Tallinar
Member
I have a 4 5/8” stainless .45 Colt New Vaquero that came with the thinner “gunfighter” grips. I’m loading 7.5 grains of Unique with a 250 grain RNFP, and I am very happy with this load. However, the recoil feels excessively sharp to my hand; as though the back of the grip frame is being jabbed straight into the palm/web of my hand with the grips themselves doing nothing to spread out the blow. I’m using a two handed grip.
How can I tame this thing? Would a thicker set of grips do the trick? Maybe ones that come back more flush with the back of the grip frame? Any suggestions?
Again, I’m not looking to change the load. I know I can load lighter if I want cowboy loads, but I should be able to load heavier than I am now and still be comfortable. Maybe I am just growing recoil sensitive as I get older.
Thanks.
How can I tame this thing? Would a thicker set of grips do the trick? Maybe ones that come back more flush with the back of the grip frame? Any suggestions?
Again, I’m not looking to change the load. I know I can load lighter if I want cowboy loads, but I should be able to load heavier than I am now and still be comfortable. Maybe I am just growing recoil sensitive as I get older.
Thanks.