Finally have enough to make puddin'

[SVT28]

Thanks to a recent S&W stocks sale in the classifieds, I was able to snag a couple more pairs of J frame bananas at excellent prices. (Shoutout to haris1!) These stocks may not be for everyone, but I really like their shape both in my hands as well as visually. Being smooth is nice for my hip skin since I'm usually only wearing a t shirt etc here in Az most of the time. Having some more surface area than magnas also helps tame the recoil on hot 38s or mild 357s.

The 3 pairs I procured were similar to the pair I already had grain/color wise and of course they now are on my 4 favorite 1980+ J's shown below. In order from top to bottom, 60-9, 640 no dash 3" with action job and polished trigger, 640 no dash 2", and the 351C in 22 mag.

Who else is fond of the J frame bananas? I'd love to see some pics!

SVT28

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[75Vette]

I have a set of those on a 36 snubby. I wish they hadn't stopped making them. Yours look GREAT!!

 

[JohnRippert]

I prefer the old Sile oversize J frame Combats to the bananas. I do like K frame RB targets which are basically K frame bananas.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

Checkered, not smooth.

 

[SVT28]

Bob - liking the checkered on that 36 three inch. I assume that is a no dash with a pinned barrel? How does it shoot?

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I've got a couple pair of K frame Bananas lying around somewhere. I find that I prefer the feel of the regular grip with a Tyler. If I ever find them, I'll put them up for sale.

 

[ABPOS]

My last range session I had with my 637 I tried 4 different grips and settled on the Uncle Mikes as the best for me at this point. I know it's a bit different shape than these wood ones but I think similar in comparison to other designs. Point being, I wouldn't mind trying a set someday.

I do think they look a little odd but these UM combats feel really good when drawing shooting and carrying.

 

[ABPOS]

My last range session I had with my 637 I tried 4 different grips and settled on the Uncle Mikes as the best for me at this point. I know it's a bit different shape than these wood ones but I think similar in comparison to other designs. Point being, I wouldn't mind trying a set someday.

I do think they look a little odd but these UM combats feel really good when drawing shooting and carrying.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

I'm a diehard fan of Herrett's Shooting Ace grips on S&W J-frame, Colt D-frame, and Charter Arms revolvers.

 

[jtcarm]

My last range session I had with my 637 I tried 4 different grips and settled on the Uncle Mikes as the best for me at this point. I know it's a bit different shape than these wood ones but I think similar in comparison to other designs. Point being, I wouldn't mind trying a set someday.



I do think they look a little odd but these UM combats feel really good when drawing shooting and carrying.

That’s what’s on my EDC M-64.

 

[326MOD10]

Not a very good picture but these are a neat looking pair I picked up for my 3 inch 642.

 

[dpast32]

Hi Guys, I don't mean to hijack this particular Thread, but, I just have to admit that I absolutely love my 3" barrel Model 640 !! Shoots like a 4" duty revolver , but tends to carry like a somewhat heavy 2" Snub. In fact, personally, I feel that the 3" H. B. kind of 'anchors' it down, in to the waistband, when carried via that method. IMHO, I tend to see it as an 'up close, very fast, & very reliable' weapon for scenarios that fall into that category.

Best, dpast32

 

[Sawfish]

Factory grips on the Model 642 Performance Center gun.

 

[HamHands]

I need to try the banana grips on one of my "J" frames! Nice set OP!

 

[WCCPHD]

My first experience with "banana" grips was on my issued Model 13 in the mid 1980's. For my small hands the K frame round butt target grip is the most comfortable. I use them on many of my S&W revolvers now. Some are original S&W grips and some are other makers.

 

[bananaman]

Factory "Bananas" look great to me, and some aftermarket. Factory prices just keep going up! Bob

 

[DevilDog72]

I have a set of factory bananas on my 642-1 nl. I do like them.