How to Grip a J-Frame

freenokia · January 15, 2014, 06:46 PM

What is the best way to grip a j frame S&W with the original wood grips? They smack me pretty good right on the inside knuckle of my thumb.

Al Thompson · January 15, 2014, 07:18 PM

This (IMHO) is one of the few times when you need to get hardware instead of software to fix a problem. Either get a Tyler-T Grip or after market grips to fill in the gap between the trigger guard and frame.

JERRYS. · January 15, 2014, 07:22 PM

get better grips, preferably ones that fill the gap behind the trigger guard.

MT 73 · January 16, 2014, 02:01 AM

I like my J frames with the stock wooden grips and a Tyler--T adapter.
If you curl your shooting pinky under the butt you will have good control without having to go to larger grips.

aarondhgraham · January 16, 2014, 02:31 PM

Pachmayer Compac grips solved it for me,,,

Inexpensive and worthwhile.

The added benefit is that the external shape/dimension,,,
Is the same for square butt and round butt handguns.

My S-B Model 34 and my R-B Model 36,,,
Now feel exactly the same to me,,,
And neither bite me anymore.

Aarond

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Dragline45 · January 16, 2014, 03:51 PM

I 2nd the Tyle T grip, should solve your problem. As far as grip, I use a thumbs forward grip otherwise when pulling the trigger my trigger finger contacts my thumb.

AK103K · January 16, 2014, 05:15 PM

If you want to keep the gun as small as possible, the T grip is the way to go.

Houge Bantam boot type grips are about the next smallest, but they are a little to sticky for my liking.

Derbel McDillet · January 18, 2014, 06:16 PM

Here's an interesting new J-frame grip:

More info at: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...-j-frame-grip/

SamNavy · January 19, 2014, 09:52 AM

That looks like a great deep-conceal idea or for ankle carry? For $20, it's a no-brainer to try.

wayneinFL · January 25, 2014, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Houge Bantam boot type grips are about the next smallest, but they are a little to sticky for my liking.

They make a slick wood boot grip, too.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/156...lver-and-black

MarkDozier · January 25, 2014, 12:42 AM

"As far as grip, I use a thumbs forward grip otherwise when pulling the trigger my trigger finger contacts my thumb."
Dragline you are looking for a big hurting. Thumbs forward on a wheel gun is dangerous.

AK103K · January 25, 2014, 04:30 AM

I shoot thumbs forward with my revolvers as well, and its never been an issue.

Deja vu · January 25, 2014, 01:46 PM

Just paid for a set of those Ergo grips. Ill post a review when I get them and use them. The grips are $19.99 and shipping is 13.03.

Still cheep and im willing to give it a try. Worst case it goes in the drawer with other grips I have bought in the past and did not like.

skoro · January 26, 2014, 08:24 AM

Mark me down as another j-frame carrier who is very pleased with the Tyler t-grip. That small addition makes a tremendous difference in my ability to handle the little snubby.

pax · January 27, 2014, 02:24 PM

Quote:

I shoot thumbs forward with my revolvers as well, and its never been an issue.

Years ago, my grandfather used to get very upset with people who complained about his driving. "I don't know why people don't want to ride with me!" he would say. "I've never had an accident."

"I am not surprised," my grandma would reply. "You will never have but one."

Just because doing something dangerous has not yet resulted in an injury for you, does not mean that it is not a dangerous activity. Thumbs forward on a revolver is dangerous, and you are not holding the gun safely.

Edited to add a link: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2313371/posts

And one more comment. With a short-barreled gun, the danger does not just come from the cylinder gap. It also comes because people with their thumbs forward occasionally drift a thumb in front of the muzzle while shooting, so there's a risk from both muzzle blast and the bullet itself.

pax

pax · January 27, 2014, 02:52 PM

Miculek on revolver grip. http://www.shootingusa.com/PRO_TIPS/.../miculek2.html

pax

AK103K · January 27, 2014, 04:03 PM

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Just because doing something dangerous has not yet resulted in an injury for you, does not mean that it is not a dangerous activity. Thumbs forward on a revolver is dangerous, and you are not holding the gun safely.

Its not dangerous, if you do it properly.

My thumbs forward on with my revolvers looks just like Miculek's grip (in the first pic you see the left side of the gun in his link), except my thumbs are reversed. My off hand thumb does not protrude past the face of the cylinder, and sits along the frame under it. Thats where it naturally lies, when my hand is correctly on the grip.

If you look a how the person in your link is holding that .460, you can see right off, its not a correct grip. His off hand is not on the grip at all, its holding the gun at the trigger guard and forward. "That" is a dangerous thing to do.

Quote:

And one more comment. With a short-barreled gun, the danger does not just come from the cylinder gap. It also comes because people with their thumbs forward occasionally drift a thumb in front of the muzzle while shooting, so there's a risk from both muzzle blast and the bullet itself.

I shoot a couple of 642's once or twice a month, and a 2.5" Model 19 once or twice a week this time of year, and again, my thumbs never pass the face of the cylinder, and there is never even a hint of soot or anything else on them because of how Im shooting.

I would say if youre getting burnt or hit with something, or your grip looks like the boy who blew the digit off, then youre definitely doing something wrong, and you need some instruction on how to hold the gun. Im not saying that grip will work for everyone (Im sure none of them will for everyone), but I dont see how it wouldnt work for most, unless you have excessively large hands, or something else going on.

January 15, 2014, 06:46 PM	#1
freenokia Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2011 Posts: 142	How to Grip a J-Frame What is the best way to grip a j frame S&W with the original wood grips? They smack me pretty good right on the inside knuckle of my thumb.

January 15, 2014, 07:18 PM	#2
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	This (IMHO) is one of the few times when you need to get hardware instead of software to fix a problem. Either get a Tyler-T Grip or after market grips to fill in the gap between the trigger guard and frame. __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

January 16, 2014, 02:31 PM	#5
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Pachmayer Compac grips solved it for me,,, Pachmayer Compac grips solved it for me,,, Inexpensive and worthwhile. The added benefit is that the external shape/dimension,,, Is the same for square butt and round butt handguns. My S-B Model 34 and my R-B Model 36,,, Now feel exactly the same to me,,, And neither bite me anymore. Aarond . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

January 25, 2014, 01:46 PM	#13
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 2,584	Just paid for a set of those Ergo grips. Ill post a review when I get them and use them. The grips are $19.99 and shipping is 13.03. Still cheep and im willing to give it a try. Worst case it goes in the drawer with other grips I have bought in the past and did not like. __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 26 of my guns are 45/70 govt, 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple. Wish my wife did as well...

January 27, 2014, 02:52 PM	#16
pax Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2000 Location: In a state of flux Posts: 7,520	Miculek on revolver grip. http://www.shootingusa.com/PRO_TIPS/.../miculek2.html pax __________________ Kathy Jackson My personal website: Cornered Cat

January 15, 2014, 07:22 PM	#3
JERRYS. Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,968	get better grips, preferably ones that fill the gap behind the trigger guard.

January 16, 2014, 02:01 AM	#4
MT 73 Member Join Date: August 17, 2011 Posts: 35	I like my J frames with the stock wooden grips and a Tyler--T adapter. If you curl your shooting pinky under the butt you will have good control without having to go to larger grips.

January 16, 2014, 03:51 PM	#6
Dragline45 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 3,513	I 2nd the Tyle T grip, should solve your problem. As far as grip, I use a thumbs forward grip otherwise when pulling the trigger my trigger finger contacts my thumb.

January 16, 2014, 05:15 PM	#7
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	If you want to keep the gun as small as possible, the T grip is the way to go. Houge Bantam boot type grips are about the next smallest, but they are a little to sticky for my liking.

January 18, 2014, 06:16 PM	#8
Derbel McDillet Junior member Join Date: September 6, 2013 Location: Kitsap County, Washington Posts: 316	Here's an interesting new J-frame grip: More info at: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2...-j-frame-grip/

January 19, 2014, 09:52 AM	#9
SamNavy Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 433	That looks like a great deep-conceal idea or for ankle carry? For $20, it's a no-brainer to try.

January 25, 2014, 12:42 AM	#11
MarkDozier Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2010 Posts: 363	"As far as grip, I use a thumbs forward grip otherwise when pulling the trigger my trigger finger contacts my thumb." Dragline you are looking for a big hurting. Thumbs forward on a wheel gun is dangerous.

January 25, 2014, 04:30 AM	#12
AK103K Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2001 Posts: 10,223	I shoot thumbs forward with my revolvers as well, and its never been an issue.

January 26, 2014, 08:24 AM	#14
skoro Senior Member Join Date: April 30, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,952	Mark me down as another j-frame carrier who is very pleased with the Tyler t-grip. That small addition makes a tremendous difference in my ability to handle the little snubby.

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