Need Different Grips for S&W 625

[Deer Hunter]

I'd like to purchase some nice grips for my S&W 625. Right now it's got the factory hogues on it, but if I can find some nice wooden grips that arn't too pricey I would like to see about switching out.

Any ideas?

 

[dbarale]

If you like the shape of the Hogues they also make them in different sorts of wood.

 

[Deer Hunter]

I was looking at some of those on MidwayUSA. They seem to be going for around $70. I was just looking for imput to see if there are any others out there that I should be looking into.

 

[MrBorland]

I've been using the Miculek grips and like them:

http://www.bang-inc.com/store/index...Path=1&zenid=7abb4e8e9a2351bce0f53f0653d58777


As much as I like the Miculeks, I'm still interested in seeing if I'd like something else better, so lately I've also been eyeballing some Ahrend grips:

http://www.ahrendsgripsusa.com/index.htm

 

[Stainz]

Here are my two 625 Mountain Guns in .45 Colt - the top has the Ahrends cocobolo square-conversion finger groove stocks, the lower one has crimson ironwood Dymondwood Combats from S&W. The f-g helps stabilize your grip for more precise aiming, while the smooth Miculek type grips are a faster grab from a holster (No fidgeting.). The Dymondwood is layered dyed/epoxy resin impregnated veneers - and machines like plastic. It is weather resistant, the wood Ahrends are weather-sensitive. Both absorb my mild-mediocre load's recoil quite well. My heavier 625JM (.45 ACP/AR) sports the JM grip it came with. The lower 625 pictured is my woods/Jeep/home .45 Colt - the upper one is my dress-up version - and actually is my first-ever S&W, thus, it has sentimental value nowadays.



Stainz

 

[Richard]

I really like the Altamont grips on my M625 Springfield Commemorative. Regards, Richard

 

[Deer Hunter]

My 625 is mainly a target gun, with a red dot scope set up. I need to start shooting it more. I like the finger groove grips just fine. Can you, strictly speaking from opinion, tell any noticeable stability difference in the two types of grips?

gun in question

 

[JoeHatley]

For a combo that heavy, finger grooves are a good idea. Trust me, I know...



If you want a nice set of wood, check out the Hogue checkered Kingwood. Some of the nicest grips I ever seen on a stainless N frame.

Good Luck...

Joe

 

[Stainz]

My JM PC627 V-Comp now sports Ahrends square conversion finger groove cocobolo stocks like the upper 625MG in my photo. It is my heaviest revolver - and the squared back I find as indispensible in supporting the muzzle heavy revolver as I do the finger grooves. The 625JM is on the edge - it feels better tor most plinking with similar grips - but the included JM stock is second, in my book - and does make for a faster, no-grope/fidget, 'grab'. Of course, as I would have to buy more Ahrends stocks, $60 + $6 s/h, and those JMs came on the 625JM, I'll just have to get by, LOL!

Stainz

 

[HighVelocity]

I have a couple of new pair of N frame round butt Miculek grips that I'd sell for $50 each shipped.

 

[HighVelocity]

whoops, doubletapped

 

[BlindJustice]

My Hogues for the 625 are Double finger
grooves, end cap in Rosewood.

THe 686P gets one finger groove checkered,
w/end cap in Coco Bolo. maybe they'll be
in by Veteran's Day.

Checkering is a $26 option.

 

[shoff535]

I have hogues in Coco Bolo, round butt non checkerd