What is a good grip for the 646?

[Northern Xtreme]

Before anyone gives me hell, I did a search and couldnt find anything on this.

I have been shooting auto's for the last few years, but before that I competed with the revolver in Bianchi Cup, and PPC.

I am considering getting a new revolver for IDPA shooting. I have always liked the L frame and own several 686's.

I want to get something with moon clips, I dont want the N frame, and the tough part is I hate the round butt frame, but I guess I will have to live with that.

Recently I have been looking at the 646, I like the fact its an L frame, and that it doesnt have the stupid key lock entry safety system, but I hate the butt of the gun.

My main question is: What kind of grips are you guys using?

I would want a grip that makes the butt seem longer so I can get more of my hand on it. I would really like one that makes it feel like a square butt.

My favorite revolver grip is the old Bill Davis grip in case any of you are familiar with that one.

On another thought:

I have also been considering the 38 super 686 for IDPA, but I probably cant get one without the key, and I have heard that the larger caliber is faster to reload, although I never had any probelm reloading fast with my 686 and comp 3 speedloaders.

Maybe I can send in my square butt L frame to S&W and get them to convert it to either 38 super or .40 S&W.

I welcome comments and opinions from you people that have been playing the wheelgun games more recently than I have.

[D.carden]

Northern,

[D.carden]

Northern, (let me try this again!!)

I have all N frames with round butts. I use Hogue wooden grips for them. You can get these grips in "square butt size" for the L frames. Also you can get "big butt grips" which are longer and have a wider base and are good for shooting prone. Check their web site for more info HOGUE GRIPS.

Dan

[Northern Xtreme]

Dan,

Thanks for your reply.

Yes I am familiar with Hogue grips, they were the best grips for Bianchi Cup revolvers. But I want a grip that will make a round but feel like a square butt.

But most importantly I wanted to know a good grip for the S&W 646 that has a cut off round butt type frame.

I didnt see anything like that on the Hogue website, maybe I am missing it. What are you people who shoot the 646 using?

[Carmoney]

Northern: I'm using the Miculeks on my 646, and really like them for light to medium loads. (Not terribly comfortable with "major" IPSC stuff....) They give you a decent handful and they're very fast on the draw. If you buy a pair (Brownells carries them) and don't like them, they're easy to sell here or on the S&W forum.

Mike

[revarmorer]

Northern....i think what you want is the hogue "conversion" grips....converts round butt to a square butt feel.....look on hogue auction...for a cheap pair of seconds.....or get a pair of square butt grips and slap them on...just fill in the void behind the round part with epoxy or or something to keep them tight.

[Round_Gun_Shooter]

Standard Hogue rubber or wood grips are very close to the same size outside for K, L, and N. The difference is inside. If you are looking for a hand filling grip, try Safariland Gripper. You can usually find them for $10 in a shop that has an "Old Grip Bin"

As for conversions, S&W does not do conversions unless they have had a very recent policy change. You will probably need a gunsmith for that type of work.

Regards,