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Covered Backstrap Grips for J-Frame
Hello all,
I've been trying to get my j-frame to fit my medium to large size hands. Would like to find grips with a covered backstrap (to give me a little more length of pull).
I have tried the Pachmayr Compac and like it very much, but would rather have two-finger grips (that do not extend below the frame) for easier pocket carry.
I cannot locate grips that both cover the backstrap and do not extend below the frame. Wood or rubber........
Anyone have any ideas?
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The Crimson Trace LG-405; they are more expensive than standard rubber stocks. There are probably others but I have personal experience with these.
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02-26-2012, 11:06 AM
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Alan,
Yes, I have a set of the CrimsonTrace on my LCR.............I think they would be OK...........but I was hoping to find something that did not cost almost as much as the gun.....
Thanks for the reply..............
Jeff
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02-26-2012, 11:08 AM
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Have you tried the Hogue Monogrip for the J frame? I have one on my 442 and find it very comfortable.
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Alan,
Yes, I have a set of the CrimsonTrace on my LCR.............I think they would be OK...........but I was hoping to find something that did not cost almost as much as the gun.....
Thanks for the reply..............
Jeff
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Yup, they are pricey.
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GaryS,
Thanks for the reply.............
In the photo, it look like the Hogue Monogrip extends below the the bottom of the frame. Am I correct?
Sure would prefer something a little shorter.........
Thanks......Jeff
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02-26-2012, 11:26 AM
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Have you tried the Hogue Monogrip for the J frame? I have one on my 442 and find it very comfortable.
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I thought about that one, they do cover the backstrap but extend a little below the grip frame, and can't be modified to be shorter due to the attachment on the lower frame, I think.
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02-26-2012, 11:31 AM
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If you don't mind modifying grips - You could find a pair of uncle mikes 59007 "rubber" grips (like the ones that came on the 360J's) and remove the third finger of the grip if you know someone with a mill - there is a nice plastic rib that could be followed for removal. Just a though - at least you would not be modifying an expensive set of grips to get what you want.
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GaryS,
Thanks for the reply.............
In the photo, it look like the Hogue Monogrip extends below the the bottom of the frame. Am I correct?
Sure would prefer something a little shorter.........
Thanks......Jeff
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They do, but only by a little bit. I find I get a better grip that way.
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If you don't mind modifying grips - You could find a pair of uncle mikes 59007 "rubber" grips (like the ones that came on the 360J's) and remove the third finger of the grip if you know someone with a mill - there is a nice plastic rib that could be followed for removal. Just a though - at least you would not be modifying an expensive set of grips to get what you want.
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+1... The only way to go!
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woody1911 and allglock,
I've hard of that approach before and find it quite appealing. Can you post a picture? I saw someone else mention that on this site quite a while ago and he said you could find a tutorial by googling "grip-ectomy." I tried that but didn't find anything.
Like Hanzerdog, I prefer to have the backstrap covered to move my trigger finger, but also to mitigate recoil, and would also prefer a shorter grip on a J, though I do love my Pachmayr Compacs on my 65.
Thanks for your insight,
Continental Op
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I was just out looking to see if anyone has these available - 2 sets are on ebay right now and look like they may go cheap.
SMITH & WESSON J FRAME RND BUTT UNCLE MIKES RUBBER GRIPS.. | eBay
the second picture shows the molded in rib that can be used as a "guide".
I an new to this forum stuff - hopefully the URL copy/paste works.
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Here is a pic:
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Excellent! Thanks guys. The look at the inside makes it look like it would be pretty easy to do and that the look at the finished product makes me really want to give it a try. Are these grips still available new? I thought I heard that they had stopped making them and that that's why S&W changed their factory grips not too long ago.
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Excellent! Thanks guys. The look at the inside makes it look like it would be pretty easy to do and that the look at the finished product makes me really want to give it a try. Are these grips still available new? I thought I heard that they had stopped making them and that that's why S&W changed their factory grips not too long ago.
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They are no longer made, but I see them all the time on E-Bay.
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Smith has as pair on their website that look pretty familiar to the uncle mikes - I wonder if they are the same construction? I have not see a set of the below listed in person off of a gun.
Product: J Synthetic Full Size Grip with S&W Logo
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That whole new line looks so similar to Uncle Mike's that I bet they are the same construction.
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The new combat grips are different in many ways from the old Uncle Mike's grips. The old ones are MUCH better.
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Good to know. Thanks, Photoman44
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Lots of great suggestions. The more Smiths that find their way to my house l find my grip collection expanding exponentially...
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Hey Dog. I have a set of grips that , if I can find them, I will let you have for the cost of shipping.They started life as a factory set for a Redhawk. Thought my wife needed a hand-filling set for her model 60 so I modified the RH grips to fit the M-60, they look decent though somewhat amateurishly (is that a word?)made (very large for the gun). They fill the hand and absorb a lot of recoil. The only problem is them, neither her nor myself can hit the broad side of a barn with these grips on the pistol. Don't know why. Even taking care to line up the sights before pulling the trigger. They look great on the pistol though. You are welcomed to them if you wish.
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Hey Dog. I have a set of grips that , if I can find them, I will let you have for the cost of shipping.They started life as a factory set for a Redhawk. Thought my wife needed a hand-filling set for her model 60 so I modified the RH grips to fit the M-60, they look decent though somewhat amateurishly (is that a word?)made (very large for the gun). They fill the hand and absorb a lot of recoil. The only problem is them, neither her nor myself can hit the broad side of a barn with these grips on the pistol. Don't know why. Even taking care to line up the sights before pulling the trigger. They look great on the pistol though. You are welcomed to them if you wish.
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Pssst. Dude,this thread is 4 1/2 years old, and the OP hasn't posted on the forum since.
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OK. MY bad. Didn't look at the date. It was close to the front.. That said, I still have the grips if anyone wants to try them!
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