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

[kaaskop49]

attn: quidproquocoins

Welcome to the Forum! Can't have too many new members! Re UM Boot Grips: Go to the S&W website. Punch the STORE button. From there, hit CLOSEOUTS, you'll see the UM Boot Grips at about $15.00. Since you'll pay tax and shipping, perhaps you'll want to get more than one? Hope this helps.

 

[shouldazagged]

My EDC J-frame (pocket carried, in a good pocket holster) has worn Pachmayr Compacs for over twelve years. Only a little harder to conceal than boot grips, don't drag on clothing, cover the backstrap, and give a secure hold with purchase for the little finger. I really like them for my old and arthritic hands, but lots of younger shooters do too.

 

[3rdRRU_PhuBai]

Pachmayr Compacs on my 640-1, 642 and 60-10. 25 qualifying rounds with .357 in the 640-1 with Compacs is no fun but it works.

 

[shouldazagged]

Pachmayr Compacs on my 640-1, 642 and 60-10. 25 qualifying rounds with .357 in the 640-1 with Compacs is no fun but it works.

One thing I like about them is that on one of the Centennial series guns--mine's a dashless 640--they give a higher hold that helps control muzzle flip.

 

[cyberiad]

Spegel's, but then I don't like any rubber stocks

 

[snubbyfan]

I carry my 442 with Pachmayr Compacts. It's still easily concealed in either my pocket or on my belt. They work great with my large gimpy hands.

 

[M3Stuart]

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

+1 on the Hogue Bantams. It shortens the grip enough for pocket carry on my 60-9.

Pachmayr Compacs are a good option also - they have a place for your pinky, but I found them wider (fatter), they also cover the back of the frame which is more comfortable for shooting - it lessens the felt recoil on your palm. I used those on a 36 I carried for a long time until I got the 642.

 

[MR.G]

Have a box of grips that I bought for my J frames over the years. For pocket carry I still use the Uncle Mikes rubber boot grips.

 

[Dave T]

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

A round butt K-frame or L-frame...or even an N-frame if you're big enough and have the right holster.

YMMV,
Dave

 

[hotrod150]

I've tried wooden Altamonts, Ahrends, & Badgers, and rubber Pachmayr Compac & Hogue Bantams, but I keep coming back to the uncle mike boots. The bantams weren't bad, but I don't like Hogue's one-piece pry-on/pry-off design- plus UM's fit my hands better anyway. I have 6 sets, two of which I bought last week from S&W- cost me about $40 delivered. I've thought about trying the hideout grips, but I doubt they'd be an improvement on the UM's. I suspect they'd feel about like the hard plastic Crimson Trace LG-105 laser boots- not bad, but mot as good a feel as the UM's.

 

[Alnamvet68]

For my money, the S&W OEM synthetic grips do everything all the other rubber grips do, and probably for less money. Boot or full size, take your pic.

 

[Cal44]

For my money, the S&W OEM synthetic grips do everything all the other rubber grips do, and probably for less money. Boot or full size, take your pic.

I agree - but it's no fun just sticking with the factory grips.

That would be too simple.

Part of the fun is trying lots of different grips.

And, you have to switch back and forth between different ones from time to time just to justify all the money you spent.

 

[Alnamvet68]

I see......

 

[shep854]

The 'lemon peel' (magnas?) grip with T-grip adapters work best for pocket-carrying my M49. They also help maintain the classic appearance.

 

[chipking]

For the pocket I prefer wood (Ahrends or Eagle or Spiegal secret service or boot grips). They don't grab the inside of the pocket when you need them most. Brownells sells a hard nylon grip that looks like it would do well in that department also so I may give them a test run. For holster carry the Uncle Mikes or Hogue Bantams work very well also.
Chip King

 

[mickeyblueyes]

Altamont company makes some nices grips,in the USA.

 

[fds5116]

I like the Compaq - covers the backstrap for a better fit for my hand. Took the checkering off with a dremel, added some pseudo stipples to front/rear strap to add to grip. Sprayed with clear polyurethane to take out some of the grabbyness (rubber grip to cloth pocket), but that still grabbed a bit until it was dusted with cornstarch. Sounds odd, but it works.

 

[shouldazagged]

I like the Compaq - covers the backstrap for a better fit for my hand. Took the checkering off with a dremel, added some pseudo stipples to front/rear strap to add to grip. Sprayed with clear polyurethane to take out some of the grabbyness (rubber grip to cloth pocket), but that still grabbed a bit until it was dusted with cornstarch. Sounds odd, but it works.

I wonder if they've changed the formulation of the rubber they use. Mine were never grabby, to the best of my recollection--I've used the same set for going on thirteen years. There's a little smoothing of the checkering on the right side (I'm right-handed and carry the gun in a pocket holster) but otherwise they look pretty much as they did when I bought them.

 

[shawn mccarver]

Hogue Bantams are very nice indeed. Don't overlook the Eagle Secret Service grip.

 

[robotoid]

Nothing better than UM boot grips. Stop looking. I've been carrying a J frame for 25+ years and tried about everything. All mine wear UM boot grips.