Nemo Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 For the my first 1.5 year of revolver shooting I used the Miculek grips. I felt handling of the gun (letting go for reload and reacquiring my grip) was faster. However, easlier this year everytime I left a big match my right hand would be hurting as if someone hit it with a hammer. Looked at all the factors that could be causing the pain and started the elimination process. Last thing to come to mind were my revo stocks. I changed to the ole' rubber monogrips and the pain hasn't come back. We'll see after Nationals. I also have some Hogue rubber big butts, bought form Mr. Perdue, but I'm not using them yet. Anyway, what are you using in your wheelies? Anybody else experienced the pain with the Miculeks? If you picked other, tell me which. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Dog Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I've always liked the Ahrends grips. This is on my 1954 era K-38. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Miculeks-love them! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Anybody else experienced the pain with the Miculeks? If you picked other, tell me which. Yes, I tried them for awhile back when I was still switching the gun over to my other hand for reloads, but found the base of thumb was hurting by the time I finished a match using major loads (not bad for steel loads, etc.), so I switched back to rubber Hogues and never looked back. The rubber grips work even better now that I keep the gun in my strong hand during reloads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 The Jerry slick grips are OK for running Minor in ICORE but for running Major in IPSC/USPSA they make for a less than comfortable shooting experience(for me). Going to the rubber grips was the first stop to finding something better. I ended my search and finally decided on the Bianchi/PPC grips made by Nill. There were several variations, the Hogue Big Butt resembeled some of them but were not big or clunky looking - the Hogues always seemed to me to have too much material. The grip position with the Nill grips is high, and is friendly to my weak hand reload. The hand sits a little further away from the gun and some think they get a little more muzzel flip then the Jerry's. Personally I haven't found that to be the case, besides, if I had to shoot the Jerry slicks again running Major I would choose not to shoot at all. Give those big butts a try, you might like them a whole lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I used the Michelik's for 1 match, then reinstalled the original Monogrips. They caused too much pain. I guess not enough meat around my thumb. I will admit that they are a comfortable grip. I will try a minor load with them at some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel gunner Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Well, I don't know a lot about grips , but a friend of mine,shoepop, gave me a set of eagle grips that he had modified a little to try. Some of the nicest grips that I have ever used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
professor Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 The stock grips were hard and uncomfortable. Plus, I didn't like the bite of the backstrap with major loads. I found my Pachmayr grip [rubber monogrip] in a miscellaneous bin at a gun show for $5, and been using it for the past 6 years now on my Model 19, Mod 656 and now, Mod 686. It's got good cushioning of the backstrap and enough "stickiness" to provide a secure grip with wet weather and/or sweaty hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I would normally use the Hogue Wood Big Butt. However I just modified the one from my 38 special to fit my 38 super l frame round butt. So I have a plastic grip with finger groove. I also get my silly putty out and add a ridge on the back of the grip for my weak hand to press against for added stability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R112mercer Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I use Eagle grips. You have to shave the grip on the left panel towards the top where the base of your thumb rides, and even then I still tape my thumb to prevent too much pain from not having built up a callous there (not enough USPSA shooting as of late). But the grips are pretty, smooth, and fill my hand well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Started with Hogue, went to Miculek and back to Hogues (modified of course). I still switch hands to reload too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 The first year I shot revolver exclusively I shot Federal AE factory 230 ball. I just didn't have the time, or desire, to make my own at the time even though I was set up to make 'em. I used the Miculeks and definately felt it in my hands and went back to the Hogues while shooting factory ammo. Using my own loads I have gone back to the Mikulek grips and don't notice any pain at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg K Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Well I started with the Miculek grips but was having trouble getting to the latch with my small hands so I thinned the left ear of the grips to aid in getting to the latch. I held the gun wrong one time with 185pf loads and bruised the bone at the base of my thumb. I got a set of the X frame grips yesterday since they have some padding around the back to help until my thumb heals. I hate the finger groves so I ground them off. I ended up going through the front of the grips in one spot while grinding off the finger groves. I sure wish they would leave off the finger grooves since they don't seem to fit anyone's hands. Transitions and reloads will be slower with the rubber grip since I switch hand reload. I really want to go back to the Miculek's but I have to get my hand to heal up first. I have another set of Miculek's that I haven't thinned on the left ear that I will use after my hand heals. I didn't have any problems until I thinned down that left side ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrmn1 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I triad Jerry's grips and didn't like them. I have a huge paw and like some palm swell. Right now I use Hogue rubber grips on my IPSC gun. I have never shot a gun with the big butt grips on them but would like to try them. The grip so far I like best but I am too cheap to pay full price for are Hogue wood grips with no finger grooves. I have a set on the gun that I use for steel challenge when I shoot steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I shoot almost exclusively minor loads, and use the Miculek grips on my M14 and M19. I need to fit the ones on my M19 better so that the backstrap is even with the grips. I've shot my 681 with major loads (158s at ~1100 fps) using Spegel Boot Plus grips (think minimum dimension Ropers) and no problems. Using the same grips with my M22 and 184 PF loads hurt, due to the fact that the 681 is considerably heavier than the 22 and the .45 loads were hotter. Using 170 PF loads in a 5" 625 would probably be okay with them. I also use these grips on my M10 and M13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I actually don't think it matters that much, each have strong & weak points. If the Mic's don't eat at you, then use whichever feels best. Neither will help with recoil or accuracy, the Mic's will handle a bit better but the Rubbers are easier on the hand (bet that will get a few comments ). I have short fingers on an average hand and have ripped the skin pretty deep at the thumb joint with the Miculeks. It usually takes 100+ rounds to really start hurting. I toughed it out for 2 years, but the increase in practice for the Nats made up my mind for me. The Hogues I use now are the Square Butt Conversions ground down a bit. I left a bit of the finger groove in and the flare at the butt. I've been happy with them for a while now. And Everything I have used gets thinned down on that left ear forward of the back curve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniele Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 while I use Hogue, I sanded the finger groves to fit better my hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganShootist Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I use the Hogue grips on my 625---66--- and even their wrap around style on my 1911s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I had to vote for the Miculek grips I bought when Mike C decided to get rid of them. I still use them but not on everything. I also have a pair of Hogues that are checkered that are actually my favorite and if they were not so damned expensive, I would change out the others to this style. I really like the checkering. Grips are same design as the rubber. As for thumb pain, I talked to Pat Hogue one year at the S&W Winter IDPA Match. He knew exactly what caused the bruising and showed where to relieve the grip for the Miculek and for my wood Hogues. No more pain that isn't there all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I had to vote for the Miculek grips I bought when Mike C decided to get rid of them. I still use them but not on everything.I also have a pair of Hogues that are checkered that are actually my favorite and if they were not so damned expensive, I would change out the others to this style. I really like the checkering. Grips are same design as the rubber. As for thumb pain, I talked to Pat Hogue one year at the S&W Winter IDPA Match. He knew exactly what caused the bruising and showed where to relieve the grip for the Miculek and for my wood Hogues. No more pain that isn't there all the time. Show me where when we get to the Nationals, Please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrmn1 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Nemo, can you post a photo of the rubber big butt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underlug Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Nemo, can you post a photo of the rubber big butt? That's a straight line if I ever saw one Did they make the "rubber big butts" for the N-frame, or, are these modified k/l frame grips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 Nemo, can you post a photo of the rubber big butt? Geez, Tony... At least buy me a drink... Here it is. Ask Bob Perdue for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg K Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I think that it's safe to say that sport shooters won't be able to influence the way Hogue makes their grips. I called Hogue customer service a little while ago and while I had them on the phone I asked if they made any rubber grips without finger grooves. I said kind of like Miculek grips but rubber. He said he had never heard of Miculek grips. I said they are smooth wood grips designed by Jerry Miculek. He said Jerry Miculek, never heard the name before. I said WOW that's strange, he is probably the best revolver shooter on the planet. He then said O yes, I think I have heard the name before. They need to get out more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vrmn1 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Nemo, can you post a photo of the rubber big butt? Geez, Tony... At least buy me a drink... Here it is. Ask Bob Perdue for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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