Hogue one piece bantam j frame grips and reliability...

[f2]

re: Hogue one piece bantam j frame grips and reliability...

The instructions say several times to be sure to shoot it for reliability after installation. Can these grips affect reliable function of a j frame?

Got these for my 642-1 no lock. I like that they are one piece and don't require grip screws as mine get rusted when ankle carried. They are also the best grips for shooting +P .38 spl imo.

 

[Goffman]

I just replaced the factory grips with Hogue grips on both of my j-frames as well. I can't imagine why the Hogue grips would affect reliability unless the hammer spring was inadvertantly bumped or damaged in the process of installation.

 

[shotguntom]

I have them on every round butt J frame I own. 5 total. All work perfectly. Never any issue with reliability. I wouldnt use anything else on my guns.
Tom

 

[demkofour]

The J-Frame Bantams (along with the UM Boots) are as good as it gets for lightweight concealled carry. Been using the Bantams almost exclusively on my BUG for years w/o a single hitch. My guess is that line is something the corporate lawyers made up to cover any kind of litigation in today's litigious society...

 

[wheelinthesky]

I agree with the above responses.

I have bantams on my 442, and like it very much. Have not adversely affected my snubbie one bit.

 

[f2]

thanks guys

 

[s&wchad]

Do you feel lucky?

Can these grips affect reliable function of a j frame?

Can they? Yes.
Will they? Probably not.

I suggest you take it to the range and prove to yourself that it still works fine. The range is the best place I can think of to discover problems.

Any change can effect function. Sometimes, you don't have to change anything and Murphy's law kicks in. I put a gorgeous set of wood grips on a Python and didn't realize they prevented the hammer from going all the way back until I pulled the trigger. Grips can prevent a gun from fitting in a holster properly, they can bear on the mainspring and cause ignition problems and they can impair ejection and speedloader use.