Hogue or Pachmayr?

spotty bobek

Which is the best grip for absorbing some of the shock of heavy loads? My Blackhawk 45 LC is ripping my hand off using 225 gr JHP's.

BHAVIN

IMO Hogue grips absorb recoil much better and have a more positive grip. There are many companies such as S&W that put Hogue brand grips on their factory new guns. Not many if any are using Pachmayr.

jbw1776

Hogue.

Have them on every gun that they make one for. Much better feel than the Pachmayr's, IMO.

Ben

PC800

quote:Originally posted by spotty bobek
Which is the best grip for absorbing some of the shock of heavy loads? My Blackhawk 45 LC is ripping my hand off using 225 gr JHP's.


For heavy recoiling guns, especially single action guns, I prefer a shooting glove to changing grips. In an SA gun you want to let the gun roll a bit in your hand and rubber grips will just tear the skin off. Try a padded shooting glove.

Highball

Stay AWAY from split in the back rubber grips. They will 'flex' with recoil and slit your palm, under heavy recoil.AS mentioned above...I no longer use any rubber grips for heavy recoil revolvers...they transmit every bit of recoil to your hand.

The only one I like is the 'ribber' Taurus grips.

Cubslover

Another vote for Hogue.

Just put one on my CZ. Cut the muzzle flip in half, follow up shots are a snap.

I'll soon be buying one for the rest of the guns.

hslaterpryce

Still another vote for Hogue! ghs

RCrosby

Yet another Hogue vote. Have owned both. Hogues feel better to me in my d.a.'s, though I prefer factory standard on my s.a.'s.
One point to consider that I don't recall being mentionned yet.
Hogue's come in 2 styles; hard nylon and rubber "coated".
I prefer the latter, but check out both for yourself.

wtroper

I agree with those that feel that rubber is not advantageous on a heavy recoiling SA. I have fired FA 454s with rubber grips. I much prefer the slick wood or micarta grips for this kicker. Revolver rolls in the hand. Does not roll with rubber grips.

Try not holding the 45 as tightly. A grip firm enough to hold the revolver for the sighting and the shot but not firm enough to keep the grip from sliding downward in your hand during recoil.

Good luck.

MichaelT.

So I just bought a Ruger Super Redhawk in .480 Ruger.

Today I ordered the Hogue Tamer grip for it.

Is that a good grip for this gun? I have never owned a hand cannon before. I have felt the Taurus ribbed grip and I like the look and feel, but that grip will not fit the Ruger Super Redhawk will it?

Is there a better grip for the gun?

Any help is appreciated.

PC800

quote:Originally posted by MichaelT.
So I just bought a Ruger Super Redhawk in .480 Ruger.

Today I ordered the Hogue Tamer grip for it.

Is that a good grip for this gun? I have never owned a hand cannon before. I have felt the Taurus ribbed grip and I like the look and feel, but that grip will not fit the Ruger Super Redhawk will it?

Is there a better grip for the gun?

Any help is appreciated.



Well, like I said above...I don't like rubber grips on hard recoiling handguns. I just leave the slick wood grips on them and use a slick leather glove that still allows the gun to roll in my hand.

He Dog

Hogue. Like this: http://www.hogueinc.com/getgrip/merchant.ihtml?pid=3390&lastcatid=391&step=4