notsofast
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Which grips help with magnum recoil while still having a good in hand fit and feel?
Recoil absorbing N frame grips
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These are probably the best. But I think they're only for round butt.
Product: Model 500 Impact Absorbing Hogue Square Butt Conversion Grips
Product: Model 500 Impact Absorbing Hogue Square Butt Conversion Grips
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I like Nill's
And bill Jordan style
Both require larger hand size
And bill Jordan style
Both require larger hand size
Pachmayr Grippers have made a big difference for me over the target stocks on my 4" 629-1. These are the ones that cover the backstrap, so you may notice a slightly longer reach to the trigger.
That raw place at the base of my thumb from the horn on those target stocks has healed up nicely, thank you.
That raw place at the base of my thumb from the horn on those target stocks has healed up nicely, thank you.
team sidewinder
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I had the stock S&W rubber grips on my 629-6 when I first purchased it and really liked the comfort when shooting factory 300gr Federal loads. Then I bought the S&W Orange Tamer Survival grips that are pretty close to the stock rubber grips but may absorb recoil a little better, have slightly ( not much ) deeper finger grooves and seem to be tackier to the feel. Both these grips covered the backstrap and even though my hands are small I don't have any problem with reaching the trigger. I know the rubber grips are ugly as sin but I am not looking for a safe queen rather a working backcountry carry weapon.
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Mickey D
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Pachmayr Grippers Decelerators have a soft rubber backstrap that works great on my 4" 29.
StatesRightist
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These are probably the best. But I think they're only for round butt.
Product: Model 500 Impact Absorbing Hogue Square Butt Conversion Grips
+2 on the 500's..they work well.
Another + for the Mod. 500's grips on the RB N frames.
There has been confusion about which Hogue grips cushion the backstrap as those below do... Be sure they are like the original Mod 500 X frames for your RB framed guns... Some of the conversion grips don't.
There has been confusion about which Hogue grips cushion the backstrap as those below do... Be sure they are like the original Mod 500 X frames for your RB framed guns... Some of the conversion grips don't.
Sportsterguy
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Another + for the Mod. 500's grips on the RB N frames.
There has been confusion about which Hogue grips cushion the backstrap as those below do... Be sure they are like the original Mod 500 X frames for your RB framed guns... Some of the conversion grips don't.
Make that +4! Just bought a set some 3 weeks ago for my 6" model 57. Made them Buffalo Bore 265 gr. L.W.N. loads a pleasure to shoot, even without my Past glove. Used Pacs before, then finally got to shoot a 500 wth them on it. Amazing difference! Adding a 500 with a 4" barrel to my must have list if I can find and afford one.
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If anyone ever doubts the recoil absorbing effect from rubber or other synthetic grip material...
Just pull open an older much used set of Pachmayr grips and take note of the stress marks left in the rubber from the grip frame moving against the rubber during recoil. I have a 625-3 that came with Grippers. I never thought much of the recoil with it. Then I changed them out for some Presentation grips. I prefer the shape in the hand and left them on for a while. But I'm a wood grips snob and am in love with Ahrends grips and put them on almost all my S&W's... BUT... while they do have an amazing fit in my hand, they don't absorb ANY of the recoil. They fit so well that it's not that much of a change, but solid wood or nylon grips have to fit your hand just right so as to not focus the brunt of the recoil into one spot more so than the rest of your hand. The Hogue X frame grips are a little big in my hand since they not only wrap around that whole grip frame, they also have that softer insert inside to bounce that grip frame off and eat some recoil. I fully agree they work, but they are a hand full. I haven't tried a Gripper Decelerator yet with the even softer rubber compound but I would think they would work pretty well.
Just pull open an older much used set of Pachmayr grips and take note of the stress marks left in the rubber from the grip frame moving against the rubber during recoil. I have a 625-3 that came with Grippers. I never thought much of the recoil with it. Then I changed them out for some Presentation grips. I prefer the shape in the hand and left them on for a while. But I'm a wood grips snob and am in love with Ahrends grips and put them on almost all my S&W's... BUT... while they do have an amazing fit in my hand, they don't absorb ANY of the recoil. They fit so well that it's not that much of a change, but solid wood or nylon grips have to fit your hand just right so as to not focus the brunt of the recoil into one spot more so than the rest of your hand. The Hogue X frame grips are a little big in my hand since they not only wrap around that whole grip frame, they also have that softer insert inside to bounce that grip frame off and eat some recoil. I fully agree they work, but they are a hand full. I haven't tried a Gripper Decelerator yet with the even softer rubber compound but I would think they would work pretty well.
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Nearly seven years ago, I ordered a made for S&W only Hogue .500 Magnum monogrip - $35 +s/h only from S&W Accessories. I first tried it on the 629MG I had - it made shooting .44 Magnums 'acceptable', recoil-wise. It does nothing for muzzle rise, save allowing a bit higher hold. I got a second monogrip for my 6" 629, too. The 629MG was soon replaced by a new production 4" 629. My Ahrends wood grips are on the 629's most of the time, as they mostly launch wimpy Magnums and, Specials, and even Russians. The utility of the S&W/Hogue .500 Magnum monogrips finds them other uses here:
6" 629-6 scoped with .500 monogrip:
on L-framed 296 - albeit briefly:
on Z-framed Governor... a new home:
Pretty decent purchase! Padding that backstrap helps.
Stainz
6" 629-6 scoped with .500 monogrip:
on L-framed 296 - albeit briefly:
on Z-framed Governor... a new home:
Pretty decent purchase! Padding that backstrap helps.
Stainz
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Stirling
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I have small hands and have Hogues on my M29-2. Thing is, It bites my trigger finger something terrible!!! 
I'm thinking it may be the wide target trigger because I don't have any such issues with my M28-2 with Presentation grips and narrow trigger. I'm thinking of two solutions, either a set of Pachmayr grips or possibly a narrow trigger.
I was thinking of getting a trigger and hammer set because I don't trust the local gunsmiths working on my guns. I reckon I could fit them myself. Is that a workable solution?
I'm thinking it may be the wide target trigger because I don't have any such issues with my M28-2 with Presentation grips and narrow trigger. I'm thinking of two solutions, either a set of Pachmayr grips or possibly a narrow trigger. I was thinking of getting a trigger and hammer set because I don't trust the local gunsmiths working on my guns. I reckon I could fit them myself. Is that a workable solution?
mc5aw
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I concur on the 500 grips. They look big, but are surprisingly comfortable and do an excellent job of reducing/eliminating recoil. I had a 396 Mountain Lite in .44 Special with a stock open backstrap grip that was virtually unshootable. The 500 grip made it as comfortable as possible. I currently have 500s on my Thunder Ranch 325 which make the 31oz .45 ACP feel like a little .38. Get the 500 grips and you'll be very satisfied. I would put the 500 grip on a Governor or any N-frame without a second thought.
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My best bud has Pachmayer rubbers on all of his "N" frame magnum (and 25-5) revolvers.
I know "recoil absorption" is quite subjective; I can't argue with my friends choice, in terms of recoil control in a hard recoiling revolver.
However, I can't bring myself to have rubber grips on my S&W's.
Like others, I favor Herrett's "Troopers", or "Shooting Master's" that cover the backstrap and spread the felt recoil over a larger area.
I know "recoil absorption" is quite subjective; I can't argue with my friends choice, in terms of recoil control in a hard recoiling revolver.
However, I can't bring myself to have rubber grips on my S&W's.
Like others, I favor Herrett's "Troopers", or "Shooting Master's" that cover the backstrap and spread the felt recoil over a larger area.
I too am looking for a grip replacement, for my 629. The stock grip is rubber and covers the backstrap, which is nice but the shape is wrong. From the look it seems like it must be very ergonomic, but it could be way more comfortable. Here is what it comes down to; On the 629 it's too narrow at the top of the backstrap. A softer compound would be less important than having a wider profile where the web at the base of the thumb contacts the backstrap.
Anyone else find this to be the issue? Any solutions?
Anyone else find this to be the issue? Any solutions?
BigBill
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On all my 44 magnum revolvers it's been the rubber pacemaker grips. I can grip them so tight I sink my fingers into them. I have a firm grip with the wood stocks but not as tight as the rubber grips. I use the rubber grips on my 1911's too. Bill
Btw, For looks nothing's better than the original S&W wood presentation grips.
Btw, For looks nothing's better than the original S&W wood presentation grips.
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