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In Search For The Perfect Grip For J Frame RB
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If by "Perfect" you mean is there such a thing as a "One Size/Shape etc." that fits or is right for "Everyone" then the answer is simple "NO" but there is likely one out there somewhere that is "Perfect" for you.
R Cubed
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Who uses laser grips? I am mused that more were not shown. I am concedering laser grips for my 640.
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HEADKNOCKER
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I want a set of the LG405s Like the ones that DC7 shows on his Old 640.. = NICE!!
Gary/HK
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RC:
I'm well pleased with the CT's on my 638.. I primarily use my my J frame as my "rattlesnake" gun when I'm out walking in the woods. The red dot of the laser can be seen, even in broad daylight well enough to dispatch slither critters with..
Jesse
This thread appears helpful concerning grips for beauty, concealment and draw, but, after reading all eight pages, it seems to stop there...very little about all-purpose grips that are both GREAT for practice with considerable recoil of numerous +P's AND conceal well.
My experience with Bantams and UM boot is they're quite poor for recoil but great for concealment. Same with Pach Compacs and Compac Pros but not as good for concealability and still poor re pain of felt recoil.
I wonder if anyone might venture to state that the old wooden grips with Tyler-T's are great for shooting numerous rounds of +P in practice. I've never heard such a comment and wonder why.
I have found Hogue Monogrips (rubber) to be the best for shooting numerous +P; but they're a tad large for pocket holster concealabilty; felt quite uncomfortable with them in such a holster.
Thus far, AFAIK, and IMO, no such production grip currently exists that handles pain of felt recoil well and conceals easily in a pocket holster.
My experience with Bantams and UM boot is they're quite poor for recoil but great for concealment. Same with Pach Compacs and Compac Pros but not as good for concealability and still poor re pain of felt recoil.
I wonder if anyone might venture to state that the old wooden grips with Tyler-T's are great for shooting numerous rounds of +P in practice. I've never heard such a comment and wonder why.
I have found Hogue Monogrips (rubber) to be the best for shooting numerous +P; but they're a tad large for pocket holster concealabilty; felt quite uncomfortable with them in such a holster.
Thus far, AFAIK, and IMO, no such production grip currently exists that handles pain of felt recoil well and conceals easily in a pocket holster.
38-44HD45
Absent Comrade
The CT-LG-405s shown above come closer than any I've used to being the ideal grips for hard-kicking Js. The rubber along the backstrap really makes all the difference in shooting maggies through my 340-PD, and the smooth nylon panels on the sides avoid the grabbiness of rubber on clothing. Not pretty, but darn effective.
38-44HD45
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Because they are not!
Gearhead Jim
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I've gone back to the stock rubber Bantam grips on my 340PD because they seem to be, for me, the best compromise between concealment and recoil comfort. YMMV.
I gave up trying to find pocket-concealable grips that were comfortable for practice with +P, I'm back to using light handloads with the Bantam grips. Occasionally fire a cylinder of the +P to stay familiar.
I gave up trying to find pocket-concealable grips that were comfortable for practice with +P, I'm back to using light handloads with the Bantam grips. Occasionally fire a cylinder of the +P to stay familiar.
doc540
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the checkered rosewood's arrived this weekend
I'm done. Gonna carry this one now.
I'm done. Gonna carry this one now.
The whole thing has become a PITA, what with shooting recoil and finding suitable grips for both practice and carry. And I'm not willing to practice with light reloads only in such a more difficult gun to shoot accurately...suggest you shoot with hot rounds to keep your proficiency. Or switch grips for practice and carry-Hogue Monogrips I recommend for practice. It's still a PITA having to switch those two grips back and forth, over and over again.
I've switched over to a Kahr CW9 and accept the perceived 'compromises' (and I use the term lightly), if any, with that gun. The Kahr is clearly a superior shooter, IMHO, with more rounds, 9mm +P recoil is not bad at all. I think that it's a great gun thus far.
I'll still keep the J, and only time will tell which I carry more. Luckily I have both.
Gearhead Jim
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There has been considerable debate on how to practice with a gun/grips/ammo combination that is great for carry but too painful for frequent practice. Pain I can stand, but I've known people with permanent physical injury from too much recoil, too often.
Some recommend changing the grips, others recommend getting a heavier gun (like a 640 to practice for a 340), or even a .22 version of your "real" gun.
I finally went with the concept of practicing with the carry gun (340PD) but using light loads. If you handload, that's the simplest and cheapest method. It also means that the other variable are all out of the equation: weight, grips, trigger, sights, color, etc. A separate practice gun will always be slightly different, maybe not much, but some. With light loads, only the recoil is different. And if you chose to practice with a heavier gun, the recoil will be different for that piece too, that's why you are using it.
As always;
Your gun, your money, your choice.
Some recommend changing the grips, others recommend getting a heavier gun (like a 640 to practice for a 340), or even a .22 version of your "real" gun.
I finally went with the concept of practicing with the carry gun (340PD) but using light loads. If you handload, that's the simplest and cheapest method. It also means that the other variable are all out of the equation: weight, grips, trigger, sights, color, etc. A separate practice gun will always be slightly different, maybe not much, but some. With light loads, only the recoil is different. And if you chose to practice with a heavier gun, the recoil will be different for that piece too, that's why you are using it.
As always;
Your gun, your money, your choice.
I wonder if there's any expert opinion on that. I'm talking experts, with similar stature such as Cooper, Ayoob, Gabe Suarez, and others. I wonder if Cirillo ever wrote anything on that issue.
I'm also wondering what gun school faculties tell the students at those schools to do; perhaps there's a concensus, perhaps not.
My speculative opinion would be that for civilian self-defense practice one should try to approximate as closely as possible one's carry gun, carry grip, and SD round. If you have a particularly risky lifestyle, or have someone or some group likely to try to attack you, I would think it would be imperative, especially with a measly 5 shot pea-shooter.
(jk)
I'm also wondering what gun school faculties tell the students at those schools to do; perhaps there's a concensus, perhaps not.
My speculative opinion would be that for civilian self-defense practice one should try to approximate as closely as possible one's carry gun, carry grip, and SD round. If you have a particularly risky lifestyle, or have someone or some group likely to try to attack you, I would think it would be imperative, especially with a measly 5 shot pea-shooter.
Allen-frame
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Man , ya got to look good while doin' it , whatever it is.
And that's all I have to say about that. ,,Al
And that's all I have to say about that. ,,Al
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HEADKNOCKER
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I was Gonna ask The Same Question..
Nice Looking Stocks There Allen-frame
Gary/HK
Nice Looking Stocks There Allen-frame
Gary/HK
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Thought I'd Bring This Old Thread Back From The Dead!!
Here's a Pic of my 342Ti wearing Checkered Eagle Secret Service Grips & My 642 & 940 weraing Craig Spegel High Horned Centennial Boot Grips In Cocobolo, The 940s grips are BTS+
Gary/Hk
Here's a Pic of my 342Ti wearing Checkered Eagle Secret Service Grips & My 642 & 940 weraing Craig Spegel High Horned Centennial Boot Grips In Cocobolo, The 940s grips are BTS+
Gary/Hk
