While browsing this revolver forum, I have seen many a beautiful handgun, with many of them differentiated by their grips. And as nice as it is to see all the variations, I also wonder how far folks are willing to give up in function for their beautiful grips. You hear it all the time.....complaints that shooting the 357 mag loads are so painful to shoot, with some even saying the magnum loads make their hands bleed.
I recently bought a Ruger SRH Alaskan in 44 mag, and I have shot that gun on multiple occasions using mag loads only. i'm talking at least an hour straight with 44 mag. The Hogue Tamer grips make this a comfortable gun to shoot, especially for a snubby shooting 44 mag.
So I'm just curious as to how many sacrifice comfort for looks, and vice versa. I know my Alaskan would look nicer with some custom wood grips, but I wouldn't take the Tamer grips off for anything. I'm sure if I did it would detract from my enjoyment shooting it, and therefore I'd leave it at home more often.
Would like to hear from others......Thanks.
I recently bought a Ruger SRH Alaskan in 44 mag, and I have shot that gun on multiple occasions using mag loads only. i'm talking at least an hour straight with 44 mag. The Hogue Tamer grips make this a comfortable gun to shoot, especially for a snubby shooting 44 mag.
So I'm just curious as to how many sacrifice comfort for looks, and vice versa. I know my Alaskan would look nicer with some custom wood grips, but I wouldn't take the Tamer grips off for anything. I'm sure if I did it would detract from my enjoyment shooting it, and therefore I'd leave it at home more often.
Would like to hear from others......Thanks.