Dremeling factory Hogue Grips

[Flashman]

I don't like the finger grooves on the factory Hogue grips on my K and N frames but I like them otherwise. Has anyone dremeled down or completely removed the raised finger ridges? I am curious whether it could be done without destroying the grip, particularly how the end result looks.

Thanks.

 

[ljmvaw124]

Better to use sandpaper than a dremel - better control with the sandpaper. Wrapping the sandpaper around a short length of dowel (3/8" or 1/2") works best for me. Often making the grooves less agressive works well.

 

[ronnie gore]

finger grooves

i don't like fingergrooves either, i have removed them from ahrend's grips by using my 2x72 belt grinder to a point and then handfinishing them. go slowly.
here is some i removed the fingergrooves from and installed s&w emblems.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-smithing/133741-s-w-emblems.html#post135434959

 

[Duke426]

Why not sell the finger groove grips and buy some without? Many people, like me, prefer the finger grooves so it shouldn't be a problem selling them. Less hassle than modifying and refinishing them.

 

[qballwill]

If you do it, definately use sandpaper or a sander with a larger surface area. A dremel can very easily and quickly dig to deep in some areas before you realize it. With a larger sander or piece of sand paper, the sanded area will be much more uniform. It will take a little longer, but the results will be much better.

 

[colt_saa]

Though you do not mention it, I presume you are talking about Hogue rubber grips and not the wood ones.

You can use a Dremel with the sanding wheel to remove the finger grooves. It will work just fine. I removed all but the top groove on the grips for my 500 S&W Magnums.

If you are talking about Hogue wood grips, then the suggestion of selling them and ordering a grip without grooves is a better idea.

 

[socal s&w]

You could also send them back to Hogue and have them re-do your stocks to your liking.

I had a smooth stock on mine, too slippery, so I sent them back to add stippling. Charged $30 or so, had them back in about 2 weeks. Looks and feels great!