I have a new M63-5, which I really like. I'm thinking of replacing its S&W rubber grips with Altamont's wood target grips---the ones that come with the M60-Pro. Nothing wrong with the rubber grips, I just like the look of wood grips. I'd appreciate it if M63-5 owners who've made this grip change could let me know whether the change made any difference in the shooting experience. Thanks in advance for your replies.
Target grips vs. stock rubber grips?
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ColbyBruce
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I bought my S&W 63 used in 2009, it was wearing these Pachmayrs.
I later installed a set of Herrett stocks. I would of preferred the bottom edge to be rounded.
My revolver now wears a set of S&W target stocks. I like these the best.
I later installed a set of Herrett stocks. I would of preferred the bottom edge to be rounded.
My revolver now wears a set of S&W target stocks. I like these the best.
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Ashlander
Member
As with many of my revolvers, I shoot with the rubber and show with wood.
BigBill
Absent Comrade
Yup I use the pachmeyer presentation rubber grips on my ccw guns. Leave the wood grips for show and range shooting n the rest. My 1911's get the full wrap around grips from Israeli IAI brand from cdnn.
OLDSTER
Member
Agree with others. I use Pachmayr Presentations for GO, and correct S&W wood stocks for SHOW 
Green Frog
Member
I must have unusual hands, but when I use any "Grips by Goodyear" on guns with noticeable recoil, my palms get irritated very quickly. Also I dislike the "tacky" feel of the rubber. Since wood gives me a better feel and less pain, and since most folks agree that wood LOOKS better than rubber, I go with smooth combat grips with finger grooves on about everything from a Model 60 to a Model 29. But that's just me... "your mileage may vary!" 
Froggie
Froggie
