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Posted: 3/14/2020 12:11:48 PM EDT

Good morning. I have not posted on here in probably years at this point. I have a 442 that I have owned for years which I use as my work carry, and therefore daily carry piece. Over time the stock grips have started to peel off as I dont take the best care of the thing and I also have to periodically lay on top of it (Mechanic, also DIY maintenance of my personal cars) while on my back. I am thinking I want grips that would possibly make the handle slightly larger, and also look a little cooler. Perhaps a wood or synthetic wood grain in a black or dark gray (the gun is black). I rememeber a long time ago seeing a lot of very handsome grips in the photo threads that were wood grain or vz or something. Anyway, I would appreciate any recommendations.

Jon

Posted: 3/14/2020 2:21:26 PM EDT

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It's bigger than the OEM but fails to meet most of you other criteria. It is also ugly as sin. Made by Ergo. That said it is the most comfortable J-frame grip I have ever shot. Makes +P loads feel like wad-cutters.

Posted: 3/15/2020 10:01:32 AM EDT

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It's bigger than the OEM but fails to meet most of you other criteria. It is also ugly as sin. Made by Ergo. That said it is the most comfortable J-frame grip I have ever shot. Makes +P loads feel like wad-cutters.

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I have never seen something quite like that. Is that actually your piece or a generic photo? Very interesting. Let me check that out. Thank you

Posted: 3/16/2020 9:25:52 AM EDT

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I have never seen something quite like that. Is that actually your piece or a generic photo? Very interesting. Let me check that out. Thank you

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It's bigger than the OEM but fails to meet most of you other criteria. It is also ugly as sin. Made by Ergo. That said it is the most comfortable J-frame grip I have ever shot. Makes +P loads feel like wad-cutters.

I have never seen something quite like that. Is that actually your piece or a generic photo? Very interesting. Let me check that out. Thank you

That is my carry rig. 442 Moonclip with the ergo grip. Holster is a Blackhawk Leather Speed Classic Holster. TK Custom moonclips and moonclip pocket protector.

Posted: 3/16/2020 11:06:28 AM EDT

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That is my carry rig. 442 Moonclip with the ergo grip. Holster is a Blackhawk Leather Speed Classic Holster. TK Custom moonclips and moonclip pocket protector.

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I just ordered it. For 25 bucks can’t go wrong, this was actually less than I anticipated and not what I expected someone to recommend, in a good way. Hope i like it.

Jon

Posted: 3/16/2020 11:17:39 AM EDT

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Yeah its ugly, and it will feel just as weird as it is ugly in your hand at first too. But don't judge it until you have put a few hot +P rounds through it.

Good luck, hope you enjoy them!

Posted: 3/16/2020 8:48:42 PM EDT

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Ajax lamanated rosewood I think.

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Posted: 3/16/2020 9:55:05 PM EDT

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Some wood grips are gorgeous but seem to be too slippery for me without any kind of texture. While they are not wood, I have a Hogue 1 piece grip on mine which changes the grip/angle a little but gives me more control of the gun, if that makes sense. I have bought a couple sets of wood grips from Altamont Grips and have never had a problem. Mind you they might be visually flawed, in the fact they might not have the same texturing at the same angles done to both sides but for the price, I can't complain. Hogue makes a lot of grips and have lasted a long time in the gun market but they are more pricey. They make wood, polymer, rubber,etc.. Check out Hogue's site for options.

Posted: 3/17/2020 11:36:17 AM EDT

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Ive got a set of Altamont Bateleur grips I really like.

Covers the backstrap. Nicely checkered.
Handles 357 quite well. But not great for pocket carry. Bit long

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Since my usual pocket gun is out for repair I put a set of Uncle Mike Boot grips back on it.

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Posted: 3/18/2020 11:30:13 AM EDT

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Pachmyer compacs best grips for a j frame

Posted: 3/18/2020 4:52:26 PM EDT

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If someone knows how to search archives, the long photo thread you remember is one I posted and was titled something like, Can You Get Ahold Of Your J Frame.

Every good post just gets pissed away. At least the URL to the archive probably works.

Posted: 3/18/2020 5:02:05 PM EDT

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Damn. Asking nice worked. Thank you.

https://www.ar15.com/forums/Handguns/SandW-J-Frame-Airweight-Grips-Photos-Re-Linked/33-183276/

Posted: 3/27/2020 12:08:54 PM EDT

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I bought a set of Taurus grips and put them on my 442. I had to drill holes for the roll pin, but that wasn't any problem. Ugly, but effective.
Taurus Boot Grip

Posted: 4/26/2020 1:30:28 PM EDT

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I really like the HOGUE tamer

they are larger, soft rubber, but with a smooth hard plastic tip which makes them fast out of a pocket holster.

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I bought a bunch of brass, loaded up the DILLON and make a bunch of practice ammo.

with practice, you can make good hits with a snubbie.

I recently switched from a 642, to a Ruger LCR.

not as pretty, but lighter, and smoother.

RUGER LCR 90 yard steel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY3XP8Ghe1E

S&W 642, pocket holster, 5 draws on steel, all less than one second...

S&W 642 draw sub one seconds, five in a row on steel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyINbsBVGpU

Posted: 4/27/2020 8:32:48 AM EDT

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These work for me.

20160407_115919 by Slick_Rick77, on Flickr

Lasergrip and cut down Uncle Mike's.

Posted: 4/28/2020 12:49:10 PM EDT

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Here's what I'm running on my 442PC.

G10 grips + Tyler T-Grip

Posted: 4/29/2020 9:29:16 PM EDT

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I really like the HOGUE tamer

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Another vote here....

Posted: 4/29/2020 11:25:42 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Derek45:

I really like the HOGUE tamer

they are larger, soft rubber, but with a smooth hard plastic tip which makes them fast out of a pocket holster.

https://i.imgur.com/5p6wlP1.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/DyDU433.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/KQ9Qsgp.jpg

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I bought a bunch of brass, loaded up the DILLON and make a bunch of practice ammo.

with practice, you can make good hits with a snubbie.

I recently switched from a 642, to a Ruger LCR.

not as pretty, but lighter, and smoother.

https://i.imgur.com/qDA25tb.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/CDYJ08T.jpg

RUGER LCR 90 yard steel