J frame grips for pocket carry

[Larry from Bend]

I like the grips that came on this Model 38 --- It's often in my pocket

But with an old pair of Pachys and a hacksaw and a grinding wheel you can make 'em how you want 'em!

 

[tekoy]

Laser Max and Uncle Mike's

I use Laser Max grips with an Uncle Mike's size 4 pocket holster. Works good for me. With the Laser Max grips, it's quick target acquisition for a possible chaotic scenario.

 

[cjtraining]

M649 w/ T Grip

It's hard to beat a Bodyguard w/ a Tyler T Grip or a BK grip adaptor. Shown are my wife's and my carry guns.

 

[GaryS]

Is anyone familiar with Siles Banana Grips? There is an outfit on Ebay selling NOS grips which they say are from the 70s.

They look to be about the right size for what I want, but don't have any way to compare them to the original wood grips.

 

[sipowicz]

Be careful...40 year old rubbers might be all dried out...

 

[maxwell]

Stock grips with a BK grip adapter. I've got a dozen different grips for my J frame, but this is my pocket rig.

 

[stacy06]

I have Hogue Bantams on my 642. Same size as the originals, with a better cut for a speed loader. I have had no issue with "excessive tackiness", and they feel great.

 

[GaryS]

An update. These came on Saturday and I wasted no time in putting them on. They are a bit smaller than the Hogue Monogrip and sit in my pocket better. They also feel better, I guess I never realized the tacky feel was so, uh, tacky. The gun points well with these and I'm going to try to get to the range tomorrow to see how it shoots.

I've been carrying this in my pocket around the house since Saturday and it's a pretty comfortable set up. I might, but probably won't, sand down the point at the bottom of the grip to make it sit a bit better in my pocket.

Here's a picture.

Be careful...40 year old rubbers might be all dried out...

You're referring to the grips of course. In this case, they're advertised as "Italian Walnut", so they're wood. A bit bigger than the stock grips, but not nearly as big as the Hogue Monogrip.

With luck, they'll provide a bit more of a handle than the stock rubber grips, but not protrude like the Hogues.

This grip thing runs the risk of being like finding the perfect holster.