[HotRoderX]

I was wondering how does a j-frame wearing the old school grips shoot? I have looked at wood boot grips but find the shape to be kinda sharp. I found these and am wondering if they be a nice alternative to the rubber boot grips that come stock. This gun is used for both range and SD it mainly shoots 38special.

 

[El_Ron1]

My hand does not look like that. Doesn't do much for wrist/gun alignment. Proper nostalgic look, handy for carry. Almost anything is an improvement for shooting.

 

[Herb Twoleaf]

The one on the left made this hole at 15 yards... ymmv.

 

[G33]

Stock are fine with a Tyler grip for me.
:supergrin:

 

[Bren]

They shoot great, if you know how to grip a revolver. I use them on my 686, 60, and 637 to make them more concealable, but I also like the feel.

 

[lawandorder]

G is right, the best way to use those is with Tyler T Grips.

Now the bad news Tyler is having issues with their company and used ones on i -net auction sites are going crazy price wise. Keep you eyes peeled at gun shows and local shops and you might get lucky and find one for a reasonable price.

 

[29568]

I shoot them both with and without the Tyler grips. I prefer them to the rubber grips.

Like anything else, it takes practice, but it's worth it.

 

[Bill Keith]

They work OK for my big hands, but I much prefer the Hogue overmolded Bantam grips.

 

[VA27]

Another vote for factory stocks and the T-Grip. I hope they get their business sorted out soon. Heck of a thing to go out of business just when your product is getting hot again.

 

[HotRoderX]

The one on the left made this hole at 15 yards... ymmv.

Stock are fine with a Tyler grip for me.
:supergrin:

Will you guys inspired me to get the grips. They just look way to good not to get a set. I cant wait to try them out. I post some pics once I get them installed.

 

[pennlineman]

I can shoot well with the factory grips. But I prefer a set of oversized grips better.

 

[TylerDurden]

I carry an older J frame, I've kept the skinny original grips on it - mostly for concealment's sake. Not terribly hard to shoot well once you get the grip down. Most standard wheelgun grips are pretty lame.

 

[Golddog]

Among the worst grips ever designed. S&W discovered how to maximize recoil and save money at the same time. Ugly, too small, expose the fingers to bashing; instead, get some decent looking, hand filling aftermarkets and throw those in the dumpster. That's what I did with all of mine.

For decades S&W kept aftermarket grip makers in business because their factory wood was so atrocious.