Best recoil grip on a j frame

TheBigAR2003 · Oct 24, 2016

I recently purchased my first smith. Its a 442-2. It came with hard plastic grips which cover the backstrap and extends beyond the base of the metal grip so i can get 3 fingers on it. The grip seems just fine for standard load 38. I am going to qualify on it as my secondary carry gun. In order to qualify with it i need to shoot around 200 rounds of 38 +p federal hst. I was looking to put a grip on there which would let me qualify without any loss of blood. I was looking at the hogue tamer grips. What else do people put on there for shooting lots of +p ammo?
I dont care how big the grips are these wont be my carry grips.
Thanks

joe44va · Oct 24, 2016

Consider Pachmayr Diamond Pro grips.

skeezix · Oct 24, 2016

Uncle Mikes/Butler Creek

I use an Uncle Mikes/Butler Creek rubber combat grip on my 442-1. Grip completely covers the grip frame and provides for a full 3-finger hold. Much more comfortable to shoot than anything else I have tried. Unfortunatly, Uncle Mikes and Buttler Creek no longer make this grip, but you can occasionally find them on eBay.

Bill In Texas · Oct 24, 2016

I've used the Hogue Monogrip on my 637. It works well for mitigating the recoil from the +p's. The backstrap is covered with the grips. Chances are that you won't be able to pocket carry with them though.

ronyama · Oct 24, 2016

skeezix said:
I use an Uncle Mikes/Butler Creek rubber combat grip on my 442-1. Grip completely covers the grip frame and provides for a full 3-finger hold. Much more comfortable to shoot than anything else I have tried. Unfortunatly, Uncle Mikes and Buttler Creek no longer make this grip, but you can occasionally find them on eBay.

I use the same grip and it is the best I have found.

kaaskop49 · Oct 24, 2016

I believe Pachmayr still makes their Compac with the designation RB-J for this gun. Heavy, but it will mitigate recoil pain and allow you to maintain a solid grip in rapid fire.

Is it an agency requirement that you must qualify with +P?

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

Darkstar888 · Oct 24, 2016

+1 for the Hogue monogrip. Can be had with a two finger or three finger full grip.

TheBigAR2003 · Oct 24, 2016

kaaskop49 said:
I believe Pachmayr still makes their Compac with the designation RB-J for this gun. Heavy, but it will mitigate recoil pain and allow you to maintain a solid grip in rapid fire.

Is it an agency requirement that you must qualify with +P?

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

Yes the only ammo we are supplied with is our carry ammo federal hst.

TheBigAR2003 · Oct 24, 2016

I probably should have also said we need to use speedloaders and im reading the pachmayr grips dont work well with speed loaders. Do the hogue grips work well with speedloaders?

L Pete · Oct 24, 2016

+1 on the Pachmayr Compacs. Just take them off occasionally to check for rust or corrosion under the grips. These grips make my new Model 60-14 quite tolerable with .357 rounds.

ISCS Yoda · Oct 24, 2016

The easy solution is also the hardest to find. A 2" K-frame.

m1gunner · Oct 24, 2016

TheBigAR2003 said:
I probably should have also said we need to use speedloaders and im reading the pachmayr grips dont work well with speed loaders. Do the hogue grips work well with speedloaders?

If just for when you qualify/re-qualify, just get the rubber grip you want and razor knife it to work with a speed loader. It doesn't have to be pretty.

Pizza Bob · Oct 24, 2016

Ergo Delta

Adios,

Pizza Bob

oger · Oct 24, 2016

I agree on the Delta

BB57 · Oct 24, 2016

I'm another Hogue Monogrip fan.

It does a little better job in my opinion than the Uncle Mikes or Pachmayr grips on the J-frame.

On a K-frame however, I reverse opinions and prefer the Pachmayr grips, in large part because the Hogue grips don't offer enough clearance for a speed loader on a K-frame. And, as noted above the ideal recoil solution if you're shooting .357 magnum is a 2.5" K-frame or 2.5" L-frame.

Macinaw · Oct 24, 2016

Plus one on the Delta Ergo Grip.

joe44va · Oct 24, 2016

The 60-15 has Pachmayr Diamond Pro grips

loeman · Oct 24, 2016

I really like the Uncle Mike's that came new on my Md 649-3 in .357. As already stated, they give a full 3 finger grip and I've shot lots of .357 without any issues or discomfort. I'm going to buy a back-up set when I see them.

DRFROG · Oct 24, 2016

My 642 has Pachmayr Diamond Pro grips I carry in a Desantis pocket holster everyday. It hides well in a blue jean pocket.

Backlighting · Oct 24, 2016

joe44va said:
Consider Pachmayr Diamond Pro grips.

Ditto. I have those on my 638.

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