Thevillager
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Damn, this little guy stings the webbing between trigger finger and thumb.
I don't want a CT Lazer grip. Any other grip to ease that sting?
I don't want a CT Lazer grip. Any other grip to ease that sting?
340 M&P 357 mag Hand Pain
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CCantu357
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Probably any sort of oversized grip, such as Hogue or Pachmayr.
duane_wade
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I put a Hogue monogrip on my 360 and it helped a lot with the felt recoil and also with the trigger slap on my trigger finger. While it is about ¼" longer than the stock S&W grips it changed the game in shooting the little beast. I can now run 15-20 rounds through it without any pain. Most of my practice is with .38 but also practice with 125 gr Golden Saber or Gold Dot .357 magnum rounds as that is what I carry in it.
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I put a Hogue monogrip on my 360 and it helped a lot with the felt recoil and also with the trigger slap on my trigger finger. While it is about ¼" longer than the stock S&W grips it changed the game in shooting the little beast. I can now run 15-20 rounds through it without any pain. Most of my practice is with .38 but also practice with 125 gr Golden Saber or Gold Dot .357 magnum rounds as that is what I carry in it.
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I'll give these a try.
The recoil on these things is brutal but it us really the trigger slap I find most annoying.
If you want the most concealable grip that does reduce recoil, you may go against your thoughts and get a pair of CT LG 405's and leave the laser switch off. These are thin but the space between the backstrap and the grip works very well and recoil with .357's is manageable with my 340PD.
hyena
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I want to tag onto the OP's original question. I belt carry a 642 with a titanium cylinder that brings the unloaded weight down to an even 12 ounces. I currently have Altamont smooth rosewood grips on it. Not for looks, but because (in my mind, anyway) they seem to stick less to clothing. Obviously, that comes at an expense. It is very unpleasant to shoot.
I have a set of Uncle Mike's rubber boot grips. Slightly better recoil control than the Altamonts, but not much.
My shooting buddy has a 642 with Crimson Trace grips, and it's amazing how much more pleasant it is to shoot. I wish I could buy the CT grips without the laser.
So my long winded question - which rubber grips are most like the CT grips? Hogue, Pachmayr, some other?
I have a set of Uncle Mike's rubber boot grips. Slightly better recoil control than the Altamonts, but not much.
My shooting buddy has a 642 with Crimson Trace grips, and it's amazing how much more pleasant it is to shoot. I wish I could buy the CT grips without the laser.
So my long winded question - which rubber grips are most like the CT grips? Hogue, Pachmayr, some other?
Hogue developed a new kind of grip for the Smith& Wesson 500 Magnums. The rubber used on the backstrap was different than the rubber used on the rest of the grip.
Hogue called these grips the "Tamer" and it is rightfully named
This same design concept has been brought over to other grip styles and sizes.
There is a J-frame Tamer available from Hogue.
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These are available in 4 or 5 colors . . . . including black for about $35
Hogue called these grips the "Tamer" and it is rightfully named
This same design concept has been brought over to other grip styles and sizes.
There is a J-frame Tamer available from Hogue.
Images courtsey of Hogue
These are available in 4 or 5 colors . . . . including black for about $35
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Thevillager
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I just ordered a hogue monogrip. I will post when i shoot it.
Not a grip, but I bought an inexpensive pair of weight-lifting gloves that cover the web of the hand. I underwent surgery years ago for removal of neuroma and fibroma in the shooting hand, which seems to have resurfaced. The glove provides some modicum of recoil relief and allows full finger control. Worth a try?
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Pizza Bob
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Ergo Delta...
About $25 - certainly worth a try - I like it a lot.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
About $25 - certainly worth a try - I like it a lot.
Adios,
Pizza Bob
oddshooter
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I carry my 360PD only because I can't walk or keep my pants up with any weight. It is brutal to shoot at the range, but I don't think you will feel any recoil if you have to shoot it in defense.
I had a backcountry encounter and didn't notice the black and blue of my hand until 5 minutes later.
I would strongly suggest you try a grip technique I got from Jerry Miculek called the death grip. You use your left hand to surround your right hand and squeeze. Instead of your left hand's thumb being parralell to the other thumb, it goes over the shooting hand's thumb. That breaks the semi-auto rule of no crossed thumbs.
DA shooting is MUCH easier with this death grip left hand supplying the power on the grip. It leaves the right hand index finger loose for trigger control.
Outside of the trigger finger, both hands are engaged for recoil control. It really helps tame that beast.
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Walmart weight lifter gloves; don't shoot without them at the range.
I had a backcountry encounter and didn't notice the black and blue of my hand until 5 minutes later.
I would strongly suggest you try a grip technique I got from Jerry Miculek called the death grip. You use your left hand to surround your right hand and squeeze. Instead of your left hand's thumb being parralell to the other thumb, it goes over the shooting hand's thumb. That breaks the semi-auto rule of no crossed thumbs.
DA shooting is MUCH easier with this death grip left hand supplying the power on the grip. It leaves the right hand index finger loose for trigger control.
Outside of the trigger finger, both hands are engaged for recoil control. It really helps tame that beast.
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Walmart weight lifter gloves; don't shoot without them at the range.
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Amp
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I shoot 38s in mine for practice and defense
Its a great gun.
Its a great gun.
I use these grips for range practice. Super cushie!
Put the regular S&W rubber grips back on for carry.
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Put the regular S&W rubber grips back on for carry.
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Gunhohulk
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Believe it or not I threw some old round butt service grips on mine and to me it is better than the factory ones. It still kicks like hell but I don't get the ring finger slap that I was with the factory rubber grips. It gives you an extra finger in the equation and might be with a try.
Not to say these are fun with .357 loads...
Not to say these are fun with .357 loads...
oddshooter
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Those S&W factory rubber grips are HORRIBLE ! Exposed metal !!! Dumb. Painful.
I wouldn't sell my SW grips to my darkest enemy.
Put the best rubber on them that's sold today; whatever they cost.
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I wouldn't sell my SW grips to my darkest enemy.
Put the best rubber on them that's sold today; whatever they cost.
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hyena
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This thread inspired me to order the Hogue tamer for my 642. $21.56 on Amazon prime with one day delivery. Got them today, easy installation after supper. A bit bulkier than the Altamont rosewood grips I had on there. I'll try to get to the range next week to see how they do with recoil absorption. If I decide I don't like the extra bulk on my 642, I'll try them on my 640 Pro. Can't go too wrong at $21.56.
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Thevillager
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Got and installed the Hogue Monogrip.
Feels 100% great, but took it back off and reinstalled the stock grip. ????? When I tried it in my pocket, it was bulky and more visible. I bought this M&P 340 to be a powerful self defense revolver that would be unnoticeable in my pocket. I will not use it for target practice, I will leave that to my 686-6 plus. So, great grip, but too big for a pocket. If I find a holster that will work for me, I will put the hogue back on.
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Thevillager
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Well, well my shooting friends. I just got back from the range. First, I'm embarrassed that I wasted money on the hogue monogrip. It's a fine grip but I did not need it. I shot 25 rounds of Fiocchi 357 MAG 142gr FMJ Truncated Cone F357F through it. Because of what I read on here, I was hesitant to pull on that first round. Did it kick, have recoil, yes, but it was not even close to what is said on sites I have read. I am old, getting frail and my hands have gone almost as soft as my wife, hence, why I was concerned. This M&P 340 has very little recoil. I would have no concern handing it to my wife for a CC. I read one article that said it was like hitting the webbing in your hand with a ball peen hammer. One article said he was sick to have bought one. Bullpoop! So, please don't exaggerate on important topics like this. I'm only out 23 dollars I spent on the hogue grip, but I see negative comments about this gun to be at the least disingenuous. I like it and it does not have too much recoil, even for target practice.
If you want the most concealable grip that does reduce recoil, you may go against your thoughts and get a pair of CT LG 405's and leave the laser switch off. These are thin but the space between the backstrap and the grip works very well and recoil with .357's is manageable with my 340PD.
Full agreement on the CT grips - you get a laser (even if you don't want to use it) AND the very best perfectly placed padding available for this little monster. I used it to qualify for my MI CPL back 13-14 years ago with 150 rounds of 357 Mag. And trust me, that webbed area of my hand was bloodied!
