J-frame backstrap pad

[gimemoore]

I have always preferred the smaller grips that leave the back strap open for concealment on my j-frames. I never had an issue with my 642, even with +p loads. However, shooting magnums through my scandium 340pd sucked.

I tried grips that covered the back strap, but putting huge, heavy grips on an 11oz revolver seemed to defeat the whole purpose. Then I found some dampening strips made by Limbsaver for compound bows, and had a thought.

I stuck one to the back strap, and suddenly a range session with magnum loads no longer results in bruises at the base of my thumb.

I’d recommend anyone taking a beating with an airlite give them a try. Beat ten bucks I’ve spent in ages

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[SteadyD]

I have always preferred the smaller grips that leave the back strap open for concealment on my j-frames. I never had an issue with my 642, even with +p loads. However, shooting magnums through my scandium 340pd sucked.

I tried grips that covered the back strap, but putting huge, heavy grips on an 11oz revolver seemed to defeat the whole purpose. Then I found some dampening strips made by Limbsaver for compound bows, and had a thought.

I stuck one to the back strap, and suddenly a range session with magnum loads no longer results in bruises at the base of my thumb.

I’d recommend anyone taking a beating with an airlite give them a try. Beat ten bucks I’ve spent in ages

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Can you link me to those for sale? Do they come in different thicknesses?

 

[gimemoore]

https://www.amazon.com/LimbSaver-Vibration-Insulator-Strip-Pair/dp/B000LC677M

 

[Hanshi]

I think you just came up with the revolver tip of the month!

 

[Cokeman]

They even look good

 

[SteadyD]

https://www.amazon.com/LimbSaver-Vibration-Insulator-Strip-Pair/dp/B000LC677M

How tough would it be to remove if one didn’t like it?

 

[bannockburn]

gimemoore

What a brilliant idea! Simple and effective! Thanks for the tip and the link!

 

[chicharrones]

I wonder how many shots you can get before it starts to move out of position?

 

[gimemoore]

So far, I've gone through about 150 rounds (about a third of those being Magnum), and there are no signs of it moving or wanting to pull off. That said, I was very careful to use an alcohol pad and clean/dry the backstrap really good before installing the pad.

 

[wcwhitey]

That is a great tip, or hack as they say!

 

[sparkyv]

Clever!

 

[bassjam]

Nice!

But generally I try to avoid things that dampen my guns....

 

[gimemoore]

Just an update, after several-hundred rounds, the pad is still firmly attached and in one piece.