I was looking for and not finding something like J frame Bantam grips that are like boot grips with a little extra material for a half a pinky for extra control without the bulk of a combat grip. I ended up modifying Mustang combat grips by grinding and sanding away all the wood I didn’t want. They are walnut, finished with a few coats of Tung oil. I didn’t shoot with them yet but they are comfortable in the hand. What do you guys think? Does this design have merit? If there is interest I might copy them in resin. GripMakers Wife feel free to comment or copy

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Very nice.

I'd like to see more pics of modified grips and hear how people made them.

I like them but would prefer to see something that size that covers the backstrap. That’s the one thing, for me at least, that helps w/recoil & follow up shots.

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They look nice and you say they feel great in your hand but the only way to really tell is to shoot the revolver a lot with those grips!I have done what you are showing but I never re-finish mine until I have tried them out.I take a wood rasp and sand paper to the range and shoot and fit until they feel great in recoil,then I refinish them.

Nice job!! They look great. Looking forward to the range report.

You need to see and feel the new J Frame grips Culina in bringing out.

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I like to hook my index finger to the first joint for double action shooting so I don't care for covered back straps. I have an old pair of modified Mustang grips on a model 10, no finger groves or back strap and a rounded base. Several tries to get it right. Rich5674 did a very nice job.

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Recoil and follow up is a priority. I’m thinking the width (they are wider than Altamont Bateleurs) helps with the recoil. The finger grooves and the third finger to help with recoil. My range day will include +p 158s in a 14oz 360J.
LOL. Concerning rapid fire. I was “corrected” at the range for a 5 shot rapid fire string already.

Say what??? Did you hit the roof or something?

The grips look good.

No problems. Hit the chest area 5/5 at my max home defense distance (10yds). I think the range rules were 3 shot strings. I should have asked. They were nice about it.
Indian County Florida Shooting Range. Great place.

Culinas are beautiful but for me the 2 finger too small, 3 finger too big. for me the price would be $150ea and I have 2 J babies that need new shoes. I ache for the woods they offer but not in my budget either.

Those look nice, but I would make the grips go to the top of the frame. That squared off part of the frame would bite into my hand with anything but target loads. I think the best way to make comfortable magnum grips that don't cover the backstrap is to make them wide with a big radius at the top. Most grips I see are way too thin there, and don't give a rounded transition area.

Nice job on the grip.
I personally like finger grooves as they almost always fit my hand/finger but I know some people hate them as they never fit right. You'll never know until you try it.
Let us know if you decide to make resin version

I like what you did and think that a grip like that would fit my stubby fingers well. Like Toolguy said, perhaps a little higher coverage on the recoil shoulder to spread the recoil impact out.

True but these were made from other grips, not from scratch.
If I do design from scratch that will be a idea used.
Hardest recoiling loads used will be +P 38s, no magnums

Those grips look nice, but the gun looks awful small in the ops hand.
Walt

Indian River County Shooting Range?

Sebastian Florida right off Rt 95. pistol, 100/200yd rifle, shotgun, archery.

Then I've driven by it many times. Too far for me to join. It still seems like a strange rule. You couldn't even do a qualification practice drill. Not even the abbreviated FDLE qualification. I'm originally from Brevard.

Nice work.

I basically wanted the same 3 finger grip but with the backstrap covered. I found some on ebay that works good for me. The only downside is that speed loaders don't work with these grips.

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The man has serious mitts for sure. I can see that configuration working very well for a large hand.

Nice work.

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Oh well, what the hell.

Only my opinion. If I feel the need for a speed loader, I’m carrying a semi with 7 to 10 rnds. If I think I’m expecting a gun fight, I’m going out with my 45