Rubber Grips on 29-10 Classic

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My friend and I bought two sets of Hogue Monogrips for our 29's today. I didn't realize the right side of the grip covers more of the frame than the stock wood grips. After some internet reading, I read where rubber grips on a blued finish will create wear that will be seen when the original grips are put back on.

I also saw Hogue 500 grips on some revolvers online, but it appears there are none for square butt N-frames. Is that correct?

Is rubber wearing on the finish a certainty or a worst case possibility? I don't know whether to look for a better fitting rubber grip that has a shape closer to the wooden grips or just wear a glove if I plan to shoot a lot of rounds in a row. After about 50 rounds, it was quite tiring, but I didn't have any cuts/bruises. My friend's thumb got cut by his 29!

Any advice is appreciated!
 
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Huh?
I'm not sure what the "problem" is....

Everybody is so concerned with "resale" they fear to actually USE the guns they buy! If the aftermarket grips WORK then USE them and left RE-SALE take care of itself!

The INTENT is that you shoot the gun you've purchased...
 
S&WForty said:
My friend and I bought two sets of Hogue Monogrips for our 29's today. I didn't realize the right side of the grip covers more of the frame than the stock wood grips. After some internet reading, I read where rubber grips on a blued finish will create wear that will be seen when the original grips are put back on.

I also saw Hogue 500 grips on some revolvers online, but it appears there are none for square butt N-frames. Is that correct?

Is rubber wearing on the finish a certainty or a worst case possibility? I don't know whether to look for a better fitting rubber grip that has a shape closer to the wooden grips or just wear a glove if I plan to shoot a lot of rounds in a row. After about 50 rounds, it was quite tiring, but I didn't have any cuts/bruises. My friend's thumb got cut by his 29!

Any advice is appreciated!
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In my experience, the hogues will more than likely leave a "witness" mark with continued use. They even do it on stainless guns after a while. Pachs will to, just not has fast. Grips are a very personal matter, you have to use what fits your hand. Do some experimenting to find what you like, and then go with it. Right now I'm happy with ahrends on my 44's they fit the guns and my hands quite well. They don't look half bad either, this is the style I've come to like

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Thanks for the replies. I may give the Monogrips a chance. I put them on briefly, and they felt really nice.

I don't intend to ever sell my 29, but for appearance sake when I put the wood grips back on, I don't want unsightly marks. Or I would like to minimize them. I may cut off that extra material on the right side of the Monogrips and try to sand the edges down to make a smooth transition where I make the cut.

All I know is, my 1911 is very jealous of this 29, and my Shield and SW99s aren't thrilled with my new 686+. I feel like a dork for initially thinking revolvers were old and boring. It's better to see the light late than to never see the light at all. :D
 
I have several revolvers that came with Hogue rubber monogrips. I didn't keep them for long. The rubber sticks to your skin, and will rub a raw spot or two under recoil. Hogue makes wood monogrips too (round frame only), but I find them to skinny across the back and the palm bulge is too low for a high grip.

Ahrends grips are fatter across the back, flat across the front for good control, and smooth. The grips slip agains your hand a little under recoil, but not enough to require adjustments after the shot. The fillet has a sharp edge which smacks the knuckle on my middle finger. A little sanding action is appropriate.
 
I greatly prefer the stock wooden...I went thru the stage a long time ago of pulling the stock grips and putting on pachs....if its a hard shooter simply wear a shooting glove
 
The single biggest issue with rubber/plastic/synthetic grips is sweat (moisture) getting trapped under the grip and causing corrosion. I have several stainless steel revolvers which came with Hogue or Pachmayer rubbers and most had a least minor rust forming under the grips.

When you use rubber grips, keep the metal under the grip waxed (Johnson's paste wax not car wax!) and clean after long range sessions.

I use wood or G-10 on all my revolvers and pistols. Hogue, Ahrends, Altamont and S&W depending on the frame size. I love Houge's N Frame wood monogrips. I prefer Ahrends retro combat grips on K and L frames.Vintage Herrett shooting master and Jordan Trooper grips are great too! All are available in both round and square butt versions, you just have to search around.
 
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