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ogilvyspecial
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I agree, but take it one step further and go with smooth, Herrett's, or Altamonts.
These are Herrett's with BK Grip Adapters,
with the center grips Crimson Trace LG-405's.
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I too like the old school grips and a Tyler T.
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I too like the old school grips and a Tyler T.
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Watch ebay and gunbroker auctions. They show up occasionally, you just have to be patient...
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Rubber and ankle do not go well together as the pant will not slide down them easily...and the pachmayr compacs are big for ankle.....the best ankle grips are wood....I find the stock magnas and a t-grip work best.
Here's mine in a rengegade ankle rig...the checkering makes for a good grip but the smooth edges don't catch on the pants.
I am very interested in carrying the 642 on the ankle. I typically where golf type shirts (always tucked) with boot cut jeans. Any printing issues with this setup? Thanks, SD
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I've had my renegade holster less than a week, but I already love it. I've worn it with khakis, jeans, and even scrubs. The biggest issue with concealing a J frame on your ankle as I'm learning is the grip. Whether you used a renegade holster, a galco ankle glove, or even a leather ankle holster, the grip can make or break the holster. Go for a grip that doesn't add too much length or width and is not sticky. Although most rubber holster are easier to shoot with, they grab at your pants when trying to draw the weapon. Also, the length of a grip can affect concealability as well. A boot grip conceals better than a combat grip for instance. Hope that helps.
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Missed out on the first auction but got 'em the second time around for $14.99. Thanks for the tip! Just got back from shooting it for the first time with these grips and I am very happy with them. My pinky fits!
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You may want to get an experienced revolver shooter to look at your grip and shooting form. I have a stock 642 and I can shoot it until I run out of ammo (+P) maybe a hundred rounds or so and I have never noticed anything uncomfortable, certainly no bleeding. I enjoy the little guy a lot.
cant imagine yours would feel any different were I to use yours instead of mine.
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I've shot it quite a bit more since I first purchased it, and after some research, and dry fire practice, my grip and aim has improved dramatically. What was happening was my thumb was hitting the cylinder release every shot. After learning to tuck my thumb down and cover it with my weak hand thumb, both my aim and comfort has improved. Another thing is the ammo I was shooting. I've learned that heavier bullets actually are not much fun to shoot also. I was able to shoot a box and a half without gloves on of a lighter bullet with no pain or issues at all.
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wood is best for me for CCW. I hold on real tight during practice firing and it's not bad.........and more important I hit what I aim at!
wood is best for me for CCW. I hold on real tight during practice firing and it's not bad.........and more important I hit what I aim at!
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Proper technique is important
Well, Im certainly glad you werent hurt worse. Im surprised you even hit the target with that initial grip. I tried that with my 642 just to see, and it felt unsafe and unstable
Guns are not forgiving......
It sounds like you are not familiar with revolvers. I would get some instruction before you develop some bad habits.
Glad it worked out so far for you
Well, Im certainly glad you werent hurt worse. Im surprised you even hit the target with that initial grip. I tried that with my 642 just to see, and it felt unsafe and unstable
Guns are not forgiving......
It sounds like you are not familiar with revolvers. I would get some instruction before you develop some bad habits.
Glad it worked out so far for you
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Yea, ill admit I was used to semi's prior to that revolver. After that initial session, I found a lot of different resources on revolvers, changed my grip, practiced a lot on my trigger pull, I feel a lot better with it now. I feel comfortable carrying it now. A couple successful range sessions, and I'm pretty good with it. I'm still better with my 3913, but im getting better the more I shoot it.
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Eep02b - thanks for a great thread! I have a 642 with stock grips and I've always wondered what grip options would work for CCW.
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I agree, but take it one step further and go with smooth, Herrett's, or Altamonts.
These are Herrett's with BK Grip Adapters,
with the center grips Crimson Trace LG-405's.
Okay, if I understand you correctly, these grips are being touted as good for CCW, especially an ankle holster. They are stunning! Do the Herrett's with BK grip adapters make the gun more comfortable to shoot than the stock grips?
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From my own personal experience and experimentation, I'm beginning to side with those who hold to the view that wood grips, or hard plastic type grips, are the best for CCW. There is no doubt that rubber grips are more comfortable, but during an intense life or death situation, I don't think I'd be too concerned about the wood grips hurting my hands. Besides, men have been shooting guns mainly with hardwood or hard plastic grips as recently as 25 years ago. Some of us need to stop being such sissy's.
I recently bought some Hogue Bantam rubber grips for my 642. Although they are a minor improvement over the slippery/slimy stock rubber grips, they still seem to be too sticky. I'm concerned about these type of grips sticking to a shirt or pocket and slowing down my draw.
I think I'm going to order those beautiful sliver and black real hardwood grips on the S&W website for my 642, and relegate the Hogue Bantams for a possible future practice J-Frame.
I recently bought some Hogue Bantam rubber grips for my 642. Although they are a minor improvement over the slippery/slimy stock rubber grips, they still seem to be too sticky. I'm concerned about these type of grips sticking to a shirt or pocket and slowing down my draw.
I think I'm going to order those beautiful sliver and black real hardwood grips on the S&W website for my 642, and relegate the Hogue Bantams for a possible future practice J-Frame.
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This is an Altamont grip sold by S&W. Same grip direct from Altamont is $33. Altamont Company - Smith & Wesson
Select: S&W J Round Boot Super Walnut and then choose material. Good folks to deal with. I have this grip on my Model 442 and my Model 36.
Thanks for the link. you saved me some money! I didn't know these were one and the same grip.
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