Cruiser55n
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I found a terrific grip modification for the M&P 40 which others might benefit from as well. After recently purchasing the M&P (original version, not M2.0) I was rather disappointed by the feel of the stock grips. They weren't bad they just weren't great for my hand (I normally wear extra large gloves). The medium palm swell was a bit too thin and with the large I felt I wasn't able to get the web of my hand firmly up under the beavertail due to a somewhat ill fitting contour along the back.
I had heard Talon grips improved the feel of stock grips for many and was about to order some but decided to look around at other options first. I eventually ran across the Hogue HandAll grip made for the M&P 40/9 (only about $12) and decided to give it a try after reading a glowing comment from another M&P owner with large hands who wasn't happy with the stock grips.
The grip, which locks securely into the M&P just like the palm swells, was something of a challenge to install but with some determination that battle was won. And the end result is simply fantastic. The grip feels like it was custom made for my hand and the somewhat soft rubber affords a very positive grip on the pistol. I think it is a good looking grip as well (picture below).
If you aren't entirely happy with the feel of your M&P's stock grip/palm swells and you have hands on the large side you might want to give this grip a try. I should note a friend, who is a very experienced handgunner, that has smaller hands said he likes the feel of the grip material but it bulks my M&P grip up too much for his liking.
I had heard Talon grips improved the feel of stock grips for many and was about to order some but decided to look around at other options first. I eventually ran across the Hogue HandAll grip made for the M&P 40/9 (only about $12) and decided to give it a try after reading a glowing comment from another M&P owner with large hands who wasn't happy with the stock grips.
The grip, which locks securely into the M&P just like the palm swells, was something of a challenge to install but with some determination that battle was won. And the end result is simply fantastic. The grip feels like it was custom made for my hand and the somewhat soft rubber affords a very positive grip on the pistol. I think it is a good looking grip as well (picture below).
If you aren't entirely happy with the feel of your M&P's stock grip/palm swells and you have hands on the large side you might want to give this grip a try. I should note a friend, who is a very experienced handgunner, that has smaller hands said he likes the feel of the grip material but it bulks my M&P grip up too much for his liking.
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