Barami grips

[Panzerschwein]

Hi!

Well I recently purchased a S&W Model 642-1 for concealed carry, and while I originally set out to carry the gun in a pocket holster, I was dissatisfied with several different setups that I explored. I just wasn't comfortable with the amount of printing that I was having, and with summer right down the street I wanted to find a way to carry my J-frame more discretely.

After quite a bit of research, I came upon a certain product called the "Barami Hip-Grip" that I've read people like. So I head on over to Midway USA where the Barami grips were in stock, and for just $20 dollars and a wait of 4 days, they found themselves sitting in my mailbox this afternoon.

Naturally, I put them on the gun! I also paired these grips with a Tyler-T in brushed aluminum. I think it makes a nice contrast and the combination is very comfortable in the hand, I like it even better than the factory rubber boot grips that came on the gun.

Here are some pics!





I really like these grips! After installation, just a few hours ago, I took the ol' Wal-Mart walk around to see how these felt. Concealed under just a t-shirt, there was virtually 0 printing. The Barami Hip Grip works simply by hanging over the belt/waistline by means of a protruding lip located on the top right grip panel. A belt is used to provide tension on the gun. No holster is needed. This may not seem like a very practical way to carry, but I can attest (as can many others) that the gun felt 100% secure the entire time. I carried the gun at about the 2:30 position, and this was comfortable for both walking and being seated while driving. The gun DID NOT move at all during this time, even though I took a good 20 minute walk around the store. When I entered/exited the vehicle, no movement was experienced either. These things simply stay put and were comfortable.

Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the Barami Hip Grip. If you are like me and want to carry a J-frame in something other than a pocket holster, and want maximum concealment in something as simple as a t-shirt and jeans, I recommend you give the Barami a try.

Has anyone here used Baramis? What are your thoughts on them? Have any pics you'd like to share?

Thanks for your time!

 

[TennJed]

does the exposed trigger not give you concern?

 

[Lucky Derby]

I have used it, & when combined with the T-Grip it works very well. I have the same issue with it that I have with every other method of IWB carry I have ever tried. If I IWB carry for more than a couple of hours at a time, my back kills me for a week. Others don't seem to suffer from this so YMMV. I think my issue goes back to a car wreck I was in almost 23 years ago.

 

[Lucky Derby]

does the exposed trigger not give you concern?

It's a DA revolver. No reason it should. Cops carried similar guns on their duty belts in holsters with exposed triggers for decades. More exposed than thisin fact, as it will be covered by the OP's waistband.

Now if it were I Glock, then yes, it would be cause for concern.

 

[OldTman]

I first got one in the early 70s. If I recall correctly it was called the "sky marshal grip" by people on the job. The first one I got cost about $8. Last one cost $30. Have always had. You need to practice getting it out. You need to practice a lot. They make the revolver almost invisible.

 

[saltydog452]

Gotta agree. Birami and Tyler make for a good combination.

salty

 

[Panzerschwein]

does the exposed trigger not give you concern?

No. It does not.

From what I've been able to tell so far, there is virtually no possible way to put any pressure on the trigger let alone pull it through it's long, heavy DAO pull in order to fire the gun. For all intents and purposes I feel this method is just as secure as an IWB holster with THIS style of gun, and it's simply much less bulky. Like I said it virtually disappears under a t-shirt.

 

[MutinousDoug]

I carry a S&W model 15 snub with the Barami and T-Grip. It's no fast draw rig due to the adjustable rear sight riding below the upper edge of my jeans but it is un-excelled for CCing a K frame revolver under a t-shirt. I have to give the gun a good counter-clockwise twist to clear the sight when carried at 4 o'clock.

 

[saltydog452]

A few pounds ago, but maybe still valid...

a Birami/Tyler equiped 3" RB M-13 , and me, took a road trip from DFW to SEA/TAC.

Carried 'appendix', it never became a nusiance or moved anywhere from that spot. I did wear a tucked Tee under a shirt 'tho. And wouldn't want to do it this way, all day, every day, but its a versatile option.

salty

 

[Panzerschwein]

Wow salty, that's quite a ways!

I love my Barami!

 

[Hometeached1]

Never tried them, but think they are better than the clip draw (since you just replace the grips and not drill and tap the side plate). Could see myself getting some at some point down the road (with the T-grip of course). Very nice.

 

[TexAg]

Really like that set up. I'm planning on duplicating it soon.