mod57
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Where is S&W obtaining their current issue black synthetic stocks?
S&W synthetic stocks.
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I was told that they were from Hogue. They may not look as nice as wood or stag but they do a real good job on reducing recoil especially on the larger calibers.
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Who cares. They are horrible, likely from some low bidder, and if you want synthetic stocks on your revolver, just get Hogue or Pachmayr, and call it a day. I think the Hogue used on the X-frame is good as it really does manage recoil, but I was assuming you were asking about the ones that do not use Hogue.
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scruffy
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I've tried different grips from Altamont, Pachmayr and Hogue and always go back to these S&W stock grips for my pocket carry J-frames. Just need to make sure not to overtighten the grip screw as the material used for backing will crack after time.
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The Pachmayr of today are of much inferior quality as compared to years ago. Hogue does not seem to have went that way .....yet.
I like rubber synthetic factory grips because they work and feel good.
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For synthetics I like hogue combats (K,L,N) and bantams (J) and uncle mikes combats (K and J, getting a little harder to find now). Not a fan of the new factory synthetics, and pach's usually disappoint me.
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Thanks to all for their insight. I was, in particular, curious about the "stocks" that they use on the new 629 and 686. They seem less than adequate to me. Too thin in cross section and the feel slick to me. As far as Hogues are concerned, S&W had it going on when they used them. I especially liked the silver medallion type.
I've tried different grips from Altamont, Pachmayr and Hogue and always go back to these S&W stock grips for my pocket carry J-frames. Just need to make sure not to overtighten the grip screw as the material used for backing will crack after time.
That shape is very similar to the discontinued Uncle Mike's Boot Grip stocks. I have the Uncle Mike's Boot Grip stocks on my 640-1, very compact, yet still gives me a good grip on the revolver.
