New J frame grip

[pesty3782]

Looking for a new grip for my 640-1 and was wondering how you folks like the new J frame grips that come on the revolvers. Looking at the boot style.

Tony P.

 

[sturtyboy]

I've tried the new boot grips...not bad

I carry a 337 J frame and have big hands. All these grips are insufficient to me. I put Crimson Trace on the 337. Still a small grip for my big mitts, but what a tremendous improvement for me, also improved my hold with it turned off. I had know idea the training tool it would became.

I can hit 1.5 at +15ft, rapid fire. That's more than enough for me and all I need.

For my situation, I wouldn't rely on a CCW without Crimson Trace grips.

Even in the picture I just took...that looks like a weenie gun. Maybe it's the angle...no I got big hands and it's a small gun.
No wonder I love 29's and 500's

CT works for me in the smallest situation

 

[Dghost]

I definitely like my Crimson Trace LG-405's.

 

[TazTJ]

I tried the fishscale boot grips on my 442, sucked. Didn't cover the backstrap high enough for my hand size. I put a set of Hogue Rosewood 3 finger grips on it and shot it much better. Then I put a set of CT 305 on my 442, love it! Going to try the boot grip next; I may just carry 2 J frames. Prob put the boot grip on the 442 for lighter/easier conceal in a pocket and get a 640 for IWB carry with the 3 finger grip, or just get another 442 and do 1 IWB, 1 pocket carry. Love the way the J frames shoot!

 

[b_san]

You could go with a nice set of these...

 

[F75gunslinger]

My only problem with the boot style grips is the fact that most leave your pinkie hanging in the breeze..making the recoil a bit more of a handful. That last finger on the grip controls recoil far better, at the cost of conceal-ability.

 

[Buford57]

I used Hogue Tamers for awhile. Nice fit in the hand, but not in the pocket. Went back to Uncle Mikes boot grips.

 

[BC38]

If you have the money and like the laser, the CT grips are nice. But if not the best inexpensive j-frame grips I have found for both concealment and recoil are the stock rubber grips off the small-framed Taurus revolvers. They cover both front and back straps like the CT laser grips, they are a semi-hard pebbly textured rubber, and they are very inexpensive. Like under 10 bucks.

 

[haywood]

If you have the money and like the laser, the CT grips are nice. But if not the best inexpensive j-frame grips I have found for both concealment and recoil are the stock rubber grips off the small-framed Taurus revolvers. They cover both front and back straps like the CT laser grips, they are a semi-hard pebbly textured rubber, and they are very inexpensive. Like under 10 bucks.

Thanks for the suggestion. I just tried the Taurus Grips on my 442. I carry the 442 in my off hand or left front pocket as back up. I haven't shot it yet but it feels like it fills my hand better. I'll have to try to get to the Range soon to see how they handle the Recoil.

 

[pesty3782]

So what model taurus grips are you guys using? any pictures?

Tony P.

 

[wx7b]

I like the new factory grips. Went to an Ahrend's boot grip, and +P loads were hell. Went back to the factory, +Ps are now tolerable and more concealable. Not as pretty though.

 

[BC38]

So what model taurus grips are you guys using? any pictures?

Tony P.

The ones I was talking about fit a lot of their models including 85/94/60/941/731/650/73

Here is what they look like

I've bought two sets at local gunshows for $5-$10 each...

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

For pocket or ankle carry I prefer Uncle Mike boot grips since a J-frame especially the lighter weight ones are meant to be light and easy to carry as well as conceal, but Pachmayr Compac's are nice if you have a bigger hand or belt carry. (Although they can be pocket carried in the right pants.)

The older style magna stocks with a grip adapter from BK or Tyler T works well and looks good.

Not the best photo but here are some UM's on a 642.


640 with magnas and BK grip adapter.


Sorry but I don't have any with the Compac's.