Custom Grips?

[PieterCoetzee]

Do you use custom grips? In my 1911 days they all had custom grips. Back then they wore Pachmayrs. I had Pachmayrs on many of my revolvers too. Pachmayrs were/are great but they tend to grab on cover garments (or at least it seems to feel that way). I do like rubber but I like smooth or mostly smooth as they feel less "grabby"
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On big revolvers I like BIG grips like the S&W target grips. Finger grooves dont call my name. I never liked them on revolvers or Glocks for that matter. On small revolvers (J frames etc) I like Ahrend style boot
grips

 

[Scevaph]

You betcha. Me and Factory grips just never got along.

I used these when I had an N-Frame smith.

These on my Ruger Speed Six

And, currently using these on my Ronin

 

[Old_Me]

nah..many times way too expensive......i keep the OEM grips, sometimes i might buy grips that are nice looking but cheap..i cannot recall any names right now however....

i'll leave the expensive stuff for those that carry BBQ guns.

not me.

 

[Jester560]

I do silicon carbide on the polymer guns, hogue grips on revolvers and G10 grips on my EMP from an Ebay vendor.

 

[Scevaph]

nah..many times way too expensive......i keep the OEM grips, sometimes i might buy grips that are nice looking but cheap..i cannot recall any names right now however....

i'll leave the expensive stuff for those that carry BBQ guns.

not me.

Life's too short to shoot an ugly gun.

said with my tongue firmly in my cheek.

 

[Old_Me]

I do silicon carbide on the polymer guns, hogue grips on revolvers and G10 grips on my EMP from an Ebay vendor.

those are the grips i try to get...the G-10, many times from Amazon

but for the 1911 screws or "O" rings or bushings, i get those from Thunder Mountain, where i can browse thru the different styles of screws.

thanks for the reminder..!!!

 

[Grayfox]

I spent my life working with my hands. They're hard and rough. I don't get along with sharply checkered grips as even a small adjustment in grip means I have to completely let go of the gun. I prefer smooth or lightly textured grips on my guns. But it also depends on the gun. Some guns come from the factory with grips I can work with. Others I can knock the sharp points on the checking down a bit with light sandpaper.
Sometimes I just don't care for the shape of the grip and change to something else.
I rarely change grips just for the sake of appearances.

 

[PieterCoetzee]

You betcha. Me and Factory grips just never got along.

I used these when I had an N-Frame smith.
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I love those N Frame grips

 

[Pitdogg2]

I've never liked Pachmayr grips because of the mono strap and the sticky rubber. I just never felt that they felt secure on the grip frame. I have switched out factory grips for better wood or G10 scales.

 

[Grayfox]

I've never liked Pachmayr grips because of the mono strap and the sticky rubber.

I think you've confused Pachmyer for Hogue. Hogue uses the stirrup mount on their revolver grips. I've never cared much for that either as it adds un-necessary length to the grip. I never liked the feel of their rubber grips at all.
However, I am quite fond of the Hogue wood grips for semi-autos.

 

[Anchorite]

Generally, yes.

That’s not to say all factory grips are not suitable - some are, but I tend to swap out factory’s for something else as most factory grips were not designed with serious shooters in mind.

 

[Pitdogg2]

I think you've confused Pachmyer for Hogue. Hogue uses the stirrup mount on their revolver grips. I've never cared much for that either as it adds un-necessary length to the grip. I never liked the feel of their rubber grips at all.
However, I am quite fond of the Hogue wood grips for semi-autos.

Yep, you're correct.
My apologies.

 

[Talyn]

If they don't come with them I swap out DA revolver grips for the Hogue rubber grips since they work real well for me especially with the more potent cartridges.

 

[HayesGreener]

I have one set of pre-ban ivory grips on my Peacemakers. I favor aggressive grips on my semi autos

 

[NMEDGE]

I have never purchased custom grips. What is good for the masses is good enough for me.

 

[3L120]

In 1973 I found about Ferrant grips. I was too late and made Hurst make me some grips for my aModel 15. Used them since. On duty or retired. Way better than the original grips, even Magna.

 

[WellArmed]

I prefer Hogue rubberized grips on my carry guns. They aren't pretty, but I believe they're better for actual shooting and carry vs wood or G10 grips. Expensive wood grips are best for BBQs, photos opts, and safe queens, IMHO.

The most expensive grips I've purchased are Hogue composite wood blem grips. They ranged from $15-$30 shipped. I typically put them on revolvers that I just want to take pretty pics of or revolvers I don't shoot much. I refuse to pay $100 to $200+ for grips that don't offer much but good looks, IMHO. To be clear, I'm NOT saying there's anything wrong with those who go that route, but they just aren't for me.

I EDC my S&W M60 or M686+ the most, both with Hogue grips.

These are all Hogue wood composite that aren't expensive but look okay. I typically swap them out for Hogue grips because I prefer function over fashion.