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April 20, 2010
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I like the grips that Pachmayr used to make for Dan Wessons, so at some point I decided to see how many different types I could acquire for small frames (square hole). This is what I have so far.
The first pic shows Grippers (DW-G) without and with Pachmayr medallions. The top right are small Presentation (DW-S) with and without medallions. bottom three are large Presentation (DW-L) with Pachmayr medallion, plain, and with factory DW medallion.
The second and third pics, I tried to compare the modest size difference of small and large Presentation models.
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December 4, 2011
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Nice collection. I've seen gripper grips for small frame with the DW medallions.
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March 2, 2008
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Nice presentation of the Pachmayr choices. I am a real strong believer in the Gripper as the BEST Combat type grip for a revolver.
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April 20, 2010
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I agree Steve, the Gripper just seems to fit me. I would love to find one with DW medallions.
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June 25, 2011
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I found my grip at the Wallingford gun show and love it. Imma look around again this weekend.
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March 2, 2008
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I have 2 Grippers, and I always resist the urge to buy more.
I will say that for really hard thumping, full house .357 Mag ammunition in a 6-8" barrel a full grip is better for me, but in 4" the Pachy or an LB Gripper is perfect.
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January 24, 2009
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I agree, the Gripper is a great all-around grip.
Thanks for the
Lonwolf, it looks like you have all the sizes covered. Now to wait around for one of the unobtainable large frame grippers to come along.
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October 17, 2008
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I have bought Dan's I didn't need just to get Pachmayr's with the DW medalions, I have 4 with DW in the grip. None are for sale!
May 3, 2011
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Those are nice looking grips and they really feel good when shooting a lot.
December 26, 2010
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Pretty cool! Thanks for the pics.
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My 15-2 came with the presentation grips, as did my S&W 19-3. For some reason they just didn't feel right.
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March 25, 2013
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I have a DW grip fetish I think. Among my many, many grips are a lot of Pachys. The Gripper with DW medallion may have been an option from the factory but they came standard with a Field Pistol Pack. Small frame gun in 357 or 32 mag. I am not sure if other calibers like 22 came with the Field Pistol Pack. Does anyone know?
There is also a large frame Presentation grip called the Decellerator. It is identical to the large frame Presentation grip but has a second round hole inside in front of the tang hole. The grip is softer because of that. Don't tell anyone, I am trying to keep it a secret. 
August 9, 2013
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this maybe should go on large frame thread....but to keep info/knowledge gained on these grips i am posting here.
from Ole Dog
There is also a large frame Presentation grip called the Decellerator. It is identical to the large frame Presentation grip but has a second round hole inside in front of the tang hole. The grip is softer because of that. Don’t tell anyone, I am trying to keep it a secret
When I saw this thread it made me want to check my own rubber grips...I thought I had one for a 15 but I believe it sold with a frame...anyway I did discover that the one I have for my .44 is indeed a Decellerator as described above by Ole Dog....love the history and always trying to learn
thanks al
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