Model 69 Grip Questions

[w8att]

I searched for a Model 69 post & couldn't find one so I thought I would post. I have a Model 69 & have bought the S&W Hogue grips for it from S&W & they are nicer than originals (Softer rubber) but wondering if anyone has found any bigger palm swell grips for that model as the replacements I bought are still a little small for my hands. I also have wondered if anyone has converted some square frame grips to fit round frame (Like conversions) as I have some Pachmayr presentations & was toying with the idea of modifying them with strong glue/epoxy & seeing if they would work. Just curious. Appreciate any input! Here's a pic with the S&W Hogue grips made for the K/L frames (Round to square conversion) installed with the stock 69 grips & some Pachmayr Presentations for a K frame I have that I would like to modify to fit.

 

[kaaskop49]

The nerve damage in the web of my shooting hand makes shooting larger RB Smith frames an ordeal. I have had no problem simply putting on the SB Pach grips on RB frames as the grip pin holds it in place securely.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[Gunhacker]

The Model 500 grips that S&W sells would probably fit the bill for both of you. It's larger than the regular Hogue grips because it covers the grip frame back strap and it's a round to square butt conversion.

It has added recoil absorbing cushioning, and with arthritis creeping into my shooting hand, it's now "standard" equipment on my hard shooting round butt revolvers.... a 629 DX classic and M69.

This is the same grip that comes on the 500 Magnum, but it fits current round butt K-L-N Frames too.

Product: Model 500 Impact Absorbing Hogue Square Butt Conversion Grips

 

[w8att]

Thanks for the recommendations! I will order the grip for the Model 500 as I didn't know it would fit. Wish I would have known before as I wouldn't have ordered the other S&W Hogue grips! Oh well hindsight is always 20/20. Thanks again to both of you for your input!

 

[Gunhacker]

Just for FYI... when S&W standardized all grip frames to the round butt style, they made them all the same on the K-L-N-X frames, they are all K-frame size.

 

[PatriotX]

Just for FYI... when S&W standardized all grip frames to the round butt style, they made them all the same on the K-L-N-X frames, they are all K-frame size.

That's not quite 100% accurate. The N-frames are still larger than the others.


The reason why the X-frame grips (K-L-X size) fit the larger N-frames is that they're rubber, and there's a bit of stretch. Once they are used and 'fitted' to the N-frame, there is a noticeable gap if placed again on the smaller frames.


I love the 460/500 grips, as they fit larger mitts well. The M69 is one of the sweetest-shooting .44s in my modest collection, partially due to these Hogue grips.

 

[twodog max]

I put some Pachmayr Diamond pro grips on my 69 a few weeks back. They have a little palm swell to them are real soft on the backstrap. They take a lot of the bite out of heavy magnum loads. They are not real pretty but they do work. Not sure about big hands though.

 

[PatriotX]

I put some Pachmayr Diamond pro grips on my 69 a few weeks back. They have a little palm swell to them are real soft on the backstrap. They take a lot of the bite out of heavy magnum loads. They are not real pretty but they do work. Not sure about big hands though.

I found these moved my middle finger a bit too close to the trigger guard for comfortable shooting of Magnum loads, but liked the overall 'chunkiness' of the feel. They fit a bit like thicker combat grips.


The padding over the strap area is excellent, however, and should fit most medium/large-to-large hands well. I would bet many find they tame the recoil at least as well as the Hogue X-frame grips, possibly better.

 

[twodog max]

My hands are on the small side but I had no trouble with fingers to close to the trigger guard. They are by no means a perfect grip but for me are keepers. They give adequate cushioning, fill my hand about right and look like they will take a lot of field abuse without problems.

 

[w8att]

S&W 500 grips

I bought the S&W 500 Hogue grips & they fit my hand very well. I like the extra cushion that covers the backstrap on my 69 & the palm swell is more than the S&W Hogue grips for the 69 I bought previously. A BIGG improvement over the stock hard rubber grips! Hope it helps someone from buying a grip that doesn't fit their hand well & making the same mistake I did! Thanks for all your inputs! Here's a pic of the 69 with the Model 500 grips on it.

 

[Geblynch]

Round butt Square Butt

I've put the older Goncalo Alves Square butt target grips on and added a small walnut piece to fill the gap. Works great and is not that hard to do

 

[w8att]

Thanks for the input on modifying the Goncalo Alves grips as it would be easy to do what you suggested & I love some of the Goncalo Alves grips. With todays glues, I don't believe gluing some pieces in the square butt grips would be that hard & they would stand up to the recoil. I have a lot of small walnut & other hardwood pieces I'll have to play around with & make a template so I know where to glue the pieces at. Thanks for getting my creative juices flowing!

 

[Yorkie Man]

I made a set of K/L combat grips that fir my 69. I made a small piece of wood to fill the void. I also installed a K/L sb Hogue grips that are more comfortable to shoot. I killed the nerve in my right thumb years ago but before I had I couldn't fire 6 magnums out of my 2 1/2" 66 due to the pain. The 69 when loaded with magnums can be painful so you will have to see what you can tolerate.

 

[Etalksalot]

Just for FYI... when S&W standardized all grip frames to the round butt style, they made them all the same on the K-L-N-X frames, they are all K-frame size.

Thanks for the FYI. I'm still a relatively new Smith & Wesson owner, and I'm mostly interested in the old school guns as I am that way with anything (TV shows, movies, music, cars, et cetera) so I haven't taken any time to learn about the new Smiths. That is an interesting fact I was completely unaware of. Learn something new every day. I don't care for most of the new Smiths, if any, but when compared to the older ones its hard to chose new over old. A couple have peaked my interest however lately. I am an absolute fan of magna grips, and I saw a 686 with magnas on it and it had I believe the shortest barrel option and it looked spectacular. Now armed with my new information, it will help better guide me in any future S&W purchases of today's models. Thanks again!

 

[Etalksalot]

I'd bet a new Model 69 would look great with magnas, but since they aren't liked by so many people in favor of rubber/oversized grips it is hard to find pictures.

 

[Groo01]

Groo here
If you wand a somewhat smaller grip the Pachmyer compact is "chunker"
but shorter.
Ps, the nice thing about Hogue is you can replace the single screw on the bottom with one that has a ring
allowing the use of a tether.

 

[FredKenpo]

Compact Lasergrips

I ordered CT lasergrips and thought, 'hey, the compact ones would make for greater concealability. Then I actually shot the gun, and the accuracy was so great that I thought, 'hey, maybe, I don't need the laser after all.' But I went ahead and ordered it, but am thinking of switching to the extended grips. So, my question--do the compact grips affect the shooting at all? Accuracy?

 

[joe44va]

Pachmayer Diamond Pro or S&W 500 mag grips are both bigger and softer. I prefer the Diamond Pros.

 

[lkabug]

I did the 500 grip trick on my 69 and it works great.

 

[Dieseltech56]

500 grips here too