Thoughts on N Frame Wood Grips

[Poohgyrr]

Guy,

You're welcome, and I can post a pic, but it may take me a few days to borrow a digital camera. I like the grips a lot, they seem to go with the N frame.

 

[guy sajer]

Cool , I will wait patiently .

 

[Poohgyrr]

For now, here is an old picture of the right side of the grips & the box.

I will post both sides, on the pistol when I get the camera.

 

[Swamprabbit]

I have a 4" M29 that I've had for years. I am 6'2" but my hands are really more of a "medium" size so the stock S&W "target" grips always fit me like an oak tree stump. The standard sized S&W grips never really felt right. I've also used rubber Hogues and pachmeyers (sp?) but my favorite is the wooden finger grooved Hogues I bought from a guy on ebay a couple years ago. They are a little "slick" but not too bad. Since I only shoot this pistol while hunting, it works just fine for me. Yes, it is a square butt.

 

[Brian Williams]

I kinda like these Herrets, even though i haven't shot it yet.

 

[Poohgyrr]

Let's see if I can post this link of the rear of a 3.5" .357 with Fitz Gunfighter's.

 

[Poohgyrr]

Moderators, I wanted to delete this post but can't... Do I need to do something special????

 

[Poohgyrr]

Here is the right side of a 3.5" .357 with Gunfighter's. Email me for a pic of the left side.

 

[Sarge111]

Grip preferences...

I always liked the Herett's Shooting Stars on guns up through .44 Magnum with moderate loads (say, Winchester Silvertips); but if I was gonna shoot real stompers in an N-frame, I get me a set of Jordan Troopers instead.

As far as the factory N-frame stocks go, I used to take the big "smooth target" model and sand about a 3/16" bevel around the bottom edge of the grip. Makes them entirely concealable under a light jacket, as it breaks the sharp line at the base that prints through clothing, but they still handle well in fast DA fire with pretty stout loads.

 

[fedlaw]

My 2cents worth: Last year I acquired my second revolver, a 629PP. I tried the standard Hogue rubber grips, but did not like the feel or the distance from the trigger. Next I tried Pachmayr Decelerators. Although the additional cushioning promised additional comfort when shooting full power .44 magnum loads, I did not like the feel and the extra padding did not properly position my trigger finger. Then I tried Hogue monogrip rosewood conversion grips. The problem with those was the checkering I ordered: .44 specials--no problem; .44 magnums--would tear up my hands. Finally, I took the gun to Eagle Grips in Carol Stream, Illinois. While I waited, they custom fit a pair of oversize ebony grips. At last--Perfection. The proof of the pudding is in the eating. I now have the world's largest target gun (the gun also spent a month at Smith being accuratized) and possibly one of the most comfortable to shoot. Lesson learned: Like a custom made suit: If you want to look good, it has to be made to measure.