BARAMI HIP-GRIP!

[JayFramer]

Hi!

Well I recently purchased a S&W Model 642-1 for concealed carry, and while I originally set out to carry the gun in a pocket holster, I was dissatisfied with several different setups that I explored. I just wasn't comfortable with the amount of printing that I was having, and with summer right down the street I wanted to find a way to carry my J-frame more discretely.

After quite a bit of research, I came upon a certain product called the "Barami Hip-Grip" that I've read people like. So I head on over to Midway USA where the Barami grips were in stock, and for just $20 dollars and a wait of 4 days, they found themselves sitting in my mailbox this afternoon.

Naturally, I put them on the gun! I also paired these grips with a Tyler-T in brushed aluminum. I think it makes a nice contrast and the combination is very comfortable in the hand, I like it even better than the factory rubber boot grips that came on the gun.

Here are some pics!

I really like these grips! After installation, just a few hours ago, I took the ol' Wal-Mart walk around to see how these felt. Concealed under just a t-shirt, there was virtually 0 printing. The Barami Hip Grip works simply by hanging over the belt/waistline by means of a protruding lip located on the top right grip panel. A belt is used to provide tension on the gun. No holster is needed. This may not seem like a very practical way to carry, but I can attest (as can many others) that the gun felt 100% secure the entire time. I carried the gun at about the 2:30 position, and this was comfortable for both walking and being seated while driving. The gun DID NOT move at all during this time, even though I took a good 20 minute walk around the store. When I entered/exited the vehicle, no movement was experienced either. These things simply stay put and were comfortable.

Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the Barami Hip Grip. If you are like me and want to carry a J-frame in something other than a pocket holster, and want maximum concealment in something as simple as a t-shirt and jeans, I recommend you give the Barami a try.

Has anyone here used Baramis? What are your thoughts on them? Have any pics you'd like to share?

Thanks for your time!

 

[Hemi45]

Nice, I have a set of those somewhere from years ago. They worked well but they didn't give me the same confidence as an IWB. I never paired them with the Tyler T - that looks a great set up so long as it stays in your pants!

 

[ispcapt]

I carried this blue 49 as my 2nd, undercover, and off duty gun from 1975 to 1995 when I bought the 649. After I bought the 649 I put a set of Barami on the 49 to use as my quick grab and go gun and they've been on there since 1995.
It works very well for what it is. The gun doesn't move and carries well. As you noticed zero printing.
I had a Tyler T on the 49 but my wife didn't like the feel. I can get by fine without it so I removed the Tyler T.

 

[inspcalahan]

I used them on my 49 at a backup gun for years! I enjoyed them and they worked as well as you mentioned. On duty they rode in an ankle rig and then off duty slipped right into the waistband.

I eventually replaced them with crimson trace laser grips and an airweight, but I still have them on the 49.

 

[eveled]

Been using one for years, first on a stainless model 60 which worked fine, but the shiny stainless showing was a give away. Now I have the black grips on a black 442. I am much happier, the all black, against a black t-shirt, with a black belt, is almost invisible. I don't have to untuck the shirt, just let it blouse a little, and the gun disapears.

The only downside, the lighter 442 tends to ride up once in a while, the heavier model 60 did not, not sure if it is the weight, or the hammer that makes the difference.

Barami, needs to start making them for more models, I don't think they have changed their product line since the 60's?

Has anybody used the similar grip that comes on the gunsmoke gun? Can you order that grip from S&W? I have tried clipdraws on several guns and was not as happy as I am with the Barami. Ed.

 

[halvenut]

I'm using the DeSantis clip grip on my 642 in the summer and love it. What size Tyler did you use?
Thanks,

 

[BubbaBlades]

I have been using the Barami Hip-Grip on various J and K frame guns since 1971. I would have liked the Barami grips better if they had something rougher than their smooth finish available. I also would have liked a slightly larger size grip for the J frame guns.
I finally made my own set of in the belt grips out of a "Y" shaped piece of stag horn and now I have both of the features that I wanted.
Mark

 

[bill2000]

You have found the perfect combination. I carry my Mod38 with a Barami/Tyler combination and have not looked back since the first time six years ago.

 

[eveled]

They Barami hip grips are easy enough to stipple, if you have a soldering iron. I like the smooth texture myself. Ed.

 

[JayFramer]

RANGE REPORT!

I took the gun to the range the other day and put a 50 round box of Magtech 158 gr. FMJ and 10 rounds of Remington 125 gr. SJHP +P rounds (to simulate the recoil and blast of my carry load) through the gun.

At first I said "Ouch, didn't use to sting so much." But this was a result of improper grip. I was used to the S&W factory boot grips that came on the gun, and those allowed me to place my hand high on the back of the gun which I liked. When I did that with the Baramis the top of the left grip panel stuck the web of my hand with each shot.

However, when I moved my hand about 3/8" down the grips and with a firm grasp this completely eliminated any discomfort, and I can honestly say the REST of the rounds I fired were perfectly comfortable, relatively speaking.

I've carried this setup about 4 times now. Each and every time the gun stayed exactly where it was supposed to, sitting, standing, or whatever. I carry it at 3:00.

I'm sure lovin these grips!