A couple of years ago I decided to do away with the rubber stocks on my guns that I carried the most. Saw a set of VZ stocks on a friends gun, tried them and they really fit my hand and were very comfortable so I picked up a few sets. Now I know that a lot of you guys are set on wood but these stocks are what work for me.
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FWIW, my favorite K-frame grips are the PGS Hideouts. Made from hard plastic and typically selling for around $20, they fit my hands really well and work great for concealed carry. While not my favorite J-frame grips, I also have PGS Hideouts on my 642s.
VZ grips are my favorite for actual shooting.
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I generally like the VZ grips but they can be a little rough on the hands when pushing stout loads through a light weight J frame.
Ray1970
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I now like to run the smooth VZ grips on my J frames.
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I'm a big fan of VZ stocks. My wife has very small hands and stocks don't usually fit her. VZ stocks grind and sand to the shape you want very easy. They also don't require any type of finish.
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Since I carried a Chief's Special for most of my adult life (now the Sig P365 has taken that roll) I have tried pretty much every type grip there is! Rubber, wood, plastic with and without T Grips. Yes the rubber style grips are great for actual shooting as they absorb lots of recoil from stiff Buffalo Bore loads however they are not pocket carry friendly and also tend to be sticky under a jacket. They also sort of damage the concealability of the small J Frame.
The best non-custom combo I found over the years are the original factory Walnut RB Grips with a Tyler T Grip installed. Great for concealing, helps with the grip but does little to fight recoil. They are still a dream for pocket carry and don't stick to and catch clothing.
Many years ago I decided to have a set of custom grips made to my own specifications. I sent off my dimensions to a grips maker and while these "look like" they are factory sized grips, I assure you they are not. They are beefier in the thickness (although so not go over the lines of the grip frame) and because of that they fill my hand much better and do not require the use of a Tyler T grip. Admittedly, they don't absorb much recoil, however because they fill my hand so much better they at least disperse it a little better. They are non sticky however because of the nature of the grips they tend to be non slip in even a sweaty hand. They have been on my M60-7 for quite some time now and they are about the best I've found overall for shooting, concealing and comfort to date.
The best non-custom combo I found over the years are the original factory Walnut RB Grips with a Tyler T Grip installed. Great for concealing, helps with the grip but does little to fight recoil. They are still a dream for pocket carry and don't stick to and catch clothing.
Many years ago I decided to have a set of custom grips made to my own specifications. I sent off my dimensions to a grips maker and while these "look like" they are factory sized grips, I assure you they are not. They are beefier in the thickness (although so not go over the lines of the grip frame) and because of that they fill my hand much better and do not require the use of a Tyler T grip. Admittedly, they don't absorb much recoil, however because they fill my hand so much better they at least disperse it a little better. They are non sticky however because of the nature of the grips they tend to be non slip in even a sweaty hand. They have been on my M60-7 for quite some time now and they are about the best I've found overall for shooting, concealing and comfort to date.
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I like the looks of the VZ grips, but I have to ask what are they? Where does one find them to buy?
TAROMAN, thank you. I think a purchase is in my future.
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^ keep an eye out because VZ has some pretty good sales.
It has been my experience that ill-fitting stocks allow the handgun to roll and twist during recoil, which is uncomfortable. Rubber stocks are pliable and allow for shock absorption, but hard stocks, be they wood or some sort of polymer, that fit the hand very well can also be quite comfortable when shooting.
