Hogue wood bantams on J-frames?

[les strat]

I was wondering if any of you had the smaller Hogue bantam wood grips on your j-frames. I am looking at a set of these for my 642. I love Hogues wood grips and also want to stay with something similar in size as the stock rubber grips as I pocket carry a lot. I've noticed you don't see these for sale as much - not as much as the larger j-frame Hogue grips.

Pics or other recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[coach22]

The Bantam's came on my 340 PD.
They feel great, but a little sticky in the pocket.
Call Smith & Wesson and order the old Uncle Mike's Boot Grip.
NOT the one's on the new guns. (Too squishy)

 

[les strat]

I'm looking for wood in the bantam-style. I prefer wood and love the smaller bantam style with the back strap and bottom exposed like the stock rubbers. It's just not so bulky in the pocket. Magnas might be a little too small even though I like the look.

 

[PMRet]

For comparison purposes, at the top are Uncle Mike's boot grips, at the bottom are Hogue wood boot grips.

 

[coach22]

If you call Hogue directly and pay a little extra,
they will make you a wood grip just like the Bantam's.

 

[les strat]

For comparison purposes, at the top are Uncle Mike's boot grips, at the bottom are Hogue wood boot grips.

Yes, those are the ones. Hogue calls them bantams on their website
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How do you like them. I want checkered, but wow at the price. I actually found a set of smooth ones used but unused for about $40. They are a very light colored tan wood.

The stock grips work, but I just have this thing about revolvers and wood I can't get past.

 

[-db-]

Les, Craig Spegel is another option for a wood boot grip. The rubber Uncle Mike's grips are based on the wood ones he produces. Esmeralda also makes nice wood boot grips for J-frames.

 

[pete950]

Les,
Natchez shooters supply has them in stock, concalo' s for $57.95.

natchezss.com

Pete

 

[Smathersfish]

My wife has the wood bantams on her 640. They are difficult for me to get a grip on from IWB. I can only get 2 fingers on the short grip. They feel like holding a golf ball with the short palm swell grip. They work well for her. I have the wood monogrip on my 640-1 and like the extra length. Both grips really dress up the guns.

 

[les strat]

I think my wife just bought the used but unused set on ebay for me for v-day. I dropped a hint... emailed her a link, lol. We'll see. I'll keep you posted and will get some pics if she did. Thanks all!

 

[PMRet]

Yes, those are the ones. Hogue calls them bantams on their website. How do you like them. I want checkered, but wow at the price. I actually found a set of smooth ones used but unused for about $40. They are a very light colored tan wood.

If memory serves, I bought these from a forum member in like new condition for around $35. I like 'em, basically the same as the boot grips only wood.

 

[tguil]

Altamont Boot Grips and the price is right. Altamont - Pistol Grips

 

[Maximumbob54]

Altamont Boot Grips and the price is right. Altamont - Pistol Grips

I really need to break down and try an Ahrends boot grip, but I really love this one. Also, my 637 now wears some checkered magnas and a BK grip adapter that gives about the same feel in hand. I don't have a pic of that one yet in that combo.

 

[les strat]

I thought I'd show you guys what I ended up with... the Hogues in pao ferro. Here she is with her bigger brothers

 

[Maximumbob54]

OMG

The Hogues just above the J frame...

OMG

 

[photoman]

OMG

The Hogues just above the J frame...

OMG

OMG? Obama Must Go?

 

[shadow1]

I also wish Hogue made the wood Bantam just like the rubber ones. That little bit of extra on the bottom of the grip makes a big difference in the feel.
Dave

 

[Old Fashioned Six Shooter]

I also wish Hogue made the wood Bantam just like the rubber ones. That little bit of extra on the bottom of the grip makes a big difference in the feel.
Dave

+1

I also wish they made the rubber Bantams like the K/L version for the N frame.