Shooting with wood grips

[Blackgun1]

When I first bought my PC 629. I looked at the little wood grips and bought some Hogue rubber grips. But after shooting it with both grips, I put the wood ones back on. Yeah shooting all day, the rubber is more comfortable, but say 100 rounds of 44 magnum, not a problem with these little grips.

 

[Helderberg]

Bought this combo and like the look but not the shooting experience. Now have Pacy Compact grips and love them. Better control and doesn't fire up my arthritis.
Congratulations on the gun. Frank.

 

[clevolver]

Do you shoot it, or look at it? Seems like a straightforward decision. I'd stick with what shoots best.

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[G.T. Smith]

These are good

These are the original factory numbered grips on my '68 model 37. They beat my knuckles up on my strong hand. They are not in wonderful condition. Follow up shots are hard. This is why I love them and will probably leave them on there.
Peace,
Gordon

 

[at_liberty]

These are the original factory numbered grips on my '68 model 37. They beat my knuckles up on my strong hand. They are not in wonderful condition. Follow up shots are hard. This is why I love them and will probably leave them on there.
Peace,
Gordon

That makes you a prospect for Tyler T add-ons. Personally, I get new grips by Sile.

 

[ibewbull]

Tyler T and a pair of Grasshorns with my Milt Sparks works for me ,
with my 640.

 

[Shorty 45 MK2]

see here's mine is this normal?View attachment 155839

John, while I don't have the same grips as you do, it is normal for them to be a little off in size. If they really bother you, they can be sanded down to size. Just be patient when doing them, you can always take off more, but you can not put more back on.

 

[Ogie]

I use the Hogue Tamers on my 642 and like them. I tried the Pachmyr Compacs on it and they feel fine too but I can't use my Safariland Comp I speedloaders with them so I prefer the Hogues.

 

[johnchamp]

John, while I don't have the same grips as you do, it is normal for them to be a little off in size. If they really bother you, they can be sanded down to size. Just be patient when doing them, you can always take off more, but you can not put more back on.

thank you sir for getting back to me your right jeff whitehouse at s&w customer service gave them to me for free he said not to worry he said the word tolerance. but these are like new he told me these were made by hand in their woodshop department when it was open. shorty im going to put them back on & remove my uncle mike boot grips jeff also gave me for free. sanding them down & what not seems like alot of work plus you would have to touch them up also. thank you again my friend.

 

[Arik]

Wood grips are too thin and slide around too much. I need something to take up space in my hand and the factory grips on my model 36 feels like it was made for a toddler's hands.

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[Doug M.]

Use what works for the intended purpose. If it is a show piece, wood is going to be more attractive in that display. FOR ME, wood is a giant bowl of fail on a serious use firearm. I find CT405s to be the best choice for a J frame, and no problem in pocket carry. Our hands vary, so what fits is going to be relatively individual.

 

[breakerofwind]

If I'm relying on the firearm to defend lives, I want something that will work when I need it, not later. Whatever you put on it, wood, rubber, plastic, make sure you can get a firm, reliable grip the first time 'cuz that may be the only time you have.

 

[wildenout]

I haven't had any negative experience using wood or rubber, but for a CC function is more important than looks for sure. If you shoot better with the rubber, then keep the rubber. Sorry! Those grips do look nice..