Grip for J frame intended for pocket carry

[prairieviper]

My 637 Airweight originally came with the Uncle Mike's Boot Grip. While I liked it for comfort and ease of draw from a pocket holster, I found the grip to be a bit small for my hands and the recoil unpleasant if I fired the gun very much. I have tried the combat style grips but they don't work well for pocket carry. I would like something a bit more hand filling that would work with speed loaders and still retain the same general length of the boot grips. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Cal44]

I like these grips from S&W -- available on their web site.

A bit longer than the boot grips, but they are thin and rounded so don't print much.

I also find it easier to shoot a J frame with a grip that has a place for my pinky finger.

I also like the old fashioned service grips on older J frames -- particularly the square butt models.

 

[jtd]

I have the same S&W bantam grips on two different j frame and really like them!

 

[APS]

They aren't really "hand filling" but the crimson trace LG-405s are the most pleasant to shoot of the small boot-grip-sized grips that I've ever tried.

 

[UNCLE PAULY]

Agree with "Cal44" above. Those grips came on new S&W 649. Normally I switch out the grips on new guns for something better, but I like these. Long enough to get my pinky on and yet thin and compact. Can handle the recoil of 38 spl all day and a 5 shot cylinder of 357 mag loads without too much discomfort.

 

[digiroc]

Solution: Crimson Trace Laser Grips

My 637 Airtight ... the recoil unpleasant if I fired the gun very much... I would like something a bit more hand filling that would work with speed loaders and still retain the same general length of the boot grips. Any help is appreciated.

I have an AirLite Scandium/Titanium J frame that proved to be very uncomfortable to shoot, even with +P .38's. I only fired 5 shots with .357's and my wrist was sore for three days.

Of course it is the same quality (light weight) that makes it a joy to carry, but shooting not so much ...

Crimson Trace laser grips have an air channel over the backstrap that significantly reduces felt recoil. The length is the same as the stock boot grips but they are more hand filling and provide a very secure grip.

The laser is a welcome bonus, especially on the short sight radius of the 1 7/8 barrel.

Digiroc

 

[eb07]

I like the Altamont boots or the old school banana grips with a bk or Tyler-t

 

[mgriffin]

CT LG-405's....

 

[haywood]

Hogue also has a Tamer Grip for J-Frames.

 

[Krell1]

I hate rubber grips so I stay away from them and go to wood grips. I have a set of Altmont grips on my 60-7 and they extend below the end of the grip giving me a place for my little finger to rest. They also look good.

 

[jimmyj]

When I went to a larger "J" Frame grip, I sacrificed a lot of concealability. I now use a Barami type hip grip. The grips are black plastic with the "Horn" on the right grip, but has more hand filling material than a original Barami. This gives me more to hold without giving up concealability.

 

[ltgem612]

Ergo grip

Ergo Delta is the way I went for my 342pd. It really did help with the felt recoil from this 10oz revolver. I've tried dozens of grips over the years on my various J frames with varying degrees of success. But with the 342pd recoil reduction was most important and these fill the bill. See a post on this grip, with pics, a few posts back. They are different and ugly but after a try out at the range I saw their advantages which are as claimed, IMO

 

[Longhorn1986]

I'm 6'6" and have pretty good sized "paws". I replaced the Uncle Mikes OEM grips with Hogues and my Model 60 and have never looked back. I generally shoot 125-147 gr .357 rounds and never had an issue with recoil.

 

[Kanewpadle]

As stated previously, the Ergo grip is excellent. Right around $20.00 so if it doesn't work you're not out much.

 

[Smithbrother]

Here are the wood round to square grips.

 

[Old cop]

Herritts Shooting Ace grips available from Robbt here on the Forum.

 

[shouldazagged]

I've pocket-carried a J-frame with Pachmayr Compacs for years. No problem with concealment--if anyone has ever spotted the gun nothing has been said--and it's very comfortable to shoot with the Compacs. They cover the backstrap, fill the hand nicely, and give purchase foro the little finger of my medium-large mitt.

 

[P-229]

I have a Post-1980 "J" Frame. Because it is a concealed carry gun, I've kept the original wood stocks on it. While it is not fun to shoot with .38 Special 158 grain LSWC +P (the FBI load), I'd rather go with ability to conceal than with larger grips with better manageability.

I could not fathom firing a .357 Mag round out of a "J" Frame.

 

[Rpg]

I find that the original slab sided, wooden grips that smith put on their j frames, as well as a Tyler t makes the best pocket carry for me.

Some of the newer J's have funky shapes and odd pins that won't fit the old j frame grips. I have no use for them.

 

[snubbyfan]

I wear an extra large glove and Pachmayr Compact grips (or is it stocks?) work for me.
I usually carry owb but in the summer, I pocket carry more.
I did have to clearance them a little for speed loaders.