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I installed the Hogue Tamer for J-Frames on One of my 442's. I fired 150 rounds and it felt fine. A HKS Speed Loader works with it also. The length of the Grip is a hair longer but, it still fit in my pocket. Good Grip for extended shooting sessions.
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I'm a fan of the (real) Bodyguard series even though I don't own one (yet!). I came close to getting a no-lock 649 a few years ago but the price was too high for the condition it was in. While a no-dash 640 is my "grail" gun, a no-lock 649 would be a close second.
As for grips, I'm a big fan of Spegel boot grips. I have them on my 642. I like how the palm swell shape fills my hand without any unnecessary bulk. I think the grip's shape spreads out the recoil force over a larger surface area. I think they definitely help make the gun more controllable. They also work well with my Safariland speedloaders. But like was mentioned above, grips can be a very personal choice and you may just have to experiment. I've tried different J-frame grips (Ahrends boot grips, PGS Hideout grips, Eagle Secret Service grips, UM boot grips, Magnas with a Tyler grip adapter, Barami Hip-Grips, factory S&W rubber boot grips) and the Spegels work best for me. The only changes I'd make would be getting the checkered version and possibly the extended length option (about 1/4" IIRC). The only downside of Spegel boot grips for me is that I don't care for finger grooves.
I do most of my practice with midweight factory target ammo (currently 132gr PMC FMJ) and at least a few cylinder-fulls of +P ammo (either some older Speer 135gr SB-GDHP carry ammo that have seen better days or Speer 158gr TMJ). I usually limit my range sessions to ~50 rounds total. More than that and I need to ice my hand for a couple of days. At most I can get to the range once a month, but usually it's closer to once every two or three months, if that. While not ideal, I rely on dry fire practice with A-Zoom dummy rounds when I can't get to the range or want to work on skills that aren't allowed at the range.
As for grips, I'm a big fan of Spegel boot grips. I have them on my 642. I like how the palm swell shape fills my hand without any unnecessary bulk. I think the grip's shape spreads out the recoil force over a larger surface area. I think they definitely help make the gun more controllable. They also work well with my Safariland speedloaders. But like was mentioned above, grips can be a very personal choice and you may just have to experiment. I've tried different J-frame grips (Ahrends boot grips, PGS Hideout grips, Eagle Secret Service grips, UM boot grips, Magnas with a Tyler grip adapter, Barami Hip-Grips, factory S&W rubber boot grips) and the Spegels work best for me. The only changes I'd make would be getting the checkered version and possibly the extended length option (about 1/4" IIRC). The only downside of Spegel boot grips for me is that I don't care for finger grooves.
I do most of my practice with midweight factory target ammo (currently 132gr PMC FMJ) and at least a few cylinder-fulls of +P ammo (either some older Speer 135gr SB-GDHP carry ammo that have seen better days or Speer 158gr TMJ). I usually limit my range sessions to ~50 rounds total. More than that and I need to ice my hand for a couple of days. At most I can get to the range once a month, but usually it's closer to once every two or three months, if that. While not ideal, I rely on dry fire practice with A-Zoom dummy rounds when I can't get to the range or want to work on skills that aren't allowed at the range.
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The grips I put on my M 638 made a world of difference in control and hitting the target.
Some may not think there good for CC, but I have not found that to be.
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Some may not think there good for CC, but I have not found that to be.
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Some folks seem to think grips are to make the gun "look good." This poster and I believe grips should help us to shoot better. Especially on these 24/7 EDC snubs.
Kaaskop49
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Just got this little guy last night at my lgs as they were having specials so I got it for $369.00. Trigger felt pretty good so I jumped on it. Seems to be a neat gun so I am excited to see what it can do. Could not decide between a 642 or this 638 as the 642 was on sale for 349.00. Looking forward to working it out... I think the 638 is a neat gun...
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