J frame grip clearance

[smike308]

Which "over the counter" j-frame grips have enough clearance for HKS speedloaders? The factory rubber grips, that came on my new 642, do not have enough clearance for them. TIA

 

[indiandave]

I put service grips along with a Tyler T-grip on my 642. Looks sharp and and works with speedloaders. You could also try Hogue Bantams I think they also would work.

 

[sipowicz]

I put service grips along with a Tyler T-grip on my 642. Looks sharp and and works with speedloaders.

same here....

 

[smike308]

indiandave & sipowicz--Thanks for your advice. I hadn't considered the T-grip. Do either of you know whose rubber grips Smith is putting on their current J-frames? TIA

 

[sipowicz]

Not sure...but since they are only rubber, maybe you can sand them down a bit for clearance...

 

[DAdams]

Lose

the bulge and try a set of Bianchi Speedstrips.

Mika Roundcut Pocket Holster Shown.

Five if you like, but faster back in action is the JT 2/2 split. Try it out, they are inexpensive an less obtrusive. There are some leather wallets for them as well.

I gave up on the HKS. Although I have a couple I never carry them. They would be ok on a gear belt in a protective holster but too slow in my view when under stress.

Mika Roundcut Pocket Holster.

EDC

http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Making J Frame Work.htm
Article on Speedloader vs Strip.
Strips are available from Midway.

 

[Tracer_Bullet]

S&W's J-frame rosewood boot-grip works for me.

Product: J Round - Bootgrips - Rosewood

 

[RogueJSK]

I have no problem using speedloaders with my 642 with Eagle Secret Service Rosewood grips.

 

[sipowicz]

Go with the speed strips...chances are if the SHTF you won't have to reload it anyway...

 

[flop-shank]

Go with the speed strips...chances are if the SHTF you won't have to reload it anyway...

....and if you do, you probably won't have time. I carry reloads for all but my mini revolvers with the idea that they are for topping off when the fight is over. If I want a fast reload, I draw a second gun.

 

[gboling]

Which "over the counter" j-frame grips have enough clearance for HKS speedloaders? The factory rubber grips, that came on my new 642, do not have enough clearance for them. TIA

I have used hogue grips on J, K, L and N frames for over 30 years but deplore the HKS speed loaders. The release knob requires turning with one hand while preventing the cylinder form turning with the other hand. As a right hand shooter I must change hands with the gun while loading with the HKS speed loaders.

The Safariland loaders are siimply pushed against the cylinder and do not require changing hands with the gun.

Speed strips can be used without changing hands if you practice with them but they were the forerunners of the speed loaders and require that the average person look at the gun while loading. I find them to be significantly slower. For me Safariland speed loaders are by far the fastest and do not demand that the shooter look at the gun while loading, unless you are using wad cutters.