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Recommendation for Concealable Grip for K Frame RB
Wooden boot grip style or otherwise highly concealable but "fat". By this I mean good size palm swell(s) and significant amount of wood in the front of the grip. My hands aren't large but I like a handful of grip without the grip printing badly under a shirt. I've looked at the Ahern, Spegel, Altamont, Eagle SS, Esmeralda (not sure if she makes grips for K frame) web sites. Hard to determine if any make grips as I described.
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From what you describe, the Ahrends Tactical may do.
Has the requisite "fat" feel and most important an exposed backstrap.
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I've always been a fan of Hogue grips..they fit my hand quite well and have a good range of choices in wood, checkering,finger grooves and style.
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Factory K frame RB Targets may be what you seek.
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Ahrends Boot Grips - top
Eagle Secret Service - middle
Hogue Boot grips (fattest) - not pictured
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I had Spegel boot grips on a couple of 4" N frame Mountain Guns at one time. They concealed well.
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BadgerCustomGrips ? I've got a set that aren't bad and I've got large hands and fat fingers
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Craig Spegel's Boot grips work great for me...........
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I use Spegel boot grips..... but Hogue Bantams grips are the thickest........and I'd bet easier to get these days......
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L 3 inch K 2.5 and J 1.9 inch
Altamont balances well with a 3 inch full lug
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Grasshorns work for me on the K and J
Be sure of holster compatibility. The thumb break on the trigger guard can be an issue on hammer-less.
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Stock magnas with a Tyler T-grip
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Altamont boot grips. Lots of "meat" for a good grip. Very concealable. If you want a little extra purchase, get them in checkered form.
No reason for me to post any pictures, because the ones on Altamont's web site are better than I could provide.
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Badger makes great grips. I've had several sets for L & N frames. Never had a set of their boot grips though.
Any way you can show us a picture?
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Recommendation for Concealable Grip for K Frame RB
Here are the Badgers on my 66-2 (I'm pretty sure they're Badgers).
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Here is the same 66-2 wearing Ahrends tactical combats. I prefer these.
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This is great information in case I want to change stocks on any of my 2" K frames - I don't even think about concealing a 4" K frame. YMMV and for many I know that it does.
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Why is the exposed backstrap "most important"? I have no issue with grips that cover a backstrap. What's the deal?
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Thanks all for the responses. Too bad I can't wrap my mitts around the different flavors 
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I've tried several different grips on my 66-1 but finally ended up with factory RB targets. Still concealable and comfortable for my big hands.
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If it doesn't have to be wood then try these out: PRECISION GUN SPECIALTIES - S&W HIDEOUT REVOLVER GRIPS. Have these on a 2.5 inch 66. Also have Ahrend finger less boot grips on a 2.5 19. both fit and feel great. Former is the the cheapest one, later is the better looking one.
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IMHO, if you have average size hands then look at and try a set of Hogue's Bantams. They are available for K/L and are my favorite over all the goodyears' and the combats'.
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Here are the Badgers on my 66-2 (I'm pretty sure they're Badgers).
Here is the same 66-2 wearing Ahrends tactical combats. I prefer these.
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Hmmm..., I like 'em BOTH! Thanks for posting.
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Maybe it's the 66 you like 
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I'd say that's a pretty good bet. Classic stainless, 2.5", magnum K frame..., what's not to like?
I had a really nice one, at one time. Traded it off for a 2.5", M686-3, that is now the wife's house gun. Still miss it.
I'm about 90% sure those are Badgers. How close to flush, do they fit to the bottom of the grip frame? Can't really tell from the picture.
Been thinking about a set for my 3", M65-3.
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