686 Grips for those who are recoil adverse.

[Benchrest1]

A lot of my S&W's have Hogue rubber grips on them. Not only are they good for recoil , but I really like that in the summer when my hands are sweaty they still offer good grip and control while shooting.

 

[Rolling]

For anyone interested...the Hogue Tamer grips work with HKS Speedloader 586-A for .38 Spcl and .357 when used with a S&W 686 six-shooter. The grips provide enough clearance.

 

[LCC]

I would like to hear more from anyone that has experienced both the Hogue Tamer and the Pachmayr Diamond Pro grips. How do they compare?

Tried both on a SP101 3" .357. Preferred the Diamond Pro as the bottom of the grip has a bit more real estate for the pinky finger to grasp with.

 

[Lance Boyle]

For appearance…..square butt target grips.

What I shoot better with? The open back strap style Grippers from Pachmayr.

 

[Lance Boyle]

Tried both on a SP101 3" .357. Preferred the Diamond Pro as the bottom of the grip has a bit more real estate for the pinky finger to grasp with.

I didn't see those Pachs, I got the Hogues and like them on the 101 so my pinky isn't hanging. If the OEM grip was just half a finger width longer I would have stayed with them. Mine is a 4" so no real desire to keep it small.

 

[BabaBlueJay]

You already got what I would have recommended. The Hogues will make a noticeable difference. Some prefer Pachs, but as someone who has used both on a 686, the Hogues were noticeably more comfortable. You made the right call OP, it should soften the felt recoil enough for you to enjoy your gun.

 

[Well Armed]

I use Hogue on all my EDC defensive carry revolvers. I sometimes take them off just to take pretty pictures, but I haven't found a better grip when it comes to actually shooting the gun instead of trying to impress others with how pretty the gun looks.

 

[javbike]

I have these old pachs on it when I shoot a lot but I like the look of the wood on blue

 

[bananaman]

BEAUTIFUL 25-7!!! Always wanted 1, but never happened. Do have a 25-15 that I enjoy shooting though. Bob