redfisherdave
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Changed out the original grips on my new Model 442 to the Hogue Bantam Grips. Now I can use my HKS speedloader.
Model 442 & Hogue Bantam Grips
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bronco45
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I have a 442 that has a factory rubber grip on it and thinking about using a Hogue grip on it, the Bantam, will go ahead now that I know speedloaders will work.
photoman
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That is good information. I've thought about trying some of the checkered wood Bantam grips.
aryfrosty
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redfisherdave
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Those VZ grips look very nice. The Hogues were just more in my budget, plus I have some Hogue rubber grips on my K frames & just like the way they feel.
Az Rick
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Hard to beat Bantams, they're inexpensive and conceal easily. If they get too worn, buy another pair. I have them on my 38yr old mdl. 60.
Best, Rick
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I will have nothing other then Hogue's on my AR's and the 3 revolvers I shoot the most wear the Monogrips. So with all of that, I was sure I was going to love the Bantams for my new 637! I even ordered them so I would have them in hand when I got to pick up the 637.
Even though I have irritatingly small hands when it comes to handguns...according to the Bantams my fingers are fat! The top finger groove is too small for my middle finger making the Bantams really uncomfortable. And for some reason the palm swell feels all wrong for me also.
The factory Uncle Mikes that came on the 637 fit my hands perfectly! I want to like the Bantams but I just can't!
Even though I have irritatingly small hands when it comes to handguns...according to the Bantams my fingers are fat! The top finger groove is too small for my middle finger making the Bantams really uncomfortable. And for some reason the palm swell feels all wrong for me also.
The factory Uncle Mikes that came on the 637 fit my hands perfectly! I want to like the Bantams but I just can't!
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What was S&W thinking with those new grips?
I'm amazed that S&W, probably the biggest and best revolver manufacturer in the world, would build a personal defense revolver with grips that don't allow use of a speedloader!
Hogue Bantams are great, but I like the old Uncle Mike's boot grip even more--they're a bit heavier, but the rubber seems less "sticky" and therefore less likely to catch on clothing during the draw. And unlike S&W's inferior copies, Hogue and UM grips actually work with speedloaders.
I'm amazed that S&W, probably the biggest and best revolver manufacturer in the world, would build a personal defense revolver with grips that don't allow use of a speedloader!
Hogue Bantams are great, but I like the old Uncle Mike's boot grip even more--they're a bit heavier, but the rubber seems less "sticky" and therefore less likely to catch on clothing during the draw. And unlike S&W's inferior copies, Hogue and UM grips actually work with speedloaders.
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Greetings, All,
I found that the original Uncle Mike's boot grips allow the use of an HKS speedloader, with no problems, at all. However, the version of that same grip, that S&W is using now, does NOT allow using it with the same speedloader! Hummm..... That grip has been changed "just enough" so that it no longer functions with speedloaders. Why? I have NO idea! But, I'd already had a set of the original Uncle Mike's boot grips on my old M60 .38, and when I found that the new version of that same grip did not allow using speedloaders, I found another set of the old Uncle Mike's grips, and replaced the ones that came with my 642. Works like a champ now, with easy use of the HKS speedloaders!! Seems odd to me, but that's what worked for me.
As to the Bantam grips they do not work as well for me, as the original Uncle Mike's, so I'll stick to what I have. But, I have friends who swear by the Hogue Bantams, and so if they work for you, I'd say to go for it. For what it's worth.... Take care, and God Bless!
Every Good Wish,
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I found that the original Uncle Mike's boot grips allow the use of an HKS speedloader, with no problems, at all. However, the version of that same grip, that S&W is using now, does NOT allow using it with the same speedloader! Hummm..... That grip has been changed "just enough" so that it no longer functions with speedloaders. Why? I have NO idea! But, I'd already had a set of the original Uncle Mike's boot grips on my old M60 .38, and when I found that the new version of that same grip did not allow using speedloaders, I found another set of the old Uncle Mike's grips, and replaced the ones that came with my 642. Works like a champ now, with easy use of the HKS speedloaders!! Seems odd to me, but that's what worked for me.
As to the Bantam grips they do not work as well for me, as the original Uncle Mike's, so I'll stick to what I have. But, I have friends who swear by the Hogue Bantams, and so if they work for you, I'd say to go for it. For what it's worth.... Take care, and God Bless!
Every Good Wish,
Doc
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redfisherdave
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I have a set of Uncle Mike's grips on my Model 36. The speedloader does work well with them. This gun usually rode in the car with me & wasn't so much for concealed carry.
The Model 442 was bought for concealed carry. I bought the Hogue grips so I could use the speedloader & they are more concealable than the Uncle Mike's I had. I can't discern any difference in speedloaderability ( is that a word ) between the 2 grips. When I draw the pistol from my pocket, my hand is between the grips & the fabric. The grip is sticking to my hand and not the pocket.
I also like the Bianchi speed strips. They are more compact in your pocket.
I shoot both weapons equally well. Minute of bad guy at 3 - 10 yards.
The Model 442 was bought for concealed carry. I bought the Hogue grips so I could use the speedloader & they are more concealable than the Uncle Mike's I had. I can't discern any difference in speedloaderability ( is that a word ) between the 2 grips. When I draw the pistol from my pocket, my hand is between the grips & the fabric. The grip is sticking to my hand and not the pocket.
I also like the Bianchi speed strips. They are more compact in your pocket.
I shoot both weapons equally well. Minute of bad guy at 3 - 10 yards.
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