I bought a set of Eagle grips for the Python. My grip kept moving up the backstrap while firing with the OEM Service Grip, which sometimes blocked the hammer’s rearward movement. Ideally, a Tyler T-Grip would solve the problem because of the increase in front-to-back grip geometry. But they seemed to be hard to find, so I looked for a grip that would increase front-to-back geometry and not extend past the butt frame. The Eagle Grips do both.
I tested the grips, firing 100 rounds of assorted ammo, including Underwood .38 Special, 150-grain wadcutter (my carry ammo), Precision Delta .38 Special, 148-grain wadcutter range ammo, Underwood 357 Magnum, 180-grain 357 flat nose, Buffalo Bore 357 Magnum, 158-grain Tactical Short Barrel Lower Recoil Low Flash, and Barnes 357 Magnum, 140-grain VOR-TX.
The Good: My grip stayed locked throughout the firing. The front-to-back geometry, finger grooves, and Eagle Reactiv checkering all played a part in a solid grip. The grip not extending past the frame is another plus. I was in an NPE for two days this week without anyone noticing. There is much to be said for revolver concealability when no one spots you wearing a 41-ounce Python monster.
The Bad: My pinky did not sit entirely on the grip. It hung slightly off, but I could still apply pressure with my pinky to control the gun. It did sit on the OEM Service Grip shown in previous pictures. A two-handed grip that applies pressure to the pinky and front strap makes up for the bad.
The Ugly: The screw and fitment are gold. Aesthetically, silver would be better. It’s a minor nit that I probably won’t notice months later.
Overall: The grips do what I want. They help lock the grip and are very concealable. As for the grip color, I lived in Nebraska for ten years. GBR.