Favorite 642 grips?

[Old cop]

I use wood boot grips but would like to find boots that cover the backstrap, but fear they don't exist.

 

[crazyphil]

I just got these recently so haven't shot with them yet, but I like
the look. The color is blue lava from Hogue.

 

[Jeppo]

Agreed. It's hard to beat the Uncle Mike's Boot Grip. The Hogue Bantam Grip are also a good option. Finally, if you need some more rubber, Sile makes a slightly longer but flat J frame grip. Don't care much for wood on a carry J frame, other than factory magnas and a Tyler T.

Those Sile grips made the difference between hating my 442 and begin able to actually train with it. Thanks NCBeagle for showing me the light.

 

[daddy bear]

I have a set of J frame banana grips on my 42. They give me a hand full and easier to control. I use an IWB (appendix) i or naked in the RF pocket.

Jack

 

[Frank121]

Those Sile grips made the difference between hating my 442 and begin able to actually train with it. Thanks NCBeagle for showing me the light.

I have some of the Sile S&W J frame round butt rubber grips on a Model 36 that had bad rubber on it when I bought it. I like the grips and got them on eBay for less than $12 shipped.

 

[GCF]

Agreed. It's hard to beat the Uncle Mike's Boot Grip. The Hogue Bantam Grip are also a good option. Finally, if you need some more rubber, Sile makes a slightly longer but flat J frame grip. Don't care much for wood on a carry J frame, other than factory magnas and a Tyler T.

My 640-1 came w/ the UM boots. Nice & concealable - but not fun to shoot.

Tried the Hogue Centennial Tamers, & found the ergonomics to be great! That said, they were a touch too big for pocket carry - but ideal for OWB.

Tried the Hogue J frame Bantams, & like 'em well enough to put a set on my M&P340, as well. They conceal well for pocket carry, & have just enough palm swell, to be more comfortable then the Uncle Mikes.

 

[jack the toad]

Both have already been mentioned but in my limited experience, I prefer the factory boot grips by UM or magnas with a tyler adaptor. Both seem good for concealment, comfort and control on my M642-1.

 

[ContinentalOp]

Spegel boot grips.

 

[F75gunslinger]

I have a Hogue rubber monogrip on mine. Came with boot grips, hate my pinky hanging out in space( I have large hands). Gonna try my hand at making a set of wood grips again( made a set for my 460 that came out nice) .

 

[S&Wrevolverfan]

They were offered by S&W ( don't know maker) some time ago. I purchased these NIB from a forum member. I don't pocket carry my 642, but would imagine the grips may be a little large for that. However, they are not "sticky", so that would help.

Actually, I have them on two of my j-frames. They pocket carry fine for me and are perfect for my big hands. I prefer them over wood. YMMV

I think they're made by Hogue for S&W and are close to the old Uncle Mikes just a little slimmer, and you're right their not as sticky which makes them better for pocket carry.

 

[Hurryin' Hoosier]

Uncle Mikes (designed by Craig Spegal). Managed to find NOS stocks for my 642, my 686, and my Model 10 all on eBay.

 

[wproct]

I like these. Really tames the felt recoil for me. I can actually enjoy shooting a box at the range

I ordered a set of these grips from S&W several years back for my model 60 and love them. Covers back strap and extra length for my larger hands. Rubber is not tacky. I like them much better than boot grips.

 

[Buford57]

Another fan of Uncle Mike's boot grips. Unlike the stock S&Ws, they will allow speedloader use.

 

[slabside2]

I find these grips fit my hand perfect for ultra concealment.

 

[Triggernosis]

I find these grips fit my hand perfect for ultra concealment.

Where did you get those?

 

[HorizontalMike]

I got my sans lock 642 with a Red Crimson Trace. It doesn't really help much, considering that all my practice is in full daylight outside.

I guess I can say that it helps when practicing/dry-firing with caps, while sitting around the TV/PC inside.
Saves ammo while perfecting your trigger pull.

 

[HorizontalMike]

delete double post...

 

[slabside2]

Where did you get those?

Sorry for the bad pic here are some betting ones. I got them from
PRECISION GUN SPECIALTIES Light weight but solid.

 

[mgriffin]

I agree with One Eye Joe.....CT LG 405s

 

[ContinentalOp]

Sorry for the bad pic here are some betting ones. I got them from
PRECISION GUN SPECIALTIES Light weight but solid.

I also like the PGS Hideout grips, though I prefer the ones without finger grooves. The only downside is they don't work with speedloaders unless you modify them. I did that with the set that's on my 642 now. Bonus: They're only about $20 from Brownells.