Pat Riot
Contributing Member
I am 59 years old. My right wrist, especially the area where the thumb meets the wrist, has been damaged by years of abuse but the pain in the joint started from firing Thompson Center 30-30 handguns and pistol gripped shotguns.
I still shoot .356 magnums and .45 Colts but I will not shoot hotter handgun loads than those any longer.
One thing I have found when shooting hot .45 Colt loads in my original Ruger Vaquero that Altamont Slim Panel checkered grips make it much easier to control than the wider fatter grips. I still use that gun for Cowboy Action Shooting so rubber grips are out. I wear XXL gloves. I have big hands, but the slim grips really help me.
Try some narrower grips. Maybe that may help.
Unfortunately, the only way to find out what grips work best usually means having to buy them and try them.
I still shoot .356 magnums and .45 Colts but I will not shoot hotter handgun loads than those any longer.
One thing I have found when shooting hot .45 Colt loads in my original Ruger Vaquero that Altamont Slim Panel checkered grips make it much easier to control than the wider fatter grips. I still use that gun for Cowboy Action Shooting so rubber grips are out. I wear XXL gloves. I have big hands, but the slim grips really help me.
Try some narrower grips. Maybe that may help.
Unfortunately, the only way to find out what grips work best usually means having to buy them and try them.