[Kurt_M]

Has anyone used these (http://www.bang-inc.com/products.htm)? I've got an absolutely incredible S&W 586 on layaway, but it has stupid rubber grips on it so I've got to get some good wood to replace them. I like the look of these and wondered what those who have used them think. Thanks for your input.

[Nightcrawler]

I have them on my 625, and am considering ordering some for my 686+. I love the things!

[Johnny Guest]

I have a set on my .45 Colt Mountain Gun, a gift from Elder Son a couple of years ago. They improve both the looks and performance of the revolver. An unanticipated side benefit: On the rare occasion when I get the urge to pack this big gun in public, it is easier to conceal with these stocks.

I'd recommend them to anyone.

Best
Johnny

[Stainz]

Some of the easily available wood grips, Hogue and Ahrends, for example, look more 'dressy', but the JM's on my 625JM have become a 'favorite' here for a 'fast' grab. I also have a squared non f.g. on my 5" h-l 686+ for a faster than f.g.-ed grab, probably a close second to the JM's. Oddly, the rounded version of the Ahrends, non-f.g., I kept on my 629MG, stoked with .44 Specials, was close, too. I like f.g.'s... but non-f.g.ed is a 'faster' grab.

Brownell's still listed the JM stocks in K/L & N-frames, the last time I checked. S&W only has the black/silver laminate N-frame JM's on their site - a call might reveal others. They also have a few Ahrends stocks.

Stainz

[WT]

Jerry M designed these smooth grips for TARGET shooting. They were not meant for self defense guns. Jerry powders his hands with cornstarch before competitions to improve his grip, to stop the pistol from sliding around in his hand.

Something to consider.

[Jim Watson]

I like 'em.
A friend put strips of grip tape on his because he considered he was going to get a firing grip in the holster and did not want the butt of the gun to squirm around on him. But what did Bill Jordan know, anyhow?

[JoeHatley]

I'm not a big fan of his grips. I've bought a couple Performance Center guns that came with them, and the 1st thing I did was swap them out for rubber mono-grips.

They are just too narrow and smooth for me. Good new is... there are lots of folks who do like them, so they are easy to sell.

Joe

[Frandy]

Jerry M designed these smooth grips for TARGET shooting. They were not meant for self defense guns. Jerry powders his hands with cornstarch before competitions to improve his grip, to stop the pistol from sliding around in his hand.

Something to consider.
I'm not a big fan of his grips. I've bought a couple Performance Center guns that came with them, and the 1st thing I did was swap them out for rubber mono-grips.
Yup and yup! I took them off, not because I want to carry my 625 JM but because I put holes in paper more accurately and my hand grips the revolver better overall wid dem "ugly" Hogue monogrips. :D

[SouthpawShootr]

I have them on my my 4 inch 686 and another set on a PPC revolver I bought years ago from my dad. Like them very well. These are range guns and I'd probably opt for something different if I were to carry. These things make the butt of the revolver a bit longer and, for a CC piece, I want to minimize that as much as possible, even if I'm just saving a half inch.

[Sheldon]

I saw Jerry's video and he says he powders up to let the gun SLIDE around. He says that allows him to quickly readjust his grip if he starts off wrong with it on the draw. Works for him......hell I can't even dry fire as fast as he does.

On a side note, I have always liked and shot with the Hogue Monogrips. I tried their wood grips and found the side of my thrumb got beat to heck by shock of the recoil going through the hard wood, whereas I never had that issue with the rubber grips. I guess the rubber asborbed the shock enough I never noticed an issue. I have changed up my grip and may try the wooden ones out again and see if they still beat my thumb up.

[WT]

Sheldon is right. I was mistaken about the cornstarch use. Memory is failing. Slip, slide and away .....

[LeadPumper]

I've got a set of Jerry's grips on my 627. They are faster than the Monogrips that were on there before, but don't soak up as much recoil. I have the 627 primarily for range use with light magnums and mostly .38's.

I'm happy with mine, but they won't fit everyone or every situation.

Here's mine:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/jgelner/Other/SW627-5PC.jpg

-LeadPumper

[Smurfslayer]

I have the JM's on my 625 & 627, both of which I shoot ICORE with. I'm happy with them all the way around. It's a preference thing. I wouldn't put them on my 500, but on the N frames... JM's rock :cool:

[MountainPeak]

Love the look of mine, don't like the feel. To each his own. :)

[ddj8052]

I had them on my 625JM and liked them so much I bought a pair of my 686. I really like these grips. They are very confortable for me.