Grip Preference

[whiteviper1964]

What is your grip preference on Smith & Wesson 3rd Generation. I prefer the straight grip like I have on my 915. The grip seems to feel much better than the curved grip, which feels like it's digging in to my hand when I shoot both my 4006 and 5906. My 4006 has a Hogue grip on it, which I want to swap out for original straight factory grip. Has anyone had problems switching out grips?

 

[Aegis]

I never cared for the Hogue grips on my 3rd generation guns, 4006, 4506, 4526,1006,1076. I like the straight grips but prefer the curved. I also have several pairs of the FBI palm swell grips. I don't see much difference between the curved and palm swell. I think it all depends on what grip fees right in your hand.

 

[Big E3]

I like the straight grip on my 1006, but wanted to preserve it in new condition so I bought a S&W curved grip to try. I like the curved very much and makes the 1006 look like my 5906.

 

[BaldEagle1313]

Curved. It mimics the Model 39 grip profile, which for my hand is just about perfection. Any third gen I obtain with the straight grip I take it off and put either the Hogue's or the curved factory grip on it. So yes, that means I have several of the straight ones sitting in a drawer gathering dust. If for some reason I choose to sell one the straight grips will go back on.

 

[digiroc]

A Vote for Hogue Grips ...

I have two semi-autos with factory Hogue grips and I like them. A CS9 and a 1006. I just acquired a 1076 and bought a Hogue grip for it but the frame decocker prevented it's use.

I also have a 5906 that I put rubber Crimson Trace grips on and like that feel. I also added a CT laser grip on my 360PD Airlite, more to absorb the recoil than to get the laser.

I don't have large hands, I just like the grippy feel of the rubber grips. Anybody know how to adapt the Hogue's to my 1076?

Digiroc

 

[duncan]

I have a brand new straight grip for the 1006/4506. If you have a new or like new curved grip for a 4006/5906, will trade you!

 

[timn8er]

I agree with Bald Eagle. Plus, the curved grip seems to fill my grip better & is just more comfortable to me.