J Frame busting my knuckle

[Bud0505]

You might l;ike the very ugly, but very functional ERGO Delta grip

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I put a set of these on my 442 and it cured the knuckle bump problem. They take a little getting use to but they do reduce felt recoil.

 

[Steve C]

If you are used to shooting semi auto's its common to use as high a grip as possible but on a revolver lowering your grip position may be the way to avoid injury during recoil. This is a pic of my EDC 637 with standard boot grips. I place my little finger below the grip that helps prevent the grip moving during recoil. Keep the thumb low. This gives plenty of space below the cylinder release and avoids contact with it during recoil.

 

[jstert]

besides swapping out grips, perhaps try softer-shooting ammo. i feed my s&w airweight 38 snubbie only wadcutters and cbc shorts (by magtech).

 

[MidRoad]

Altamont bateluer grips or pachmayrs (wood or rubber) may help. Both cover the back strap and fill behind the trigger gaurd. The Altamont boot grips fill behind it as well,but don't cover the back strap. Last one I have tried is the Altamont altai. It's nice if you don't like finger grooves, is about 5/8"-3/4" longer than the frame and fills behind the trigger gaurd some. BUT doesn't cover the back strap.

My thoughts:
The boot grips conceal the easiest, but with 357's the bottom of the grip digs the pinky a bit since you got to tuck it under,but 38's are just fine. Altai look great and feel great, but my trigger finger gets pinched behind the trigger when pulling double action. Pachmayrs are ugly, but handle the best. Rubber kind of grabs clothing, since the back strap is covered the trigger reach is much better. Lastly the bateleur's. To me they are the best compromise, slim and smooth for concealment, 3 finger grip (for me), covered back strap for better trigger position (no pinch!) , And reasonable with 357's. So that's what my model 60 wears.
Bateleur

Pachmayr

Boot

Altai


Here's about how much the trigger gaurd is filled, hope this helps.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

@beeenbag , any update? Did you get the grips yet and try them? I'm very curious lol.

 

[beeenbag]

@beeenbag , any update? Did you get the grips yet and try them? I'm very curious lol.

I have received the grips but unfortunately I’m out of town for work until the end of next week. I’ll be able to try them out then.

 

[deadin]

I had the same "knuckle-buster" problem with a M36. I found one of the early "Flat-latches" (They're interchangeable) and it solved the problem without me having to learn a new grip...

 

[beeenbag]

@beeenbag , any update? Did you get the grips yet and try them? I'm very curious lol.

These are the ticket. Problem solved, although concealability has taken a hit, specifically pocket carry, it is now shootable and enjoyable.

 

[Dustbowl]

The best advice I can give is big people with large hands should by larger handguns. I mean one man's J frame is anothers L frame or G43 is anothers G29. Comprende usted?

All the way to an L Frame? Give the K frame a little love first!! Model 10’s and 19’s don’t get no love any more in the carry game.

 

[Slamfire]

This Hogue grip is more comfortable than the factory grip



But the factory grip is smaller and more concealable.



Pick your poison.

 

[Gary A]

My experience is not very thought out, but it is simple. When I first bought a J-frame, around 1994, they came with either the small wooden grips or they came with the now discontinued Uncle Mike’s rubber version of the Craig Spegel boot grip. I don’t have large hands but, like you, I was banged by the cylinder release with every shot. I’m not sure what happened exactly but the problem just went away the more I shot the little revolver and has never returned. Somehow, I just naturally adapted through some natural shifting of hand position and perhaps strength of grip, I’m not sure. I still have some J’s with UM boot grips and do like the current OEM grips except they don’t clear soeedloaders well. My current preference is the Hogue Bantam which is likely too small for you as it is a tad small for me but quite workable.