jad0110
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Yeah, I know, you guys think I'm nuts 
. But I figure where there is one nut, there is bound to be more .
I'll start by saying that I routinely carry IWB a 5" 1911, 2" and and 4" Model 15s and a 4" Ruger Police Service Six with no problems (I am 6'7" and about 205-210 lbs).
So this is kind of a challenge for me, to find the upper limit in a carry gun. I am one who prefers to carry the most effective handgun (for me) that I can conceal carry on a frequent basis. I shoot K and L frames better than J Frames, and though my experience with N Frames is limited, I won't be too surprised if I shoot them better still than Ks and Ls. YMMV, of course.
Hence, the desire to try carrying an N Frame S&W (assuming I can shoot it at least as well as my medium framed wheelguns), specifically my 4" S&W Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman. I already have a 1.5" bullhide gunbelt from thebeltman, so I'm good there.
But I do need different stocks for this gun (wood, no finger grooves), as the rubber pachmayr presentation grips (like most rubber stocks) just don't do it for me. I find the ginormous S&W target stocks to be too big and fat for even my large hands, plus they jam my knuckle into the back of the trigger guard, so they are out. The smaller walnut magnas with a Tyler-T grip are an option, though I am open to other possibilities. I hesitate to go this route, as I haven't found an N frame so equipped to hold in my hands.
What I did get to handle for myself was a 4" Model 25 with Eagle Rosewood Classic Grips. These have a feel similar to the slim S&W classic "coke bottle grips" (and the old Ropers) that I really like. Quite simply, they feel darned good!
http://www.eaglegrips.com/guns/SW-N-Frame-Square-Butt-Rosewood-Classic-Grips-Smooth.html
The only problem I see with them is that the stocks extend below the grip frame; does anyone know of stocks with a similar shape that end at the bottom of the grip frame for better/easier concealment (again, wood with no finger grooves)?
Though that can be compensated for with a quality IWB holster, perhaps with a forward cant. I imagine the Mil Sparks VM2 is available for the N Frame, but are there others that are worth looking into, such as offerings from Tucker Gunleather?
I appreciate everyone's input.
. But I figure where there is one nut, there is bound to be more .I'll start by saying that I routinely carry IWB a 5" 1911, 2" and and 4" Model 15s and a 4" Ruger Police Service Six with no problems (I am 6'7" and about 205-210 lbs).
So this is kind of a challenge for me, to find the upper limit in a carry gun. I am one who prefers to carry the most effective handgun (for me) that I can conceal carry on a frequent basis. I shoot K and L frames better than J Frames, and though my experience with N Frames is limited, I won't be too surprised if I shoot them better still than Ks and Ls. YMMV, of course.
Hence, the desire to try carrying an N Frame S&W (assuming I can shoot it at least as well as my medium framed wheelguns), specifically my 4" S&W Model 28-2 Highway Patrolman. I already have a 1.5" bullhide gunbelt from thebeltman, so I'm good there.
But I do need different stocks for this gun (wood, no finger grooves), as the rubber pachmayr presentation grips (like most rubber stocks) just don't do it for me. I find the ginormous S&W target stocks to be too big and fat for even my large hands, plus they jam my knuckle into the back of the trigger guard, so they are out. The smaller walnut magnas with a Tyler-T grip are an option, though I am open to other possibilities. I hesitate to go this route, as I haven't found an N frame so equipped to hold in my hands.
What I did get to handle for myself was a 4" Model 25 with Eagle Rosewood Classic Grips. These have a feel similar to the slim S&W classic "coke bottle grips" (and the old Ropers) that I really like. Quite simply, they feel darned good!
http://www.eaglegrips.com/guns/SW-N-Frame-Square-Butt-Rosewood-Classic-Grips-Smooth.html
The only problem I see with them is that the stocks extend below the grip frame; does anyone know of stocks with a similar shape that end at the bottom of the grip frame for better/easier concealment (again, wood with no finger grooves)?
Though that can be compensated for with a quality IWB holster, perhaps with a forward cant. I imagine the Mil Sparks VM2 is available for the N Frame, but are there others that are worth looking into, such as offerings from Tucker Gunleather?
I appreciate everyone's input.
