grips for S&W 629 44 mag trail boss

[tj44]

What would be a good alternative/replacement grip instead of a Hogue monogrip on a 3" trail boss N frame? That one is somewhat narrow, driving the metal backstrap backwards and twisting the gun somewhat on recoil. Maybe that is just the nature of the beast but I wonder if anyone else has ever replaced these grips to increase comfort.

 

[Joni_Lynn]

Is this a round butt frame?
If so then stick the X frame Hogue grip on it. It has a covered backstrap and fills the hand much better. (available from S&W)
If it's a square butt frame I suggest Herrett's Jordan Trooper.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[WFR]

X-frame grips on 3" 629:

 

[tj44]

Thanks a lot Joni Lynn and WFR. I guess I will give the X frame grips a try. My gun looks like WFR's with the non-fluted cylinder and the lanyard--so I assume it is a round butt, too and the X frame grip should fit?

WFR--did you find that the X frames made a big difference for you?

 

[WFR]

It definitely takes the bite out of sharper-recoiling loads.
I ordered mine directly from S&W and actually have a set on each of mu shooter .44's now.
Give them a try. Pull your current grip off and make sure your gun is a RB first.

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

I like the wood combats from the eighties.

 

[lanceman193]

Factory RB Combats for K,L,N frame 3 inch barrels

These factory roundbutt combats ,which are discontinued,are the absolute nuts for this type revolvers,as well as K or L frames.They work well and look perfect.Prices seem to be between $125 and $200 and can not be beat. Spend the money,Buy the best....I have them on 3 inch 629s,625s,624s,696s,66s,13s,65s.and 2 1/2 inch 66-1s and 19-3s and 19-4s,and 686s.I have 3 or 4 Craig Spegles,2 Eagle SS,1 Don Collins and about 4 or 5 beautiful stags to go with maybe 12 or so Factory RB Combats.All grips are like new,and are ,of course, Spectacular to say the least...

 

[jack the toad]

Not an expert by any means but based on my limited experience, the Hogue x-frame grips are very good in absorbing recoil. I have them on my 500 and they work well. I might use them on something like a 329 if shooting heavy loads but the S&W (wooden) combats can't be beat for looks, use, etc. on everything else.

 

[tj44]

I like the wood combats from the eighties.

Wow. Those are purty! If they are functionally better than the Hogue mono grip that I have already that is mighty tempting.

By the way, how do those grips differ from the Finger Groove Combat Grips offered on the S&W web site for $65 - $80?

 

[Sgt. Rock]

Wow. Those are purty! If they are functionally better than the Hogue mono grip that I have already that is mighty tempting.

By the way, how do those grips differ from the Finger Groove Combat Grips offered on the S&W web site for $65 - $80?

The hogue Monogrip lessens the felt recoil way better the those wood grips when using the full magnum loads. The X frame grip are even better. I shot a 629 with 4" with the X frame rubber grips today, like the ones posted above by WFR, that belong to a friend of mine and it makes a difference believe me. The wood ones just hurt. Just my $ .02

 

[500 Magnum Nut]

By the way, how do those grips differ from the Finger Groove Combat Grips offered on the S&W web site for $65 - $80?

The new style grips are thinner and to me, don't fit the gun as well.

The grips pictured, match the vintage closer to the -4.

 

[Stainz]

A bit off topic, but...

Those OEM .460/.500 Magnum Hogue X-frames from S&W Accessories ($37 + s/h) really help with the recoil of a 4"/6" 629. I have a grip for each of my two 629s, having even used them on my first 629 - a 629MG - great aid in recoil management. As they are stated as fitting the K, L, N, & X frames, I had to try:

Ad absurdium. Maybe. They make the goofy little L-frame 296 fun to pop away with those 200gr .44 Special Gold Dots. Of course, forget sticking it in a pocket. With the OEM boots - and a Mika's pocket holster - it hides in most of my pants pockets - but only in a raincoat with those Hogue X-frames. Still - for a smallish 629 - and real Magnums - I'd make some concessions!

Stainz

 

[44 Deerslayer]

I have Ahrends grips on my Trail Boss. I shoot the gun better with these grips than with the rubber grips it came with. They're nice looking too!

 

[tj44]

I have Ahrends grips on my Trail Boss. I shoot the gun better with these grips than with the rubber grips it came with. They're nice looking too!

wow is that nice looking.