trigger reach ?
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diamonback68
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The distance from the center of the trigger to the tang where the web of your thumb and index finger meet should be the same on either gun......2 3/4". If both guns have magna grips on the them, the only difference will be the N-frame grips will be a little more filling. HTH
Gearhead Jim
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Hmmm...
I think that is true for K vs L frames, but I measured my 629 and 66 once, the N frame 629 was longer than the K frame 66; if both guns have grips that leave the backstrap exposed.
I think that is true for K vs L frames, but I measured my 629 and 66 once, the N frame 629 was longer than the K frame 66; if both guns have grips that leave the backstrap exposed.
diamonback68
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Could be, but I was checking a basic 15 versus a basic 28 and they were identical. I think the 66 has a beefier .357 frame as does the L-frame and he did not specify what models he wanted to compare, they are all slightly different. Measure from the center of trigger to the tang web area and see what you get.
I have a 327PC which is an N frame and was wondering if the trigger reach would be shorter on a model 66 K frame.I have short finger's and it is a little bit of a stretch on the 327.Maybe I just need thinner grip's/stock's........
diamonback68
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I think you have just solved your own dilemma. I don't think switching frames is going to make any significant difference.
diamonback68
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Gearhead Jim
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OK, I got out the calipers.
You need to be careful when measuring, to keep the beam parallel to the side of the frame. When i do that, my 629 is slightly more than 1/8" more reach than my 66.
For me, that's enough that the DA reach on the 66 feels right, DA reach on the 629 feels a bit too long.
If I use rubber grips that cover the backstrap to shoot heavy loads, that adds about another 1/8" to both guns. Then; the 66 feels "a little long" for best DA, the 629 feels "way too long" for best DA.
I wear mens' medium or large size gloves. People with bigger or smaller hands will have different experiences.
For SA only, I would prefer the 629; but i seldom fire SA.
You need to be careful when measuring, to keep the beam parallel to the side of the frame. When i do that, my 629 is slightly more than 1/8" more reach than my 66.
For me, that's enough that the DA reach on the 66 feels right, DA reach on the 629 feels a bit too long.
If I use rubber grips that cover the backstrap to shoot heavy loads, that adds about another 1/8" to both guns. Then; the 66 feels "a little long" for best DA, the 629 feels "way too long" for best DA.
I wear mens' medium or large size gloves. People with bigger or smaller hands will have different experiences.
For SA only, I would prefer the 629; but i seldom fire SA.
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Ron H.
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Sir, Ajax magnas are the thinnest I've found, but I understand the company has gone out of business. The grips do turn up on the second-hand market from time to time. I have a square-butt N-frame set around here somewhere that I could dig out if they'd help your cause.
FWIW, I found those skinny little grips unpleasant with full-power magnum loads, .357 and up. That's why I no longer use them. They're fine with .44 special, .45 ACP, or .45 Colt, though.
Going back to the question in your original post, the K-frame does indeed have a shorter trigger reach than the N-frame. It's not much shorter, just 1/8-inch or so, but the shorter your trigger finger is, the more significant that 1/8-inch is. Definitely test-drive a K-frame and see how it feels.
Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.
Ron H.
**edited to add:**
You could also try a set of service grips, something like those that came on the old Army 1917s. They have no "horn" and don't come up past the half-round cutout in the grip frame. You can't get much skinnier than that. None too pleasant to shoot with, though, even in .45 ACP.
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For thin N Frame grips try Kelly's. Kelley Arms Home page. I have several sets and they fit my short fingers very well.
These N Frame's were originally longer finger groove, which I ground off to make them more to my likening and shortened the base. They're on my 24-3 and make it much easier to carry.
These N Frame's were originally longer finger groove, which I ground off to make them more to my likening and shortened the base. They're on my 24-3 and make it much easier to carry.
