Grips for a J frame

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looking for a set of after market grips for a S&W 637 whats out there that will help with recoil
and still in a size that will fit in pocket not looking for a longer or real thick grip
Thanks L.D
 
Hmm. Try a crimson trace with the air pocket/rubber padding along the blackstrap. They are bigger front to back than stock but no thicker or longer.
 
I like the factory rubber boot grips S&W currently puts on their Model 638. Small enough to fit inside a pocket and provide some felt recoil relief.

Another way to go is with the factory wood grips with a Tyler T Grip adapter. Smaller and more compact than most rubber grips they're very concealable but don't offer anything for lessening recoil.

I also have an old set of Rogers Grips which while they slightly change the handling dynamics of the gun they are a bit longer overall and don't really do much in the way of absorbing recoil as they're made out of hard plastic.

Some years back I cut down a set of Pachmayr Gripper grips as I thought in their original configuration they were just too big and bulky for a J frame. They turned out alright as they were now smaller than a set of Pachmayr Compacs and did change the angle a bit by which I held the gun. Still a bit too big and bulky but they do a nice job with handling recoil.

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I've got a couple of J-Frames. My 637 has a Crimson Trace laser grip and it fills the hand well.

My M37 has Tyler T-Grips. Also works very well.
 
The old Uncle Mike's rubber grips are/were great if you can find a set somewhere.

The aforementioned Crimson Trace grips are fantastic as well albeit pricey.

Altamont has some wood grips that are very nice and can be made to order.
 
05A2F6B4-4A1A-4016-B0DF-806B3567593F.jpeg About 6 weeks ago I was messing around with grips after buying a model 442. I took the factory grips off my M60 pro and stuck them on my 638. I was amazed at the difference this swap made as far a felt recoil. They are a bit longer than the boot grips but not longer than my hand when gripping them, so drawing from a pocket is no harder than with boot grips. The grips are called “Altai” grips and are made by Altamont
 
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OP - You referenced "help with recoil" (a legitimate concern with a J frame...)

The 2" 60 is my edc. The grips shown are an excellent balance of shooting function and concealment , that small pinky rest fits me really well , very positive in the hand. Good for recoil.

Shown on the 3" is another Pach , "Gripper" I think? A bit long and bulky for carry , but that set turns the 3" 60 into a compact target revolver. Note the palm swell. Excellent for recoil.
 
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I tried Pachmayr Compacs on the very first snubby I owned: a Charter Arms Undercover. And while they were great at reducing felt recoil (especially in such a lightweight revolver), I really only used them at the range as I thought they were too big for concealed carry. That's when I discovered the Tyler T Grip adapter which was great for concealment but did nothing in the recoil reduction department. So for now it kind of makes the S&W boot grip the best of both worlds in that it's small and made out of rubber!

Oh yeah...and your Nill grips look phenomenal!
 
I am using Pachmayr Compacs on my S&W 642. The difference when shooting compared to the factory boot grips is a game changer for me. I can get a full hand grip on the Compaqs and the covered backstrap eliminates recoil. The boot grips are too small and I had to readjust my grip after every shot because it would squirm around in my hand.
 
rodinal220 said:
Hogue Bantam grips work well. I use them on all my light weight J frames. They work with both HKS and Safariland (I/II) speed loaders
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I like these as well. I think for the boot grips, these are the best choice.

My other choice, and actually the preferred choice, is the factory service or Magna stocks with a T grip, like in bannockburns pic above. They arent the best choice if your recoil sensitive, but are the most concealable way to go. I also think they look the best.
 
I like Badger Custom grips a lot. They seem to aid in controlling the felt recoil.

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I have tried a few on j frames and haven’t really settled on anything yet. The best way to shed recoil is to add weight. I’m considering taking a cheap beater set of pachys and opening them up on the inside to hold some lead weights. As in most things, there’s a trade off. Is your j frame for carry, for target, or for bumps in the night? So here’s what I like...

Carry, pachy g10s are nice and light, spread the recoil out over the palm more, and g10 is grippy, so it pulls the skin of the whole hand in recoil.

Target, altamont Altai absolutely. For a long time if you searched “altamont Altai” my gun was the first picture to pop up. It’s still out there, blued 3” on a tan velvety couch cushion. Full grip, no craptastic finger grooves, classy.

Nightstand, I’m leaning towards the crimson trace. You probably won’t need your nightstand gun in the daytime, and a laser sight works well at night.
 
+1 on Tyler T-Grips.

1. Inexpensive
2. Enhances OEM beauty.
3. Enhances ergonomic grip.
4. Reduces recoil "roll".
5. Does NOT increase length, width, nor height.
6. Made in the USA.

I have them on my Model 36 and all my Ruger Service/Security Sixes.
 
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