What's Better Than J Frame Uncle Mike's Boot Grip For Carry?

kci-mia · Aug 15, 2011

Is there a better grip than Uncle Mike's Boot Grip for carrying J frame revolvers?

I have model 37 and model 38 revolvers in 38 Special that I occasionally carry in the front pocket or on my ankle. In past 20 years I've tried most of the grips out there and I find myself coming back to those Uncle Mike's rubber boot grips over and over again. They absorbe recoil better than anything else I've tried and it doesn't add any to the size of the revolver. Only other grip that is as functional is the origional factory wood grip with Tyler T grip adapter.

They are ugly rubber grips... but they work for me.

Is there any other grips that works as well or better?

David Sinko · Aug 15, 2011

No. All the J Frames I own have them too.

Dave Sinko

gdogs · Aug 15, 2011

I usually have a J frame with Barami's and a Tyler T in the carry rotation. Makes for a good alternative to pocket carry.

Sonny Crocket · Aug 15, 2011

They are on all my Js too, I won't use anything else. Everytime I try something different, I end up with the UMs on again in short order.

Pisgah · Aug 15, 2011

I like the Hogue Bantams better -- not much, but a little.

haggis · Aug 15, 2011

The only thing better than Uncle Mike's Boot Grips are the Craig Spegel boot grips they're modeled after.

Buck

WardenRoss · Aug 15, 2011

Eagle Grips - Secret Service

I like the Eagle brand Secret Service grips for my carry J frame Smith...

gr7070 · Aug 15, 2011

Are the Uncle Mike's what come on the new S&W J-frames nowadays?

Maximumbob54 · Aug 15, 2011

If you like magnas and a grip adapter, the new four tab BK is the most solid feeling adapter I have ever used.

I also favor Altamont boot grips:

celticfisherman · Aug 15, 2011

nothing made by UM feels right to me.

cowboydave · Aug 15, 2011

Pisgah said:
I like the Hogue Bantams better -- not much, but a little.

I do too, as they fit my hand better.
Dave

getoff · Aug 15, 2011

badger, or s&w diamondwood with a tyler or bk grip adapter. rubber is great for shooting, but i find it hangs up on to much when carrying concealed.

MgoBlue · Aug 15, 2011

I found a Crimson Trace grip to be much more comfortable for shooting .357 out of my lightweight 340sc. I think the comfort comes from the covering of the backstrap. It's not pretty, but it's very effective for carry purposes!

Shooting Padre · Aug 15, 2011

Uncle Mike's produced lower priced products, but occasionally they come up with something pretty good. I haven't tried the boot grips yet. Interesting to see the positive comments on them. I learn something new every day. Of course, with my memory, everything is new everyday.

lawandorder · Aug 15, 2011

Grips by the guy who invented the Boot Grip...........

Craig Spegel

G.T. Smith · Aug 15, 2011

DC magnas!

I know that you have all seen or used PC magnas, but I like my DC, (dog chewed), magnas.

These are the original stocks numbered to the gun. The gun is 43 years old. I have tried pach compac pros and the Uncle mikes, but these fit my hand better for some crazy reason. I think that is what it all boils down to anyways.
Now if my J frame happened to be a .357 or one of the ones that are rated for .38+P's, then I would definitely have to have some type of grip with the finger grooves and a high degree of recoil dampening.
P.S., The chew marks make up for the worn checking too.

Here is a pick of a gun that is carried everywhere all the time.
keep praying for the U.S.A.
GordXX

TNDave · Aug 15, 2011

The Precision Hideout grips are good. They don't grab your clothes and are indestructible. They come in fingergroove models as well. Here is a set on my 642. They are about like a T grip and factory grips. Just a little bigger.

quidproquocoins · Jul 18, 2013

I had a Mod 60 38 with boot grips and they were perfect for me. The gun was stolen. I located another 60 in 38 but the grips are not around. Anybody have an idea where I can get one?

quidproquocoins · Jul 18, 2013

Boot Grips

I had a Mod 60 in 38 with boot grips. They were perfect for my hands. The gun was stolen. I located another 60 in 38 but the grips are not around. Anybody have an idea where I can get one? I am not great with this posting stuff so please, complicated looses me quick. Charles

Cal44 · Jul 18, 2013

I have Pachmayr Compac grips on a M63 22lr. I don't carry it, but I like the grips and they would work well for carry.

kaaskop49 · Jul 18, 2013

attn: quidproquocoins

Welcome to the Forum! Can't have too many new members! Re UM Boot Grips: Go to the S&W website. Punch the STORE button. From there, hit CLOSEOUTS, you'll see the UM Boot Grips at about $15.00. Since you'll pay tax and shipping, perhaps you'll want to get more than one? Hope this helps.

shouldazagged · Jul 18, 2013

My EDC J-frame (pocket carried, in a good pocket holster) has worn Pachmayr Compacs for over twelve years. Only a little harder to conceal than boot grips, don't drag on clothing, cover the backstrap, and give a secure hold with purchase for the little finger. I really like them for my old and arthritic hands, but lots of younger shooters do too.

3rdRRU_PhuBai · Jul 18, 2013

Pachmayr Compacs on my 640-1, 642 and 60-10. 25 qualifying rounds with .357 in the 640-1 with Compacs is no fun but it works.

shouldazagged · Jul 18, 2013

3rdRRU_PhuBai said:
Pachmayr Compacs on my 640-1, 642 and 60-10. 25 qualifying rounds with .357 in the 640-1 with Compacs is no fun but it works.

One thing I like about them is that on one of the Centennial series guns--mine's a dashless 640--they give a higher hold that helps control muzzle flip.

cyberiad · Jul 18, 2013

Spegel's, but then I don't like any rubber stocks

snubbyfan · Jul 18, 2013

I carry my 442 with Pachmayr Compacts. It's still easily concealed in either my pocket or on my belt. They work great with my large gimpy hands.

M3Stuart · Jul 18, 2013

Pisgah said:
I like the Hogue Bantams better -- not much, but a little.

+1 on the Hogue Bantams. It shortens the grip enough for pocket carry on my 60-9.

Pachmayr Compacs are a good option also - they have a place for your pinky, but I found them wider (fatter), they also cover the back of the frame which is more comfortable for shooting - it lessens the felt recoil on your palm. I used those on a 36 I carried for a long time until I got the 642.

MR.G · Jul 18, 2013

Have a box of grips that I bought for my J frames over the years. For pocket carry I still use the Uncle Mikes rubber boot grips.

Dave T · Jul 18, 2013

What's Better Than J Frame Uncle Mike's Boot Grip For Carry?

A round butt K-frame or L-frame...or even an N-frame if you're big enough and have the right holster.

YMMV,
Dave

hotrod150 · Jul 19, 2013

I've tried wooden Altamonts, Ahrends, & Badgers, and rubber Pachmayr Compac & Hogue Bantams, but I keep coming back to the uncle mike boots. The bantams weren't bad, but I don't like Hogue's one-piece pry-on/pry-off design- plus UM's fit my hands better anyway. I have 6 sets, two of which I bought last week from S&W- cost me about $40 delivered. I've thought about trying the hideout grips, but I doubt they'd be an improvement on the UM's. I suspect they'd feel about like the hard plastic Crimson Trace LG-105 laser boots- not bad, but mot as good a feel as the UM's.

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