I picked up a pair of Uncle Mikes rubber grips for a K frame Sq. butt (59005). Figured they were a $10 grip, but I see some crazy prices? Did they just not make many or what? What is a reasonable price for these things?
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What Is The Big Deal With Uncle Mike's Grips?
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gregintenn
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It isn't so much the grips are valuable as it is that your money isn't. Have you bought any gas, groceries, or ammo lately?
Not certain which grip that is but thinking theyre just popular and out of production. Same for their similar J grips. Thinking $25 range is more normal price these days???
sigp220.45
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As Trout said - the Spegel designs are excellent grips and the prices have been climbing.
Absalom
SWCA Member, Absent Comrade
I really would not care whether Spegel or Leonardo da Vinci designed them.
But back when they came out, they offered much better ergonomic options for different hand sizes than the then-ruling Pachmayr and Hogue rubber grips, both brands which tended to cater to people with ham-sized hands.
All my Pachmayrs were replaced with UM's in no time. If I were still buying new revolvers as shooters and for carrying, I would be willing to pay quite a bit for UM grips on the used market.
But back when they came out, they offered much better ergonomic options for different hand sizes than the then-ruling Pachmayr and Hogue rubber grips, both brands which tended to cater to people with ham-sized hands.
All my Pachmayrs were replaced with UM's in no time. If I were still buying new revolvers as shooters and for carrying, I would be willing to pay quite a bit for UM grips on the used market.
I can remember S&W doing a close out sale some years back on the K frame round butts. They were under $20….maybe $15.
They feel fantastic.
What are they getting now?
Have a pair of boot grips on a NY-1 J frame model 60. We are talking these, correct?
They feel fantastic.
What are they getting now?
Have a pair of boot grips on a NY-1 J frame model 60. We are talking these, correct?
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Wyatt Burp
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I have Hogue, Pach, and now an Uncle Mike's grip similar to these for my 3" Model 13-3. they were new in the box at a local shop for $2 and are far best of the three. The Hogues seem a little long at the butt and the Pach are wraparound the back strap which I don't like.I can remember S&W doing a close out sale some years back on the K frame round butts. They were under $20….maybe $15.
They feel fantastic.
What are they getting now?
Have a pair of boot grips on a J frame. We are talking these, correct?
OP
Don't have a picture of them yet but they are square butt, kind of like a slimed down Pachmayr Gripper. Saw some go for $60 but I did see that the boot style was more consistantly high. $20, $25 seem fair to ask or is that too high? Just trying to pay for the grips I keep.
The SB K's are hard to find.
I have two RB's, one is on my 66-1 snub. Here's the other NFS.
No better Goodyear's, imo.
I have two RB's, one is on my 66-1 snub. Here's the other NFS.
No better Goodyear's, imo.
They may not be BBQ material, but they're excellent for the intended purpose. As previously mentioned, they were designed by Craig Spegel and they're long discontinued. S&W did supply them on guns for a while, until they decided not to pay royalties.
A number of them have recently sold on ebay for between $50 and $90. If you think that's high, check out what the UM/Spegel grips for a Browning High Power go for.
A number of them have recently sold on ebay for between $50 and $90. If you think that's high, check out what the UM/Spegel grips for a Browning High Power go for.
squidsix
Member
It is very easy to find some Uncle Mike's grips.
But square butt K-frame (not round-to-square but square) and HiPower grips are like hen's teeth.
They are, in my experience, the best of rubber grips. And they dont feel like a fistful of play-do like Hogues.
But square butt K-frame (not round-to-square but square) and HiPower grips are like hen's teeth.
They are, in my experience, the best of rubber grips. And they dont feel like a fistful of play-do like Hogues.
Grayfox
US Veteran
The UM boot and combat grips are my absolute favorites. I have them on almost all of my guns that might be called on for defensive use. I'm really not a fan of rubber at all. But these fit my hand so perfectly that I have to have 'em. 
Back when they were still made, they sold for about $20 new. However, they're so good that I'd happily pay $50, maybe more for a set.
BTW: UM only made them for J & K frame S&W revolvers. I have often wished they had made N-frame grips as well.
UM secured licensed rights to several of Craig Spegals excellent designs, made them in rubber and sold them cheap. The story goes that Spegal got pissed that UM was selling far more of his designs than he was. When the license expired, Spegal refused to renew it.
Back when they were still made, they sold for about $20 new. However, they're so good that I'd happily pay $50, maybe more for a set.
BTW: UM only made them for J & K frame S&W revolvers. I have often wished they had made N-frame grips as well.
UM secured licensed rights to several of Craig Spegals excellent designs, made them in rubber and sold them cheap. The story goes that Spegal got pissed that UM was selling far more of his designs than he was. When the license expired, Spegal refused to renew it.
OP
VTgw yes they are.
OP
Thanks for all the info. I got what I needed and I learned a lot and will be adding them to my list of grips to look for.
Yep, they are
I haven't priced them recently cause I have all I need.
I have them on a 41 Magnum Redhawk and they're PERFECT for shooting those stout "Ruger only" loads.
I'm a believer in them for sure. Are they pretty? No, but by golly they work as intended at least for me.
I have them on a 41 Magnum Redhawk and they're PERFECT for shooting those stout "Ruger only" loads.
I'm a believer in them for sure. Are they pretty? No, but by golly they work as intended at least for me.
I've bought guns just to get the Spegel grips that were on them--one was a 4" 686 with round to square Macassar Ebony grips, the other most recently was a duplicate 66 2.5" that had the round butt rubber grips--those are nice to use.
If I ever actually decide to sell my Mk. III High Power, the dark cocobolo Spegels won't be included, unless the new buyer ponies up a stack of benjamins (in other words, it ain't for sale).
If I ever actually decide to sell my Mk. III High Power, the dark cocobolo Spegels won't be included, unless the new buyer ponies up a stack of benjamins (in other words, it ain't for sale).
Why not make them again?
Kind of makes you wonder why Uncle Mike's does not start making them again...
Kind of makes you wonder why Uncle Mike's does not start making them again...
LVSteve
Member
Somebody had a clearout of Spegel's for HiPowers a couple of years ago. The rush for them on the Web was biblical. Mine sit on a worn old FEG clone, but man, they make the gun feel so much better.
1sailor
Member
I run UM's on all my round butt revolvers. A clean set for about $30 to $35 would be a pretty good price. I think I've paid more. When it's the grip you want you pay what it costs. I installed a set of UM's on my M&P340 and the difference in handling and control compared to the factory grips is instantly noticed. I see no difference in concealability compared to the boots that came with.
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Richard Simmons
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That was Bud's Guns. Was able to get a pair for my Hi-Power. As I recall they were right at $50. Wish I'd have bought several.
xtrtsqrt11
Member
I have the same set as 1sailor on my 340 PD. They are so much better with dealing with recoil than the skinny boot grips that came on it. I like having someplace for my pinky finger and they still do fine for pocket carry.
OP
I've hunted up a couple sets and they are on their way, and I'm determined to find a set for the Hi-Power. They will be posted for sale as I come across them.
938
938
Many years ago there was an old school gunsmith at a locally-owned gun-shop. There was always a box of old handgun grips sitting next to the shop door. All grips were $5.00. Found both of the UM grips at the same time. I like the grips. I don't have large hands and they fit me perfectly. I've never found any for sale locally since that day. The ones on the Internet are going considerably higher than $5.00.
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CAJUNLAWYER
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Uncle Mike's boot grips for the round butt J frame gives an identical grip profile as a set of magnas with a Tyler. The magnas and tyler are a wee bit lighter and less sticky. I like the magnas with the Tyler with a wrap of vet tape for sticky. Old school
I would like all the money back I've spent trying to get a nicer set of grips for my 66 2.5. I keep putting the Uncle Mike's boot grips back on. Nothing feels or shoots better in my opinion.
Not sure if anyone touched on it in other posts but I read that they stopped making them due to Craig Spegel not renewing the licensing agreement apparently they could not come to terms. As others have said would love to see them made again.
Not sure if anyone touched on it in other posts but I read that they stopped making them due to Craig Spegel not renewing the licensing agreement apparently they could not come to terms. As others have said would love to see them made again.
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