Looks like you have not fired it yet?
You will quickly realize that you really don't need any recoil reduction type of grips due to the hefty weight.
I am a sucker for the Pachmayr rubbers since I have several Redhawks that see regular use. I prefer the backstrap cushion on the 44's and the soft rubber when packing/tossing multiple handguns into a tool bag. Between the leather holsters and rubber grips, it keeps them from clanking around. I use both the old presentation style and the newer soft style with finger grooves. Only problem with the finger grooves is the terrible fit. All of the reviews will tell the fit story. I ordered 3 and kept 1 that was the only somewhat decent fit, then sent the other 2 back.
Whatever you go with, get out there and have some fun and blacken that tool up. I have both 5.5" and 7.5" in the old original Redhawk 357. You can run the stoutest loads you want to with these, and they still feel like you are shooting a 38.
You're correct - I haven't gotten out to the range with it as of yet. As far as still-available closed backstrap rubber grips go, I definitely prefer Pachmayrs. It seems like any new production Pachmayrs made after Lyman bought them out and moved production to Mexico in the late 90s have generally lousy fit and finish, whereas the earlier vintage ones are much better and line up perfectly. Thanks for the input. I may very well end up with Pachmayrs on it after a few 8-round cylinders of 357.
Love the thick Pachmayr grips on my Redhawk in 44 Mag. Mind you, with my bony hands and skinny wrists, I need all the cush I can get.
I agree - between Hogue rubber grips and Pachmayrs I tend to prefer Pachmayrs. I like the squishier feeling and the checkering with medallions. Though the vintage Pachs fit much better than the new production Lyman stuff. I generally go for rubber grips on stainless guns, but this Redhawk is so pretty that it deserves wood. I might change my tune after a few magnums, but I imagine the weight of the gun will mitigate any significant discomfort. Time will tell.
Having tried several wooden grips on my .44 Redhawk, I went with the Hogue Bantam grip, and never looked back! Not pretty as wood, but they work well with .44 Spl & Mag. Rnds (no trigger guard bite!)
If only Hogue offered wood grips in this shape for the square-butt Redhawk. I never cared for Hogue rubber grips's pebble stippling pattern, but the shae of the Bantam grip looks comfy as can be.
Here's mine with checkered Hogue's!
Those look great - thanks for sharing the photo.
When you have a K/L-frame sized hand, the RH can be a bit of a challenge.
For me, Hogue or Pachmayr rubber just seems to be too big. Good luck in the hunt.
That is a concern. I have medium sized hands that tend to fit the K/L frame profile well enough. Thanks - I'll keep this thread posted once I find something.
Nice find, NY-1. I always thought the Redhawk the perfect size magnum hunting revolver. Never got the ugly and bulky "Super" version.
I have put many thousand heavy .44 mag rounds thru my early gun without issue. I have big hands, and like the feel of the Pachmayr grips shown.
Larry
That's an awesome setup - thanks for the photo! I've been very impressed with the looks and feel of the Redhawk, and you're right - the Super Redhawk looks oddly bloated by comparison. Pachmayrs certainly soak up that recoil, and that's quite an impressive round count! I do like your matching stainless/silver optic there too.
Don't know about Robertson's, but the N frame BK works well on mine. Not a perfect fit, but very functional, plus they are a great company to deal with!
Thanks. I have an extra K-frame BK adapter lying around, along with a Robertson adapter. I wish the BKs could be had in silver, but I think I'm going to try the Robertson adapter with the stock Altamonts to see how it fits. If the fit is good, I've also learned that
Chigs Grips offers Redhawk grips now and I might give them a shot.
