What a difference grips make! - The Firearms Forum

mesinge2 · 02-04-2010, 04:55 PM

I had two revolvers that were uncomfortable to shoot to the extent that I never took them out of the safe.

At the suggestion of a THR member I tried changing the grips. I ordered Hogue Exotic Hardwood grips for both and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

I am actually more accurate with them and even though I went from rubber to wood on one of them the recoil seems to be reduced.

I think it is because the grips fill my hand better on the wood ones.

I was just wondering if anyone else got grips that changed their perspective on a weapon?

P.S. Here are the before and after for both guns:

.44 Mag Ruger Redhawk

Attachment 33718
Attachment 33719

.357 Mag S&W M19-4

Attachment 33720
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old semperfi · 02-04-2010, 05:53 PM

yes,all my revolvers and as many of my semi autos as possible have grips that are the same config.i always tell anybody that the gun must be comfortable for them to shoot well.you have found out what many of us already knew. old semple fi

hogger129 · 02-04-2010, 05:57 PM

i noticed this with regards to 1911s. shot a taurus with some kind of grips they come factory with. they seriously just chap your hands. the ones on my ria are alot more comfortable and smoother.

Oneida Steve · 02-04-2010, 06:36 PM

I grew up in the era of checkered grips and I cannot shoot any DA revolver with smooth grips. A .22 maybe, but nothing with any kick. I just can't get a comfortable hold on the gun. I love the way smooth grips look, but I can't shoot with them.

I like to shoot N-frame S&W revolvers, but the factory wood is not for me. I find the Pachmayr and Hogue rubber grips both work great for these large-frame revolvers.

I keep the factory stocks for the good looks, but shoot with rubber. Works for me.

Harralson · 02-05-2010, 07:25 AM

Yes, I added a hogue grip to my Ruger SBH and now it is more comfortable to shoot and I am more accurate with it. Unfortunatly, they do detract from the appearance of the gun.

mesinge2 · 02-05-2010, 05:08 PM

I can't explain it but the wood grips just seem to transfer less recoil energy to my hand than the rubber ones.

Go Figure...

mesinge2 · 02-05-2010, 06:47 PM

Just shot a group picture of four of my revolvers with my favorite grips.
I have others but these are my favorite grips.

The staghorn grips work surprisingly well, I think its because it is only a 38 and the recoil is not bad due to the 3" bull barrel on the model 64.
I tried them on the 357, big mistake.

Attachment 33755

P.S. Post pics of your favorite grips!

It will give me ideas for future purchases

Michael G · 02-08-2010, 10:20 AM

I put a Hogue combat grip on my SP101 in .357 and it made a world of difference.

Terry_P · 02-08-2010, 09:03 PM

My Superblackhawk that I got in the early 80's. The smooth grips just didn't do it for me with full house 44 mag loads. I put on pachmyers and that tamed it down.

henry77 · 02-08-2010, 10:14 PM

I love the look of fine wooden grips; however, Pachmyers work better for me. Just purchased a S&W Model 28 and have a new set of Pachmyer grips waiting on it.

I want wood stocks on my rifles. Do not like rubber stocks on rifles.

02-04-2010, 04:55 PM	#1
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	What a difference grips make! I had two revolvers that were uncomfortable to shoot to the extent that I never took them out of the safe. At the suggestion of a THR member I tried changing the grips. I ordered Hogue Exotic Hardwood grips for both and WHAT A DIFFERENCE! I am actually more accurate with them and even though I went from rubber to wood on one of them the recoil seems to be reduced. I think it is because the grips fill my hand better on the wood ones. I was just wondering if anyone else got grips that changed their perspective on a weapon? P.S. Here are the before and after for both guns: .44 Mag Ruger Redhawk Attachment 33718 Attachment 33719 .357 Mag S&W M19-4 Attachment 33720 Attachment 33721 __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson. --> Last edited by mesinge2; 09-29-2010 at 10:35 PM..

02-04-2010, 05:53 PM	#2
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: What a difference grips make! yes,all my revolvers and as many of my semi autos as possible have grips that are the same config.i always tell anybody that the gun must be comfortable for them to shoot well.you have found out what many of us already knew. old semple fi

02-04-2010, 05:57 PM	#3
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,068	Re: What a difference grips make! i noticed this with regards to 1911s. shot a taurus with some kind of grips they come factory with. they seriously just chap your hands. the ones on my ria are alot more comfortable and smoother. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can."

02-04-2010, 06:36 PM	#4
Oneida Steve Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,028	Re: What a difference grips make! I grew up in the era of checkered grips and I cannot shoot any DA revolver with smooth grips. A .22 maybe, but nothing with any kick. I just can't get a comfortable hold on the gun. I love the way smooth grips look, but I can't shoot with them. I like to shoot N-frame S&W revolvers, but the factory wood is not for me. I find the Pachmayr and Hogue rubber grips both work great for these large-frame revolvers. I keep the factory stocks for the good looks, but shoot with rubber. Works for me.

02-05-2010, 07:25 AM	#5
Harralson Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 23	Re: What a difference grips make! Yes, I added a hogue grip to my Ruger SBH and now it is more comfortable to shoot and I am more accurate with it. Unfortunatly, they do detract from the appearance of the gun.

02-05-2010, 05:08 PM	#6
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	Re: What a difference grips make! I can't explain it but the wood grips just seem to transfer less recoil energy to my hand than the rubber ones. Go Figure... __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson.

02-05-2010, 06:47 PM	#7
mesinge2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 538	Re: What a difference grips make! Just shot a group picture of four of my revolvers with my favorite grips. I have others but these are my favorite grips. The staghorn grips work surprisingly well, I think its because it is only a 38 and the recoil is not bad due to the 3" bull barrel on the model 64. I tried them on the 357, big mistake. Attachment 33755 P.S. Post pics of your favorite grips! It will give me ideas for future purchases __________________ NRA Certified Instructor "A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercise. I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise, and independence to the mind ... Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks." 1785, Thomas Jefferson. Last edited by mesinge2; 02-15-2010 at 05:19 PM..

02-08-2010, 10:20 AM	#8
Michael G V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Garland Texas Posts: 366	Re: What a difference grips make! I put a Hogue combat grip on my SP101 in .357 and it made a world of difference. __________________ Kids now a days have a lot of smarts. What they lack is a bucket load of common sense.

02-08-2010, 09:03 PM	#9
Terry_P Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NH Posts: 2,513	Re: What a difference grips make! My Superblackhawk that I got in the early 80's. The smooth grips just didn't do it for me with full house 44 mag loads. I put on pachmyers and that tamed it down. __________________ NRA and NAHC Life "Both oligarch and tyrant mistrust the people, and therefore deprive them of their arms." -Aristotle

02-08-2010, 10:14 PM	#10
henry77 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wiggins, MS Posts: 202	Re: What a difference grips make! I love the look of fine wooden grips; however, Pachmyers work better for me. Just purchased a S&W Model 28 and have a new set of Pachmyer grips waiting on it. I want wood stocks on my rifles. Do not like rubber stocks on rifles. __________________ Eagle Scout NRA Life Member Last edited by henry77; 02-08-2010 at 10:15 PM..