Are there any other makers of custom/aftermarket grips for the Ruger SP101. I've got a Gemini Custom on order, but I just don't think I like the laminated grips from Badger that they are using, nor do like their Nightstalker grips. I've looked at the Hogues, and Eagle grips, but I am wondering who else does nice grips for these cool revolvers.
SP101 custom/aftermrket grips
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mbr
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Trausch Grips. I have a set for my 3-inch sp, and they make a tremendous difference in managing recoil. http://www.trausch.com/form/accueilA.htm
Great guy to deal with too.
Great guy to deal with too.
dullone
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"Trausch Grips. I have a set for my 3-inch sp, and they make a tremendous difference in managing recoil. http://www.trausch.com/form/accueilA.htm
Great guy to deal with too."
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Great guy to deal with too."
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I have used Hogues and Badgers. Liked them both. The Hogues worked better for shooting and the Badgers are great for CCW.
Give the Badgers a shot, they are spectacular grips and he makes other styles. Give him a call and tell him what you want. I cannot say enough good about Badger grips or service.
Give the Badgers a shot, they are spectacular grips and he makes other styles. Give him a call and tell him what you want. I cannot say enough good about Badger grips or service.
Unisaw
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I have used the rubber Hogues and the Pachmayr Compacs. The Compacs are perfect for me.
Well...I did order a set of these stag inserts:
http://www.sackpeterson.com/ordering.html
If Badger would do a solid, straight grain dark walnut version, I'd try it!
These fine pistols deserve an artists's touch!
http://www.sackpeterson.com/ordering.html
If Badger would do a solid, straight grain dark walnut version, I'd try it!
These fine pistols deserve an artists's touch!
Rover 'n Rugers
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Another grip maker is Herrett's at:
http://www.herrett-stocks.com/
A number of designs are offered and some can be made to fit your hand. I had this done on a Redhawk and was very happy. Besides laminated wood Badger does offer some Corian grips
http://www.badgercustomgrips.com/ruger_pistol_grips.php?page=1
At one time I believe Altamont made some grips for the GP/SP models (the ones offered with the gold plated trigger/hammer combos offered thru one of the distributors.).
On my SP I have a set of Hogues I ordered from them with only one finger groove. I had a set of Hogues without a groove on a Colt small frame I had and found it would twist in my hand. Normally, I order grips without a groove and the grooves don't line up for my hand too well but the single groove on the SP works great for me.
If money were no object Roy Fishpaw could make a set of whatever you desire in spectacular wood.
http://www.herrett-stocks.com/
A number of designs are offered and some can be made to fit your hand. I had this done on a Redhawk and was very happy. Besides laminated wood Badger does offer some Corian grips
http://www.badgercustomgrips.com/ruger_pistol_grips.php?page=1
At one time I believe Altamont made some grips for the GP/SP models (the ones offered with the gold plated trigger/hammer combos offered thru one of the distributors.).
On my SP I have a set of Hogues I ordered from them with only one finger groove. I had a set of Hogues without a groove on a Colt small frame I had and found it would twist in my hand. Normally, I order grips without a groove and the grooves don't line up for my hand too well but the single groove on the SP works great for me.
If money were no object Roy Fishpaw could make a set of whatever you desire in spectacular wood.
When I got my SP101 back from Gemini I put Hogue Rosewoods on it. I lightly refinished them myself to be really smooth.
Hogues are just the best. I love them.
Here are the pics of my Gemini with Hogues.
LINK TO PICS
Hogues are just the best. I love them.
Here are the pics of my Gemini with Hogues.
LINK TO PICS
rantingredneck
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I like the rubber with wood inserts. A fellow over on Rugerforum.net does great work with a variety of woods. I've got cocobolo's in my GP and SP now.
SAWBONES
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This stuff is subjective. What works for me won't necessarily work for you.
I've tried nearly all the available grips for the SP101, and actually like the stock Santoprene grips best (with custom inserts, of course).
The Uncle Mike's, Pachmayr, Hogue (worst of all!), Badger and others all change the natural pointing characteristics of the SP101 for me, making it no longer reliably match natural "point" to point of impact, and all aftermarket grips also raise the barrel axis relative to the hand, at least somewhat, compared to the stock grips.
Unfortunately, the new management at Ruger (since Wm. Ruger Sr's death) has stopped offering the original grips in favor of a rubber Hogue abomination, so if you find the original grips more to your liking, check eBay or do a web search for spares.
I've tried nearly all the available grips for the SP101, and actually like the stock Santoprene grips best (with custom inserts, of course).
The Uncle Mike's, Pachmayr, Hogue (worst of all!), Badger and others all change the natural pointing characteristics of the SP101 for me, making it no longer reliably match natural "point" to point of impact, and all aftermarket grips also raise the barrel axis relative to the hand, at least somewhat, compared to the stock grips.
Unfortunately, the new management at Ruger (since Wm. Ruger Sr's death) has stopped offering the original grips in favor of a rubber Hogue abomination, so if you find the original grips more to your liking, check eBay or do a web search for spares.
rdrancher
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The stock grips fit me great so I also went for a set of inserts to dress the SP up a bit.
Inserts by .41 magnum.
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Inserts by .41 magnum.
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MCgunner
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Personally, I prefer Hogue.
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