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Jim March · August 19, 2007, 06:42 PM

The Thunderer/Marshall type grip frame is GREAT as long as your horsepower needs aren't extreme. In other words, at some recoil level the gun will try and tear your thumb web in half rather than rolling in the grip. Typical self defense loads should be OK, but at the highest end of the 357Mag spectrum or higher you might run into trouble.

I'm not saying "avoid", I'm saying "evaluate your needs".

The Ruger Bird's Head and similar QPR Bird's Head grips are small yet still roll and for some people with smaller hands provide excellent recoil control - some report respectable comfort into high-end 44Mag power levels.

August 19, 2007, 06:42 PM	#3
Jim March Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 1999 Location: Pittsburg, CA, USA Posts: 7,417	The Thunderer/Marshall type grip frame is GREAT as long as your horsepower needs aren't extreme. In other words, at some recoil level the gun will try and tear your thumb web in half rather than rolling in the grip. Typical self defense loads should be OK, but at the highest end of the 357Mag spectrum or higher you might run into trouble. I'm not saying "avoid", I'm saying "evaluate your needs". The Ruger Bird's Head and similar QPR Bird's Head grips are small yet still roll and for some people with smaller hands provide excellent recoil control - some report respectable comfort into high-end 44Mag power levels. __________________ Jim March