chiefs Special Airweight.
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[QUOTE=kbm6893;141203673]The first thing most of us did when we got our K frame was to ditch the Magna grips and put in Pachmayr Gripper’s. Some others kept the Magna’s but added a Tyler T grip. The minority kept the factory Magna grips. Usually, those were the cops who would read a two day old newspaper left in the lounge rather than buy a current one. The Pachmayr grips were the only ones authorized because they have the little cut-out on the bottom so the serial number could be read at the range when we qualified.
I did a little of both my 2" 10 had Magnas and Tyler-T grip great in plain clothes and still plenty of grip. My 4" had Pachmayr Grippers. Funny guys too cheap to buy a paper would ask if you were going to finish your sandwich or fries as well. Makes mie laugh.
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