Spoiling myself?

[ZVP]

Soon as I bought my Model 36, I ordered a set ofFactory S&W rubber grips and put the wood away.
Considering shooting 158gr Factory bullets it stings less.
Now considering CC, I wonder if I ought to learn to live with a little sting and go with the slimmer wood grips?
I'm not a woose, I just wanted the most comfortable grips possible! The S&W's are Uncle Mikes and a real good deal from the factory!
I use a old Bianchi Hip Holster.
Ya gotta admit the heavy 158 gr Kicks in a chief.
How do you guys live with the wood grips???
Thanks,
ZVP

 

[Zaydok Allen]

Wooden grips are great, and recoil isn't bad even on big bore magnums....... IF the grip fits your hand properly.


If the grip is too small, it beats the hell out of your hand.

 

[ACP]

use whatever is comfortable and allows you to shoot fast and accurately.

I use a crimson trace grip on my 642s. I never miss the target.

 

[surjimmy]

I carry a model 38 when not caring a 1911. Wooden grips don't hang up in my jean pocket.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Tyler T-grip is the fix.

 

[ArkieVol]

J frame grip

A Tyler T-grip will help with wood grips and are best for concealment. But for shooting comfort the Pachmayr Compac grips, although a bit more bulky, make shooting much more comfortable.

Pachmayers are about $25 and are readily available. T-grips are a little harder to come by.

 

[CZ9shooter]

I like the Houge Bantam grip on my Jframe. Similar to the factory (fish scale) rubber, but grippier texture in the hand, while also being less tacky on clothes. One piece design is solid and fits my 637 very well. Annoying to remove however. Palm swells fill the hand nicely but are certainly not a hinderance to CC IMO. Price is right at around 20 bucks too.

 

[Twiki357]

How do you guys live with the wood grips???

All I shoot are 148 WC and 158 SWC. Very comfortably, thank you.


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[bannockburn]

I have been using a Tyler T-Grip for many years on my Model 649. Makes for easy concealment as it's not too bulky or oversized, gives me a decent hand-filling grip, and it's extremely lightweight. The other nice thing is the polished aluminum grip adapter looks great with the polished stainless steel of the gun.

 

[RainDodger]

I carried a M60 in a Bianchi paddle holster for years. When I tried rubber grips, they would grab the lining of my suit jacket. I eventually bought a set of unfinished Mustang wood grips and spent some hours fitting them to my hand. They were smooth wood, slightly larger than rubber grips but they fit my hand superbly. That was the solution for me. In a carry gun, I wasn't too concerned with hand comfort when shooting. It just needed to slide freely within my coat, and fit my hand perfectly.

 

[ZVP]

Been trying the stock wood grips but ufortunately, the triggerguard will rap the knuckle/
The S&W grip is the smallest but the S&W rubber grip is most comfortable in my hand. From the advice here I'd better stick with what works in my hand and it's the rubbers.
I really like the feel of the Horniday 125gr ( I think) S/D loads, the recoil is lighter with a trick Bullet!
Hard to get it all just right for CC!
Thankyou guys!
ZVP

 

[Zaydok Allen]

From the advice here I'd better stick with what works in my hand and it's the rubbers.

You...... might want to word that differently.

 

[jad0110]

^^^ .

And I agree with 460 ... the material doesn't really matter, its the shape and how well it fits your hands.

The factory rubber Hogues that came on my S&W 686 fit my hand terribly, and the gun was therefore rather uncomfortable to shoot. Put a set of wood Ahrends no finger groove stocks on it and the problem was solved. Even .357 magnum is reasonably manageable.

OTH, the rubber Uncle Mike's boot grips that came on my 642 work pretty well, so I've not felt the need to change them. The wood Eagle Secret Service grips mimic the shape very closely, and as they look better, I think I may get them for my soon to arrive nickel 36-1 3".

 

[judgedelta]

For concealed carry, a LE friend of mine advised that the slim S & W wooden grips are quicker out and don't print as much against your clothes. I have found this to be true, YMMV...

 

[J-Bar]

Crimson Trace grips are comfy and handy in the dark. The missus and I have them on our J-Frames.

 

[Husker_Fan]

I carry a flat latch model 38. The trigger guard would whack my middle finger pretty bad. I put on a grip adapter and it is great. It gives the shape of the boot grip without the bulk.

 

[Panzerschwein]

I find it's most important to keep a FIRM (read HARD) grasp on the wood magna grips for the J-frames.

Really helps.

 

[ZVP]

Husker,
I see you use the same loading strip trick I discovered too! Leaving that one out makes a gap that literally makes a trough/guide toease the cartriges in the chambers.
I set up for my Model 10 by load 2 skip 1 aand get 6 in an 8 shot strip.
Really helps speed up reloads!
Yea I didn't think when I posted that last one! Came out unintentionally FUNNY!
Seems the little 2" revolvers all need a strong hand holding on to em!They WILL rap your knuckle good if you're not carefull!
That does it, I tried the wooden grips again and they just don't fit me right. I better listen to you guys and use what works!
Man you guys out there, sure have some neat lookin 2"ers! In my opnion, the Snubbies are the neatest looking revolvers!
Thank you all!
ZVP