ACORN
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I too was looking for a set and read about the poor fit on many guns. I bought a set of Hogue Bantams for my 66 on eBay for $19 shipped. They feel good have the open back strap and exposed butt.
Pachmayr rubber frips?
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Black_Sheep
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Anything I shoot regularly has Goodyears on it. Pachmayr Compacs on J Frames and Hogue finger groove monogrips on K Frames. The original grips are tucked safely away so they can be easily changed back at anytime.
bananaman
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I use Bill Davis grips on my K and L frames. They fit my hand,
easy to use speed loader and with 2 screws no interference with main spring.
Thanks, for posting the Davis grips. They look comfortable to me. They also look good on your gun. Why didn't you get the ORANGE 1's? Bob
So many choices so few guns !
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I use Bill Davis grips on my K and L frames. They fit my hand,
easy to use speed loader and with 2 screws no interference with main spring.
I just ordered a set, I'll give them a try. Though I wish the screws were black. How well does the grip fit the frame? seems that most of the support is forward on the grip.
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Critch
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Thank you JP
I just received these Pachmayr from [email protected] put them on my Model 15, as my Model 10 is at the gunsmiths getting some new springs...anyway...they look and feel great...I will probably be able to shoot it tomorrow, but they look perfect.
I remember having to qualify with Model 10s and 15s in the Air Force with the old square-butt grips and not really liking them...these are far more comfortable...thank you muchly.
I owe you...
The Russians had no idea who they were messing with, a 19 year old AMMO troop with 6 bullets...
I just received these Pachmayr from [email protected] put them on my Model 15, as my Model 10 is at the gunsmiths getting some new springs...anyway...they look and feel great...I will probably be able to shoot it tomorrow, but they look perfect.
I remember having to qualify with Model 10s and 15s in the Air Force with the old square-butt grips and not really liking them...these are far more comfortable...thank you muchly.
I owe you...
The Russians had no idea who they were messing with, a 19 year old AMMO troop with 6 bullets...
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Great!
The only thing you owe me is to enjoy your new Pachmayrs!
Best regards,
The only thing you owe me is to enjoy your new Pachmayrs!
Best regards,
I carried the Model 15 for two years in SE Asia. I frankly didn't care what the stocks were like (they were Magnas). I wasn't sorry it was on my person. But I'm glad I never had to use it in anger.
On my J frames...
The alloy job has a Hogue monogrip. I like it a lot.
The square frame has Pachmehrs. I like them a lot.
The alloy job has a Hogue monogrip. I like it a lot.
The square frame has Pachmehrs. I like them a lot.
Texas Star
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So many choices so few guns !
I think I'm gonna be sick.
If I want that much color in my life, I buy a bag of Jelly Belly beans.
Texas Star
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I use both several models of Pachmayrs and Uncle Mike's. Both are very satisfactory.
Pachmayr Grippers are the only grips I found that really fit my GP-100 right. They fit my hand, too, although I think I slightly prefer the Presentation model, which I have on a S&W M-66-3. Snubs tend to get Pach. Compacs. But the Uncle Mike's J-frame grips that came on my M-60-4 are pretty good. I just prefer the Compacs.
Jack, why didn't you care about the grips on your Combat Masterpiece? I was an AF cop, but we weren't allowed to change grips.
The Colt service grips really fit my hand better than the S&W Model 10, etc., but unless the barrel is turned slightly to align the sights correctly, the Colt will not shoot right in many cases. This had not been done to the few Colts at my base, so I always chose a Victory Model unless I carried a .45. I had a privately made Jordan style holster for the .45 auto.
I generally used a Bianchi Model 5 holster with .38's. My bosses weren't gun-savvy and couldn't care less about holsters. A couple of guys wore Western style rigs they'd gotten in Vietnam. We only drew AR-15's, carbines, or shotguns if something special was anticipated. Otherwise, it was our handguns and night sticks. Never had to shoot anyone. Just as well, for our .38 ammo was that weak M-41 stuff until the NCOIC took unit funds, went off base, and bought some Hi-Velocity (.38-44) ammo. We didn't have enough Combat Masterpieces, so even the commissioned officers bought their own guns. (Enlisted men couldn't do that.)
I tried rubber grips on autos, and don't like them in that role. On revolvers, they're very practical, and I don't dislike the looks, either.
Pachmayr Grippers are the only grips I found that really fit my GP-100 right. They fit my hand, too, although I think I slightly prefer the Presentation model, which I have on a S&W M-66-3. Snubs tend to get Pach. Compacs. But the Uncle Mike's J-frame grips that came on my M-60-4 are pretty good. I just prefer the Compacs.
Jack, why didn't you care about the grips on your Combat Masterpiece? I was an AF cop, but we weren't allowed to change grips.
The Colt service grips really fit my hand better than the S&W Model 10, etc., but unless the barrel is turned slightly to align the sights correctly, the Colt will not shoot right in many cases. This had not been done to the few Colts at my base, so I always chose a Victory Model unless I carried a .45. I had a privately made Jordan style holster for the .45 auto.
I generally used a Bianchi Model 5 holster with .38's. My bosses weren't gun-savvy and couldn't care less about holsters. A couple of guys wore Western style rigs they'd gotten in Vietnam. We only drew AR-15's, carbines, or shotguns if something special was anticipated. Otherwise, it was our handguns and night sticks. Never had to shoot anyone. Just as well, for our .38 ammo was that weak M-41 stuff until the NCOIC took unit funds, went off base, and bought some Hi-Velocity (.38-44) ammo. We didn't have enough Combat Masterpieces, so even the commissioned officers bought their own guns. (Enlisted men couldn't do that.)
I tried rubber grips on autos, and don't like them in that role. On revolvers, they're very practical, and I don't dislike the looks, either.
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All I meant was that it didn't matter. Having the sidearm was what I cared about in those days. Of course, I had fired hundreds of rounds through K and N frame Smiths before I went into the AF, and when I went to qualify on the Model 15 (with Magna stocks), I simply shot the entire center out of the target. The range master took one look at my target, grinned at me and handed me my chit to get the Marksmanship ribbon (now my avatar here on the Forum).
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I grew up with my dad's Colt Peacemaker,,,,I never shot any other handguns until I got in the Air Force. Over the years I've owned and shot a lot of different guns...I especially liked the Ruger Security Six and Blackhawks and most 1911s as well as S&w K Frames. I like double action revolvers the most and I shoot better with them than anything else. I'm not a Luddiete when it comes to modern semi-automatics. I have a Glock 22 that I carry in the woods quite a bit or if I go to a big city.
When Army or USMC folks said anything about us carrying 38 Specials we always told them that if General Curtis LeMay wanted us armed he would have given us a tactical nuclear weapon.
When Army or USMC folks said anything about us carrying 38 Specials we always told them that if General Curtis LeMay wanted us armed he would have given us a tactical nuclear weapon.
Pach grips were good back in the 70s. They were 2-piece, fit very well, and usually had both 'small' and 'large' sizes for the same model gun in their Presentation line. Also cost $7.95, IIRC! As time passed, the fit worsened, the grips took on a "blocky" look, and were mfg'd in one piece. On some models. the grip screws would interfere with the mainspring. Yes, the frame could rust underneath the grip.
Still have those old grips, but the rubber has hardened over the decades and it now hurts to shoot with them. That's age, for you!
Kaaskop49
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Still have those old grips, but the rubber has hardened over the decades and it now hurts to shoot with them. That's age, for you!
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Have Pachmayrs on my J frame 36 sq butt and K frame model 15 sq butt. What a difference. Like they were made for my hands.
I've never cared for Pachmayres or any other rubber grips. They work well, but my God most of them are down right UGLY.
If you insist on using any brand of ugly, rubber grips, please remember to remove them every six months or so as they can trap moisture and lead to rusting on the grip frame.
If you insist on using any brand of ugly, rubber grips, please remember to remove them every six months or so as they can trap moisture and lead to rusting on the grip frame.
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Did you have to take career field exams that asked questions like, which way does the cylnder turn on the .38 revolver? I guessed left, as the S&W Combat Masterpiece was the official arm, if not yet seen in all units. We also had some Colts.
Another real winner of a question was, Does the Air Policeman park his vehicle ahead of, beside, behind, or to the rear of, an offender's vehicle?
I didn't know if we parked behind or to the rear of the other car, but to the rear of sounded more official, so I chose that and got the question right.
One of my greatest distinctions has been that I passed out of Air Police School as second man in my large class and was cited for academic achievement. I still have that document somewhere.
That and a certificate for winning Second Place in the state's college journalism contest for Critical Review, are my only awards of the kind. (Yes, I did earn that marksmanship ribbon, too.)
Hmmm. Looks as if I win Second Place awards. But my guns are all hand selected for fit and finish, and they are first class items.
Did you have to take career field exams that asked questions like, which way does the cylnder turn on the .38 revolver? I guessed left, as the S&W Combat Masterpiece was the official arm, if not yet seen in all units. We also had some Colts.
Another real winner of a question was, Does the Air Policeman park his vehicle ahead of, beside, behind, or to the rear of, an offender's vehicle?
I didn't know if we parked behind or to the rear of the other car, but to the rear of sounded more official, so I chose that and got the question right.
One of my greatest distinctions has been that I passed out of Air Police School as second man in my large class and was cited for academic achievement. I still have that document somewhere.
That and a certificate for winning Second Place in the state's college journalism contest for Critical Review, are my only awards of the kind. (Yes, I did earn that marksmanship ribbon, too.)
Hmmm. Looks as if I win Second Place awards. But my guns are all hand selected for fit and finish, and they are first class items.
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I don't remember any field tests of that sort. Maybe that was just an AP thing. Thanks for sharing.
I remember our high school Cross Country Assistant Coach saying, "You are either first or you are zilch." I never quite bought that as true, but I suppose it did help our attitude on the team. We ended up being state champions my junior year.
Congrats on your achievements. For me, coming home in one piece from two tours was achievement enough.
I remember our high school Cross Country Assistant Coach saying, "You are either first or you are zilch." I never quite bought that as true, but I suppose it did help our attitude on the team. We ended up being state champions my junior year.
Congrats on your achievements. For me, coming home in one piece from two tours was achievement enough.
sigp220.45
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Remember Mershon "10 Point" grips? They were pre-Pachmayrs. I buy them whenever I find them.
I love all the Air Force grip talk. I fought an extended skirmish with the armorer for the 43rd SPS on Guam. I would put Packys on my assigned Model 15, and he would take them off. He said only Emergency Services Team (Air Force SWAT) guys could have them. He was suitably unimpressed with my Lt bars, as the regs were on his side. I finally put some factory target grips on it, and he grudgingly permitted them to stay.
I love all the Air Force grip talk. I fought an extended skirmish with the armorer for the 43rd SPS on Guam. I would put Packys on my assigned Model 15, and he would take them off. He said only Emergency Services Team (Air Force SWAT) guys could have them. He was suitably unimpressed with my Lt bars, as the regs were on his side. I finally put some factory target grips on it, and he grudgingly permitted them to stay.
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