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Originally posted by burch:
O.K. I think I have the round butt. Someone please verify that. I have the 442 Centennial

OK, I will.

Sipo has excellent taste in grips.



I've found the stag / T-grip to be the best combo for me, for the same reasons as Sipo mentioned. (Although mine are thinner than his I believe.)

The laminated grips on the 36-7 are S&W. They're hand-filling, conceal nicely and they're lightweight.

Here's a link for you. http://www.shop.dandjgunrepair.com/main.sc?categoryId=1

rd

rd, I believe those Smith and Wesson grips are made for S&W by Altamont. If so, they are the same as on my 360 except I don't have the medallions and mine have "low profile checkering". Mine are quite nice, but full power .357 have started to split them.

Round vs. square comparison picks click here.

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Originally posted by idahoducker:
Round vs. square comparison picks click here.

Oh yea, I definalty have the round butt. Thanks for the tip

these work well for carry on my mdls. 642 & 38

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Originally posted by model17:
these work well for carry on my mdls. 642 & 38

Who makes these and what kind of wood are they. The red ones are very nice

I've been looking a while for wood grips as well for my 640-1, and recently came across these two makers (if not already mentioned):

Badger

and

Collins Craft

Both make some nice looking grips.

Rob

That would be a round butt.

I would suggest the following in that although not pretty (eye of the beholder) I like the Hogue Monogrip for large pocket carry or for OWB holster. Provides a full grip and great control.
http://www.hogueinc.com/getgrip/merchant.ihtml?pid=1756&lastcatid=189&step=4
You can find these for under $20, but this is from the Hogue Website. Here is the same available from CTD.

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/86358-4624-931.html

You may want a smaller rubber grip. Hogue Bantam is for the three finger grip and better suited for pocket carry.
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/86404-4632-909.html

I have Crimson Trace 405 laser grips on my 642-2. Although I like the looks of wood grips they don't meet my criteria for everyday use, sweaty hands etc.

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Originally posted by rdrancher:
Sipo has excellent taste in grips.

As do you sir...funny thing is...I love exotic wood grips on on k, L and N frames but they don't float my boat on the j-frame...I fnd the t-grip with stag or orininal magnas not only fit my hand perfectly, but the 'personality' of the j-frame better...old school and all business....

I did not care for the rubber boot grips that came with my 317. I purchased 2 sets of Herrett's Magna-style grips on Gunbroker. One set is on my 317, here is the other set mounted on my model 38.

I think they conceal better as they don't tug at my clothing. I find them controllable on my model 38 but my barrel is ported. YMMV.

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Originally posted by flop-shank:
rd, I believe those Smith and Wesson grips are made for S&W by Altamont. If so, they are the same as on my 360 except I don't have the medallions and mine have "low profile checkering". Mine are quite nice, but full power .357 have started to split them.

Thanks shank - I thought they were made by Altamont. I had to sand them a tad right at the web / thumb area to cut down on the bite. When I purchased these I was looking for the red durawood version. They are pretty sweet though.

Pat_Jones- Thats a nice M38 you have there. The grips look perfect.

rd

I love these boot grips.

countryboy:

Great sig line quote. The gun photo ain't bad either!