What would be your choice grip for a S&W "J" frame 'Pocket Carry' revolver?

[BryanP]

I put the CT LG405's on my 638. They're not the most aesthetically pleasing things in the world but they're extremely practical.

 

[Brassman]

I like the Hogue factory bantam grip on my M&P 340, but it is rubber and does hang up on some pockets. I'll probably go to wooden Hogue bantams when some extra cash is availbable and I figure out how to remove the rubber versions.

 

[sixgunner455]

Factory boot grips currently, but I'm interested in finding some round butt factory wood grips and putting a Tyler adaptor on it instead. That's what I have on my K-frame and love it.

I tried a Barami, but the hook pushed my hand out of alignment so the recoil was going into the joint of my thumb. That didn't last long, and I passed them on to someone else.

 

[Ala Dan]

I have the Pachmayr Compac's on a S&W (old model) 60 .38 Special, that I
occassionally carry as a CCW piece. But, I believe that I am best served with
the Uncle Mikes "boot grips", as found on my S&W 442 and 642; if I desire to
carry either piece in a front pants pocket~!

 

[PX15]

I've been well pleased with the old CT205's on my 638, but if I were buying a new set I'd opt for the 405's..

Either way the CT's will certainly enhance your ability to hit what you're aiming at.

Best Wishes,

J.Pomeroy

 

[JoeG52]

The CT405 is the way to go.

 

[perpster]

Agreed: Tyler T-Grip is what I went back to after using the Crimson Trace LG-105.

I don't have enough CT grips (or money) to go around on all my J's; the T-grip with S&W wood is my non-CT favorite. It's very concealable and a great grip.

 

[Ironman]

my pocket carry. I highly recommend it!

 

[perpster]

CTC LG-405s, the compact older style 'hard' grip, for pocket carry.

Lee, I think you mean LG-205's. I have one set of them. Button has gone bad and needs to go back to CT under warranty. They no longer make them and offer a discounted upgrade to newer models, but I'm going to keep them. They are the smallest and most concealable and least "sticky" J frame CT grips. Not very nice to shoot with on a lightweight J, but not bad at all on a steel J (they will adorn my 640).

 

[perpster]

Ironman and ArchangelCD, Please consider putting a 6th round in those speedstrips. Even though it's a 5 shot cylinder, the extra hole on the strip is there and you might as well use it. You never know when that extra round might make a difference (for you or a partner who might need it).

 

[DAdams]

Brassman

Let me know if you want to sell your 340 factory grips. I have the factory CTs but wouldn't mind having the stocks.

 

[perpster]

Hogue Grip Removal/Install How-To Graphic

Here ya go

 

[lanternlad1]

My wife can vouch for the laser grips. She was sitting at a stop sign when some weirdo tried getting in her car. (The doors were locked) Without thinking, she pulled her Taurus 85 with CTCs and put the laser right on the point of the weirdo's nose. He ran like his pants were on fire, she never had to fire a shot.

 

[orionengnr]

I'd sure like to find a pre-lock 342 and put CT405s on it.
Second choice would be a pre-lock 642, similarly equipped.

I've owned several of the 340/360 Scandium 357s. Great in concept, awesome to carry, no fun to shoot with 38s, and downright brutal with 357s.

Not to mention that all of them are IL-equipped, which is (these days) a deal-breaker for me....

 

[Green Lantern]

Ironman - this place needs a *drool* smiley!

 

[DAdams]

Get a Grip


Photo by DAdams, all rights reserved.

The quadratic equation. 642 ~ CT405 ~ Mika RC ~ Bianchi = 642 Head.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Ironman and ArchangelCD, Please consider putting a 6th round in those speedstrips. Even though it's a 5 shot cylinder, the extra hole on the strip is there and you might as well use it. You never know when that extra round might make a difference (for you or a partner who might need it).

perpster,
Thank you for the advice, it's been suggested before. I don't carry the 6th round for a good reason. As you probably know when loading with a Speedstrip most people load 2 rounds at a time, and for good reason. It's easier to load 2 at a time but when you get down to the 5th chamber you don't have the option to load 2. When trying to load the final round needed to fill the 5th hole in the revolvers cylinder from a Speedstrip the 6th round actually gets in the way slowing you down. That slow down is more dangerous than not carrying the 6th round IMO.

As for needing an extra round, you're right, you never know when you might need more ammo. That's why I usually carry 2 Speedstrips or an extra Speedloader when the weather is cold enough to have a jacket or coat on. I usually have 10 rounds available for reloading with me.

 

[jaydubya]

I am impressed at how many above have recommended Crimson Trace grips. Just two years ago, I would not have seen that. I have the Crimson Trace 305s on my 637, but if the 405s had been available at the time I would have bought them instead. For that matter, if I had known then what I know now, I'd have bought the 642 snubby instead of the 637. I'm fickle!
Cordially, Jack

 

[Serpico]

I carry 5 in the strip also..but i stagger them so the first 2 go in easier...

 

[jt1]

What grip? This one:

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/snubnosegrip

 

[perpster]

ArchangelCD, Serpico, Points well taken. If the extra round gets in the way it can just be plucked out, but I definitely see what you mean.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Thank you for understanding. While practicing the extra round is not a problem and can be "plucker out" but under the added stress of a "life-n-death" I just can't take the chance of something going wrong. Anything that can possible slow you up is to dangerous to chance, a chance that could cost you everything.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Eagle "secret service" in smooth rosewood.

 

[sabre]

My suggestion would be Spegel Boot Grips. They conceal very well thanks to the overall "rounded" shape, and provide great control while shooting. They look pretty good, too.

 

[glockman19]

I have the Crimson Trace LG-405's on my 642 and will soon get another pair for my 442.