Question on Ruger Redhawk with Pachmayr presentation grips

[Dewey 68]

Went shooting the other day and the Ruger emblem on the left side of the stock grips tore a chunk out of my thumb when shooting. This is only the third time shooting this gun, but I didn't have this issue the last two times I shot it. Must have been gripping it higher.

If I replace the stock grips with Pachmayr presentation grips, will the gun still fit in the plastic storage box?

 

[sean m]

I think the grip is about 1/2 longer.

 

[MidRoad]

Not sure about the packmayrs, but if you like the feel of the factory grips and want to get rid of the medallion that bit your thumb ,you could look at Altamont grips. They have smooth panels for a reasonable price.

https://www.altamontco.com/pistol-grips/ruger/redhawk-sq/

 

[Dewey 68]

Thanks Bones, those are nice looking grips at a very reasonable price. I will look hard at those. I like the factory grips, but the cutout for the emblem just tore me up.

 

[hdbiker]

After getting my Ruger Super Black Hawk .44 mag I decided to put on a set of packmayr presitation grips, love them so much I also put them on my Black Hawk .357 and Single Six. hdbiker

 

[Dewey 68]

After getting my Ruger Super Black Hawk .44 mag I decided to put on a set of packmayr presitation grips, love them so much I also put them on my Black Hawk .357 and Single Six. hdbiker

A buddy I shoot with has a S&W 629 with the presentation grips, but they are HARD. Maybe they are just old. The checkering hurts the webbing between my thumb and index finger. Maybe I just need to get my hands toughened up! I'm thinking I'll order a Pachmayr and a Hogue from Amazon and see what I like.

 

[MidRoad]

One thing to keep in mind. Not sure how big your hands are or how long your fingers are, but the pachmayrs cover the back strap by about an 1/8" so it's going to increase your trigger reach a bit. Not to bad for single action, but the double action can be a bit of a longer reach.

 

[Mn Fats]

Not sure about the packmayrs, but if you like the feel of the factory grips and want to get rid of the medallion that bit your thumb ,you could look at Altamont grips. They have smooth panels for a reasonable price.

https://www.altamontco.com/pistol-grips/ruger/redhawk-sq/

I agree, but then again I'm in the camp that believes good fitting wood grips are a thousand times better than rubber or plastic pachymers.

 

[Dewey 68]

One thing to keep in mind. Not sure how big your hands are or how long your fingers are, but the pachmayrs cover the back strap by about an 1/8" so it's going to increase your trigger reach a bit. Not to bad for single action, but the double action can be a bit of a longer reach.

That may actually help me with form. I think my fingers are probably a bit longer than average (I'm 6' 3" tall) and catch myself pulling the trigger with the joint of my finger rather than the pad.

Edit: I just held the gun again, checking my grip with the stock grips and realize it wasn't the cutout for the emblem, but the corner of the frame that sticks up above the grips that tore into my thumb. I must have been holding it really high and didn't have a good grip on the gun letting my hand slide up off the grips and onto the frame. One thing I was thinking I might do instead of a new grip is get a light shooting glove, maybe even a golf glove to shoot with. I do like the look and feel of the wood grips. I may look at some larger wood grips too.

 

[RealGun]

I agree, but then again I'm in the camp that believes good fitting wood grips are a thousand times better than rubber or plastic pachymers.

I thought so too but found that once you get into the magnum and Ruger-only realm appearance is secondary. Otherwise you have a gun that looks nice in a glass case.

 

[Drail]

You need to work on using a consistent grip every time you hold the gun. If you hold it differently every time your groups will be all over the target. Guy Hogue made a very good business out of his Monogrip because it forces you to place your hand on the gun exactly the same way every time - there is no other way you can hold the gun. While they do not work for some people who have very large or very small hands for most people they will improve your scores. Consistency is everything in shooting. The plastic "storage box" is actually only for shipping purposes - not storage. Store the gun on a shelf or on a rack. There is no reason that your gun "needs" to fit in the shipping container.

 

[RealGun]

You need to work on using a consistent grip every time you hold the gun. If you hold it differently every time your groups will be all over the target. Guy Hogue made a very good business out of his Monogrip because it forces you to place your hand on the gun exactly the same way every time - there is no other way you can hold the gun. While they do not work for some people who have very large or very small hands for most people they will improve your scores. Consistency is everything in shooting. The plastic "storage box" is actually only for shipping purposes - not storage. Store the gun on a shelf or on a rack. There is no reason that your gun "needs" to fit in the shipping container.

If ever needing to ship the gun, the original grips should be used anyway.

 

[Mn Fats]

I thought so too but found that once you get into the magnum and Ruger-only realm appearance is secondary. Otherwise you have a gun that looks nice in a glass case.

Actually with wood grips appearance only plays a small factor for me. People get into to this idea that rubber grips cushion recoil. They dont. A good set of wood grips that fit your hand like a glove does much much more to take on recoil than a set of finger grooved Pachymers.

Speaking of Ruger only loads, I shoot full house 44 mags out of my Super Blackhawk. Let the wood plowhandle roll in my hand. I shot one with Pachs and the recoil was brutal.

All my revolvers that had rubber are now fitted with aftermarket wood. And it's not just for looks or to be stored in a glass case. To each thier own

 

[entropy]

I had Hogues on mine, I liked them better than the Pachmyrs that were on it when I got it.

 

[Dewey 68]

With just trying them on the gun without shooting it I prefer the Pachmayr's.

If you hold it differently every time your groups will be all over the target. Guy Hogue made a very good business out of his Monogrip because it forces you to place your hand on the gun exactly the same way every time - there is no other way you can hold the gun.

I think this is the knock for me against the Hogue's. The finger grooves force you to hold the gun lower than I'd prefer. They're also more narrow and don't fill my hands as well.

The Pachmayr's will fit in the plastic box too, which really didn't weigh in my decision but it's nice that I don't need to buy anything extra for storage or transportation.

 

[RealGun]

Actually with wood grips appearance only plays a small factor for me. People get into to this idea that rubber grips cushion recoil. They dont. A good set of wood grips that fit your hand like a glove does much much more to take on recoil than a set of finger grooved Pachymers.

Speaking of Ruger only loads, I shoot full house 44 mags out of my Super Blackhawk. Let the wood plowhandle roll in my hand. I shot one with Pachs and the recoil was brutal.

All my revolvers that had rubber are now fitted with aftermarket wood. And it's not just for looks or to be stored in a glass case. To each thier own

I think you need to put your comments into the context of what wood or nylon (hard) grips are actually available for the Redhawk.

My most recent experience with wood versus Pachmayr was my 41 Magnum Blackhawk, which is now a much more friendly gun for shooting serious loads with the Pachmayrs, I think mostly because of how it reduces the area behind the trigger guard. There is indeed some cushioning though with those particular grips on that gun. The Redhawk though has an exposed backstrap, so it is the palm swell that takes the load. Wood can fill in behind the trigger guard too, but I didn't find those grips to fit the smaller Flat Top grip frame without spending a bunch for custom fits..

 

[WrongHanded]

I found these grip really help me stay consistent with my RH. Otherwise I need regular trigger time with it to keep familiar.



https://www.nill-griffe.com/Products/Pistol_Grips_30.html

But they're pretty pricey.

 

[Drail]

I had a .41 Mag Blackhawk and that plowhandle grip always rolled back and takes skin off the palm of your hand. I had to wear a leather glove to shoot it a lot. I loved the gun but it would beat up your hand. I've always though the Hogue Blackhawk grip was about the ugliest most vile thing you could put on a Blackhawk. But they do work REALLY well long day range sessions. I finally traded the Blackhawk for a Bisley in .41 Mag. It recoils almost like a S&W DA revolver with heavy loads. Much betta. The Hogues do a better job of moving your middle finger down off the triggerguard which will pound that knuckle pretty good.