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new grips for J-Frame S& W Revolver

dchristiandchristian Member Posts: 309 ✭✭✭
edited June 2002 in Ask the Experts
I recently acquired a Model 36 S & W and am replacing the factory grips. I like rosewood and have narrowed my choices to the Eagle "secret service" or the Hogue "Bantam". The Eagle is slightly smaller and cheaper; I have a set of regular sized Hogue grips on a K-Frame revolver which I like.
Does anyone have any input or suggestions about the best choice for me?
Thanks,
dchristian
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  • mballaimballai Member Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have Bantams on two Model 60s and on also on a Model 66. Absolutely love them although mine are the rubber ones. For me, the recoil absorbing and secure grip from the rubber has made all the difference on my guns. I don't know if the Bantam wood ones come with any texturing, but I consider that very important.

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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Try a pair of Uncle Mikes boot grips.
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  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,078 ******
    edited November -1
    My personal favorite on the J frame are the Sile no name finger grips as sold by CDNN.

    Second choice is Pachmayr Compac.

    The boot grips are great for concealment, but tough to shoot.

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  • XracerXracer Member Posts: 1,990 ✭
    edited November -1
    I have Pachmayr's on my Model 49 Bodyguard....not pretty, but they fill the hand and give a wonderful grip.
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  • mballaimballai Member Posts: 1,280 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    One of the thimgs I noticed is that the Bantam on the J requires your hand to be a bit back and lower around the grip in order to get the best hold. There's not as much grip overall as I am accustomed to on some of my other guns. Once you shoot it awhile, the adjustment becomes transparent in practice.

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  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just an opinion but hogue has always worked for me.And the larger size is plus,it gives a little more gripping ability.But what really matters is which ones you like best as your the one carring the gun.

    Goodluck.

    Rugster
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