Thoughts on Pachmayr rubber grips on N Frames?

[aphelion]

I'm not wild about the finger groove grips either, although the Hogue works OK for me. Like others, I like the Pachmayr Presentation grip in large size. I replaced all the factory targets with this grip. For me, the Presentation grip allows a consistent hold onto the gun, which essential for accuracy. The factory target grips are shaped wrong for most human beings, too big at the bottom, too thin at the middle and top, making a consistent grip and control with the hard kickers difficult. They also work well with a holstered gun. The drawback to them for this is when the Pachmayrs are new they are a little tacky and will pull on a jacket or shirt. But it gets better quickly with use.

 

[mkk41]

Aside from texture of course , the open-backstrap Pachmayr Gripper Pro feel just like a Hogue hardwood , which I have on more than a few of my guns.

However , if I had to carry my gun out in the open , on a belt , getting in and out of a car 24 times a day where a wooden grip would get damaged , or for use in a situation where my hands were likely to sweat , like a cop , I'd use the Pachmayr.

In fact , I used a Gripper Pro on my K-38 for matches.

 

[GLV]

Me Too

Me too. There are two sizes for the square butt, and I use the small, and for the round butt the Pachmayr number is 02938. These can be hard to find, but fit the RB N frame guns like a glove.

That is what is on my 329PD as I make this post. While the Decelerators are softer, they do not come up as well for me, from the holster to line of sight.

 

[Stirling]

I have the pachmayer presentation grips on my S&W M57. Check ebay for deals first.

I found a set of Gripper Pros on ebay but they would not ship to me.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

For a SB N, I have found the Pach Presentation Small (SN-S) to be best. I have them on my 4" 29 and my modern "1917." Strangely enough, I like rubber Hogues best on my RB 325PD, but Pach Compac (NOT Prof) on my roundbutted cut down (to 4.25") M25-2.

 

[Bello]

Call up S&W and for about $30 they will send you a set of the new relatively compact rubber grips used on some factory N frames, I think they are referred to as the Nightguards, but not sure about that. I got a set for my 625 and they are sweet, even have the S&W logo on them.

Going to do this

 

[Nticman]

I think I like the stock Hogue grips best for me but I have tried the Decelerators. They are softer to shoot with but it takes me a long time to get the sites lined up.

Somehow I lost the original compact rubber N frame grips that came with this 625-10.

If any of you guys have the compact N rubber ones and want to part with them let me know.

What grips are these?

 

[texaspacker]

Hello
My 2 cents
The Pachmayr presentation grip are the best. I wear XL-XXL gloves.
I found a pair of N frame square butt camouflage grips with no box or screw/bolt on ebay for $16 including S&H. The screw/bolt can be found at your local Lowes (I hate home depot) they are #8-32 in 1 inch you'll have to grind off about 1/8 inch though. I like the brass ones best 4 for $1.30!

 

[Donn]

I prefer the variety of Pachmayr that has no finger grooves at all

So do I. That's what I've got on my Model 29 and Ruger Redhawk 41mag. They ain't pretty, but they do make both handguns much more comfortable.

 

[85win]

Look at the grips on the current production 629 4". I called S&W a month ago and they were about $30. These are square butt and am thinking about getting them for my 625. Hopefully they line up okay.

 

[YogiBear]

Bill Jordan Pachmayrs

Aloha,

I like the discontinued Bill Jordan Pachmayrs on my M57/58s

They work well when shooting heavy loads DA.

I plan to get Herrett's version after we settle in Texas.

I would also consider their Shooting Master grips.

 

[Wee Hooker]

I've been using the new Pachmyr Diamond Pro series lately. They are a little fuller and softer. They feel good and absorb recoil better than most IMHO.
Pachmayr Diamond Pro Grips S&W N-Frame Round Butt