Wood or rubber grips shooting magnums

[LET-CA]

My big N-frame 627, Model of 1989 has worn wood grips ever since I purchased it and shoots heavy magnums without any discomfort. I have two model 60's, one with a 2 1/8-inch barrel (rubber) and the other a 3-inch Pro Series with a set of Altamont wood grips. They're both fine, but definitely telegraph more recoil than the N-frame. Wood is more comfortable to me, if it fits my hand well. Rubber has a tendency to grab and tear skin after a couple of hundred rounds.

 

[M2MikeGolf]

I just gotta' add a plug. For those of you that say you like wood but use rubber for recoil, you really need to look at Ahrends. Since I put those finger groove combats on my 619, I will never go back to goodyear, full house magnums or otherwise.

As far as .44s and the .500's and big recoilers go, I understand your position and like of those revovlers, but for me, that's why they make high power rifles. If I need that kind of power, then 7x57 or .30.06 do it better and farther and more comfortably. YMMV. And of course, all of my rifles have wood stocks too (some are even laminated)!

 

[UDR2]

And of course, all of my rifles have wood stocks too...

That is a beautiful gun. But wait a minute. Do I see a rubber recoil pad on it?

 

[UDR2]

It's funny how two people can partake in the same situation and each one walk away with entirely different experiences.

I love wood grips. But I do find rubber grips absorb more recoil. But to be fair, I understand the importance of "fit," and I have never had custom made wood grips. But then again, I have banged out hundreds of rounds of .357 magnums and 30 - 40 rounds of .44 magnums at a clip and I have never had rubber grips that even remotely bruised my skin. My palm began to hurt... but the skin was just fine.

I gotta get me some full size wood grips. I see S&W has some nice offers... don't recall seeing them before. Did they just add to their inventory and drop the larger Eagle grips?

You guys are the best! Lots of food for thought...

 

[18DAI]

I shoot 357 magnums through my K-frame magnums and only use rubber grips to do so.

I don't care what the grips look like. I only care about control and comfort. Regards 18DAI

 

[elm_creek_smith]

I have rubber on my Model 13-3,

mostly because they didn't make a "Bodyguard" version of the K-frame.

I've been considering commissioning a grip maker to duplicate these in wood or fake ivory.

ECS

 

[Deuce Caboose]

Wood, of course. Shoot 'em as they were made. Hardwood and steel: it's traditional.

 

[M2MikeGolf]

That is a beautiful gun. But wait a minute. Do I see a rubber recoil pad on it?

Dammit, you got me

 

[blackcloud45]

I prefer the look of wood grips. The recoil of .357 magnum w/ wood is negligible to me whereas the .44 magnum becomes tiresome very quickly. I use the Hogue monogrips on both because, for me the rubber grips provide a consistent grip. This then gives me more consistent shots.

 

[andyo5]

I am finding that although I prefer wood for looking, I definitely prefer rubber for shooting. All my revolvers that once wore wooden grips now have rubber (except for the cowboy guns).

 

[tnek13]

I just like wood! Custom hand fitting wood. Segal gets the node, but the PC grips on my 44 PC are REALLY NICE TOO.

 

[M2MikeGolf]

I have rubber on my Model 13-3,

mostly because they didn't make a "Bodyguard" version of the K-frame.

I've been considering commissioning a grip maker to duplicate these in wood or fake ivory.

ECS

If you are able to have wood grips made of these, I hope you post a picture. I can imagine that in walnut with silver and brass embellishments looking pretty darn good.

 

[anewkirk]

For me the Pachmayr feels great while shooting full .357 loads - but I am not a fan at all of their appearance. The Hogue Monogrip is "ok" for my hands.

 

[big44man]

Hogue grips feel a lot better TO ME than Pachmayrs or wooden, although I have wood on my Ruger Redhawk in .44 mag. The main thing I look for is "feel and fit" in my XXL hand.

 

[ckprax]

I prefer wood grips on all of my guns including the magnums.

 

[Groo01]

Groo here
I maybe an exception...
NONE and I mean NONE of my double action revolvers have wood
grips on when shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
After 40 some years of shooting magnums I have a buildup of
bone at the base of my thumb, that will get hit by any wood grip
I have tried on my revolvers...
Some day I may try a set of custom fit stocks but Pacs
are thin and soft enough to not cause tears...
Ps Whoo is grabing hard enough that you cant adjust on the way up??
I learned a long time ago that the gun needs to wiggle a little to clear
leather without binding and so don't hold real tight..

[ that is done just before you shooot]