Thoughts on Pachmayr rubber grips on N Frames?

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Has anyone used any of the following on an N Frame?
--Gripper
--Gripper Profesional
--Decelerator

I am looking at something to replace the hogue rubber grips on my 4" 29. I'd like something that's shaped a little better and without the pronounced finger grooves. The Pachmayrs seem to have a better shape and the finger grooves are smaller. To date I have only handled the Gripper Professional grips. These have an open backstrap. Not sure if the others would be too big because of the enclosed backstrap. I feel that the S&W Cokes are too big.

Any advice is appreciated.
 
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Call up S&W and for about $30 they will send you a set of the new relatively compact rubber grips used on some factory N frames, I think they are referred to as the Nightguards, but not sure about that. I got a set for my 625 and they are sweet, even have the S&W logo on them.
 
cowart said:
I prefer the variety of Pachmayr that has no finger grooves at all
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Me too. There are two sizes for the square butt, and I use the small, and for the round butt the Pachmayr number is 02938. These can be hard to find, but fit the RB N frame guns like a glove.
 
Hi aterr33, I have a set of Hogue grips N frame that you might be interested in in my Selling tread. Please check them out. tjtoolbox.
 
I've used the Gripper Professionals, which are my favorite grip and the regular Grippers. I've also use the Presentation grips, which are the ones in cowarts post. I've never tried the Decelerators.

Which grips are best for you is going to be an opinion only you can answer. Everyone is different with different personal opinions and physical characteristics.

I've found that if you plan on shooting a lot of heavy loads a broader surface at the back of the grip will help spread the pain a little better than grips that are narrower. If you plan on shooting rapidly, such as for action pistol games, I prefer grips that allow my trigger finger to sit further into the trigger guard, which is why I like the Gripper Pros with the open backstrap.

I know exactly what you mean about the Hogues, I hate them. At least until I work on them.
 
I think I like the stock Hogue grips best for me but I have tried the Decelerators. They are softer to shoot with but it takes me a long time to get the sites lined up.

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Somehow I lost the original compact rubber N frame grips that came with this 625-10.

If any of you guys have the compact N rubber ones and want to part with them let me know.
 
My 625-10 is not near as pretty as yours--I carry it often and shoot it a lot. It serves as bug for my 325PD.

I think I have a set of the original grips that came with the gun. e mail me if you want them.
 
I think I have a set of Compacs for the N Frame. I hate them. They have an extra hump on the backstrap which positions the hand way too low. It gives the feel of a Bisley SA revolver. I did not realize this when I bought them. The texture is nice though, compared to the Hogue which I feel is way too sticky.

Dave Sinko
 
Gripper and Gripper Professional for "N" frames

I have a regular Gripper on my 4 inch 657 and a Gripper Professional on my 657 3 inch. Both work excellent for me.
 
Dave, I'd be happy to take those compac's off your hands! They fit my hand perfectly, and point naturally for me. My thoughts on Pac's in general, ugly as sin, work like a charm!
 
I'm currently looking into a set of Gripper Professionals for my square butt M28-2 and M29-2. I do have a set of Presentation grips but want something to fit my small hands. Using Hogues on my M29-2 gives me a vicious bite on the trigger finger every time. What do you guys recommend? Will the Gripper Professionals be my best bet?
 
My 6" Dan Wesson 44 Mag came with Pachmayr grips and they add lots of comfort and control to this bad boy. I use it primarily as my "Bear go away" gun (305 grain Buffalo Bore Slugs), when camping in the more remote areas. It is a cannon no doubt but the Pachmayr's contribute greatly to it's accuracy. Believe it or not I picked this beauty up for $369 on a consignment sale a couple of years ago.... SCORE! whooo hooo!

{Sorry the pic is so fuzzy}

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I have the pachmayer presentation grips on my S&W M57. Check ebay for deals first.
 

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Another vote for the original Pachmayr.
I used to shoot silhouette (lots) and the Pachs, though hideous looking, did the job. The later iterations, and Hogue never felt right to me.
From back in the day:
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Unfortunately, uncle Mikes never made theirs for N-Frames.
Now, its Ahrends for me, however, and all the rubbers have gone to their just reward:
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Shooting Magnum .44 loads can be punishing with stock wood or even the open back strap of the Hogue grips.

I use the Gripper Decelerators with the 629 .44 mag. They have a cushioned back strap and works fantastic taming the felt sting of recoil. Plus they aren't as big feeling as their Signature series.

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