J-Frame grips for large hands

[nosliw]

my j-frame model 36 is getting more and more use lately as all my automatics are giving me issues

after a range session (150 rounds usually) my right pinky (right handed) is pretty sore from the butt of the gun resting on it and me squeezing. i also have to re-grip often because of the little slippery bugger.

so, i want grips that fit big hands. i know some guys here must have upgraded, but the search function on this site leaves something to be desired.

are hogue soft-rubber grips worth the $30 (after s&H)?

fancy-schmancy wood grips get slippery when range sessions get hot and my hands get sweaty, so synthetic might be the best option here.

thanks!

 

[GunTech]

Do you have a round butt or square butt? I have an new and never used set of Pachmayr grips for a "J" frame round butt you can have for the cost of shipping.

 

[Sun195]

I like the Uncle Mike's Boot Grips that came on my Model 60. They give a place for your pinky to sit. I've got medium-sized hands; YMMV.

 

[nosliw]

square butt guntech. really appreciate the offer, you may get a PM

sun195, this guy agrees with you http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Getting a Grip on J Frames.htm

 

[NCBeagle]

The Hogue Monogrip is very comfortable on a J-Frame...and cheap. Here are some pictures of the Monogrip on a Model 60.

 

[Elvishead]

get these

 

[wnycollector]

I have the hogue mono grips on my J frame and love it! I did have a pair of these http://www.cdnninvestments.com/smwejfrrochw.html on it, but my wife prefered the hogues! If they interest you, PM me!

 

[Pat Cannon]

+1 for Hogues. $20 and probably at a store near you.

 

[nosliw]

i love all these pictures guys, thanks a lot.

wnycollector, thanks for the offer! you guys are real helpful. i think the rubber would do a better job of keeping the gun in my sweaty hands better. but thanks!

elvishead, what are they?

i've been reading around and uncle mike's boot grips are a very popular choice, but it seems they no longer make them. hogue is getting most of my attention now.

 

[8830]

I had the same problem until I put on a pair Hogue Monogrips like the one NCBeagle has pics of. They work great.

 

[Unisaw]

The Pachmayr Compacs are very good, IMO. YMMV.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

Sun195,
The Uncle Mike's grips you are talking about are not Boot grips, they are Combat grips. The Uncle Mike's Boot grips are the ones that come on the .38 Special +P J frames like the M642 and M638. The Boot grips are 2 finger grips which are flush to with the bottom of the gun where as the Combat grips have room a third finger like you said.

Uncle Mike's Boot Grips:

Uncle Mike's Combat Grips:

nosliw,
I think the Uncle Mike's Combat grips that come stock on the .357 Magnum J frame revolvers from S&W are very comfortable and work very well. I bought a set to use at the range for comfort when doing a lot of practice. They are only $27.75 direct from S&W from and can be ordered Here . They add very little to the size of the revolver but add a lot to the controllability and comfort.

 

[Blue .45]

Mine is a square butt J frame., but these grips are also available for the round butt.




http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/73014-1.html

Much easier to hold than the factory wood, IMO.

 

[Sun195]

Sun195, The Uncle Mike's grips you are talking about are not Boot grips, they are Combat grips. The Uncle Mike's Boot grips are the ones that come on the .38 Special +P J frames like the M642 and M638. The Boot grips are 2 finger grips which are flush to with the bottom of the gun where as the Combat grips have room a third finger like you said.

Thanks - not sure why/how I got those mixed-up.

I liked the grips so much on my Model 60 that I replaced the Hogue grips on my 686 with similar grips.

 

[Elvishead]

elvishead, what are they?

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