Best recoil grip on a j frame

[sellersm]

I prefer the Tamer grips also. Works with my speed loaders, but as mentioned you can take a razor to them for just quals. Good luck with whatever you choose!


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[two-bit cowboy]

but...

I dont care how big the grips are these wont be my carry grips.

Okay. Here's my luxury car answer to that: Karl Nill for the Centennial.

 

[pokey074]

I've tried quite a few and my favorite is the Pachmayr Compact.

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[Black_Sheep]

I've tried Uncle Mikes, Hogue and others, but Compaqs work best for me...

 

[CoMF]

I'll cast another vote for the Delta Ergo stocks. What they lack in looks, they more than make up for in recoil control and concealability.

 

[filthyj24]

I don't know the maker ( Hogue ? or Uncle Mikes ? ) but this grip that comes on the scandium 14oz. 360J tames even .38+P to the point that shooting a box at the range is actually fun

I'm pretty sure they're made by Smith themselves. I bought these grips for my 360 m&p (same gun as yours except rated for 357) from Smith and Wesson.com. I think they make the gun not only look better, but also make it considerably more enjoyable to shoot.

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[M29since14]

I believe Pachmayr still makes their Compac with the designation RB-J for this gun. Heavy, but it will mitigate recoil pain and allow you to maintain a solid grip in rapid fire...

The OP asked about Hogue Tamers but I have to agree with this. If you don't mind the extra bulk and weight, Pachmayr Compacs are hard to beat, IMO. I've used them on my Model 36 since they first came along and nothing really has improved on them.

But getting back to the Tamers, I have been wanting to try them on the 340PD. I finally found them in a local shop. Handy, since I've been forgetting to include them in my last couple of mail orders. Anyway, the Tamers made it onto the 340 today and were given a quick test fire. They are big, but not overly thin, which is what I usually dislike in Hogue rubber grips. They seem a bit lighter weight than Compacs, which is good.

They do a very good job of absorbing recoil. I've always considered the 340 more or less unmanageable with 158 gr. .357 loads. I could fire 3 shots without having to adjust my hold on the gun - something I've never been able to do with the factory boot-grip. It would be hard to say so for sure until more rounds are fired, but the Tamers may just end up on the 340 permanently.

My only complaint about the Tamer design is the threaded rod and nuts that retain the "butt cap," as Hogue calls it. I am pretty patient when it comes to assembling things that don't just fall together. In spite of that, I had to give up on the two retaining nuts and just use the screw by itself. I suppose Hogue wouldn't recommend that but so far the Tamer is working just fine without the nuts, and I was able to avoid throwing Tamers, butt cap, and revolver out the nearest window, which is where I was heading with the nuts.

The Tamers seem to have sufficient clearance for speedloaders, but since I don't use them, someone who does might disagree. If the butt cap design proves trouble-free, and it probably will, I think the grip will be a winner. It's the only thing I have seen that gives the Compacs a good run for their money.

Some weights of various J-frames lying around:

340PD, empty, with Tamers - 12.10 ounces
same, with 5 Winchester .357 Silvertips - 14.93 ounces

M442 electroless nickel, empty, with Hogue Bantams - 14.57 ounces
same, with 5 Federal .38+P 139gr. Hydra-shoks - 16.87 ounces

M640, empty, T-grip, and smooth S&W magnas - 21.28 ounces
same, with 5 Federal .38+P 139gr. Hydra-shoks - 23.58 ounces

Model 36, empty, with Pach. Compacs - 22.45 ounces
same, with 5 Winchester FBI loads - 25.18 ounces

 

[DevilDog72]

I really like the S&W Banana grips om my 642...... and the Pac's on my 640.

 

[Mistered]

Consider Pachmayr Diamond Pro grips.

Yep - a set of these went on my M-60 about an hour after buying it. Literally the best revolver grips I have ever had.

 

[Backlighting]

Consider Pachmayr Diamond Pro grips.

I have these on my 638...it made a noticeable, favorable
difference.

 

[TAC]

I take a different approach to recoil management with my J-frame. I found what works best for me, is not an over sized cushy rubber grip. In fact, the exact opposite is what works for me.

I like VZ-Grips's little boot grip, with the G10 Tactical Diamonds. These grips are very hard, and the checkering is very sharp. These give me the best hold on the revolver, and it's not allowed to pivot, or roll in my hand. The gun, and my hand become one. I wouldn't want to shoot a couple hundred rounds at the range with it, that's for sure.

I found the softer, smoother grips would let the revolver flip and roll too much.

 

[Sol-Invictus]

I'm pretty sure they're made by Smith themselves. I bought these grips for my 360 m&p (same gun as yours except rated for 357) from Smith and Wesson.com. I think they make the gun not only look better, but also make it considerably more enjoyable to shoot.

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