Can't seem to decide between Kurac or Hogue wood stocks for a square butt N frame. Several I like from each vendor. Choices choices.

Cory

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Cory
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kurac all the way.Not even close!

I'll also go with Culina stocks (Kurac) too. The figure, fit and finish on them are so nice. The only problem is that they aren't cheap, but then high quality stuff rarely is.

Unless your N-frame is a beater, I'd say go with the Kuracs.

The wood selections on the Kurac's are far better. I just really like some of the stock configurations of the Hogue.

Cory

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While better wood color and grain makes better pictures to post here, I'd buy the stock shape that is most comfortable for me. No matter how well intended their advise is, the other members can tell me what stock shape works best for me.

Both are well made and real wood (not laminate). It really depends on how much you want to spend.

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Don't You Ever Wash That Thing

I have used Hogue wood grips for years mainly because of the price. Sometimes they fit like a glove, other times not so well.

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If its a choice you can obviously can afford Kuracs, its like comparing a Mercedes to a Hyundai

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Len

As I mentioned in another thread Hogue grips work for me. Might be because I'm left handed.
Really don't care for the classic target shape grips. I find myself constantly adjusting my grip. Would like to try cokes... without remortgaging the house.

Kurac grips is THE choice!! John and Jennifer are great to work with too!

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Miss My Buddy crsides!!

I use both. The Hogues I bought in the late 80's are better than the current crop, that's for sure.

That said, if I have a nice roscoe and I want something special, I go with Culina. Cokes in a nice wood of your choice - what's better than that? excellent feel, good looks, absorbing recoil. They work as advertised.

Down and dirty and grip fit is all that matters - carry gun you'll beat up - go Hogue.

The problem with Hogues for me is there's too much meat behind the trigger guard. It's not deep enough for my second finger and the gun sits too high in the hand. So I'll stick with my Kuracs which are in the style I grew up admiring. The Skeeter/Roper shape which feels perfect. Plus Kuracs are just so pretty.

Hogue offers laminated wood at a little lower price than solid woods. They offer a variety of solid woods including some at a small premium. In wood Hogue will make their signature Mono-grip without the usual finger grooves and they will add checkering.

The instruction sheets packaged with Hogue wood Mono-grips write you can whittle and sand them down to your preference then refinish the area you altered with furniture polish. That's the only finish Hogue applies.

Like other old bullseye shooters I expect checkering on expensive stocks. I've never seen checkered Kuracs.

I have.

They do Ropers, checkered, whatever you want.

Keep 'turn around time" in mind........ Hogue is "in stock" or pretty quick.... custom maker's can be a year....... or more!!!!!

ONLY way I roll ......








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Mark

I would love a pair of Kurac's, beautiful and expensive. I guess I'll stick with hogue's and others I can find.


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Culina are the best. You get what ya pay for. Hands down the best.

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I have some Keith Brown stocks on order because I think his Ropers are just incredible.

For my 29-8 mountain gun I was also looking at something more durable like the Hogue piranha G10's in black/gray.

Cory

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Keith Brown's are the best wood stocks that I've seen. They are art work for display revolvers.

John Culina makes great one off grips.

Hogue is a large corporation making grips in a factory.

This is not an apples to apples comparison, but that is OK.

They both have excellent product.

First and foremost if it is a gun that you will carry and shoot, you need to make sure the grips fit your gun, and that they are super comfortable in your hand.

John Culinas Kurac grips are indeed beautiful. But more importantly they are functional.

I have put full house 44 Magnums through this gun with these grips, and I prefer them to stock checkered targets and rubber Pachmyrs.



I gifted the gun to a friend for Christmas and made sure the grips were on the gun because they would do the job.

If I you want something besides smooth targets, John has other options as mentioned above.

This is a set of finger groove Combats that John made for me in Bubinga on my recent 586. I have not had an opportunity to take this gun to the range yet, but the grips fit it like a glove and hey feel great in my hand.





If you drop a line to Jennifer Culina, she can let you know if they have any Service Grade stocks available which are not as pricey as the more exotic and highly finished signature and exhibition grade stocks. The fit is still second to none and they still have a great finish.

The price point on those is probably not far off of comparable Hogues.

I personally prefer to give my business to a small business when it makes sense.

Either way, best of luck. If you do go with a set of Kuracs you will not be disappointed.

Thanks. A service grade set would be perfect.


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I have both. Pony up the extra few bucks and get the Culina grips. It's better to leave nothing to be desired, in my opinion.

Like so many have already said, this really is an apples to oranges question.

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America First

I'm in the market for 2 maybe 3 stocks. G10 or the X frame rubber for carry while hunting. Then at least 1 form of wood for use/look at.

The biggest concern I have when it comes to any of the finger groove stocks is do the grooves work with my hand. Sounds funny, but the S&W combats don't fit me at all, so I have felt that first hand. No pun intended. I like the style, just worried about how they feel.

Cory

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