Hamre Forge Hammer Hook Hip Grips

gunbarrel · Dec 22, 2023

Let me just start by saying that I love S&W wooden stocks. I live in Florida and I prefer to carry a revolver, instead of one of my semiauto pistols, but even light weight, high quality "summer carry" holsters get wet from perspiration down here some days.

I have been using a set of 1960's design Barami hip grips on my .38 Special Charter Arms Undercover, but after reading this article (see link below), I decided to try out a set of the Hamre Forge Hammer Hook hip grips on one of my J frame S&W revolvers (they are not available for Charter Arms, yet).

HIP GRIPS, CLIPDRAW and NPE CARRY, WITH THE DARRYL BOLKE MOUSEGUN MINDSET – CIVILIAN DEFENDER

I could not believe how good these grips are. The superior design with palm swell and finger grooves, the perfecy fit to the frame and to the body (the revolver stays put; it doesn't shift around), and the material of some kind of slightly abrasive polymer are so superior to any other hip grips I've tried. Now I'm waiting for Hamre Forge to make them available for my Charter Arms Undercover, to replace the Barami hip grips on there now.

See pictures for details.

rhamre · Dec 22, 2023

Appreciate the review. We're looking forward to getting the Charter Arms out and available.

oink · Dec 22, 2023

I can't imagine how a blued gun will hold up to that much sweat exposure. Too much maintenance for me.

chief38 · Dec 22, 2023

Looks like an improved version of the Barami plastic grips from yesteryear - I might still have a set floating around. In Florida a blued gun would have to be wiped down every evening to prevent rust and even a stainless version would have to be cared for on a regular basis with no holsters being used.

I suppose it does have its purpose, but I like to always carry in a holster. I am glad it fits your needs.

gunbarrel · Dec 23, 2023

Chief, you are 100% correct in having to wipe down your hip carry gun every time when you get home. I'm used to doing that; it doesn't take long. And yes, it's a much improved version of the Barami plastic grips. Some people add Tyler T grips to theirs (and even rubber bands--see pictures), but this improved grip design doesn't need it.

gkitch · Dec 24, 2023

I put a set of Hammer Forge hip grips on a blue Model 49 too. It happens to be my carry gun for today.

Like you, I found these grips easy to get used to. I grab this gun when I want to take a walk with the dog or something when holstering up is less practical. The grips are brilliant. Highly recommend.

Jconagher · Jan 15, 2024

I recently purchased the Hamre grips and are very impressed with them. I have bought and used every kind of hip grip and clipdraw that I have been able to find and these seem to be the best.

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