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Old 06-06-2020, 02:46 PM
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Those are the Pachmayr DIAMOND PRO SERIES GRIPS for S&W J Frame, Round Butt. Called so because of the "diamond plate" like texture. IMO they are cosmetically more appealing that the regular Pachmyr grips. It also appears that they have a nice cushion for the index/thumb webbing which gets hammered when firing a J-frame. I recently got a good deal on Crimson Trace LG-305 grips for my 642. They feel pretty good except on the really hot loads. The red laser is visible outdoors on sunny days for about 10 yards.
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I’ve not handled these new grips but if Hogue is using the same ‘ soft rubber ‘ compound as before then they are a poor choice for deep concealed carry. That rubber grabs or sticks to most fabrics making a smooth non-binding draw very difficult. The last thing you need is a grip hanging up on your clothing in a high stress situation. The Pachmayr nylon grips are harder and smoother but wood grip panels are still the smart choice for self defense. When your adrenaline is really pumping you’ll never feel recoil let alone hear the shot.

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Old 06-06-2020, 04:08 PM
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Those are the Pachmayr DIAMOND PRO SERIES GRIPS for S&W J Frame, Round Butt. Called so because of the "diamond plate" like texture. IMO they are cosmetically more appealing that the regular Pachmyr grips. It also appears that they have a nice cushion for the index/thumb webbing which gets hammered when firing a J-frame. I recently got a good deal on Crimson Trace LG-305 grips for my 642. They feel pretty good except on the really hot loads. The red laser is visible outdoors on sunny days for about 10 yards.
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Thanks, I've had these hidden away for years and recently came across them in a baggie when looking in my bag full of holsters to see what I had for my new 442.
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I just have never been a real fan of rubber grips. I hate the smell of them and the fact they leave that smell on your hands. I find that they are abrasive to the skin. I just modified a pair of old rubber grips on a model 10 and they came off after 1 trip to the range. My favorite J-Frame grip is the VZ 320 standard grip made from G-10. I say standard because the same grip is available with a wrap around back strap. The front of the grips are a v shape that fits right into the pocket formed by the inside of your second finger joint which helps control the gun from getting torqued around in your hand. I prefer a proper fitting set of grips to rubber any day. I shoot the VZ grip on both a 351C and a 442.

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Old 06-06-2020, 09:20 PM
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The Hogue tamer grip is just a hair slimmer than a peck Pachmayr compact grip. The hogue tamer grip is also just a hair longer. Both grips fit in the pocket of my wrangler cargo shorts and cargo pants.
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