Which grips on your N frame?

[YamaLink]

I have medium sized hands (size 10 glove). Fingers are average, almost skinny.

The stock grips on my 625 JM haven't won me over. Yet. I have some Hogue rubber square butt grips coming in but who knows if I'll like them for uspsa.

What grips are on your N frame, what size are your hands and is the N frame a range or daily carry or game gun or something else.

 

[ErnieDeBord]

On my shooter 629 8 3/8 bbl, I use pac rubber, the most ugly grips ever made. The gun shoots groups @ 100 yds that rivials alot of rifles

 

[deanodog]

My N frames are all shooters and they wear hogue grippers. They are range guns as I don't carry or hunt. I just love to reload and shoot. I have small hands and all my heavy hitters wear hogues. N frames are my favorites. I don't have L frames anymore. I don't really like j frames but I have two . I like k frames for plinking with 38s.

 

[Dave T]

My two oldest N-frames (1914 & 1921) have service stocks and grip adapters, while I put Magnas and a grip adapter on one from 1938. I have 4 made in the 1950s and three of them have Magnas and grip adapters while one has relieved diamond targets. Two round butts have factory finger groove combats. Got two from the 1980s, one with trimmed down targets (coke profile) and the other with Hogue mono-grips. Wow, that took a fair amount of thinking and typing. Sure hope it is of interest to you. (LOL)

Dave

PS: Just remembered, one's coming in next week wearing Pachmyers. However, I don't think they will last long.

 

[TDC]

Jerry Miculek grips on my 57
Custom made grips on my 27-2
Pachmayr Presentation Camo grips on my 629 Classic

You may want to consider buying S&W 500 grips for your N frame. They cover the whole grip and absorb more recoil than the original factory grips provided for an N frame..... The frame fit is identical for me.. Something for everyone with a round butt N frame to consider...

 

[tom turner]

I too have small, skinny hands (size 7 ring) . . . yet have always shot my N frames very well in double action competitions.

For the gun games, I've always used Hogue "rubbers" on my N, L and K frames. They afford a perfect grip . . . don't allow the gun to torque out of that perfect grip, while never causing any discomfort either.

On my deer hunting Model 29 .44 Magnum, I use Hogue "Camolamo" wood grips in the same style configuration as the rubbers. Zero discomfort while firing hot 300 gr. ammo. The Hogue design uses thin width at the top of the grip's "horns," and thus doesn't pound the inner first bone of the thumb when using the proper high grip. They are wonderful!

Still, for double action gun games, I switch to Hogue rubbers on all my S&W revolvers, including ones in .45ACP. You will surely like them a lot too, I suspect.

 

[NFrameFred]

Hand size, differences in perception, and personal preferences are so varied - that's why there are so many choices out there in this land of plenty.

I have average sized hands and unless I'm shooting the stoutest loads that torque the gun in my hand, the old style 'target' grips with the checkering and medallions have always suited me just fine. Lot's of folks like they way the look by not how they feel under recoil or sit in their hand. They always felt about right, to me.

Most of my N frames wear smooth 'Presentation' S&W grips in the safe, and when they step out to the range they either dress in the aforementioned targets or a set of Hogue mono-grips.

I know though it feels funny to me, a lot of guys with average to small hands like a 'service' type grip (magna grips) with an adapter like Tyler T.

To each his own . . . .

 

[gasaman]

I love my Jerry Mucilek grips on my 29-4....

 

[CWH44300]

Hogues all the time I were large gloves my n frames are shot n carried always

 

[Smee78]

All of my N-frames where Ahrends and I have average hands.

 

[jwk]

While I don't have Bill Jordan size hands, my hands are a bit on the large size. I have found several sets of grips that follow the Skeeter Skelton styling and they work for me on square butt N Frames. On my N frames that have round butts, I use a wood grip by Hogue that are round butt grips (not the round to square conversion) without finger grooves. I can't do finger grooves and they just don't fall where my fingers want to be. Hope that helps. Sorry I don't have photos that I can post. JWK

 

[madmikeb]

I have small hands and every one of my N-frames wears a Hogue wood grip. On the rounds butts I don't use conversion grips, I've found that the round butt grips point perfectly where the conversion grips tend to point high for me. If I grip the gun, pick up a point on the wall with the gun pointed at the ground, close my eyes and raise the gun to a shooting position, open my eyes, with the round butts the sights will be perfectly aligned, the square butts or conversion grips will be pointing a little high. Felt recoil does seem to be a little higher with the round butts though. I use them for competition, carry and shooting. I used to hunt with them but I don't seem to have much time to hunt these days. In competition I like the wood because if I don't get my grip quite right after a reload the first shot settles the gun into my hand.

 

[BillyWayne]

My N frames wear Ahrends round butts. I do not have long fingers and I need the backstrap exposed on the N frames. I also feel more comfort with round butt grips over square. For me the rounds point better and recoil feels better. On my L frames I can use grips that cover the backstrap and still have it comfortable. In fact L frames with covered backstrap feels like N frame with backstrap exposed. I prefer it that way. I have a friend with long fingers and he prefers the larger grips that cover the backstrap on his N frames. He can palm a basketball and I cannot. His fingers can poke me in the eye from across the room. One size does not fill all with revolver grips. I have a handful of J, L and N frame grips laying around that I will never use. I should post them for sale sometime on this forum and me some grips that fit.

 

[lagavulin62]

at this point the range is the only place for my n frames. the target stocks feel best for me. they distribute the felt recoil well. one day when I own land and need a woods carry gun I will use either a magna with grip adaptor or something similar so that I can get a tighter feel for the gun. but at the range, or sitting in a stand, or whatever, I really prefer the targets.

 

[ENGINE18]

My Model 28-2, 4-inch came with factory stocks. I removed them, tossed them in the safe, and replaced them with Hogue Monogrips. I have several roundbutt K-frames and like several types of grips on them, but that M28 with the Hogues works great for me!

 

[thomasinaz]

I really like the Ahrend's round butts, without the finger grooves. I have them on any of the N frames I regularly carry. Here's what they look like on my 625 MG. I wear large size gloves.

 

[gasaman]

I got Ahrends on my 327PC

 

[zan516]

I use large sized gloves and I used to use the Pachmayer Compacs on both my round-butt N-frames (a 3" and a 1 7/8" barrel). Now I use Hogue wood on the three inch and a Hogue K/L-frame Bantam in rubber for the small one.
The Pachmayer and Hogue were both comfortable for extended shooting sessions.
I went with the Hogues because the Bantams were more compact and I wanted the same type of "feel" for both guns. They both point extremely well in my hands
If you get a chance you really need to see if you can check out other but similar sized N-frames to really see what fits/feels good to you.

t

 

[Ron H.]

I have medium sized hands (size 10 glove). Fingers are average, almost skinny.

The stock grips on my 625 JM haven't won me over. Yet. I have some Hogue rubber square butt grips coming in but who knows if I'll like them for uspsa.

What grips are on your N frame, what size are your hands and is the N frame a range or daily carry or game gun or something else.

Sir, FWIW, I wear a medium glove and prefer magnas on N-frames, particularly for double-action shooting. My one remaining N-frame (a .45 Colt) is mainly a range/woods gun.

Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

 

[Shooting4life]

I really like the combat grips either sq or rd butt. I would put them on everything if I could afford it.

 

[GCF]

You may want to consider buying S&W 500 grips for your N frame. They cover the whole grip and absorb more recoil than the original factory grips provided for an N frame..... The frame fit is identical.. Something for everyone with a round butt N frame to consider...

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Are these grips available through the online retailers - or just S&W? Made by Hogue?

Thanks in advance - Gary

 

[Rock185]

I guess I have average sized hands. I have tried a bunch of different grips for N Frames over the past 45 years. The best for me are the Keith Brown cokes.

 

[TDC]

Are these grips available through the online retailers - or just S&W? Made by Hogue?

Thanks in advance - Gary

Definitely through S&W, probably available through on-line retailers, and yes I believe they are made for S&W by Hogue. They cover and cushion the back strap better than standard N frame grips do. Remember... they're for round butt N frames only.

I say this because I haven't ordered them for myself yet. I've switched my 500 grips to various round butt N frames and found them to be excellent felt recoil reducers on both 41 and 44 Mags.

I'd advise anyone interested to handle an X frame prior to ordering to confirm a comfortable hand size fit. Grips are like shoes... one size doesn't fit all....

 

[aterry33]

The X-Frame Hogue grips will NOT be an exact fit on your N Frame, because the X-Frame grips is basically a K-Frame grip. I bought a set and couldn't get a satisfactory fit on one of my 29s.

Most of my N Frames wear Pachmayr Presentation grips. The rubber in between the frame and your palm really helps with recoil, at least for me. They're cheap, so you can buy a used pair for $10 or so and see if they work for you.

Get the old style without the ugly medallions on the side!

 

[TDC]

The X-Frame Hogue grips will NOT be an exact fit on your N Frame, because the X-Frame grips is basically a K-Frame grip. I bought a set and couldn't get a satisfactory fit on one of my 29s.

Most of my N Frames wear Pachmayr Presentation grips. The rubber in between the frame and your palm really helps with recoil, at least for me. They're cheap, so you can buy a used pair for $10 or so and see if they work for you.

Get the old style without the ugly medallions on the side!

Hmmm. Well, they work for me. I'd like to hear from others who may have tried them and not had them fit. They do on my 629 Classic and my 657. The above post by aterry33 is erronious and misleading. Please see post number 35 on this thread..

 

[GCF]

Definitely through S&W, probably available through on-line retailers, and yes I believe they are made for S&W by Hogue. They cover and cushion the back strap better than standard N frame grips do. Remember... they're for round butt N frames only.

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I'm looking for better long finger / double action ergonomics, as opposed to recoil control. Recently replaced a set of Hogue rubber Compacts on my 625-6 MG, w/ an old set of Pach Decellerators, as they set my hand back from the back strap a bit.

The ergonomics are better, but IMO, the gripframe fitment is not as good as the Hogue Monogrip.

I've heard that the X frame grips aren't an exact fit for the RB N, but wouldn't mind trying a set - if I could get my hands on 'em.

 

[Joni_Lynn]

I like the Hogue grip that comes on the N frames and also have the X frame grip on one of my 629 round butt revolvers. I like it because it moves my hand rearward just a little which helps in positioning the trigger finger.
Most of my revolvers however wear these Herrett's Jordan Trooper stocks which also move the hand position and are great with recoil.

I have fairly long fingers and these grips work great for me.
I do wish the X frame style grip was also made to fit the square butt N frames.

 

[Horacesmiff]

Tip of the hat, Yamalink. My 625-2 was wearing Hogue's when I got it. Thought it might be more comfortable with Pac. Decellerator(covered back strap). Boy was that an error. The Pac. grip feels like I'm gripping a 2x4. Mono Grip is going back on. Might try the Xframe grip next. Some say it will work and some say not. Until I find out, I'll use Mongoose bicyclist fingerless gloves with the Mono's.

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting a different result.

 

[Horacesmiff]

N frame grips

Can't go wrong with the Hogue.

 

[Smithboomer]

Hogues and Pachmayrs grippers (open-back) both work well for me.

All my N-frames wear rubber except an early Model 29 with factory cokes. I've never found a set of N-frame wood stocks that fit me better than the cokes.