What's Better Than J Frame Uncle Mike's Boot Grip For Carry?

[kci-mia]

Is there a better grip than Uncle Mike's Boot Grip for carrying J frame revolvers?

I have model 37 and model 38 revolvers in 38 Special that I occasionally carry in the front pocket or on my ankle. In past 20 years I've tried most of the grips out there and I find myself coming back to those Uncle Mike's rubber boot grips over and over again. They absorbe recoil better than anything else I've tried and it doesn't add any to the size of the revolver. Only other grip that is as functional is the origional factory wood grip with Tyler T grip adapter.

They are ugly rubber grips... but they work for me.

Is there any other grips that works as well or better?

 

[David Sinko]

No. All the J Frames I own have them too.

Dave Sinko

 

[gdogs]

I usually have a J frame with Barami's and a Tyler T in the carry rotation. Makes for a good alternative to pocket carry.

 

[Sonny Crocket]

They are on all my Js too, I won't use anything else. Everytime I try something different, I end up with the UMs on again in short order.

 

[Pisgah]

I like the Hogue Bantams better -- not much, but a little.

 

[haggis]

The only thing better than Uncle Mike's Boot Grips are the Craig Spegel boot grips they're modeled after.

Buck

 

[WardenRoss]

Eagle Grips - Secret Service

I like the Eagle brand Secret Service grips for my carry J frame Smith...

 

[gr7070]

Are the Uncle Mike's what come on the new S&W J-frames nowadays?

 

[Maximumbob54]

If you like magnas and a grip adapter, the new four tab BK is the most solid feeling adapter I have ever used.

I also favor Altamont boot grips:

 

[celticfisherman]

nothing made by UM feels right to me.

 

[cowboydave]

I like the Hogue Bantams better -- not much, but a little.

I do too, as they fit my hand better.
Dave

 

[getoff]

badger, or s&w diamondwood with a tyler or bk grip adapter. rubber is great for shooting, but i find it hangs up on to much when carrying concealed.

 

[MgoBlue]

I found a Crimson Trace grip to be much more comfortable for shooting .357 out of my lightweight 340sc. I think the comfort comes from the covering of the backstrap. It's not pretty, but it's very effective for carry purposes!

 

[Shooting Padre]

Uncle Mike's produced lower priced products, but occasionally they come up with something pretty good. I haven't tried the boot grips yet. Interesting to see the positive comments on them. I learn something new every day. Of course, with my memory, everything is new everyday.

 

[lawandorder]

Grips by the guy who invented the Boot Grip...........

Craig Spegel

 

[G.T. Smith]

DC magnas!

I know that you have all seen or used PC magnas, but I like my DC, (dog chewed), magnas. These are the original stocks numbered to the gun. The gun is 43 years old. I have tried pach compac pros and the Uncle mikes, but these fit my hand better for some crazy reason. I think that is what it all boils down to anyways.
Now if my J frame happened to be a .357 or one of the ones that are rated for .38+P's, then I would definitely have to have some type of grip with the finger grooves and a high degree of recoil dampening.
P.S., The chew marks make up for the worn checking too.
Here is a pick of a gun that is carried everywhere all the time.
keep praying for the U.S.A.
GordXX

 

[TNDave]

The Precision Hideout grips are good. They don't grab your clothes and are indestructible. They come in fingergroove models as well. Here is a set on my 642. They are about like a T grip and factory grips. Just a little bigger.

 

[quidproquocoins]

I had a Mod 60 38 with boot grips and they were perfect for me. The gun was stolen. I located another 60 in 38 but the grips are not around. Anybody have an idea where I can get one?

 

[quidproquocoins]

Boot Grips

I had a Mod 60 in 38 with boot grips. They were perfect for my hands. The gun was stolen. I located another 60 in 38 but the grips are not around. Anybody have an idea where I can get one? I am not great with this posting stuff so please, complicated looses me quick. Charles

 

[Cal44]

I have Pachmayr Compac grips on a M63 22lr. I don't carry it, but I like the grips and they would work well for carry.