S & W J frame cushion grips

[joebiplane]

Hi all
i just bought a s&W J-Frame .38 snubby bodyguard and i have a problem with the grip
I was born with a defect in my right thumb...in that the lower portion of my thumb has a large bone section from the remains of an extra thumb that was surgically removed just after birth. the end result is that the j-Frame causes that ' knot" of bone to absorb some of the recoil and it is very uncomfortable to shoot. I've trie to shoot it left handed but at 67 years old it's too awkward
is there a ' meatier grip that will give more padding to the rear of the frame ?
would CTC laser grips add any cushion to the rear ? I have ordered a set of Hogue monogrip 'w/finger" grips as they indicated there was additional rear padding, but they have not yet arrived.
the only other time I have had this problem was with a Charter Arms Undercover which is quite similar to the S&W 638 ...hence... The same problem.

I could just use the Kahr PM9 ( boy it that smooth......) but I also like the S&W for certain tasks
Thanks for any tips
joe

 

[DAdams]

I would try the Hogue Mongrip first. If that isn't enough try a rubber band grip on top of that. The shape of a CT grip is different but doesn't have any more "padding" or "softness" than the Monogrip.

I'm not sure what to suggest beyond that.

 

[PO2Hammer]

I bought a set of Pachmayr Gripper grips for my J frame .22lr model 63. No issues with recoil of course, but they take a lot of the grip force away from the top and give it to the lower end of the grip. They're wider side to side and front to back in the lower half than most grips, including the Hogue rubber OEM grips.

Not sure if that would help your problem, but it might.

 

[MrTuffPaws]

One thing that I don't understand about S&W grips is that most don't cover the back strap, which can lead to all sorts of pain.

CTC and Pachmayr are the only ones that made for S&W that cover the back strap that I have found. Any covering on the back strap will help.

If you are willing to possibly lose $12, you can purchase a small frame grip from Taurus. They have a rubber grip that covers the back strap that they sell on their M85s. I own one and it is very comfy. I hear the Taurus small frame grips will fit the S&W J frames, but you will need to drill a hole for the mounting screw.

 

[Wolfeye]

I use Pachmayr Compac grips on my j-frame. Having rubber on the backstrap does help with comfort, but the grips make the gun a little harder to conceal. I think their "Decellerator" grips are larger and are made with softer rubber, but I haven't tried them.

 

[jfh]

Besides the Hogue Monogrip, check out the Pachmayr grips. They have more material to them, generally, and they can be softer as well. There may even be enough material on them to try carving judiciously to provaide a better shape for your bony spot....

Jim H.

 

[doc540]

Crimson Trace makes a quality laser grip for a J frame and one model has a special padded area over the backstrap.

Works well for my wife.

 

[madcratebuilder]

Crimson Trace makes a quality laser grip for a J frame and one model has a special padded area over the backstrap.

Works well for my wife.

+1
I have CT's on a 640 and they work well at taking the sting out of that .357.

 

[doc540]

CT backstrap pad

 

[jfh]

I think joebiplane needs special cushioning--

I have the CT grips--a 405, the small one--on an M&P340, and the 305--the larger / longer one--on a 60-3". The 305 provides a larger grip and backstrap coverage, and the 405 provides a recoil pocket for the web cushioning. The former doesn't do a lot to provide recoil absorption, but makes shooting more comfortable simply because it fills my hand better. The 405 provides the recoil absorption--but its thin design does not fill my hand as well as the 305.

Neither of them sound like they would deal with cushioning the bony spot joebiplane may be dealing with. OTOH, the obvious advantage of the laser may well negate the discomfort issue in an actual SD situtation--but do nothing to encourage the practice he needs to do.

I'd look harder at maybe a "custom" build-up on the CT-405 grip--but I don't know what could be done to provide that. A carefully-shaped blop of "GOOP"--built up carefully, then shaped a bit after drying?

Otherwise, consider looking hard at the Pachmayr compacs mentioned. S&W ships a variant of them on some guns, I think. I have them on a (K-frame) 386 Night Guard, and they are great. I can shoot full-house 357s from that gun with no great discomfort, even after 14 rounds / 2 cylinders.

Jim H.

 

[1KPerDay]

I suggest you trade your j-frame for something heavier. But you can certainly try some of the above ideas. IMO the j-frame is never "pleasant" to shoot unless with light loads. many here disagree however.