What kind of grips do you use?
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HAWKEYE10
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I don't like rubber grips. To me the wood target gripsare more comfortable and better looking. Just my humble
opinion. Don
stevieboy
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I've used Hogue rubbers on my 686 and on a couple of other guns. I find them to be ugly but certainly comfortable as well. I've fired full house .44 magnums from my friend's 629 without experiencing the slightest discomfort.
That said, none of my guns are wearing Hogues at the moment. The closest I come to that is that my model 36 has a set of S & W full length rubbers at this time, grips that, like Hogues, have finger grooves. My other revolvers are all wearing wooden grips. My 66 has the original S & W targets on it. My 27 and my 617 have Kurac "coke" style grips which I find to be extemely comfortable and stylish to boot. Finally, my 686 has Nills "coke" reproductions, grips which are way too expensive, but which are the most comfortable grips that I own.
That said, none of my guns are wearing Hogues at the moment. The closest I come to that is that my model 36 has a set of S & W full length rubbers at this time, grips that, like Hogues, have finger grooves. My other revolvers are all wearing wooden grips. My 66 has the original S & W targets on it. My 27 and my 617 have Kurac "coke" style grips which I find to be extemely comfortable and stylish to boot. Finally, my 686 has Nills "coke" reproductions, grips which are way too expensive, but which are the most comfortable grips that I own.
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My 44s wear Pachmeyr compacts to the range. No fingergrooves for me.
jj2am44
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I'm with Hawkeye-I don't like rubber grips.
Wheelgunner840
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I have a Hogue monogrip on my model 29, and it is a perfect fit for my somewhat large hands. I can comfortably shoot the heaviest loads that I dare put in it. The SRH is used for the heaviest of loads, and that is wearing a Hogue with the gel insert at the top of the backstrap. I am talking about a 310 WNFP at 1450 fps. I would never shoot that load in my model 29. The Hogue grip on both guns do their job superbly. Here's how they look:
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I just have the standard factory wood numbered to my mdl 36 and a Tyler T Grip.
I just have the standard factory wood numbered to my mdl 36 and a Tyler T Grip.
panamajack310
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Hi, I am with hawkeye, I like wooden grips or stag grips.
The "right" answer will vary with hand size. For my hand, the clear answer is Pachmayr Presentations, small. For others, it may be Hogue or Safariland/Rogers. For some, the gun really needs to be round-butted, but I would try the Pachmayrs or even some older service stocks before doing that.
Go to a store or a gun club or some place where you can try on a few different sets of grips.
Go to a store or a gun club or some place where you can try on a few different sets of grips.
aterry33
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As pretty as they are, the S&W target grips are a little big for my hands.
I am not a big fan of grips with finger grooves, but the Hogues are about the best I've found for my 29. The rubber helps absorb shock for me.
I wish someone would make a rubber grip that resembled a S&W magna with a Tyler T-grip installed.
I am not a big fan of grips with finger grooves, but the Hogues are about the best I've found for my 29. The rubber helps absorb shock for me.
I wish someone would make a rubber grip that resembled a S&W magna with a Tyler T-grip installed.
cmort666
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Hogues or Pachmayrs are on all of my revolvers except my well worn M&P which has magnas and a Tyler T-Grip. I absolutely HATE wooden targets. They don't fit my hand in any way. When shooting Specials in my 4" 29-2, I actually like the grips I took off of the M1917 I used to own.
HEADKNOCKER
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For my J Frames I use Spegels & For my K & L Frame Square butts I prefer Uncle Mikes Combat grips which are Copies of Craig Spegels work..
The Square Butt Grips are getting hard to come by..
They cover the backstrap & give a great purchase on the weapon & work realy well for my hands..
The set on my 686 started life as a round to square set & I modified them with an exacto knife internaly to fit the square butt frame, They are now just like the Square Butt set I picked up at the gunshow..
These rubber grips are fine for my use..
The factory square butt magnas & target grips just don't fit my hands right & niether do the factory combats either but they are without a doubt the best looking factory grips out there IMO..
Here's a pic of my two J Frames & 547 wearing the Uncle Mikes Combats..
Gary/Hk
The Square Butt Grips are getting hard to come by..
They cover the backstrap & give a great purchase on the weapon & work realy well for my hands..
The set on my 686 started life as a round to square set & I modified them with an exacto knife internaly to fit the square butt frame, They are now just like the Square Butt set I picked up at the gunshow..
These rubber grips are fine for my use..
The factory square butt magnas & target grips just don't fit my hands right & niether do the factory combats either but they are without a doubt the best looking factory grips out there IMO..
Here's a pic of my two J Frames & 547 wearing the Uncle Mikes Combats..
Gary/Hk
The wood grips are nice but I shoot allot and after while the wood would get soft and begin to splinter. I like Hogue and Pachmayr it just depends which gun. I do keep the originals put away just in case..
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I have a 586 that had hogue grips since I bought it. They have a really good feel. The 29-2 that I just bought came with wood grips that look very nice but I can see where they may not be the most comfortable after several 44 mag rounds. I will probably look for some Hogue grips for it.
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+1 on that. All my square-butt K and N frame guns have factory target grips on them, preferably made before the mid-'70s. I have yet to find anything that looks or feels better.
are more comfortable and better looking. Just my humble
opinion. Don
Now, on round-butts, almost anything you can put on the gun feels okay. Only ones I've ever tried I didn't like are a pair of Rogers I bought in the '80s.
Headknocker
Are those Uncle Mike's Combat grips for a S&W K frame still available? I have one pair and like them very well, better than the Pachmayr Gripper that I have been purchasing recently. I have been checking for them on line but no luck in locating them. Anyone know where they can be purchased?
Roger
Are those Uncle Mike's Combat grips for a S&W K frame still available? I have one pair and like them very well, better than the Pachmayr Gripper that I have been purchasing recently. I have been checking for them on line but no luck in locating them. Anyone know where they can be purchased?
Roger
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With me it depends on what I use the gun for.
J,K and L frames that may be carried or mostly fired double action usually wear Uncle Mike's/Butler Creek grips. I'm not a big fan of rubber, but these grips fit my hand perfectly for DA shooting and they're inexpensive. The snubbies use the round butt boot grip while the 4" guns have square butt Combats on them.
Sadly, these grips have been discontinued. But they can still be found new in the package on some of the auction sites.
The N-frames that are often shot DA mostly have whatever I can find that fits my hand. I'm fond of Herrett's Shooting Stars, but there are couple of others as well.
My Model 29 is the only gun I have with Pachmyers on it and that's just to tame the recoil. Otherwise, I don't care for Pachs.
Target guns or those fired mostly single action wear factory Targets. They work for me and keep the guns looking original.
Collectables and guns that don't get shot very often have whatever originally came on them. In some cases I've had to find correct stocks to replace what was on it when I bought the gun. Several of these that came with Magnas have had Tyler T-grips added for better shooting.
There really is no correct answer. So just find and use what works for you.
J,K and L frames that may be carried or mostly fired double action usually wear Uncle Mike's/Butler Creek grips. I'm not a big fan of rubber, but these grips fit my hand perfectly for DA shooting and they're inexpensive. The snubbies use the round butt boot grip while the 4" guns have square butt Combats on them.
Sadly, these grips have been discontinued. But they can still be found new in the package on some of the auction sites.
The N-frames that are often shot DA mostly have whatever I can find that fits my hand. I'm fond of Herrett's Shooting Stars, but there are couple of others as well.
My Model 29 is the only gun I have with Pachmyers on it and that's just to tame the recoil. Otherwise, I don't care for Pachs.
Target guns or those fired mostly single action wear factory Targets. They work for me and keep the guns looking original.
Collectables and guns that don't get shot very often have whatever originally came on them. In some cases I've had to find correct stocks to replace what was on it when I bought the gun. Several of these that came with Magnas have had Tyler T-grips added for better shooting.
There really is no correct answer. So just find and use what works for you.
Sportsterguy
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Depends on the caliber for me.
I like Uncle Mikes full coverage for my J frames, with the exception of my constant companion, an old 36. It wears it's originals with a Tyler as the wood doesn't attach itself to clothing like rubber can when drawing. The UM's give me a perfect sight picture when I align the sights on my 3" J's.
For my K and L's I like Ahrends finger grooves. Give me a good grip and are comfortable to shoot with.
When shooting my .41's and .44 I like either the wood Hogue monogrip on the .41's and the same grip in rubber for the .44.
I have a drawer full of grips I've tried over the years. You just have to find the best that fit you and the revolver you're shooting.
My least favorite grips are the S&W combat fg's. They do not fit my hand and draw blood everytime I shoot with them on when shooting full power .357's and above. Keep them in padded ziplocks numbered to the revolver as they command big money.
I like Uncle Mikes full coverage for my J frames, with the exception of my constant companion, an old 36. It wears it's originals with a Tyler as the wood doesn't attach itself to clothing like rubber can when drawing. The UM's give me a perfect sight picture when I align the sights on my 3" J's.
For my K and L's I like Ahrends finger grooves. Give me a good grip and are comfortable to shoot with.
When shooting my .41's and .44 I like either the wood Hogue monogrip on the .41's and the same grip in rubber for the .44.
I have a drawer full of grips I've tried over the years. You just have to find the best that fit you and the revolver you're shooting.
My least favorite grips are the S&W combat fg's. They do not fit my hand and draw blood everytime I shoot with them on when shooting full power .357's and above. Keep them in padded ziplocks numbered to the revolver as they command big money.
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jag312
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are more comfortable and better looking. Just my humble
opinion. Don
The various rubber grips have never felt comfortable to me. They felt narrower than wood grips, and the recoil felt more intense. I prefer the feel of the original-style wood grips. All my handguns have either walnut, rosewood, or ivory grips, with the exception of my Walter TPH and one antique Colt SA. The Colt has pearl grips (don't tell George Patton), and the Walther has the original black plastic grips which I do intend to change.
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I like Pachmyr Grippers and I have Pachmyr Compacts on my 625 which I got because I wanted a rubber grip that was like the Jerry Miculek grip which I have and like on my 686. The Pachmyr Compacts are close to the Miculek grip but they are thicker and not quite the same. I have the Uncle Mikes on my Model 15 and sometimes they migrate to my model 10 or 4" 19 depending on my mood. They are nice grips and are available at the S&W Store. A link is posted below.
I wish the Jay Scott Grips were still in production.
Category - Rubber Grips
I wish the Jay Scott Grips were still in production.
Category - Rubber Grips
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