Covered backstraps

[03RN]

I've found oem and pachmayer grips easy to shoot 2-300 full house loads a session in my m66 but I'm not a fan of their looks, or them grabbing my shirt

Is there anything that helps with recoil but looks better? Would wood grips that covered the backstrap help?

Any other ideas?

[OlongJohnson]

I think someone on here got a set of VZs not that long ago.

https://vzgrips.com/pistol-grips/smith-wesson/s-w-conversion-grips/klf-r2s

They are wrap-around. Google found this image, but I can't seem to navigate to it from the front door of the site:

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An option from Pachmayr that might work. It may not be the perfect shape, but the wood laminate would be easy to reshape:

https://www.lymanproducts.com/brands/pachmayr/handgun-grips/revolver-grips/renegadetm-wood-laminate-revolver-grips

I might pick up a set and use it as a starting point. Basically, think of it as a fitted set of blanks that I can carve into whatever I want. They're inexpensive enough in distribution that the time would be a bigger loss if it doesn't work out. I can see something like what I did with the Sile J frame grip happening here:
https://www.opticsplanet.com/pachmayr-pistol-grip.html?_iv_color=charcoal&_iv_gun-make=smith-and-wesson&_iv_design=smooth&_iv_code=YR-G6-PSTLGR-63031

[Speederlander]

Maybe these:

http://us.nill-shop.com/Replacement-Grips-closed-Back-Revolvers/SW-KL-Frame-r.b.-stippled-finger-grooves-rounded-back

[Holmes375]

Re-worked Altamonts. Work quite well in my hand.

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[rathos]

Those look awesome, and look great on the gun, but at least for me they heightened the felt recoil vs reducing it.


Maybe these:

http://us.nill-shop.com/Replacement-Grips-closed-Back-Revolvers/SW-KL-Frame-r.b.-stippled-finger-grooves-rounded-back

[oregon45]

Herrett's Jordan Trooper stocks cover the backstrap, and Herretts will make them to a drawing of your hand.

[Malamute]

Try some Armor All on the rubber grips. Ive had a couple sets of Pachmeyrs that didnt grab at all. I wasnt sure what made them non grabby, but Ive cut some of the grabby feel and rubber smell on other stuff with Armor All.

[Stephanie B]

Herrett's Jordan Trooper stocks cover the backstrap, and Herretts will make them to a drawing of your hand.

Do you know what their turnaround time is?

[oregon45]

Not currently, but the last time I checked (several years ago) they were running about three months. Which in custom grip-making circles is downright fast.

[03RN]

Try some Armor All on the rubber grips. Ive had a couple sets of Pachmeyrs that didnt grab at all. I wasnt sure what made them non grabby, but Ive cut some of the grabby feel and rubber smell on other stuff with Armor All.

Thanks I'll try that.

I hesitant to buy another set of grips that I may not like.

The VZ round to square are very tempting. I love them on my 4"m19

[OlongJohnson]

Thanks I'll try that.

I hesitant to buy another set of grips that I may not like.

The VZ round to square are very tempting. I love them on my 4"m19

If you already have them, why not just move them over and try them for awhile?

[358156hp]

What the world truly needs for peace & love for all humanity is a G10 or even wood copy of the Pachmayr "Compac" grips for J frames. I've wanted a set for years.

[Malamute]

What the world truly needs for peace & love for all humanity is a G10 or even wood copy of the Pachmayr "Compac" grips for J frames. I've wanted a set for years.

They make the identical compacs with the little finger notch for the Colt D frame. I like them very much.

[358156hp]

They make the identical compacs with the little finger notch for the Colt D frame. I like them very much.

I gave mine up on a J frame when I discovered pocket carry. I tried dusting them with talcum powder to reduce sticking to my clothing. It was better, but not good enough. I can't find a respectable non-sticky replacement.

[Malamute]

Try some Armor All on it. Not positive it works on that but it cant hurt it. It sure makes bike seats slick though. Ive had several pachmeyr grips that had no stickiness at all. The ones on my Colt arent, Ive pocket carried it for a couple years, since the first day I got it.

[03RN]

I should get these on Tuesday. I think I may need to sand a relief for the speedloader.
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[358156hp]

Are those some of the grips from Thailand?

[03RN]

Are those some of the grips from Thailand?

Yes

[Oukaapie]

Look just like Ahrends. Do you have a link?

[03RN]

Look just like Ahrends. Do you have a link?

https://www.amazon.com/handicraftgrips-Hardwood-Handmade-Handcraft-Beautiful/dp/B072614HXZ/ref=aw_pd_cart_vw_crc_2_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B072614HXZ&pd_rd_r=V1ESCGPKPPCP1R1W59VW&pd_rd_w=X1a9V&pd_rd_wg=g4mbQ&pf_rd_p=2e3189cd-f10f-4a06-b02c-65b5ebe4b466&pf_rd_r=V1ESCGPKPPCP1R1W59VW&psc=1&refRID=V1ESCGPKPPCP1R1W59VW

That's why I like them. I got a pair of boots grips for a square butt k frame and they're a bit to red for my taste but these look browner.

I would have gotten ahrends but I wanted a covered backstrap to see if I can handle full power loads better with them.

[358156hp]

If you need to tone them down a bit you can use black shoe polish, the paste type. Try a dab of it, and rub it in good, trying to keep the color consistent. Then wipe the grips off several times to remove any excess. I've found it helps to have the grips pretty warm (like shoes) to get a bit of penetration. After several wipings, I've never had an issue with staining on clothes, but you might want to try this with an old set of grips to start with in case you don't like it, or in case the original formula has been changed and I'm not aware of it.

[jtcarm]

I should get these on Tuesday. I think I may need to sand a relief for the speedloader.
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You may need more than that, I’ve not found his grips to fit very well.

[03RN]

You may need more than that, I’ve not found his grips to fit very well.

The allow plenty of room for speedloaders but the right sight does push on the holster which I'll trim later.

I like them

[03RN]

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[03RN]

Shot 100 rounds of Magnum ammo yesterday. Not as comfortable as pachymers but they weren't uncomfortable. Very happy.

Will be using this gun on Sunday for a USPSA.

[rfd]

i prefer a covered backstrap and one that actually cushions the inevitable blow. the modified hogue 60020 was my gripping hand's salvation. no sticky issues in a pocket holster.

https://pistol-forum.com/showthread.php?36930-Snub-interview&p=889413&viewfull=1#post889413

[OlongJohnson]

I'd been looking at the Pachmayr "Renegade" laminate grips for K frame round butt. Figured even if the shape isn't perfect, they'd be amenable to reshaping, and at least they should be inletted to the gun, making that part easy. Found a set from Amazon Warehouse (returned goods) for ~$20.

https://www.lymanproducts.com/brands/pachmayr/handgun-grips/revolver-grips/renegadetm-wood-laminate-revolver-grips

Missing the screw, I can deal with. But they didn't fit the frame of either of my RB K frames. And the shape would take A LOT of work to make good; not sure all the material that needs to be there is there. Really wide (side to side) in the body, really narrow at the top.

Not going to bother trying to make them work. Fortunately, two defects makes Amazon returns easy.

[jtcarm]

The Spegel-designed Uncle Mikes are my favorite K-frame grips.

They cover the back strap but are thin enough in that dimension that my stubby digits can reach the trigger ok. Very ergonomic (for me, anyway.)

Yes they’re butt-ugly, but pretty is as pretty does.