Model 60 .357 Grips

darksidejetta · #1 08-01-2010, 01:41 PM

I picked up some wood S&W J-Frame grips from MidwayUsa and installed them on my model 60 (also the lock removed). Anybody else use these grips on the .357 J-Frame? I like that they are smaller for carry on my belt. Shooting was not as pleasant as the stock rubber ones, but I did OK.

What do you think?

SaberOne · #2 08-01-2010, 01:58 PM

Those grips are very nice for concealment and the retro look, but as you found out, they're not the best for shooting. I have a 640 with the pro-60 grips and they are better although still not ideal. Its hard to have your cake and eat it too.

hiram2005 · #3 08-01-2010, 04:12 PM

I got a set of those to put on my 442. Look ok, but tore my hand up when I fired +p's.

darksidejetta · #4 08-01-2010, 05:36 PM

I thought this is going to hurt when I got ready to shoot it with .357. However, it wasn't that bad.

The only thing I really like about this gun is that it is convenient to put in a paddle holster and run to the store. Loading and unloading an auto-loader for that task seems a little over the top while my wife is watching (shaking her head). We live in a rural very-low-crime area. However, when I go more than a few miles from home, it's G26 or G30 all the way.

Funny, I have a 1972 square-butt model 36 .38spc. The grip on that gun belongs on the model 60 .357. That would be perfect.

I really, really hate Smith & Wesson! Nothing but round-butts, MIM, and the Hilary Hole!!!

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