How do you grip your J-Frame?

[aterry33]

I grip mine like Jerry Miculek grips this 642 (second-to-last photo):

MICULEK2

I've found that it gives me more control than a more traditional grip on a small revolver.

 

[RogueJSK]

Interesting. I'm going to have to give that a try the next time I head to the range with my 642. The theory seems sound enough.

Does it take any of the sting out of firing it as well? My hand doesn't like me very much after shooting a box of carry rounds through a J frame.

 

[aterry33]

Yes, for me, the grip helps control. I found that with such a small, light gun, the recoil torqued my wrist excessively. Grabbing the backstrap of the firing hand and pinching down as Miculek describes really helps control for me and keeps my wrist from twisting uncomfortably.

I don't really see any drawbacks to this grip other than it is less intuitive than other grips--but that is what practice is for.

It helps but in my experience the airweights still hurt you no matter what! Still my favorite CCW piece in any case.

 

[Ron H.]

Sir, I'd hate to have that grip ingrained in muscle memory and then pick up an automatic. Good way to lose a chunk of thumb.

Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

 

[The Big D]

I grip mine like Jerry Miculek grips this 642 (second-to-last photo):

MICULEK2

I've found that it gives me more control than a more traditional grip on a small revolver.

Just tried that grip and will likely never use it again. Very "unusual" hand placement and not at all comfortable for me.

If one need to "pinch" the grip into the hand it seems far better/easier to simply add larger grips.

FTR, I find standard j-frame grips a bit small for my hands (and taste) so have added larger grips to both of mine.

BTW, part of my usual and required course of fire is one hand...both strong and weak.

Be safe.

 

[semperfi.45]

I've been using that grip for a while now. I find it to be the best choice for follow up shot control.

 

[perpster]

Sir, I'd hate to have that grip ingrained in muscle memory and then pick up an automatic. Good way to lose a chunk of thumb.

Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

When I transitioned from revolvers to semi-autos for on-duty, a Glock 19 proved the point. No permanent damage, but the worst I had until a dose of M1 thumb couple of years back.

 

[OKFC05]

If you shake hands with Mr Miculek, you will understand why his grips and techniques are different than those of us who wear size 9 gloves.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

Sir, I'd hate to have that grip ingrained in muscle memory and then pick up an automatic.

I was going to post something very much like this, but I see that Ron H. beat me to it. That's OK; it's worth repeating.

 

[David Sinko]

I agree with practically everything Miculek advocates in regard to shooting revolvers (including his Miculek Grips and grooved triggers) but I just can not shoot a J Frame that way. The problem I have with his shooting hand grip is that the thumb is right up against the bottom of the cylinder latch. This causes my thumb knuckle to be ripped open with the first shot. I grip the J Frame very low and don't have any problems controlling the recoil because the guns are so small and the barrels so short. The recoil is straight back and abrupt but the gun does not twist in my hand. And most important, I don't bleed. Support thumb goes along the bottom of the frame just like with the bigger revolvers.

Dave Sinko

 

[Mickey D]

I have seen that grip display by Jerry before and have Incorporated it into my draw and hold. Works very well, takes getting used to and suggest you practice to build the muscle memory.

 

[NiklasP]

I solved my gripping problems with my J-frame by putting Pachmayr Gripper grips on it. Great big improvement in my ability to shoot accurately one-handed, especially DA. One-handed shooting is major requirement for me. Given the way I carry the gun concealed, the larger grips make little difference in hiding it but, the much more repeatable, secure gripping is a BIG improvement. This gun is both a trail gun and a SD gun. Accurate shooting with 357 mag loads, sometimes at many 10s of meters at small targets is a major requirement.

Recently carried this gun on a two-week trip and never had a problem with comfort or people suspecting I was armed -- noone with me knew I was carrying. Never had reason to use it or even draw it.

Those really cute little rosewood grips than came on my M60 were rather hopeless for anything other than contact shooting big guys. Set of Unkle Mike's rubber grips were much better but I always shot a few to several inches low at near distances (a few meters) in DA. The rather slender Pachmayr Gripper grips fill the bill.

Niklas