Grips for a model 38

[rwsmith]

I bought a .38 with Hogue grips. The thing hurts to shoot. I was looking for some Pachmayrs but the didn't seem to have a real cushy grip for that model. Actually my wife liked the gun, but I think the model 36 would be better for her. Anyway, I told her how it would kick, but she liked the way it fit her hand.

Without a lot of thinking (I had to do SOMETHING) I got the Hogue monogrip. It feels great in my hand and my wife likes it. but I have yet to shoot it.

Does anybody know of a really cushy grip for j frames?

 

[kaaskop49]

I'm probably out-of-touch, but the Pach Compacs used to be "cushion-y." Only way we could shoot 70s-era +Ps in RB J-frames. If you have a J-frame, perhaps they still make their Presentation grip for Js. Fits both RB and SB, but huge! Does a great job of cushioning recoil on J-magnums, but not a design for concealed carry. Are you talking about a J-frame grip?

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[rwsmith]

I'm out of touch......

I'm probably out-of-touch, but the Pach Compacs used to be "cushion-y." Only way we could shoot 70s-era +Ps in RB J-frames. If you have a J-frame, perhaps they still make their Presentation grip for Js. Fits both RB and SB, but huge! Does a great job of cushioning recoil on J-magnums, but not a design for concealed carry. Are you talking about a J-frame grip?

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

I'm out of touch because I have little experience with various grips. I was looking at the 'Decelerator' Pachmayhs, but they don't fit round and square butt J frames (unless they do both and the website is misleading. I don't want to lose concealability, Perhaps the Hogue monogrip I've got will do well, I'll try it out soon. I may also put them on my square butt mod 36. Just to satisfy myself, I may just contact pachmayr and let them tell me what the grip chart doesn't show. Thanks a heap.

For explanation, I have two J frames. An alloy mod 38 Airweight with Hogue two piece grips that I replaced with a Hogue monogrip. I'm pleased at how they feel but haven't range tried them.

I also have an all steel model 36 with wood grips that work fine, but I might try the monogrip on that.

Anyway, I would like to know what Pachmayr has to off, I'll contact them soon.

 

[rwsmith]

I'm out of touch......

I'm probably out-of-touch, but the Pach Compacs used to be "cushion-y." Only way we could shoot 70s-era +Ps in RB J-frames. If you have a J-frame, perhaps they still make their Presentation grip for Js. Fits both RB and SB, but huge! Does a great job of cushioning recoil on J-magnums, but not a design for concealed carry. Are you talking about a J-frame grip?

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

I'm out of touch because I have little experience with various grips. I was looking at the 'Decelerator' Pachmayhs, but they don't fit round and square butt J frames (unless they do both and the website is misleading. I don't want to lose concealability, Perhaps the Hogue monogrip I've got will do well, I'll try it out soon. I may also put them on my square butt mod 36. Just to satisfy myself, I may just contact pachmayrs and let them tell me what the grip chart doesn't show. Thanks a heap.

 

[Pizza Bob]

Ergo Delta...

Look weird, but gives you lots to hold onto. Narrow, cushioned grip.

Good luck.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[wrangler5]

Pachmayr Compacs are reasonably cushioned and reasonably concealable. They start off rather "sticky" when new, but that disappears with use - sweat, powder residue, dust, etc. all work to minimize that new-rubber feel. I have a set of Decelerators for a J frame and they are even more cushy, but a LOT bigger. Not what I would call concealable unless you have very baggy cover garments.