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Pachmayr on J frame?
Anyone using the Pachmayr Gripper-Decelerator grip on a J frame? I have a 638 which I shot for the first time and was surprised at the recoil. Also, the stock grip is a bit small for my hand. Will a Pachmayr be too bulky for pocket carry?
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That is a matter of personal opinion. I have a 638 with Pachmayr compacs and I like the grips very much. My 642 has Crimson Trace #305 grips. Some would call them too big but I carry them in my front pocket without issue. I am 5'10" tall and weigh 230 so am not a little guy. My pockets maybe larger that someone smaller. The best thing is to try a friends grips (if you have someone close to you) before you buy. If not, then good luck.
Here is a picture of my bodyguard with Packmayr Compacs:
I find the Bodyguard quite comfortable with the Pachmayrs (and quite uncomfortable with the old issue grips).
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09-07-2010, 04:03 PM
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Although the Pachmayrs are fine grips, they are too bulky for my tastes. I have grown fond of the Hogue Bantam grips. They give me just enough added grip surface without excessive weight or bulk.
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I like the Pachmayr Compact for shooting my 60LS, but I normally carry in my jeans pocket and they are too bulky for that. I've ordered a pair of service stocks from S&W, but for now am using the standard LadySmith grips.
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I have the same setup as Dale53, a Bodyguard with a Pachmayr Compac. It made a huge difference for me...still small enough to pocket carry, but now I've got something to hold on to and I can actually hit the target. The only thing I'd like to do now is get something in wood that would actually slip in and out of the pocket a little easier.
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Thanks for the info. How does a Crimson Trace grip compare size-wise to the Hogue Bantam or Pachmayr Compac grips?
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The Compac grip seems to fit my hand better than anything else I've tried. I pocket carry in the summer and IWB the remainder of the year, the extra bulk is a non-issue...
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405 CT's on 642
Put 405 CT on my 642. Look at the website and compare the different configurations. I likethem because of the extra pad at the top of the back strap.
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I have a set of Grippers on my Model 63-4, but they're much too big for anything other than belt carry for me. I have a set of Compacs on my 60-4, but I don't have a trouser pocket big enough to accommodate those grips, even if the gun itself would fit (which it won't--at least not comfortably). All my pocketable J frames have grips that don't extend below the butt.
My 642 wears CT405s, but I also like the current S&W rubber boot grips.
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I like the Pachmayr Compact for shooting my 60LS, but I normally carry in my jeans pocket and they are too bulky for that. I've ordered a pair of service stocks from S&W, but for now am using the standard LadySmith grips.
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What are standard LadySmith grips? Can you get those from S&W?
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I have a set of Pachmayr Compac grips for my J frame. They are very good grips for shooting, but I find them too big for pocket carry. For pocket carry I use the smaller boot grips.
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Put 405 CT on my 642. Look at the website and compare the different configurations. I likethem because of the extra pad at the top of the back strap.
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+1 on the CT LG405 with the extra pad. Well worth it in my opinion.
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OK, had a credit at a local gun store and they had a Crimson Trace 305 in stock. Tried it on my 638 and it felt really good so I bought it. Feels much better than the stock grip and still fits well into my pants pocket. Can't wait to shoot it tommorrow! Here is a picture of my 638 - 2.5" barrel with the CT grip installed:
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Other than when I use an old pair of factory service stocks in smooth rosewood with a Tyler adaptor, I like the Pachmayr Compac better than any other grip I've used on small revolvers.
I think the Gripper is too large for J-frames, except perhaps for a .22 Kit Gun, carried openly.
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I put decelerators on my S&W 340 PD. The increased length makes pocket carry harder but I usually carry IWB. Overall, I am happy with them.
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Although the Pachmayrs are fine grips, they are too bulky for my tastes. I have grown fond of the Hogue Bantam grips. They give me just enough added grip surface without excessive weight or bulk.
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+1 on this comment. In my case I would be referring to the Compacs on a 36. Sold the 36 then went with the Bantams when I got my 60. Compacs do have a place for your pinky - which is nice, and they cover the back of the frame - unlike the Bantams.
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From my perspective, the S&W full size synthetic grips go a long way in taming recoil, especially since it covers the back strap. That said, I notice no difference in pocket carry with the larger grip over the factory boot grip.
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The factory boot grips were too small for my extra large hands. They did pocket carry well but I figured that'd be of little use if I had troubles holding the gun properly.
I found that Pachmayr Compacts fit my hand better and I can carry my snubby in my pocket or on my belt with no problems.
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Hi, the Ladysmith J grips are made of a wooden-ish material, or perhaps it is wood. You can see them on the Smith website mountd on the Ladysmith model more easily than I can describe them.
Go to the Store button on the site and hit Accessories. There is a rubber facsimile for these grips that is especially nice as it cushions the backstrap. Perhaps the wooden-ish original is listed, am not sure. The rubber grips are about $28 + tax and shipping. Hope this helps.
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Hi, the Ladysmith J grips are made of a wooden-ish material, or perhaps it is wood. You can see them on the Smith website mountd on the Ladysmith model more easily than I can describe them.
Go to the Store button on the site and hit Accessories. There is a rubber facsimile for these grips that is especially nice as it cushions the backstrap. Perhaps the wooden-ish original is listed, am not sure. The rubber grips are about $28 + tax and shipping. Hope this helps.
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The Ladysmith grips are made by Altamont...go to them for a better price, and alternative models.
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I've got the Pachmayr compacts on my 638 and they carry in the pocket and on the belt well. I just bought a set of herretts shooting ace grips today for a 36 no dash they work really well.
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I like the compacs, too. This was pocket-carried in my right-front uniform pocket (in a pocket holster) for several years.
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I've pocket-carried a 640 no-dash with Compacs every day for around thirteen years. I find them no problem to conceal and not given to hanging up on fabric. But mostly I like them for the high, secure grip and recoil absorption--much better for arthritic hands.
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