Should I get new grips on Model 36?

[jamesallen]

OP- I agree about the silliness of filling the space behind the trigger guard. I want my finger in that location and it's the reason why my duty j-frames have either stock Magna or Altamont panel grips. Boot grips are worthless IMHO. It's also why I dislike the Ruger LCR platform.

Yes it would seem that having a grip high like that would give a better hold on the gun, as opposed to just holding onto a handle that is sticking out of it at a 90% angle.

 

[jamesallen]

2 words: Pachmayr Compac

or 3 words: Pachmayr Compac Pro - if max conceal-ability is important.

They may not look as good as wood, but they will give you a much better purchase on your gun.

I just ordered Pachmayr gripper grips. Many people on the Amazon reviews said that the Compacs don't work with speedloaders, and they said that the grippers do. And I thought Pachmayr would be easier to install than Hogue, because for Hogue it seems you have to punch out that pin at the bottom of the grip.

 

[snubbyfan]

I wear an extra large glove and Pachmayr Compac grips work well for me and they were easily trimmed for speedloaders.


I shot this,


From about this far away. I'm on the left,

 

[jamesallen]

They are your guns, so of course do as you wish, but ammo seems to make more difference than grips.

Ivan

Thanks. That is good to know. You've convinced me to try some different ammo before changing grips...

 

[jamesallen]

Jimmy cannot hit a barn using a "J" frame 2" with magna grips. I install Pachamer "Gripper" style grips and then I can hit a barn standing inside with the barn doors closed.

I just ordered a set of gripper grips so hopefully I too will be able to achieve that level of marksmanship.

 

[jamesallen]

You didn't mention the range at which you get "pizza pan" groups but a 12" spread at 20 yards still puts everything inside the 7 ring on a B27

That's because I'm embarrassed to say, but I will tell you it was a lot less than 20 yards

But I will also add that with my other guns, like S&W 19 or Glock, and even a new Colt Cobra, I am able to shoot ragged little holes in a paper ...
So this particular gun is just harder to shoot, I guess...

 

[jamesallen]

Wow thanks so much, everyone's replies have been very helpful. This forum is fantastic. I wish the white text on black background didn't hurt my eyes so much...

 

[Birdgun]

I saw a marked improvement when I exchanged the factory grips with Altamont boot grips. These boot grips also do not enlarge the profile of the revolver.

S&W Model 36 "Chief's Special in .38 Special

Highly recommend boot grips.

Birdgun

 

[BAM-BAM]

Two recommendations that I use.....
#1 Spegel Boot grips..... checkered wood...... hard to get; long wait on orders...... on my 2" 36, 2" 640 and 3" 60-10 micro-686

#2 Hogue wood Bantam grips on my 337PD.... 11oz gun