Barami Hip Grip?

RJT · November 28, 1999, 02:19 PM

Hey,

Do any of yall use the Barami hip grip? If so,what gun do you use them on and how do you like them? All opinions are appreciated!

Thanks,

Bobby

swifter... · November 28, 1999, 08:23 PM

On a 3" M-36 S&W, with a T-Grip and some racquetball racket tape... Not pretty, but effective as all hell.

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The Bill of Rights, and the Golden Rule are enough for civilized behavior. The rest is window dressing. Shoot carefully, swifter...

Dingo · December 2, 1999, 12:38 AM

Have 2 pair, the current plastic version on a 442 and a wood set on an old model 60. The 60 and the grips are around 30 years old. The Barami has been around for awhile.

Rosco Benson · December 2, 1999, 08:54 AM

These work great. I found them to be a little slick so I "stippled" their surface with the hot tip of a soldering iron. This gave them a nice texture.

Rosco

danm · December 2, 1999, 12:03 PM

I have a set of the plastic ones for my S&W
642. I like them because they do work well
holding the piece to the waistband or boot
top. However, I take them off when I am
going to shoot the 642 at the range, for two
reasons. They hurt like hell with +p ammo,
and I am not what you would call recoil
sensitive. These suckers HURT. Second
reason is that they are so slick, compared
to the rubberish boot-grips that came on the
642, that the revolver slips back/over my
thumb. Thus second shots are impossible
without first reestablishing proper grip.
The only other time I have had this problem
is with those micro-mini .22 revolvers
from NAA.
- DanM

Rosco Benson · December 2, 1999, 01:22 PM

DanM,
No flame or disrespect intended, but it seems to me that it is a bit unhealthy to carry the piece in one configuration and then practice with it in a easier-to-use configuration. This could lead to an inaccurate impression of what one can expect to do with the pistol.

This sort of practice used to be very common, in the form of police practicing/qualifying with mild .38 wadcutters and then stuffing their cylinders
with .357 magnums for duty.

It's best to practice like we fight.

Rosco

Rosco P. Coltrain · December 2, 1999, 04:04 PM

No flame intended either, but I do not see it as safe to carry any pistol without a holster the fully covers the triger guard. I guess being a Glock owner would bias me.

Ken V · December 4, 1999, 08:07 AM

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[This message has been edited by Ken V (edited June 17, 2000).]

danm · December 4, 1999, 10:59 PM

Rosco: You are 100% correct. And the 642
is with me every day. But, I'm doing the
best I can.

Rosco: I have several holsters for the 642,
but the one I use is the cheap Uncle Mikes
pocket holster. I too am a Glock owner and
would never carry that without a holster.
But, for the hammerless Airweights, I do not
see a safety concerh with not having the
trigger covered.

Ken: Is it you opinion that the Tyler T
would help minimize the difficulties I find
with using the Barami? I have seen the
Tyler, but never shot with one. Do they
weigh a lot?

- DanM

Dingo · December 5, 1999, 12:46 AM

I agree with Ken. The Tyler T-grip with a Barami gives you a grip that is very similar to the boot grip. If the Barami is too smooth for your taste, a strip of skateboard or grip tape will do wonders. The grips of my bullseye gun is covered with it.

45King · December 5, 1999, 08:56 AM

RJT,
I've used the HipGrip on 2 different Taurus revolvers, the M85 .38 and the M605 .357. In both cases, it worked very well for me. I found that the Barami's were acceptable for use even with CorBon 125 gr. .357 "+P" loadings. The ports on the 605 help, and so does the fact that the short barrel prevents complete burn of the powder, therefore giving less velocity and recoil. It's not what I'd want to shoot all day, but it's OK for short practice sessions to keep you hand in. "Practice with what you carry."

Worn properly, the trigger guard is completely covered by the material of the pants, and becomes exposed only after presentation.

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Shoot straight regards, Richard at The Shottist's Center http://forums.delphi.com/m/main.asp?sigdir=45acp45lc

Ken V · December 5, 1999, 11:42 AM

danm: Let me put it this way. I wouldn't use the Barami without the T-grip. The T-grip weighs less than half-ounce, & substantially improves the hold & control. My 442 shoots just fine with 158+P with this setup.

RJT · December 5, 1999, 10:22 PM

Hey,

Thanks for all of the opinions!! Oh yeah,how do you install the Tyler-T grip on the gun?

danm · December 5, 1999, 11:14 PM

Ain't this a great site? I append to help
out a guy with my opinion, perhaps, and end
up learning something valuable myself. I
will be picking up the Tyler-T at the next
opportunity. Thanks guys.

Ken. I agree. I have more than a handful
of so called 'concealable' sized revolvers
and pistols. I have tried carrying them all.
Nothing comes close to the comfort, weight
and concealability of the S&W Airweights.
Old fashioned? Perhaps? Five shot only?
Yes. Not the strongest caliber? Yes. But
comfortable and concealable? Definitely.
Well, perhaps I exagerate. The KelTec .40
is equally concealable and light. I can't
explain why it stays in the safe but the
642 goes with me. Perhaps trust?

- DanM

socialdysphoric · December 7, 1999, 01:47 PM

If any manufacturers are listening, or if anybody knows any, we need a grip that mates a hip grip and a boot grip (we could call it a leg grip

). This would give control and comfort while shooting and concealment and comfort while carrying. There would be no need for the Tyler t-grip or the sports tape.

I'm off to e-mail Barami this message. Maybe we all should.

socialdysphoric · December 8, 1999, 02:17 PM

www.hipgrip.com
e-mail: [email protected]

It can't hurt to ask, right?

November 28, 1999, 02:19 PM	#1
RJT Member Join Date: October 16, 1999 Location: Kings Mtn.,NC USA Posts: 24	Hey, Do any of yall use the Barami hip grip? If so,what gun do you use them on and how do you like them? All opinions are appreciated! Thanks, Bobby

November 28, 1999, 08:23 PM	#2
swifter... Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 1999 Location: So. CA Mountains Posts: 540	On a 3" M-36 S&W, with a T-Grip and some racquetball racket tape... Not pretty, but effective as all hell. ------------------ The Bill of Rights, and the Golden Rule are enough for civilized behavior. The rest is window dressing. Shoot carefully, swifter...

December 2, 1999, 12:38 AM	#3
Dingo Member Join Date: November 26, 1999 Posts: 37	Have 2 pair, the current plastic version on a 442 and a wood set on an old model 60. The 60 and the grips are around 30 years old. The Barami has been around for awhile.

December 2, 1999, 08:54 AM	#4
Rosco Benson Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 1998 Posts: 374	These work great. I found them to be a little slick so I "stippled" their surface with the hot tip of a soldering iron. This gave them a nice texture. Rosco

December 2, 1999, 12:03 PM	#5
danm Member Join Date: February 22, 1999 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 51	I have a set of the plastic ones for my S&W 642. I like them because they do work well holding the piece to the waistband or boot top. However, I take them off when I am going to shoot the 642 at the range, for two reasons. They hurt like hell with +p ammo, and I am not what you would call recoil sensitive. These suckers HURT. Second reason is that they are so slick, compared to the rubberish boot-grips that came on the 642, that the revolver slips back/over my thumb. Thus second shots are impossible without first reestablishing proper grip. The only other time I have had this problem is with those micro-mini .22 revolvers from NAA. - DanM

December 2, 1999, 01:22 PM	#6
Rosco Benson Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 1998 Posts: 374	DanM, No flame or disrespect intended, but it seems to me that it is a bit unhealthy to carry the piece in one configuration and then practice with it in a easier-to-use configuration. This could lead to an inaccurate impression of what one can expect to do with the pistol. This sort of practice used to be very common, in the form of police practicing/qualifying with mild .38 wadcutters and then stuffing their cylinders with .357 magnums for duty. It's best to practice like we fight. Rosco

December 2, 1999, 04:04 PM	#7
Rosco P. Coltrain Junior member Join Date: October 7, 1999 Posts: 267	No flame intended either, but I do not see it as safe to carry any pistol without a holster the fully covers the triger guard. I guess being a Glock owner would bias me.

December 4, 1999, 08:07 AM	#8
Ken V Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Posts: 20	. [This message has been edited by Ken V (edited June 17, 2000).]

December 4, 1999, 10:59 PM	#9
danm Member Join Date: February 22, 1999 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 51	Rosco: You are 100% correct. And the 642 is with me every day. But, I'm doing the best I can. Rosco: I have several holsters for the 642, but the one I use is the cheap Uncle Mikes pocket holster. I too am a Glock owner and would never carry that without a holster. But, for the hammerless Airweights, I do not see a safety concerh with not having the trigger covered. Ken: Is it you opinion that the Tyler T would help minimize the difficulties I find with using the Barami? I have seen the Tyler, but never shot with one. Do they weigh a lot? - DanM

December 5, 1999, 12:46 AM	#10
Dingo Member Join Date: November 26, 1999 Posts: 37	I agree with Ken. The Tyler T-grip with a Barami gives you a grip that is very similar to the boot grip. If the Barami is too smooth for your taste, a strip of skateboard or grip tape will do wonders. The grips of my bullseye gun is covered with it.

December 5, 1999, 08:56 AM	#11
45King Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 1999 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,033	RJT, I've used the HipGrip on 2 different Taurus revolvers, the M85 .38 and the M605 .357. In both cases, it worked very well for me. I found that the Barami's were acceptable for use even with CorBon 125 gr. .357 "+P" loadings. The ports on the 605 help, and so does the fact that the short barrel prevents complete burn of the powder, therefore giving less velocity and recoil. It's not what I'd want to shoot all day, but it's OK for short practice sessions to keep you hand in. "Practice with what you carry." Worn properly, the trigger guard is completely covered by the material of the pants, and becomes exposed only after presentation. ------------------ Shoot straight regards, Richard at The Shottist's Center http://forums.delphi.com/m/main.asp?sigdir=45acp45lc

December 5, 1999, 11:42 AM	#12
Ken V Member Join Date: December 4, 1999 Posts: 20	danm: Let me put it this way. I wouldn't use the Barami without the T-grip. The T-grip weighs less than half-ounce, & substantially improves the hold & control. My 442 shoots just fine with 158+P with this setup.

December 5, 1999, 10:22 PM	#13
RJT Member Join Date: October 16, 1999 Location: Kings Mtn.,NC USA Posts: 24	Hey, Thanks for all of the opinions!! Oh yeah,how do you install the Tyler-T grip on the gun?

December 5, 1999, 11:14 PM	#14
danm Member Join Date: February 22, 1999 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 51	Ain't this a great site? I append to help out a guy with my opinion, perhaps, and end up learning something valuable myself. I will be picking up the Tyler-T at the next opportunity. Thanks guys. Ken. I agree. I have more than a handful of so called 'concealable' sized revolvers and pistols. I have tried carrying them all. Nothing comes close to the comfort, weight and concealability of the S&W Airweights. Old fashioned? Perhaps? Five shot only? Yes. Not the strongest caliber? Yes. But comfortable and concealable? Definitely. Well, perhaps I exagerate. The KelTec .40 is equally concealable and light. I can't explain why it stays in the safe but the 642 goes with me. Perhaps trust? - DanM

December 7, 1999, 01:47 PM	#15
socialdysphoric Member Join Date: November 30, 1999 Location: Niagara, New York, USA Posts: 23	If any manufacturers are listening, or if anybody knows any, we need a grip that mates a hip grip and a boot grip (we could call it a leg grip ). This would give control and comfort while shooting and concealment and comfort while carrying. There would be no need for the Tyler t-grip or the sports tape. I'm off to e-mail Barami this message. Maybe we all should.

December 8, 1999, 02:17 PM	#16
socialdysphoric Member Join Date: November 30, 1999 Location: Niagara, New York, USA Posts: 23	www.hipgrip.com e-mail: [email protected] It can't hurt to ask, right?