Wood grip suggestions 629

Rich Richardson · Apr 11, 2023

I really like the look of wood and purchased a Hogue grip. Unfortunately, when I shot it, it cut the web of my hand by my thumb. I reinstalled my Hogue recoil tamer.

Anyone have any luck with wood grips in another brand that’s easier on the hand?

murphydog · Apr 11, 2023

Wood stocks with a covered backstrap and a tight seam will make hand injuries less likely. That said, with full power .44 Magnums I always liked rubber stocks, the more cushioned the better.

studenygreg · Apr 11, 2023

I had the same issue with the 629 I have. I bought some hogue lamo camo stocks and it jacked my hand up. I still need to swap back to rubber.

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colt_saa · Apr 11, 2023

I am a HUGE fan of Hogue wood. Been using them for many decades.

I always order mine with no finger grooves and often with the white line space and contrasting butt cap. Most are not checkered but those tulip wood grips on my 610 were spotted on display in Hogue's booth at SHOT several years ago and they had to come home with me

If you like Factory Target stocks, Culinas makes some in the same design out of very beautiful woods. These are French Cake Walnut.

toddimusnimski · Apr 11, 2023

I cheat and wear a pair of PAST shooting gloves. No, I likely wont have them at hand (pun intended) in a self-defense situation but neither will my 629. The 940 packs a lot easier!

Todd

Rich Richardson · Apr 11, 2023

murphydog said:
Wood stocks with a covered backstrap and a tight seam will make hand injuries less likely. That said, with full power .44 Magnums I always liked rubber stocks, the more cushioned the better.

Would you have an example of one with a covered backstrap?
Thank you

DR505 · Apr 12, 2023

I like Kim Ahrend's stocks, but he unfortunately folded up his tent a few years ago. Top and Bottom revolvers have his stocks. Fit wonderfully and feel great. I have them on my 29's, 629's, 657's, 25's, and 625's.

Fishinfool · Apr 12, 2023

Herretts Grips "Jordan Trooper's" are a good example of a covered backstrap wood grip. But, be forewarned, unless you have long fingers, proper trigger reach and control may be an issue.

Thos wood Hogues shouldn't be injuring your hand. If there is a gap, or sharp edge that is causing it, return them to Hogue. I would also note that some guys who spend most of their time with autoloaders sometimes try to grip a DA revolver as high as possible, like a semi. This is not a proper grip, and might cause injury on a hard kicker.

Larry

murphydog · Apr 12, 2023

Rich Richardson said:
Would you have an example of one with a covered backstrap?
Thank you

The type mentioned in post #8 is good, but as mentioned they were made for those with big hands.

Taipan01 · Apr 12, 2023

You could always take advantage of the 6XX's round butt frame. I use Hogue round butt Bantam's. The back strap is not covered but due to them being round butt, they will cause more of roll-up action much like a western type six shooter of which I prefer and less of a push back. I find them comfortable and fit me well but I don't have a pair of hams for hands. They also sell them longer (not bantams) with a round butt.

Nightowl · Apr 15, 2023

I'm a big fan of Hogue grips. But, like you, I find they do not handle full power .44 Magnums well. I find the old Smith target stocks spread out the recoil better if they are well fitted at the top. A lot of later stocks are a sloppy fit. The football targets or even the "Coke" style (very expensive) help a lot. The Tamer grips handle the recoil the best, but I can only use them for single action shooting as my hands are not large enough to use stocks that cover the backstrap.

Plinkasaurusrex · Apr 16, 2023

Fishinfool said:
Herretts Grips "Jordan Trooper's" are a good example of a covered backstrap wood grip. But, be forewarned, unless you have long fingers, proper trigger reach and control may be an issue.

Thos wood Hogues shouldn't be injuring your hand. If there is a gap, or sharp edge that is causing it, return them to Hogue. I would also note that some guys who spend most of their time with autoloaders sometimes try to grip a DA revolver as high as possible, like a semi. This is not a proper grip, and might cause injury on a hard kicker.

Larry

What do you consider the proper grip to be?

jcs266 · Apr 16, 2023

I also like the Hogue in smooth wood with no finger grooves and the lined butt cap.

Fishinfool · Apr 16, 2023

Plinkasaurusrex said:
What do you consider the proper grip to be?

A lot depends on the shooters hand size, and the grip design. For most, an extremely high grip on a revolver makes for a bad angle R/E the DA trigger pull. A proper DA trigger pull should be as much straight back as possible. A high grip also contributes to smacked middle fingers on hard kickers. Theoretically, a high grip reduces muzzle rise, but I have never felt it made much difference as compared to a proper trigger pull. You can tell shooters who learned on semi's - Besides the overly choked up grip, they often try to shoot with their thumbs pointing forward, 1911 style.

Larry

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