What do you think of rubber grips?
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THE PILGRIM
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I'm sorry, I missed that Jack the OP is in France.
One of the neat things about the rubber grips are that they are reasonably priced and available in a wide range of shapes and sizes.
Here anyway.
So if one particular model don't fit you correctly, maybe another will.
One of the neat things about the rubber grips are that they are reasonably priced and available in a wide range of shapes and sizes.
Here anyway.
So if one particular model don't fit you correctly, maybe another will.
Rubber grips have their place. I'm not a big fan of them on traditional blued revolvers because of the look, but they're fine on stainless and the newer black finish. I was told a long time ago by somebody I trust very much in this area that most shooters tried to fix their shooting grip problems by switching to something much too large, and they would do better by going smaller . . .
BigCityChief
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I'm not a fan of rubber grips, but to each his own.
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webley green
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Wood for show and rubber for go...
My S&W Revolvers wore their wood grips until they went into my holster, Pacs originally and later Uncle Mikes. The original grips are pristine as a result.
I like diamond grips and target grips as much as the next S&W afficiando for my blued and stainless guns but for use, I do like the rubber grips.
My S&W Revolvers wore their wood grips until they went into my holster, Pacs originally and later Uncle Mikes. The original grips are pristine as a result.
I like diamond grips and target grips as much as the next S&W afficiando for my blued and stainless guns but for use, I do like the rubber grips.
Alk8944
US Veteran
For those who find the regular Pachmayr and Hogue rubber stocks too thin/narrow, take a look at the Pachmayr "Diamond Pro". I believe these are a fairly recent introduction. They are fuller and made of a soft compound like the "Decelerators". They are available for both K & N frames, round butt only.
Midway wants $21.95. I bought a set of N Frames recently from Sportsman's Warehouse for $19.95. Definitely make my "Mountain Revolver" more comfortable than any others I have tried on it.
Sorry astigmat2000, this probably doesn't help you a bit!
Midway wants $21.95. I bought a set of N Frames recently from Sportsman's Warehouse for $19.95. Definitely make my "Mountain Revolver" more comfortable than any others I have tried on it.
Sorry astigmat2000, this probably doesn't help you a bit!
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astigmat2000
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For Rsanch111, neither in France nor in Italy you'll find shoes in different widths. I discovered that in the UK when I worked there and I found that very nice 'cause, as well as my hands, I've got pretty wide feet.
Italian shoes are made for long and thin feet regardless of the customer's needs....
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Jack
Italian shoes are made for long and thin feet regardless of the customer's needs....
It's midnight in here....I'm going to Morpheus' arms...
Read you and happy to have initiated so many reactions...
Jack
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Wee Hooker
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I've often wondered that despite rubber being a very popular choice for revolver shooters, that they only come in (VERY) limited shapes and colors. Seems to me there is a market out there for any company willing to go even remotely off the beaten path in shape, sizing and color offerings.
I'll shut up now.
I'll shut up now.
DWalt
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I prefer Hogues to Pachs, they are a little smaller and fit my hand better. I dislike any checkered wood grips for shooting, and greatly prefer smooth wood grips, especially the Thai smooth grips bought off eBay. I have one pair each of K & N, and I switch them around for use on different revolvers.
Grayfox
US Veteran
With me it depends on the gun and the grips.
For the most part I generally prefer wood on most of my handguns. In fact I'm probably one of the few people that the factory target stocks actually fit well. I'm also quite fond of the Herrett's Shooting Star stocks.
I've never liked the rubber Hogue grips as they just don't fit me and I don't care for the feel of the pebble finish.
My Model 29 wears a set of Pachmyer presentations because it does help with recoil. This is the only N-frame I own with rubber grips on it.
However, most of my revolvers that could be called upon for carry or self defense wear the old Uncle Mike's/Butler Creek rubber grips. Its not because of the rubber, its because they fit my hand perfectly and they used to be very inexpensive.
For the most part I generally prefer wood on most of my handguns. In fact I'm probably one of the few people that the factory target stocks actually fit well. I'm also quite fond of the Herrett's Shooting Star stocks.
I've never liked the rubber Hogue grips as they just don't fit me and I don't care for the feel of the pebble finish.
My Model 29 wears a set of Pachmyer presentations because it does help with recoil. This is the only N-frame I own with rubber grips on it.
However, most of my revolvers that could be called upon for carry or self defense wear the old Uncle Mike's/Butler Creek rubber grips. Its not because of the rubber, its because they fit my hand perfectly and they used to be very inexpensive.
shouldazagged
Absent Comrade
My carry J-frame has worn the same set of Pachmayr Compacs for years. My hands are arthritic and painful, and have been for twenty years. The Compacs cover the backstrap, give a high hold (desirable on a 640, for me), cushion recoil with +P ammo, and allow quicker recovery for a second shot.
I don't find them ugly, but then I fell in love with them many years ago when I picked up a Colt DS that wore them. They just snuggled into my hand and said, "Let's go shoot."
My 10-5 wears magnas and a Pachmayr grip adapter, so I'm not totally wedded to rubber.
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I have a pair of Pachmayer j-frame grips on my 442 Airweight. While I realize that it makes the gun unnecessarily larger compared to the factory rubber grip, the Pachmayers fit my hand perfectly.
They have their place...
As mentioned, they will help tame a wild pistol. Guns that are function, like defense weapons could really use a non slip grip and soften those +P+ defense loads.
As mentioned, they will help tame a wild pistol. Guns that are function, like defense weapons could really use a non slip grip and soften those +P+ defense loads.
Kronos
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Always preferred either rubber or plastic,and now G10 or micarta-I pretty much got into guns when "blued steel and wood" were still king and hated it because the durability was pretty....****.
The synthetic grips are stronger and in some cases (rubber) can help with recoil so they win out over wood any day no matter how "soulless" some say they are
Practical use wins over aesthetics with me.
The synthetic grips are stronger and in some cases (rubber) can help with recoil so they win out over wood any day no matter how "soulless" some say they are
Practical use wins over aesthetics with me.
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astigmat2000
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I came on vacation in the US many times but in places, like New York, that my wife likes. I cannot just impose places where I can satisfy my hobbies...I'm sure you have the same at home ;-)
When Ruger came out with the LCR they had Hogue "tamer" rubber grips.
They claimed reduction in felt recoil up to 50%. They do a good job.
Uncle Mike's Craig Spegel designed rubber combat grips are quite good
at reducing felt recoil also. I don't think they are made any more, but
you might find them on ebay.
They claimed reduction in felt recoil up to 50%. They do a good job.
Uncle Mike's Craig Spegel designed rubber combat grips are quite good
at reducing felt recoil also. I don't think they are made any more, but
you might find them on ebay.
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