Grips for 686 with backstrap filler

[Crabo]

I am looking for a set of grips to fill the web of my hand, on the upper backstrap. Any suggestions? Pictures are good.

Thanks,

Craig

 

[jwk]

No picture but look at Herrets Jordan Troopers. Pachmyer made some in plastic. If you can find a set that is an inexpensive way to see if they feel good to you. Keep in mind Bill Jordan was a big man w huge hands.

If you think that is the way to go you send Herrets a tracing of your hand and they custom make them. Used to be reasonably priced but haven't checked recently.

 

[sodacan]

No picture but look at Herrets Jordan Troopers. Pachmyer made some in plastic. If you can find a set that is an inexpensive way to see if they feel good to you. Keep in mind Bill Jordan was a big man w huge hands.

If you think that is the way to go you send Herrets a tracing of your hand and they custom make them. Used to be reasonably priced but haven't checked recently.

I own them. Great for absorbing recoil. Also, great fit and finish.

 

[zogger]

Two options I have used. Pachmyer Diamond pro if it is a rnd butt. Or Thailand wood grips that work for either rnd or sq butt

 

[Rock185]

Another possibility might be the old Mustang grips. They fill in the upper back strap, and I've seen excellent to LNIB sets for sale at about every gun show I go to.

 

[Pizza Bob]

If your 686 is a RB, the Hogue grip that Smith puts on their X-frames. Available from the S&W store and, now, I believe directly from Hogue.

Here's my 586-4 Brazil with that grip...

I think you can only get them in black now.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[weatherby]

A set of Herrett

 

[Bullet Bob]

Herrett's Jordan Troopers, as previously mentioned:

I have them at least two other guns, they just fit my hands well. Is Joni Lynn still around, she has about a million of them.

 

[zogger]

Here are pixs of the Pachmyer Diamond Pro and the Thailand grips on my 325 TR (N frame round butt). I think both grips are available for L frames.

 

[Bullet Bob]

You could also go to the website for culina's grips, run by forum member Kurac. I've heard nothing but favorable comments from buyers, and they certainly look outstanding.

 

[one eye joe]

PACHMAYER "GRIPPER" GRIPS HAVE A RECOIL ABSORBING COVERED BACKSTRAP.....

 

[sodacan]

PACHMAYER "GRIPPER" GRIPS HAVE A RECOIL ABSORBING COVERED BACKSTRAP.....

They work well, but are as ugly as sin. My 625-2 came from the factory with them. When I shot it at the range the first time, I put a paper bag over my head. I've since found a really nice set of Ace Custom conversion stocks that are much nicer.

 

[Crabo]

Thanks for the ideas so far. A lot of my problem seems to be this is a square butt gun. It's a 8 3/8 586.

 

[zogger]

Thanks for the ideas so far. A lot of my problem seems to be this is a square butt gun. It's a 8 3/8 586.

The Thailand grips work with both round and square butt guns.

 

[BAM-BAM]

Hogue ........ wood or rubber. Lots of options on their website.

I like the single finger groove myself..... the 3 groove model pushes my little finger down too far.

 

[Paul105]

Some pictures of Rubber Grips - Comparison of Pacmayr Diamon Pro and Hogue 500 X frame. The Hogue 500 X Frame grips are my personal choice -- I even modified a set by rounding the butt and grinding off the finger groves w/Dremel drum sander:

Hogue on Left, Pach on right

Modified Hogue left, pach right

Orig Hogue vs modified hogue

FWIW,

Paul

 

[one eye joe]

They work well, but are as ugly as sin. My 625-2 came from the factory with them. When I shot it at the range the first time, I put a paper bag over my head. I've since found a really nice set of Ace Custom conversion stocks that are much nicer.

PACHMAYRS WILL NEVER WIN A BEAUTY CONTEST---THAT'S FOR SURE ! ! !

IMHO, THEY WOULD NOT BE 1/2 AS BAD, WITHOUT THOSE UGLY, DULL MEDALLIONS.....