Am I doing it wrong?

[Spec ops Grunt]

Not mine (mine's stainless ), but these are the default grips I've been using. http://www.auctionarms.com/closed/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=9483981.0

What do these target grips look like?

 

[oldfool]

yeah, those are small skinny grips, even though "traditional"; similar to what S&W called their "magna" grips, although there is nothing very magnum about 'em
go bigger, put more handle on it, and/or try Hogue's
check CDNN on line, they may have some larger Ruger grips that fit

PS
they do, just checked, and at those prices you could easy buy a pair of each, wood & rubber
("target" grips imply "fat butt", often squared off so can easy park your butt on a sandbag you know)

 

[Spec ops Grunt]

Somewhat related question, but what's the difference between the handle of a service six and a speed six.


What's so special about Hogue grips compared to these rubber ones on CDNN?

 

[oldfool]

not sure if there is a difference or not (Speed vs Service vs Security)
best find out from one of the folks a little better aquainted with the Six variations
round butt vs square butt matters, some grips fit only one or the other, some will fit both
I thunk the Sixes were all round butt, but I don't trust me on that

rubber slip on grips, virtually all same/same
minor nuances may be a personal preference thing, but unless/until you have tried a half dozen for yourself, any should do

 

[oldfool]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruger_Security_Six

there you go, good description of the differences, includes grip variations

 

[Cosmoline]

Fill your hands! Seriously, if you get a bigger grip or a T-Grip you will have more to grip onto and there will be no space for the frame to whip back and hit your hand.

T-Grips fit any model Six. The Hogue only work with the later (more common) frames.

 

[Cop Bob]

+1 on the Hogues... been using them since they came out... and that was a LONG time ago.

+1 on shooting 38's instead of service loads for practice.. much more manageable recoil.. Save the 125's for social endeavors..

 

[psyshack]

Get your grip down and then sort out the grip manufacture, style and martial.

Get the center of the back of the grip or grip frame in or around your life line. This will also get you a solid center line up your four arm. It may seem unnatural at first. But it will be where you find your best comfort and control regardless of the stocks used. Don't get to far out of the life line. You will loose control of the thumb anchor point. And then loose a degree of control and end up with a sore web all because you cant control the weapon. Be it single of double handed. Go around the house and grip items you come along. Wiggle them around un your hand. Pull and push on the with your other hand.

You will find where your strength and stability is. You may well surprise yourself.

 

[Lucky Derby]

The 6" Security-Six at the top right of the Wiki page has the factory target grips.

 

[Spec ops Grunt]

What do you mean by life line?

 

[psyshack]

On my hand the life line is the one that goes around the thumb pad. Mine runs up and comes out just behind my index finger main knuckle. Comes down and is almost dead center with my wrist. The slight bulge and line in my thumb pad is caused by deep tissue and nerve damage.

Being right handed I want the center of the grip more twords my index finger knuckle. This lets the thumb pad part of the hand wrap around the back strap of the grip. With the grip more to the left twords the thumb you end up with much more web involved. Then your putting the recoil more into the thumb pad and less true purchase on the grip. The index finger is a amazing didgit. It will figure out the trigger.

When done right given your hand, arm and such you will have a very good center line through your hand, wrist and up the shoulder.

A lot of folks grip pistols like there going to hit something with there fist. Thats a different transfer of energy. Many developed that due to auto loaders and limp wristing. IMHO

There is no overt massive right or wrong when it comes to your grip. I like a Simth's soild open back strap anchoring in the palm of my hand. Or solid wood stocks. The arm, shoulder and body mass can deal with the recoil. Even the smallest women can deal with heavy loads if she use's good body mechanics and grip. The hand should not get beat on at all.

 

[Spec ops Grunt]

Do you have a picture of you holding a revolver for comparison?

 

[Spec ops Grunt]

Alright, Psyshack, I see what you are saying.


I also scrounged around Tulsa and bought a Pachymer compac grip and a gripper grip.

Honestly, I kinda like the compac more than the gripper.

I wish it wasn't raining/cold. Curse the luck.