Model 625-3 Grip Question

[AJ]

I have a Model 625-3 Model of 1989 with a 5 inch barrel. I have three different grips for it. A set of what look to be aftermarket wooden combat style grips (my favorites). Two sets of Pachmayr rubber grips, one with finger grooves and the other without. I believe the Pachmayrs without the grooves are correct as I have seen a couple of pictures of those on 625's (also the Pachmayr emblem is below the grip screw in those pictures as is mine). Does anyone have a picture that they are positive that shows the original grips? TIA!

AJ

 

[silicosys4]

A 625-3 i owned
Factory pachmayr,
Wearing hogues.
I am certain that particular pachmayr is the factory grip.

 

[CH4]

My 3” and 5” -3s came with Pachmayr Grippers.

 

[CHARLIE699]

My two 625-3. Both 4". One came with factory Hogue (shown) and other with factory Pachmayr "Gripper". This wears one of Kim's early Laminated Tacticals.

I should note that both of these came to me pre-owned.
I know that when the 1988/89 series were "New" in the LGS, I most commonly saw them with the Pachmayr "Gripper", full size w/ covered backstrap. The rubber Hogue monogrip w/silver S&W medallions were normally seen on the 629's of the same vintage. Some of the 610's & 625's would show up with the Hogues also.

 

[sodacan]

I really don't care for the rubber grips that came on my 625-2. They were initially replaced with Ace Custom R2S conversion stocks, but when I discovered the ones from Klinsky in French Walnut, the Aces were designated for disposal.

 

[AJ]

Which of the two Pachmayr's would be the original?

 

[M66 3"]

The finger groove model pictured most forward looks more correct, the middle set looks like the compact version.

 

[AJ]

The finger groove model pictured most forward looks more correct, the middle set looks like the compact version.

With the compact version's is the way I got it. It was used at that time, so no telling what originally came on it. That is why I was hoping someone had a picture of a NIB unmolested 625-3.

 

[PatriotX]

I believe the Grippers to be the correct choice. Last snub I had came with them from the factory.

 

[ColumbusJBR]

My 625-3 5" came with the Pach Grippers, finger grooves. I was told they were the factory grips. Seems like that is the consensus here as well.

I wasn't a huge fan and replaced them with black VZ 320 boot grips. Didn't like those either; looked good but too small for a top heavy gun. Chose the black VZ tac diamond round-to-square conversion grips. MUCH happier with those. IMO a 5" N frame w/ full underlug benefits nicely from a larger grip.

Enjoy yours! I know I do.