Prefered combat grips for K frame?

[sierra 223]

What grips are you guys liking right now? I have a model 10 and 64 that I would like to change grips on, my hand size is on the small side of medium.

The Herretts seem interesting but not sure which one.

[Lost River]

Herretts checkered Detectives.

The few people that have picked this gun up have all commented on how great these grips feel.

I personally think these are the best K frame grips I have ever used.

https://i.imgur.com/Vkiuy2n.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/sjE0ESx.jpg?1

[BobM]

I have a 2” 64 with the old Uncle Mikes boot grip. They’ve been out of production for years though so it might take some looking.

[revchuck38]

All my K frames are square butt. I’m partial to Craig Spegel’s Boot Plus grips without the finger groove. I’ve got the Uncle Mike’s grip he designed for them on my 3” M10 and it works well too, though it’s discontinued.

[03RN]

Ahrends
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[Flamingo]

What grips are you guys liking right now? I have a model 10 and 64 that I would like to change grips on, my hand size is on the small side of medium.

The Herretts seem interesting but not sure which one.

Do you have a RB or SB? I like the VZ grips (https://vzgrips.com/products/vz-320-s-w-k-frame-grip-l-frame-grip-square-bottom.html) for my M10.

[Oldherkpilot]

Herretts checkered Detectives.

The few people that have picked this gun up have all commented on how great these grips feel.

I personally think these are the best K frame grips I have ever used.

https://i.imgur.com/Vkiuy2n.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/sjE0ESx.jpg?1

Damn you! I already have a set of RB N frame Jordan Troopers being made at Herrett's and now you're making me think my K frames need fancy furniture!😉

[jtcarm]

How many times do I have to say it?

Uncle Mikes

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220605/1b4c4052bfffd176ae41c2968359ea9a.jpg

[FrankB]

https://i.imgur.com/Vkiuy2n.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/sjE0ESx.jpg?1

I want to do naughty things with that revolver! Our evening would begin with dinner at a fine restaurant, and get raunchy from there.

My Model 13 came with a set of Herrett Shooting Star stocks, and if anyone would like an early Christmas gift, send me a PM.

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[Lost River]

I like the Shooting Stars.

They are nice grips, and quite practical in that they provide just enough texture to grip, but not enough to rub you raw when carried against your skin under your shirt.

I have a set of those on an old 4" Model 63 .22 that I bought when my oldest was born.

It is crazy what a "No-Dash" M63 brings these days. :eek:

That said, when I tried these K Frame Detectives, Wow! it was love at first grip.

Straight up like a beautiful woman with all the right curves.

I think I fondled it for far longer than is healthy.. :D

[sierra 223]

Mine are all square butt.

Lost River, those grips look really good, I assume that is similar to Jordan Troopers without the back strap covered. I definitely prefer open back strap.
I know the Jordans would be too big for my hand.

Not sure about smooth vs. checkered.

[Lost River]

Mine are all square butt.

Lost River, those grips look really good, I assume that is similar to Jordan Troopers without the back strap covered. I definitely prefer open back strap.
I know the Jordans would be too big for my hand.

Not sure about smooth vs. checkered.

They are substantially smaller than the Jordan Troopers. I have had Troopers before and even with my size XL hands they were simply too large for me to do good DA trigger work (on an N Frame). After that I started using Ropers and other types. The Ropers were substantially easier to do double action shooting with.

[sierra 223]

Lost River, what are your thoughts on the checkered vs smooth?

[FrankB]

The Shooting Stars are going to a member. 💫💫💫 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

[Lost River]

Lost River, what are your thoughts on the checkered vs smooth?

If I was shooting heavier, top end .44 mags/.45 Colts I would want something less aggressive. Mid range .44s/45s they would be fine. For .38/.357 loads, they are great and they are quite comfortable to shoot.

Normally I go with smoother grips on N frames, but for a K Frame, these are perfect.



https://i.imgur.com/nvDBm5B.jpg?1

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[Borderland]

How many times do I have to say it?

Uncle Mikes



Uncle Mikes are great but I think they're out of business. I tried to find a new set for my mod 36 and no luck. I have those on an old Taurus 85. That's the reason I wanted them for my 36.

I have some Ahrends on my mod 19 that I like but they went out of business also. Should have bought about 10 of these when they were in business. Who Knew?

https://i.ibb.co/0t2VshD/P1000955.jpg (https://ibb.co/dgMJmGW)

[MolonLabe416]

http://www.precisiongunspecialties.com/

[Norville]

You’ll get as many answers as hand sizes…

I like Hogue, Spegel but I haven’t tried some of the others mentioned.

[DrkBlue]

http://www.precisiongunspecialties.com/

Honestly, the Hideouts are fugly. They look a bit better in person.

However, the fit is superb. Medium profile in the undercut zone - less than T Grip, but more filling than splinter grips or even a bit more than Banana grips IIRC. They have a smooth enough surface to avoid grabbing cover garments but just enough subtle texture to allow a sufficient grip for smooth double action pulls.

They are a Goldilocks zone for me at AIWB.

89864

I have some smooth custom-made Herretts and a no-name wooden boot grip. They are much more attractive to my eyes than the Hideouts, but no more effective.

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[rathos]

I like the eagle grips secret service, especially for squarebutt guns.

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[eb07]

I am a t-grip / bk grip guy

https://i.postimg.cc/9Fj9B3sN/PXL-20220514-184123956.jpg

[jtcarm]

Uncle Mikes are great but I think they're out of business. I tried to find a new set for my mod 36 and no luck. I have those on an old Taurus 85. That's the reason I wanted them for my 36.

I have some Ahrends on my mod 19 that I like but they went out of business also. Should have bought about 10 of these when they were in business. Who Knew?

https://i.ibb.co/0t2VshD/P1000955.jpg (https://ibb.co/dgMJmGW)

You can still find them on Ebay.

[jtcarm]

Honestly, the Hideouts are fugly. They look a bit better in person.

However, the fit is superb. Medium profile in the undercut zone - less than T Grip, but more filling than splinter grips or even a bit more than Banana grips IIRC. They have a smooth enough surface to avoid grabbing cover garments but just enough subtle texture to allow a sufficient grip for smooth double action pulls.

They are a Goldilocks zone for me at AIWB.

89864

I have some smooth custom-made Herretts and a no-name wooden boot grip. They are much more attractive to my eyes than the Hideouts, but no more effective.

89863

Since you like the Hideouts, I’ve got a pair I’ll swap you for those Herretts[emoji6]

[Oldherkpilot]

Sheriff Jim Wilson posted this picture with his article in the NRA mag. Reminded me of the 19 I bought from the Kanto Plains Sportsman Club when I was stationed in Japan. I put Bear Hug stocks on it and declared it the prettiest wheelgun ever. Wilson's is a peach, too.
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[DrkBlue]

Since you like the Hideouts, I’ve got a pair I’ll swap you for those Herretts[emoji6]

In my defense, I carry the Herretts Detectives on the regular. It is a Model 12 Airweight, so can be uncomfortable with spicier .38 Special. The slightly longer than boot grip length Herretts help make it more enjoyable than true Boots. The minor length increase in butt causes me little concern at AIWB.

I sent my hand tracing to Herretts and about six months later got those pretty stocks. I didn’t pay for the fancy wood, but the grain is attractive but not stunning. I would rate my grain just a bit less attractive than the Grain displayed by the Sheriff. In other words, pretty but darn functional.

However, my smaller hands with stubby fingers were still not a great fit on the custom Herretts. Three or four sessions with 200-grit sandpaper got those Herretts just right, mostly relieved on the right side and a bit more undercut. 4-5 coats of linseed restored the finish.

Long and short is the custom Herretts worked out with some improvement. Choosing smooth Herretts paid off when I reduced the dimensions a bit more. No complaints with Herretts and I do appreciate their work.

I have some pretty K Frame Square Stags and Targets, but nothing rolls back on target like the round butt Herretts. I figure my WWII veteran Grandfather might appreciate the RB, as he was a wheel gunner.

[WobblyPossum]

I picked up a set of the Pachmayr Compacs recently because I though the Compac Professionals I had on a gun we’re a little small, even for my smaller hands. I was hoping that similar grips that covered the backstrap would be just enough larger to be perfect. The regular Compacs are substantially larger and are likely too big. Is there anything similar between the Compacs and the Compac Professionals in size?

[RAM Engineer]

I picked up a set of the Pachmayr Compacs recently because I though the Compac Professionals I had on a gun we’re a little small, even for my smaller hands. I was hoping that similar grips that covered the backstrap would be just enough larger to be perfect. The regular Compacs are substantially larger and are likely too big. Is there anything similar between the Compacs and the Compac Professionals in size?

Wondering this too, I wish Hogue had better compact wood K-frame options.

[03RN]

90677
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I haven't shot with them yet, but soon.

[Zeke38]

I prefer the VZ grips. Here is my Model 69 44 with K frame gripframe.

https://i.imgur.com/fMSuiaXl.jpg

Here's a pic on my Mountain Gun from the rear



https://i.imgur.com/vouTqldl.jpg

[S Jenks]

I’m partial to the Pachmayr Presentation/Compac grips. These are the discontinued, two-piece grips without medallions. Seen here on a 2.5” 66-1 that was a former Deputy Chief’s issued revolver from “back in the day”. I believe he served from the late 70’s to about 2006 or so.

Does anyone know why they discontinued these? They fit my hand the best of all the Pachmayrs I’ve tried, and I have average-sized hands.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20220703/3535da1274749d2f19d2f30520237f8f.jpg

[c1ogden]

All of my K frames and several of my J frames wear Herrett's Shooting Stars.