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Old 03-17-2012, 04:15 PM
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Does anyone make a replacement grip for the BodyGuard? the wife bought the gun and feels the grip is a little too small.
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Old 03-17-2012, 04:27 PM
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Looks like I can answer my own question. None of my searches found anything on line but I looked up Houge based on another thread and found this...
S&W J Frame Round Butt Centennial/Bodyguard Rubber Tamer Grip [60020] - $24.95 : Hogue Inc., The Best Value In Handgun Grips, Rifle Stocks and Accessories - Bar None!

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Looks like I can answer my own question. None of my searches found anything on line but I looked up Houge based on another thread and found this...
S&W J Frame Round Butt Centennial/Bodyguard Rubber Tamer Grip [60020] - $24.95 : Hogue Inc., The Best Value In Handgun Grips, Rifle Stocks and Accessories - Bar None!

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I put one of these on my Bodyguard .38 today. All I can say for now is sweet! will take it to the range in the next few days to see how it performs in action.
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Put one on mine also, handles much better with this grip.
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BWright,

Can you post a link on how to install this or did you have your gunsmith perform this?

I went to my local gunsmith and also ordered the Hoeg Grips in the link but they said it was for the Bodyguard Centennial. I was stunned to hear the news. Either they didn't want to perform the installation or just passing out wrong information.



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Put one on mine also, handles much better with this grip.
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Old 02-22-2013, 01:37 PM
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If you have a hammer and center punch the same diameter as the pin that holds the original grip to the frame it's not a problem. Also a pair of needle nose pliers to hold the nuts on the new pin. If you want me to continue with the procedure come back on and I'll lay it out for you.

The grips are well worth purchasing...feels like the Ruger LCR but with a smoother trigger pull.
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Old 02-22-2013, 02:15 PM
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S&W J Frame Round Butt Centennial/Bodyguard Rubber Tamer Grip [60020] - $24.95 : Hogue Inc., The Best Value In Handgun Grips, Rifle Stocks and Accessories - Bar None!

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Well, you learn something new every day! Who in the world would have thought that one grip could fit the traditional J frame and that new abomination, the BG38?
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Old 02-22-2013, 02:25 PM
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Shawn,

I remember when as a young Marine, they issued us the little black plastic gun and took away our M14s. Had the same feelings you just expressed above...abomination...but it's still there with all kinds of changes along the way. The last Shotgun News I looked at was full of all kinds of variants to the old M16. I think you are looking at the future my friend. It's hell getting old!

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I would like to see your procedure for putting the Hogue grips on the BG38.
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Old 02-24-2013, 01:21 PM
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Jim,

First you have to remove the grips from the pistol. I used a center punch and a small hammer. Get your self a bath towel and fold it up until it's about 3-4 inches thick. Check your pistol and make sure it's MT. Lay the towel on your work bench and the handle of the pistol on the towel. Place the center punch on the pin at the bottom of the grip and tap it out of the grip. It is really a snug fit so you will have to smack it carefully a few times to get it to move. Once it begins to move it will move out much easier. When you get it out the grip will slide right off. Look closely at how high up on the frame the grip sits. The new one will sit in an identical position.

The new grip comes in 4 pieces...The large portion, a small flat plastic spring type piece, the base of the grip and a small piece of black threaded rod about 3/4" long, along with 2 small nuts. The threaded rod section is sealed in the larger plasic box that houses the rest of the grip. You can overlook it if your not careful.

There are 4 small pieces of plastic that have to be removed from the large portion of the grip before you install it. The directions say to use a small screw driver or large paper clip to remove them. I used a small eye glass screw driver. You have to slide it down into the top part of the grip and get it under each one and they will pop out, 2 on each side. They are about 1/2" long and 1/8" wide.

Next start a nut on one end of the piece of threaded rod, put the rod through the hole the pin came out of and start a nut on the other side of the rod. Tighten the nuts down on either side of the rod against the grip frame. MAKE SURE there is an equal amount of rod sticking out on each side of the grip frame because the large part of the new grip has a channel cut in it and the threaded rod will slide along in the channel as you slide the grip up and into place. Tighten the nuts down TIGHT with a socket or needle nose pliers. I had to slide the grip up and back a few times because this is not a sloppy fit and the rod peeled off a little of the polymer as the grip moved into position. Once you get it into the same position on the frame as the old grip, then you insert the plastic spring lock...check picture on directions. This went in easily and locked into position quickly.

The last step is to lock the bottom piece in place by opening it up with the tip of a large screw driver... it springs open some what.., pushing it on until it locks. Your done.

Hope this helps...it really makes a difference in the handling characteristics of the pistol.

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Hank,
Thank you for the detailed and very clear instructions. I'm sure they will be helpful when the new grips arrive.
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Is it hard to conceal with those grips on it. How much longer are they compare to the old grips?


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The grips are about 1/4" longer than the originals and 1/4" wider and thicker. I'm 5' 8" and wouldn't use the pistol as a concealed carry weapon unless I was wearing a bulky winter coat. I purchased it as a home defense weapon for my wife who doesn't like semi autos because of the slide and possible jams. She's 5' 2", 105 lbs and wanted something simple to operate. The lazer also intrigued her.
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Update: Total cost including grip 80.00 +/-

Parts used:

Bessey 3 inch light duty table vice
Bostitch Pin punch set: Size 1/16 in particular
Kobalt 5oz Tack Hammer
Flat head screw driver not pictured
S&W J Frame Round Butt Centennial/Polymer Bodyguard Rubber Tamer Grip Model: 60020

I did not read the directions throughly. When opening the grip box. You're suppose to remove the black inserts "molars" from inside the grip so it can easily slide into the frame.

1: Place revolver in table vice
2: Remove pin from stock grip with a jewler hammer "small" hammer and a 1/16 punch
3: Remove the molars from Hogue grip and blue inserts with a screwdriver
4: Insert Hogue screw pin/bolt assembly by hand or needle nose pliers
5: Insert Hogue grip and push it through
6: Once the Hogue grip comes through the other end. Insert the butt/handle insert plate to temporarily seat the grip
7: Remove the butt/handle insert then slide butt end
8: The butt end will need to be flexed open with your flat head screwdriver and muscle it onto the Hogue grip
9: Once seated flip it over and tap the butt end with a soft mallet.

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My local gunsmith charges 50.00 an hr and he turned my business away stating the replacement could not be done. I had to double, triple check and call Hogue and verify that the handle is indeed for the S&W Bodyguard .38 Revolver....

First time gunsmithing too so it took 1.5 hrs doing it ha ha ha. But now I can do it in 15mins or less.
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cvang23,

I like the pictures. Have you shot the weapon with the new grips...what do you think?
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I like the pictures. Have you shot the weapon with the new grips...what do you think?
Not yet Hank. Where I live .38 Special rounds are tough to find. But I will update again when I do. Feels alot like my Ruger LCR .22LR

Just a bit bulkier to conceal and carry. This revolver is my EDC pocket carry. But in time I will adjust. Very happy with the grip though.
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I just put the Hogue 60020 on my Bodyguard 38 and I love it so far. I have fairly big hands and that hard little stock grip only let me get trigger finger and two more on the grip. Now I can get one more finger on it. Love the thicker feel of it too. Pretty easy install, too. I can't wait to try it out at the range.
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The Hogue Tamer grip works
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Old 04-20-2013, 03:21 PM
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The Hogue Tamer grip for J frame does work. Didn't put one on my wife's BG 38. Gives it a totally different look and feel. Ordered online. Took 3 mths for delivery.

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When i first found out Hogue was making it, I checked Midway, Cabelas, all the biggies, and they were all on backorder status till like May thru July. I got mine direct from hogue after about a month or so wait. Paid more for it, but was anxious to get it.
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Like I said earlier, I love the Hogue Tamer grips on my BG38, but what I don't love is the big ugly hole in the bottom of the grip. Looks like a big dust & gunk collector. Any ideas on how to fill it in?
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Just bought one of these grips off eBay for $16.99. They're still backordered so I'm glad to have found them. Going to try and get them installed tonight and once done I'll post my impressions.
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Got the grip on and I'm very happy with the result. Took only a couple minutes start to finish. The fit is darn near perfect and it feels great in the hand. Its a tight fit over the frame and like mentioned above the threaded post needs to be well centered for it to slide on with a bit of force. Overall a nice improvement over the factory grip!
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For those that have the new grips on and pocket carried before hand, do you still pocket carry now? Looks like it'd be borderline. While I'd love to upgrade the grips, I like to be able to pocket carry more since I can shoot it fine already. Also anybody upgrade thier sights?
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My Bodyguard still sports the factory sight but I plan on installing the XS Big Dot and giving that a shot.
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I got the hogue grips for my BG38 from amazon for 20$. I haven't put them on yet as I am concerned they will reduce the concealed carry capability. Haven't really seen many responses to that earlier question so thought I'd re- ask the question. Will probably not carry in pocket but in a owb holster once I find one I like. So, any comments on concealment. Thanks in advance.
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Like I said earlier, I love the Hogue Tamer grips on my BG38, but what I don't love is the big ugly hole in the bottom of the grip. Looks like a big dust & gunk collector. Any ideas on how to fill it in?
I mentioned earlier that I didn't like the big, ugly, dust-catcher hole in the bottom of the Hogue Tamer grips on my BODYGUARD 38. With the help of a neighbor with reloading equipment, we fixed the problem. All it took was a used 40mm casing, a small black rubber O-ring, and some rubber cement. My friend trimmed the 40 casing down to the right length (40mm fit the hole best--38 was too small and 45 too big). Then I popped the black O-ring on it and cemented the casing in place with the rubber cement, so it could be easily removed if necessary. See the pics and let me know what you think... BTW... at the range, the Tamer grip was awesome! Drastically, and I mean drastically, reduced recoil and also gave me a much better grip due to the larger size. My accuracy increased dramatically!
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I mentioned earlier that I didn't like the big, ugly, dust-catcher hole in the bottom of the Hogue Tamer grips on my BODYGUARD 38. With the help of a neighbor with reloading equipment, we fixed the problem. All it took was a used 40mm casing, a small black rubber O-ring, and some rubber cement. My friend trimmed the 40 casing down to the right length (40mm fit the hole best--38 was too small and 45 too big). Then I popped the black O-ring on it and cemented the casing in place with the rubber cement, so it could be easily removed if necessary. See the pics and let me know what you think... BTW... at the range, the Tamer grip was awesome! Drastically, and I mean drastically, reduced recoil and also gave me a much better grip due to the larger size. My accuracy increased dramatically!
I love it! I have a friend who reloads and will talk with him about cutting a 40 casing down for me. Thanks for the pics and the suggestion. Have not had time lately to even shoot so still have not put my Hogue grips on, but plan to do it soon, then take to the range to see how it shoots for me. Thanks again.

Wow! What was I waiting for. I installed the fries, took it to the range and shoot the center out of the target. What a difference the grips made. Only took me 15 mins to install. Fooled the directions on the package, grip slide right on with no problem. I could shoot this gun all day now with no fatigue to my hand like before. Pocket carry is not a big problem for me either. A little longer in the grip but I have deep pockets in the shorts I wear all the time. (Kmart brand 12 bucks). Just thought I'd update my last post. Enjoy shooting y'all. Ammo is starting to show up now. At least in austin, tx. Cabelas and academy sports had a good supply of 38's, 380's and 9mm this week.
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I love it! I have a friend who reloads and will talk with him about cutting a 40 casing down for me. Thanks for the pics and the suggestion. Have not had time lately to even shoot so still have not put my Hogue grips on, but plan to do it soon, then take to the range to see how it shoots for me. Thanks again.

Wow! What was I waiting for. I installed the fries, took it to the range and shoot the center out of the target. What a difference the grips made. Only took me 15 mins to install. Fooled the directions on the package, grip slide right on with no problem. I could shoot this gun all day now with no fatigue to my hand like before. Pocket carry is not a big problem for me either. A little longer in the grip but I have deep pockets in the shorts I wear all the time. (Walmart brand 12 bucks). Just thought I'd update my last post. Enjoy shooting y'all. Ammo is starting to show up now. At least in austin, tx. Cabelas and academy sports had a good supply of 38's, 380's and 9mm this week.
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as anyone tried moon clips with hogue grips ,the rugar and Tarus grips are to big to use moon clips
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as anyone tried moon clips with hogue grips ,the rugar and Tarus grips are to big to use moon clips
Don't know about moon clips but my hks spd loaders work fine.
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First you have to remove the grips from the pistol. I used a center punch and a small hammer. Get your self a bath towel and fold it up until it's about 3-4 inches thick. Check your pistol and make sure it's MT. Lay the towel on your work bench and the handle of the pistol on the towel. Place the center punch on the pin at the bottom of the grip and tap it out of the grip. It is really a snug fit so you will have to smack it carefully a few times to get it to move. Once it begins to move it will move out much easier. When you get it out the grip will slide right off. Look closely at how high up on the frame the grip sits. The new one will sit in an identical position.

The new grip comes in 4 pieces...The large portion, a small flat plastic spring type piece, the base of the grip and a small piece of black threaded rod about 3/4" long, along with 2 small nuts. The threaded rod section is sealed in the larger plasic box that houses the rest of the grip. You can overlook it if your not careful.

There are 4 small pieces of plastic that have to be removed from the large portion of the grip before you install it. The directions say to use a small screw driver or large paper clip to remove them. I used a small eye glass screw driver. You have to slide it down into the top part of the grip and get it under each one and they will pop out, 2 on each side. They are about 1/2" long and 1/8" wide.

Next start a nut on one end of the piece of threaded rod, put the rod through the hole the pin came out of and start a nut on the other side of the rod. Tighten the nuts down on either side of the rod against the grip frame. MAKE SURE there is an equal amount of rod sticking out on each side of the grip frame because the large part of the new grip has a channel cut in it and the threaded rod will slide along in the channel as you slide the grip up and into place. Tighten the nuts down TIGHT with a socket or needle nose pliers. I had to slide the grip up and back a few times because this is not a sloppy fit and the rod peeled off a little of the polymer as the grip moved into position. Once you get it into the same position on the frame as the old grip, then you insert the plastic spring lock...check picture on directions. This went in easily and locked into position quickly.

The last step is to lock the bottom piece in place by opening it up with the tip of a large screw driver... it springs open some what.., pushing it on until it locks. Your done.

Hope this helps...it really makes a difference in the handling characteristics of the pistol.
Hank,

I know you posted this a while back, but your information and willingness to help others made installation of the Hogue grip on my new Bodyguard very easy today.

Thank you!
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Will the BG38 grips fit all j-frames? If so, I will purchase them from anyone who has replaced them with a larger grip. I prefer small grips.
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Old thread, but....

I ordered the Hogue replacement grip for my wife's BG38 from Hogue and got it in less than a week. Put it on last night and am quite pleased with the feel. Now to get to the range an see if it actually does "tame" this biter!
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Definitely tames the biter, feels great and helps me punch holes better.
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Will the BG38 grips fit all j-frames? If so, I will purchase them from anyone who has replaced them with a larger grip. I prefer small grips.
No, only the BG38 and the Centennial I think.
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No, only the BG38 and the Centennial I think.

I am unsure as to the Centennial , but my 640 takes J frame grips.

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The BG 38 isn't a j-frame. They're about the same size buts it's not a true j-frame.
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I mentioned earlier that I didn't like the big, ugly, dust-catcher hole in the bottom of the Hogue Tamer grips on my BODYGUARD 38. With the help of a neighbor with reloading equipment, we fixed the problem. All it took was a used 40mm casing, a small black rubber O-ring, and some rubber cement. My friend trimmed the 40 casing down to the right length (40mm fit the hole best--38 was too small and 45 too big). Then I popped the black O-ring on it and cemented the casing in place with the rubber cement, so it could be easily removed if necessary. See the pics and let me know what you think... BTW... at the range, the Tamer grip was awesome! Drastically, and I mean drastically, reduced recoil and also gave me a much better grip due to the larger size. My accuracy increased dramatically!

I know this post was a long time ago. And I could be all wet, but is that a live primer in the butt hole of the grip?
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Put one on mine also, handles much better with this grip.
Just curious how old your BG38 is ? The current BG38's have the M&P logo instead of the S&W shield and also have a different Crimson Trace laser. I like the looks of yours with the S&W shield much better !
Thank you for any light you can shed.
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I found the BG38 grip to be too small for me. I tried Hogue Tammer which was great for shooting but not so great for carry. I now have the Pachmayr G10 which is perfect for my hand, looks really good, and better for carry. It installs like the original. I did find the texture a little too aggressive for shooting and carry. That's an easy fix with a little sanding, then oiling the grip to restore the finish.
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I have a 35 year-old plastic Tyler T-Grip on my Bodyguard the makes it just right.
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