Grips for my 45 ACP revolver...What's best on the hands?

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I have been carrying a 1950 in 45 ACP for a couple years. I love it. Now I have a new 1950 model in case color. My gunsmith chamferred the cylinder, and did a great action and trigger job . But the grips that came on the gun are not the most comfortable things on the planet I am sure. Not that it actually hurts to shoot, but it could be more fun I am sure. I need some ideas from you pistoleros here. I am a shotgun guy who has to carry because the evil doers would over run my gunshop if I did not show a strong defensive offense. Or is that better said offensive defense?:rolleyes: Hmm...
Are Pachmayers the best thing since sliced bread? I have them on several of my other guns and on the model 25 I have been shooting for years, but they are not muych to look at...I like the looks of stag grips, but have only had a couple of pairs that were thick enough to be really comfortable while shooting, they were on a 38 and a 357... I still have not seen any grips look good or look like the real me for my1950. (The inside of the gate says 22-4---the bbl. says model 1950 on the side...which is it?-- Its a 4" bbl., case color remake of an older gun. Damn I can be a know-nuthin' on the loose sometimes...)
I switch off on my sidearms-n-holsters as badly as a woman and her shoes with matching purses... It depends on what I am wearing each day... Aint THAT a hoot! I'm accessorizing with my sidearm and holsters... Why not? I have to look good doin' it if I want to sell high end shotguns in a bad economy fighting Obamonomics... Yet I need a strong show of force for the evil doers, bandits, thieves, outcasts, bums, tramps, and other miscreants who look in to see if I am an easy knockover waiting to happen... I hate that they pass by and would try to be my best buddy if I didn't kick their nasty asses out... So I have to at least look ugly back at 'em dont'cha know......
I am open to suggestion as to where I can find the best grips in bone, stag, or whatever you suggest. And what are the best models of Pachmayer type grips? I now have four 45 ACP revolvers, and three of them need new grips. How 'bout it you pistolero types? What is the real skinny on this delemma?
All tips are truly appreciated by me, my hands, and my guns. I don't wanna' drop those pretty new things by accident... Boy -- that'd be bad form and a poor show of force wouldn't it? "OOPS, could'ja just wait a sec Mr. Holdup Guy? -- :eek: I seem to have dropped my hand canon... Be right with ya..."
I'm listenin' folks. Help is appreciated. And needed too!
Thanks,
Shep B
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A lot of people shoot with Hogue rubber monogrips in action pistol like USPSA and IDPA. Lots of rounds go downrange during a match, and comfort is important. Ugly as original sin, but they do come in hardwoods, which defeat the benefit IMHO.

Buck
 
I have been shooting handguns for a very long time. I have spent time at PPC and five very busy years in IPSC back in the day it was a Martial Art and paid my dues in NRA Bullseye.

My favorites for Smith "N" frame handguns are Pachmayr Decelerator grips. Here is my 625-8 (4" Jerry Miculek Special) with a Simmons Red Dot sight ane the Pachmayrs. I average from 5000-7500 rounds per year of .45 ACP in my revolvers:

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My criteria is NOT pretty - my criteria is performance!

Dale53
 
S&W 500 Grips

I have put the X-frame grips on 2 of my N frames 625 & 610 and they really soak up the recoil. I bought them from S&W for around $42.00 they will fit your N frame and really cusion the recoil. It made mine a pleasure to shoot.
 
Don't have much use for rubber grips, best I have tried on N frame S&W are Roper style grips made by several different companies. Herrett and Blu Magnum both make great ones. Old S&W's just look better with a good set of wood grips and these are made to fit your hand you just send outline of hand.These are just my personal choices. The recoil of the .45ACP in a large frame S&W is not bad.
 
I have Pachmayrs on a lot of handguns.
Decelerators are the most comfortable.
My 1917 Brazilian Contract .45 wears Presentations and they are comfortable, but a bit less so than the Decelerators.
 
My favorites for Smith "N" frame handguns are Pachmayr Decelerator grips.

+1. Pachmayr Decelerators were the original factory grips on the 625 when they first came out. By far the most comfortable way to shoot a 625. The Hogue Monogrip comes in a very close second.

All my 45Wheelgun's wear one or the other when they go to the range. They also have a second set of "Sunday go to meeting" grips which they wear for photo shoots and special dates.

You can't go wrong with the Hogue or Pachmayr rubbers. I would love to find some wood that looks better, but handles as well as the rubber. I have a drawer full of wooden N-frame grips to prove the futility of my search.
 
All of my revolvers wear rubber grips, it may be ugly but I don't shoot rapid fire strings well with a gun that shifts in my hand. With a good rubber grip the gun is nearly glued in place, which IMO is a real benefit.

On my N frame 610 I have the Pachmayr decelerator and it's pretty good. However, I also think the rubber is just a bit too soft and "squishy".

The grip that I really like is the Hogue monogrip for the 500 Magnum that's mounted on my 620. The Hogue has a slightly firmer rubber that I find "just right". Unfortunately, it doesn't quite fit the N frame properly and leaves a gap at the top of the backstrap. One of these days I may make a template using the grip frame of the 620 and see if the 610's grip frame can be ground to match the L frame. If so, the 610 will get the 500 Magnum grip mounted to it. However, for now the slightly "squishy" Pachmayr Decelerator works pretty well.

As for wood, it sure is pretty to look at. However, for shooting IMO there isn't anything better than a quality rubber grip.
 
My eye prefers stag or bone grips.

My heart prefers custom wood.

My hand demands Hogue monogrip on any big bore high recoil revolver if I want comfort and accuracy.
 
I've got Pachs on all of my revolvers over .22 lr, my 625JM included. I hate the way these grips look and I love the way they feel when I shoot. With grips I prefer comfort over appearance. The Pachmayrs have an advantage over most Hogues in that they completely cover the backstrap and add an element of cushioning that you don't get with the Hogues. I understand that the Hogue X-frames do cover the backstrap and have a gel cushioning at the top of the grip frame. Sounds interesting and I should try out a pair one of these days.
 
I have a pair of Pachmayer presentation grips on my 625-2. I liked the Hogue grips that came on it, but I prefer the Pachmayer grips. I prefer the way they work for both single and double action work. I use a pair marked "Small." As my hands are not huge, these grips offer me an advantage. I very much like them. They look good w/ a SS revolver and are weather proof.
 
I have a 625-3 in .45ACP that shoots one ragged hole groups off the bench @ 50 ft. using Ahrends like those pictured below. IMHO. excellent feel, controls recoil, looks good, reasonable price, beautiful fit and finish.
 

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I've got 6 N frame revolvers in .45 acp. They all have Hogue monogrips. Some factory, some aftermarket.

Not pretty, but my hands love 'um.

Joe
 
I like the rubber grips for easy shooting, but for carry the rubber tends to get "grabby" on my cloths. So I prefer Bodyguard grips. They are Sandal wood. Some guy in Thailand makes them. They take a few weeks to get to the US from overseas.


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I have a few N frame S&W's, all but one have Ahrends grips on them.

Here is my 3" 625...

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Your 22-4 is a modern remake of the old fixed sight Model 1950 revolver, first brought back to life in a limited run as the "Thunder Ranch Revolver" (TRR) in 2007, it was popular enough to be added to S&W's "Classic" line as the 22-4.

As a new S&W, it has the internal lock, and a round butt frame. There are grips that will make it look & feel like a square butt, Ahrends has them too.

Your best bet is to shoot a few different styles to see what feels & works best for you. If you get up near Charlottesville, you can try mine out. :D

Take care,
Bob S.
 
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Your 22-4 is a modern remake of the old fixed sight Model 1950 revolver, first brought back to life in a limited run as the "Thunder Ranch Revolver" (TRR) in 2007, it was popular enough to be added to S&W's "Classic" line as the 22-4.

As a new S&W, it has the internal lock, and a round butt frame. There are grips that will make it look & feel like a square butt, Ahrends has them too.
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Bob S.
The TR 22-4 came with a square butt frame. Isn't the "classic" the same gun w/o the logo on the grips & the rug?
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Like many other folks, I find the stock grips too small. Right now, I'm trying to get my hands on a T-grip to check out with the stock grips. If that works out, I'll probably go with stag.


ETA: I've left the Hogue monogrip on my 625-3 alone, and love shooting with it.
 
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