Carmoney Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Here are my current grips. Modified Hogue anatomic whiz-o-weird-grips. They are clad with plastic pudding and then covered with silicon carbide grit. As a southpaw the swelling at the right side (which gives fantastic grip for the palm of the support hand) is a bit problematic when shooting weak hand. Of course you have to place the hand at the right position after reloading but it is hard to place it wrong. Right now I'm modifying some wooden grips to make some inbetween JM's and Hogue monogrips. I really like to experiment Good God. I think you have just beaten out the great triumvirate of Doug Carden, Patrick Sweeney, and Bubber for the "Beauty Is As Beauty Does" award..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whizz Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Guilty as charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Here are my current grips. Modified Hogue anatomic whiz-o-weird-grips. They are clad with plastic pudding and then covered with silicon carbide grit. As a southpaw the swelling at the right side (which gives fantastic grip for the palm of the support hand) is a bit problematic when shooting weak hand. Of course you have to place the hand at the right position after reloading but it is hard to place it wrong. Right now I'm modifying some wooden grips to make some inbetween JM's and Hogue monogrips. I really like to experiment Nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Round_Gun_Shooter Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Spook's grips were similar just bigger. Must be a European thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sinko Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I use modified wood grips on all my revolvers - Miculek grips on the 625 and Herrett stocks on my 66 and Redhawk. All my competition guns are carry guns first and match guns second. Rubber can be comfortable but it snags clothing and that is unacceptable to me. I switch hands during the reload so in that regard wood works better. Yes, it can be uncomfortable, especially if the topstrap is too thin. If you thin the tops of the Miculek grips too much then you are likely stuck with a Minor PF only proposition. My grips need to be perfect and it's no fun grinding down a set of $90 Herrett stocks after waiting two months for them, but I find there is no such thing as a grip that's made to fit my hand. Dave Sinko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whizz Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 WHIZZ, what kind of plastic pudding are you using? The kind that is semi flexible even after hardening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revchuck Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I note that nobody has mentioned the Hogue nylon grips. I prefer them over the rubber ones because they don't stick - the rubber Hogue uses is the stickiest of all rubber grips. I need to order another set for my M67, so I can take the checkered Spegels off it and use the gun as my "dang, it looks like it's gonna rain!" match gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glocktogo Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) +1 for Nill's. The stippling allows you to get a good grip under pressure, then slide for the reload when you let up. They fill the hand and have a palm swell, so pain is minimized. I use the factory replacement style. http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s157/Gl.../CIMG0692-1.jpg Jerry Biggs Edited August 24, 2007 by Glocktogo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikey357 Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 ...I've tried them ALL...what I like BEST is the Hogue wood grips, NO finger grooves, NO checkering...NOT as "Hard" on your hands as the Jerry M. grips, "Slick" enough to work well concealed and to not "Inhibit" your reloads...FWIW....mikey357 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Just got another wood Big Butt Grip for the 625 I had "Carmonized". Sent Bob an email and they were here in 4 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom E Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Are all the Hogue Big Butts one piece, open backstrap? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshotwell Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Jumping in here alittle late. I ground down the factory rubber grips with my Dremmel. Then sprayed them with some silver web paint. Here it is with my P 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradiddle Posted September 8, 2007 Share Posted September 8, 2007 Kim Ahrends grips fit me nearly perfect and are beautiful on both my K frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTR Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I shoot mostly lighter fodder for Steel matches; love those Miculek grips for that. Tried a few rounds of full-power 10mm loads in the 610 w/JM grips, painful. If I'm gonna be shooting hot loads, I'll reinstall the beloved Pachmayrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
para45 Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I use the rubber that have been dremeled. No finger groves. Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ring Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I generally use the stock grips for the SW 500 with shims added to the inside for a snug fit on the grip frame. I have large hands with long fingers and the Miculek grip felt like I was holding a pencil. My second choice is a Hogue wood grip, slightly oversized. I reload left handed. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I generally use the stock grips for the SW 500 with shims added to the inside for a snug fit on the grip frame. I have large hands with long fingers and the Miculek grip felt like I was holding a pencil. My second choice is a Hogue wood grip, slightly oversized. I reload left handed. Chris Chris, How well do the S&W 500 grips work with an N-Frame? (I'm assuming that is what you are using) I was wondering about trying them with my 629 but most people I've asked didn't think they would work. I thought about calling Hogue to see if I could get an answer. Thanks John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 John, they work fine on an RB N-frame, I put one on a 329 during the brief period I owned it. Another local revolver shooter put one on a 625 at my recommendation, and likes it. I never used any shims or anything, just stick it on there and tighten the screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnb Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 John, they work fine on an RB N-frame, I put one on a 329 during the brief period I owned it. Another local revolver shooter put one on a 625 at my recommendation, and likes it. I never used any shims or anything, just stick it on there and tighten the screw. Thanks, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjanglin Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Dont know if I want to start shotin with ya all or not =looks like some of ya carry animals around on your guns. Jim Sailors Custom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sweeney Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I shoot with Miculeks, after I dressed down the left-side hump. I did it partly to ease the recoil on my thumb (no pain now, not even after nationals backed by the Qualifier shoot) and also to get clearance for loading and reloading. Must work, as I find my moonclips a good distance from the gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I shoot with Miculeks, after I dressed down the left-side hump. I did it partly to ease the recoil on my thumb (no pain now, not even after nationals backed by the Qualifier shoot) and also to get clearance for loading and reloading.Must work, as I find my moonclips a good distance from the gun. Pat: Could you please show a picture of your grip after mod. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Sweeney Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Lemme dig out the gun and camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Lemme dig out the gun and camera. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sci Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 The Hogue Big Butt grip is nice but it feels a lot like a magwell and some of us get kinda confused during reloads. Now I have to figure out how to get that moonclip out of there. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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