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For concealment, I like the stock S&W grips. If your want larger, get a model 19 K Frame.
Best recoil grip on a j frame
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Pachmayr Decelerator on 60-10 .357 Mag works for me.
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Another vote for Delta Grips. Unconventional, non traditional, and butt ugly. But they work.
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+! for the Pachmayr Gripper. When I decided to fire my first (and only) 357 round out of a 640, that's what I put on the gun - I think it's the cushiest grip you can (easily) get for a J frame. It's effectively the same size as the ones for K frames. Makes for a somewhat silly looking J frame, but if you have to shoot a lot of shots, especially out of an airweight, it's the thing to have between the gun and your hand. Beauty is as beauty does, in this case.
Speedloaders work just fine with these grips. I was going to post a picture, but can't find the one for J frames, just the two - round and square butt - versions for my K frames. (The Gripper is what I put on my 3" 65 when I shoot it in IDPA. I'll carry it sometimes with Magnas and a BK grip adapter, but I tried that combo in an IDPA match once and was practically crippled by the end of the second stage. Had to find the safe area and switch to the Gripper, which was just fine for the rest of the match. No speedloader problems, BTW.)
Speedloaders work just fine with these grips. I was going to post a picture, but can't find the one for J frames, just the two - round and square butt - versions for my K frames. (The Gripper is what I put on my 3" 65 when I shoot it in IDPA. I'll carry it sometimes with Magnas and a BK grip adapter, but I tried that combo in an IDPA match once and was practically crippled by the end of the second stage. Had to find the safe area and switch to the Gripper, which was just fine for the rest of the match. No speedloader problems, BTW.)
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As was said in an earlier post, they're not cheap, and not particularly concealable, but at least for my hand size, the Crimson Trace overmold 405's offer by far the most solid, comfortable grip I've tried, regardless of the laser. And there is plenty of room for speedloaders.
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My current vote is for the factory grip on the Mod 431PD and 432PD. I never liked any rubber/plastic grips, but these are just soft enough to absorb any recoil, but not tacky and don't drag coming out of your pocket. They aren't necessarily pretty, but they do work.
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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 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
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I've tried quite a few and my favorite is the Pachmayr Compact.
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I've tried Uncle Mikes, Hogue and others, but Compaqs work best for me...
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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.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
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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
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I really like the S&W Banana grips om my 642...... and the Pac's on my 640.
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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.
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I have these on my 638...it made a noticeable, favorable
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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.
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.
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THISI'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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