Ruger SP101 grip options?

[Hizzie]

Took the little Wiley Clapp SP101 shooting yesterday. OEM grips proved a little too small for fast, consistent follow up shots. I have a set of Hogue rubber Monogrips coming up get me through class next weekend. Need a permanent solution.


So what are the current grip options for the SP101? Pics are always helpful.

Thanks

Hizzie

[jetfire]

I have the factory Ruger grips on mine right now, they're pretty okay; that said I'm swapping them for some Sweet Beamz ASAP.

[Hizzie]

I have the factory Ruger grips on mine right now, they're pretty okay; that said I'm swapping them for some Sweet Beamz ASAP.


Sweet Beamz???

[Unisaw]

I'm very partial to the Pachmayr Compacs.

[NerdAlert]

Sweet Beamz???
http://www.crimsontrace.com/products/manufacturer/ruger/01-1790

[Robinson]

Hogue
Eagle
Altamont (same size as OEM)

[Hizzie]

Hogue
Eagle Rosewood allergy. Makes my palms itch.
Altamont (same size as OEM) Already said OEM was too small.

I have been checking out Hogue's wood grips. Also noticed they make the Monogrip in hard nylon that you can grind or carve.

[45dotACP]

I have the factory Ruger grips on mine right now, they're pretty okay; that said I'm swapping them for some Sweet Beamz ASAP.

Interesting...those Sweet Beamz. I wonder what they're made of?

[Chuck Whitlock]

Hogue
Eagle
Altamont (same size as OEM)


The Hogue monogrip is a little larger than factory.

I am amazed at what a difference inserts from Altamont made as compared to the factory plastic grip inserts, but I'm not sure that would address your size issue.

[Hizzie]

The Hogue monogrip is a little larger than factory.

I am amazed at what a difference inserts from Altamont made as compared to the factory plastic grip inserts, but I'm not sure that would address your size issue.



Checkered wood inserts on my SP101 now. It's the overall size.

[Tom Duffy]

Same with me. The nice rubber/wood inset factory grips that came on my 4.2 inch SP101 were too small. Every Hogue grip whether nylon, rubber, or wood fill out where the web of your hand fits the grip. After trying the Hogue nylon grips for suitability, I have a nice pair of wooden grips on the way.

[Hizzie]

Same with me. The nice rubber/wood inset factory grips that came on my 4.2 inch SP101 were too small. Every Hogue grip whether nylon, rubber, or wood fill out where the web of your hand fits the grip. After trying the Hogue nylon grips for suitability, I have a nice pair of wooden grips on the way.

Which set did you go with Tom?

[Tom Duffy]

Which set did you go with Tom?

Bought these from Amazon; I frankly splurged. There are many cheaper Hogue wood grips available.

Hogue SP101 Pau Ferro Checkered 81301

[Hizzie]

Bought these from Amazon; I frankly splurged. There are many cheaper Hogue wood grips available.

Hogue SP101 Pau Ferro Checkered 81301


Looked at those online. Got any pics?

[Tom Duffy]

Looked at those online. Got any pics?
Sorry, no. I expect mine to get delivered on Monday.

[Hizzie]

Tom & Caleb -

I'll expects pics and reviews of your new grips.

[Tom Duffy]

Same with me. The nice rubber/wood inset factory grips that came on my 4.2 inch SP101 were too small. Every Hogue grip whether nylon, rubber, or wood fill out where the web of your hand fits the grip. After trying the Hogue nylon grips for suitability, I have a nice pair of wooden grips on the way.

I received my Hogue Pau Ferro wooden grips for the SP101 today and after installation performed a couple of hundred dry fires. The grips exceed my expectations. The grips offer three improvements over the Hogue nylon grips:

1. The checkering on the grips is much more aggressive than on the nylon version.
2. The grip slightly larger than the nylon grip, filling the palm of your hand and, for me, placing the first joint of the trigger finger comfortably on the trigger.
3. The top of the backstrap, where the web of your hand fits, is much broader than the nylon grip and will doubtless aid in a reduction of felt recoil.

The grips were one piece and easy to install, sliding over the mainspring assembly of the Ruger. Fit and finish were excellent with no gaps or asymmetries. The grips are brown brown meaning they are lighter in tone than rosewood.

There are two potential negatives:
1. The palm bulge of the grip is very slighter wider than the cylinder, which might be an issue for concealed carry.
2. Pau Ferro may cause an allergic reaction in some people; if you are allergic to rosewood, this might also be an issue.

The grips look beautiful. Sometimes you do get what you pay for.

[Hizzie]

Never handle pau ferro. Rosewood does make my hands itch. :(

Any speedloader influence?

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ETA

My Miculek stocks were pau ferro. Never any reaction. :)

[Tom Duffy]

HKS 36 speedloader rubs on grip going in, but no obstruction. Empty brass ejects with no issue.

[OlongJohnson]

Has anyone here actually shot an SP101 with the Eagle grips?

https://www.eaglegrips.com/ruger-sp101-grips/270-ruger-sp101-genuine-rosewood-classic-revolver-grips-checkered.html

They're the only SP grips I can find that look like they might work for me. The stock rubber/panels fall away at the top of the back strap, totally losing contact pressure, and they have no "T-grip" function in the front. My knuckle lines up perfectly with the trigger guard, and I'm not interested in experiencing that particular source of nerve damage again.

[Holmes375]

Modified Hogue Pau Ferro grip:

42690

42691

42692

Finished with tung oil (the real stuff) and then final finished with a beeswax blend. Nice feel without being too slick.

[mmc45414]

Also noticed they make the Monogrip in hard nylon that you can grind or carve.
That is what I have, but since your original post Altamont started making these:
42693

I plan to try them someday, but I still like the Hogue nylon so no rush.

[OlongJohnson]

Has anybody messed with these?

Pachmayr 02483 Diamond Pro Ruger Grips, SP101
https://www.amazon.com/Pachmayr-02483-Diamond-Ruger-Grips/dp/B00URUEIG0

[mmc45414]

Has anybody messed with these?

Pachmayr

Not those, but Pachmayr's are heavy. That shouldn't matter but have shied away from them in principle.

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[entropy]

Not those particular. I do have a set of the boot grips I purchased through Lyman recently. Satisfied with them and quality is good.

48032

[mmc45414]

Not those particular. I do have a set of the boot grips I purchased through Lyman recently. Satisfied with them and quality is good.

48032
I have a set of these that I would pass along to somebody that might use them.