I just got one for my S&W 642-1:
This is a set of glass-reinforced nylon grips that will fit on J-frame round butt revolvers, and is equipped with a "hook" on the right side grip panel that is designed to clip over the user's waistband or belt. Essentially, it gives the user the ability to carry the gun without a holster, which reduces bulk and printing. It is essentially the same exact concept as the older Barami Hip grip, which I was using (paired with a Tyler T grip adapter) before giving this more modern product a try.
Boy is it nice!
Not only does it look better (IMHO) it also feels better in the hand. It gives almost the same feel as the stock factory S&W boot grips that come on the new production J-frames. Compared to the Barami Hip Grip, these Desantis grips feel much better. The glass-reinforced nylon gives more traction, as does the molded in checkering. I've used and have been a fan of Barami Hip Grips for over a year since first putting them on this gun, but I do believe the Desantis Clip Grips is the superior product. The Barami grips are made from an exceptionally slick plastic, that affords no real purchase on the revolver. It also must be pair with a Tyler T grip adapter if one wants a more ergonomic feel.
This Desantis Clip Grip is perhaps one of the best ways to carry a deep concealment J-frame revolver. Since no holster is needed, and the gun is simply clipped over the waistline and secured by a belt, you completely eliminate the need for a bulky holster. The double action only mechanism on the 642 ensures the gun will not go off by accident even though the trigger is exposed. Here is the gun w/ new grips being carried by me:
As you can see, I carry the gun at about the 3:00 o'clock position. The small black pouch behind the revolver is a Remora accesory pouch which holds a Bianchi speed strip loaded with 5 round of Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .38 special +P 135 grain JHP loads (same as in the gun).
Overall, though I've only been using this product for about 30 minutes, I can already tell that I like it more than my Barami grips and consider it the superior product for the purposes of deep concealed carry. This 642-1 is my EDC, and it conceals well with these grips (and the old Baramis) under nothing more than a T-shirt, which is all I tend to wear in summer. I'm very impressed with this product, and just though you all might want to see this as I believe it to be a fine way to carry your J-frame in the hotter months or in fact all year round.
Thanks for your time, and have a great day!
This is a set of glass-reinforced nylon grips that will fit on J-frame round butt revolvers, and is equipped with a "hook" on the right side grip panel that is designed to clip over the user's waistband or belt. Essentially, it gives the user the ability to carry the gun without a holster, which reduces bulk and printing. It is essentially the same exact concept as the older Barami Hip grip, which I was using (paired with a Tyler T grip adapter) before giving this more modern product a try.
Boy is it nice!
Not only does it look better (IMHO) it also feels better in the hand. It gives almost the same feel as the stock factory S&W boot grips that come on the new production J-frames. Compared to the Barami Hip Grip, these Desantis grips feel much better. The glass-reinforced nylon gives more traction, as does the molded in checkering. I've used and have been a fan of Barami Hip Grips for over a year since first putting them on this gun, but I do believe the Desantis Clip Grips is the superior product. The Barami grips are made from an exceptionally slick plastic, that affords no real purchase on the revolver. It also must be pair with a Tyler T grip adapter if one wants a more ergonomic feel.
This Desantis Clip Grip is perhaps one of the best ways to carry a deep concealment J-frame revolver. Since no holster is needed, and the gun is simply clipped over the waistline and secured by a belt, you completely eliminate the need for a bulky holster. The double action only mechanism on the 642 ensures the gun will not go off by accident even though the trigger is exposed. Here is the gun w/ new grips being carried by me:
As you can see, I carry the gun at about the 3:00 o'clock position. The small black pouch behind the revolver is a Remora accesory pouch which holds a Bianchi speed strip loaded with 5 round of Speer Gold Dot Short Barrel .38 special +P 135 grain JHP loads (same as in the gun).
Overall, though I've only been using this product for about 30 minutes, I can already tell that I like it more than my Barami grips and consider it the superior product for the purposes of deep concealed carry. This 642-1 is my EDC, and it conceals well with these grips (and the old Baramis) under nothing more than a T-shirt, which is all I tend to wear in summer. I'm very impressed with this product, and just though you all might want to see this as I believe it to be a fine way to carry your J-frame in the hotter months or in fact all year round.
Thanks for your time, and have a great day!
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