thunderbyrd
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i'm looking at a hogue monogrip for my SW model 65 and i find there are rubber and nylon grips. rubber is what i was looking for, but what's the idea of nylon? what advantages might there be?
rubber or nylon handgrips?
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tubeshooter
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The nylon version will be less tacky/grabby than the rubber, theoretically lessening the chance of a cover garment somehow getting out of place and taking the first "C" out of your CCW.
That being said - they feel awful to me, personally. I would not recommend them over the rubber version unless the above was of absolute utmost importance, even over comfort. I think for most people this will not be the case. If possible, see how they feel to you before you buy.
That being said - they feel awful to me, personally. I would not recommend them over the rubber version unless the above was of absolute utmost importance, even over comfort. I think for most people this will not be the case. If possible, see how they feel to you before you buy.
thunderbyrd
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no, i think this gun is too big for me to CCW. i prefer sticky and grabby for my creaky hands, so rubber it is.
The only revolver I have ever owned is a Taurus ultralite with the factory rubber grips. I don't find they grab clothing or cause exposure, either IWB or Brauer Bros shoulde rholster. Shoots pretty nice, too. Its a good winter gun but the rumor they carry small doesn't stack up against a Kahr .380 or P365. The rubber grips don't squirm around like harder slicker nylon - polymer autos have to increase the stiction of grip stippling to match rubber.
IIRC the long term advance of shooting grips for carry is what led to rubber "boot" grips and why they became the defacto tactical standard.
IIRC the long term advance of shooting grips for carry is what led to rubber "boot" grips and why they became the defacto tactical standard.
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Is Houge making the nylon versions again? I seem to remember having a set of them back in the 80's (?) maybe, Im pretty sure they were Houge's, and other than them being a little noisy, liked them, but then dont ever remember seeing them offered again. Not at that point, I was really looking for them all that hard.
I do like the Houge Mono grips, as ugly as they are, for serious shooting guns, and they are generally what I use for my larger framed, and heavier recoiling guns. For me, Ive yet to find anything as comfortable to shoot with.
The rubber grips do tend to be grabby on clothing though, and I dont usually use them for anything Id want to carry concealed. The nylon would be better in that respect, but again, I sorta remember they were a bit "noisy".
I do like the Houge Mono grips, as ugly as they are, for serious shooting guns, and they are generally what I use for my larger framed, and heavier recoiling guns. For me, Ive yet to find anything as comfortable to shoot with.
The rubber grips do tend to be grabby on clothing though, and I dont usually use them for anything Id want to carry concealed. The nylon would be better in that respect, but again, I sorta remember they were a bit "noisy".
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nothin' wrong with gutta percha
Riomouse911
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If your Model 65 is a square butt version, Hogue makes their fingergroove to cover it. Model 64-3
If it’s a round butt but you want a square butt grip, they make them, too. Model 629 N frames
Model 64-3 again
If it’s a round butt, you can try a smaller grip like these model 13-3 and 19-3 are sporting (3” 13-3 is wearing a Hogue Bantam and 2.5” 19-3 a Pachmayr Compac)
I love the look of wood… but rubber Hogues fit my paws perfectly.
Stay safe.
If it’s a round butt but you want a square butt grip, they make them, too. Model 629 N frames
Model 64-3 again
If it’s a round butt, you can try a smaller grip like these model 13-3 and 19-3 are sporting (3” 13-3 is wearing a Hogue Bantam and 2.5” 19-3 a Pachmayr Compac)
I love the look of wood… but rubber Hogues fit my paws perfectly.
Stay safe.
Riomouse911
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I have some of the Pachmayr Professional grips on a few revolvers, too.
The old ones I like, they give a retro feel and do a good job of absorbing some of the magnum bite.
The 4” Model 66-2 (3rd from top) has the old style Pachmayr Professionals. These are a one-piece “clamshell” design with a solid rubber back strap,
My only gripe with them is the new Chinese-made 2-piece Professional grips. They have a little lip on the edges and often leave a gap at the seam on the back strap.
The .41 Mag Redhawk has the newer two-piece grips. These don’t fit nor feel as good as the ones on the Model 66-2.
I do not like Hogue nor Pachmayr grips on autos. They make the grips too think for my taste
Stay safe.
The old ones I like, they give a retro feel and do a good job of absorbing some of the magnum bite.
The 4” Model 66-2 (3rd from top) has the old style Pachmayr Professionals. These are a one-piece “clamshell” design with a solid rubber back strap,
My only gripe with them is the new Chinese-made 2-piece Professional grips. They have a little lip on the edges and often leave a gap at the seam on the back strap.
The .41 Mag Redhawk has the newer two-piece grips. These don’t fit nor feel as good as the ones on the Model 66-2.
I do not like Hogue nor Pachmayr grips on autos. They make the grips too think for my taste
Stay safe.
JTHunter
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Thunderbyrd - nylon or rubber would be dependent on your gun's caliber.
thunderbyrd
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my gun is .357, but i plan to only shoot .38 in it.
how difficult are the hogue grips to put on? my gun is a square butt.
how difficult are the hogue grips to put on? my gun is a square butt.
trackskippy
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They are easy to put on. If you go with the Mono grips, you slip the attachment clip onto the alignment pin in the frame, and they slip right on and secure with a screw.
The Bantams are a little different, but if you have a square butt, its not an issue for you.
The Bantams are a little different, but if you have a square butt, its not an issue for you.
Riomouse911
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Ya, the Bantams come with a little wedge that you squeeze between the grip sides to pry them apart as you fit them to the frame. The grip then uses a tight friction fit to stay in place.
It takes a little bit of finagling to get them on but it’s not difficult.
Stay safe.
It takes a little bit of finagling to get them on but it’s not difficult.
Stay safe.
thunderbyrd
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that sounds good. i'm looking forward to trying them out. i hadn't fired a gun for about six years and had never fired this mod. 65. when i finally took it out and shot it, i really liked the kick at first. but by the time i had got to about 18 rounds, i started noticing that i was having trouble holding on to it. stock grips too small for me.
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