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January 13, 2009
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I am just wondering what grip you guys like best. The Model 15-2 I picked up recently came with the checkered target grips without the medallion. It is comfortable, but a little large for my hands. I have looked at the rubber Hogue grips, just can’t get comfortable with their version of a palm swell. I also don’t like the really small style, just to small for my tastes. I am considering the Sacramento version, but haven’t been able to hold one or even see one on a revolver. So, what do you guys like and why? Thanks.
Quincy
P.S. is grip the right term or stock for a revolver?
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November 17, 2008
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I personally like the standard wood grips, however I do have a 15-2 with Pachmayr Presentation Grips and it has the best feel and shoot-ability. I haven't tried any Houge's yet. As far as what to call them, I call them grips but as far as the correct term who knows. Any way good luck and happy shooting.
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March 2, 2008
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Grips would be the correct term. Hogue has a good selection at
http://www.getgrip.com or Google for "Hogue". I think they also have an inletted wood blank in case you want to sculpt your own.
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George Carlin
December 17, 2008
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Lately I've been using the Pachmyr presentation grip and liking it a lot. My hands are medium sized and that grip is comfortable and does not slide in your hand. I agree with what IBruce said.
I use the small Hi Standard Service grip with the snubbie barrel and think it is best for concealed carry.
I still see the old Hi Std. grips advertised on eBay and GunBroker.
You can see the sacramento grip on a 15-2 in Massaad Ayoob's aritcle here on the forum: https://www.danwessonforum.com/wp-content/uploads/AHJF78_dw.pdf There are several (combat and sacramento) for sale on eBay.
January 22, 2008
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I have the Hogue finger grove grips on a model 15 and 445. I like them on the 15 but they inflect a little pain on the 445. The 445 had some rubber hogues on it when I purchased it and when I found a nice wooden hogue grip on eBay I got it. You an tell a huge difference in felt recoil with the wood vs. rubber.
I call them grips like the other guys here but if you go the S&W forum I think they call them stocks (which I think is crazy).
Jody
January 13, 2009
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Thanks for all the info guys.
Jody, when you say there is a huge difference in felt recoil between rubber and wood, I assume the rubber is more comfortable?
I have felt the Hogue rubber version on a Ruger and didn't like it, but yesterday I held a Smith with finger grooved wood (not Hogue) and it felt very comfortable, but all of this is without actuallly shooting the revolver.
January 22, 2008
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Hey Quincy,
The rubber seems to absorb the recoil of the 445 SuperMag compared to the wooden grips. I have the wooden grips on my model 15 and love them on it.
I have a couple of Smith's with the wooden combat (finger groove) grips and love them as well. The Hogue finger grove grips for DW's are very similar to those on the Smith.
January 13, 2009
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Thanks Jody. I am debating between the Sacramento and the wooden Hogue. I don’t think recoil should be to much of an issue for me. I plan on mostly shooting lighter loads in my 15, mostly with the 6" barrel. I had a Glock 19 and 17L and recoil didn’t bother me shooting +P loads in that, although the 17L was much more friendly than the 19.
The next step is to find someplace to actually get out and shoot it.
The DW's are heavy for their caliber due to the solid construction and shrouded barrel, this makes felt recoil less than S&W's. I used the DW finger groove grips on my model 15 for years and alternate between Pachmayer and wood target style on my model 40.
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