Best j-frame grips for CCW?

[yeahimjosh]

Looking for some new grips for my CCW 442. It came with the uncle mikes rubber grips and they are snagging and sticking to my clothing so I am looking for a alternative. Thinking about getting some lg-105 or lg-405 but also looking for less expensive alternatives. Hip grips are out of the question since I like in Ohio and the firearm must be in a holster when being carried, if this was not in place I would probably try a set of those out. Please post pics of your set ups as well if possible. Thanks!

 

[Hovnnes]

I've got pachmayers. No complaints.

 

[Rule 303]

I wear wood or plastic on all of my ccw guns.
Rubber grabs your clothing and prints.

Jungle Work

 

[cochise]

Craig Spiegel the bottom two.

 

[rock doc]

I tried a few grips for my 642 and settled for these Badgers. It's shorter than the combat grip, but longer than the boot grip. Even my little finger grips the grip.

Smith & Wesson Pistol Grips

 

[David Sinko]

I was gonna suggest the Uncle Mike's but I see you are already dissatisfied with them. I don't think they are fit for anything larger than a J Frame for the reason you mention, but I always felt they are perfect for the J Frame. They do not extend beyond the back or bottom of the grip frame, which is what you want for maximum concealment. It has just the right amount of filler behind the trigger guard to facilitate proper pointing and control. And since the J grip frames are so small, I like having that bit of stickiness that the rubber affords so I can get a good grip on it. I occasionally carry my 940 in a pancake holster and never have any problems with clothing sticking to it. It's never a problem during pocket carry.

I have a set of Eagle Secret Service grips that are the same size and shape as the Uncle Mike's but they are a bit too slippery for me. Wood looks nice but I find it's a bit too hard to control on a J Frame. The Uncle Mike's are not made anymore and are increasingly difficult to find. I recently found another set for $5 in the discard pile at Cabela's and I couldn't be happier.

Dave Sinko

 

[Garage Dog]

Just a suggestion, before you invest in wood or plastic grips you may want to try out a pair before you buy. I have rubber Uncle Mikes on my J's and really liked the way they fit my hand and I can hit with them too! Like you, I didn't care for the way they grab your shirt so I bought a pair of the larger wood S&W grips for the J frame. They really felt nice in my hand but every round I shot moved the gun around in my hand and I couldn't hit the broad side of a barn. I never could overcome that, so I went back to the Uncle Mikes. The snagging doesn't really bother me anymore.

 

[top gun 638]

Hi rock doc: I just checked badger grips , i need to no is what mod. and what kind of wood they are. Thanks for the info.

 

[cjtraining]

What works for me better than anything, are magna stocks w/ a Tyler T Trip. Easy to hold, easy to conceal, easy to draw and most important easy to shoot.

 

[cjtraining]

Tyler T Grip, sorry

 

[gsxunv04]

Hogue Bantam Grips with Top Finger Groove S&W J-Frame Round Butt Rosewood - MidwayUSA


Those Badgers look real nice though

 

[sipowicz]

I've tried rubber (too sticky) and smooth finger grooved wood (too slick) but I find this set up works best....and you can get a t-grip on ebay for under 200 bucks!

 

[yeahimjosh]

Lol, under $200 huh? What is the wait on those now? There website says 8+ weeks, but that was last updated in November I believe.

 

[TAROMAN]

I've tried rubber (too sticky) and smooth finger grooved wood (too slick) but I find this set up works best....and you can get a t-grip on ebay for under 200 bucks!

Tried everything. Finally came to the same conclusion:

 

[yeahimjosh]

Where is the best place online to order a set of the magna s&w grips from?? I see midway has them but for some reason shipping is over a week.

 

[TAROMAN]

Mine came straight from the source - S&W. Altamont also has some nice ones, with medallions available.

 

[kingwc]

This is my 637 setup.

 

[rock doc]

Hi rock doc: I just checked badger grips , i need to no is what mod. and what kind of wood they are. Thanks for the info.

top gun,

The link in my post directs you to the Badger web site and the walnut grip, Item #: S-001-N-BT

 

[top gun 638]

Thanks rock doc for that info. I'm ordering them today.

 

[yeahimjosh]

Anyone have the altamont round supers in black/siver?