Suggestions For Handgrips

[BigGuy52]

My Kimber Raptor has wood grips that cause my arthritis in my hands to really sing after shooting only 100 rounds.

Any suggestions for a grip change for people that have this problem?

[murph50]

I don't have arthritis but the recoil on my SA 1911 would take it's toll on me after a couple hundred rds. I put a set of Hogue Grips--the wrap around ones with finger grooves. They feel great,absorb recoil and make the gun easier to hold. I like them so much that I put just a set on my new CZ75 about 2 weeks ago.
Great $20 investment that might be worth checking out

[BigGuy52]

In the past, I've been aphrensive about changing the look of my Raptor, the wood panels are deeply cut, which is probably the cause or at least the main contributor. I wasn't aware that Hogue made wrap around grips. I'll check it out.

[BlindJustice]

I don't have the HOgue wrap around, but I do have the Hogue un-checkered grips in Rosewood. They're a round'ish profile fwiw.

Be sure to look at all the options - I don't know about checkered Hogue
1911 grips, but the checkering on my 625 Hogue grips must be 30 LPI
so it's not deep or the larger diamonds of 20 LPI.

I'll check out the CZ 75B w/finger grooves didn't notice that
option last time I was winder shopping

Randall

[loop]

I suggest something slightly different. Go to a couple local bicycle shop and try on some cycling gloves. They only cover your hands up to the knuckle and leave your fingers free, but have significant padding in the palm.

The palm padding is available in a variety of thicknesses and materials, including some very impact-absorbing gels.

You will find the best selections at shops that specialize in road racing or touring bikes. The ones from Spenco use a special gel that sounds like it will cure most of your problems.

Serious cyclists spend five or more hours a day with 40 percent of their weight on their hands. Thei gloves must provide significant protection. Shooting gloves are nothing but decoration compared to a good pair of cycing gloves...

[Oro]

Go to a couple local bicycle shop and try on some cycling gloves

+1. This is, I think, simpler than modifying the gun with bulky, cushion grips for those long range sessions. Those tend to be less practical for carry and less attractive. Just put the gloves in the range bag and then no need to buy new grips for each gun or something you find comfortable buy unattractive.