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These grips are the best value for money in my opinion for the j frame revolver! Installation was easy and fit is great!
It’s a beautiful thing. Simple, light, makes the gun easier to conceal. Pleasure to shoot compared to the original grip, and the unforgiving 357 round. It’s a bitch to put on, but worth the effort.
Works exactly as advertised! I replaced smooth original J frame grips and a Tyler T Grip adapter that I used for pocket carry for years. It slipped in and out of pockets well but was horrible to actually shoot. This grip made shooting +p loads very manageable.
I have been trying to find a good polymer grip for my Sp101. The other rubber and polymer grips I had was too creaky, felt like they were going to crack. This feels solid yet just forgiving. The Goldilocks grips I was looking for.
Great customer service. Answered my questions right away.
I ordered my third set of these fantastic grips. This last set were for my Ruger LCR in 38 special. The stock grips left something to be desired. Although manageable, recoil was snappy. These new grips take the snappiness away. Now this great little revolver is a pleasure to shoot. The grips aim naturally and quickly get you on target. So far I have been impressed with this product. So much so I have them on three of my small revolvers.
Ron
I have a box full of J frame revolver grips that I've accumulated over the years ( it sits right next to that "holster box" we all have :-) ), each representing a step in the search to find "The One" grip that provides both concealability & shootability. After having fired roughly 300 rounds - and AIWB carried for 24+ hours - a Recoil Rider-equipped 9mm 940-3, I'm going to go out on a limb and say that I can finally stop searching for the perfect grip. The Recoil Rider is The One.
In an AFR Bulman Fighting Revolver Holster on a Hunter Constantine belt, the 940 pretty much disappears, even on my lanky 160lb frame wearing an Arizona weather-appropriate light t-shirt. Draws are fast; just the right amount of grip - at just the right angle - remains accessible above the beltline. The size, shape, and angle make building a firing grip and - subsequently - establishing sight alignment/picture a snap. The texture is non-irritating and feels good against the skin, even in the 100+ degree AZ heat. When it comes to shootability, the density of the material - without question - makes for the most comfortable shooting I've experienced with a J frame, even loading hotter (in this case +P 9mm) ammo. The "checkering" is a nice subtle bonus, although the material itself - IMHO - provides more than adequate traction to easily maintain a solid grip on the gun.
It's a little baffling that it's taken this long for someone to come up with a grip that is just so....right for small frame revolvers. IMHO this grip should come as standard equipment, so more people would have a better "first user experience" - and overall could become better shooters - with small revolvers. Because based on informal observations at the range, most people that buy snubbies (and shoot them with the factory grips) not only find them distasteful to fire for more than a few cylinders, but also can't hit the broad side of a barn at 3yds with them. THANK YOU for FINALLY making a good revolver grip that is both reasonably priced and exquisitely functional.
Excellent grip, I never liked the way the stock grip positioned my hand, and the Hogue was too big and stuck to clothes too much to carry, but this grip is very comfortable and easy to carry. The grip is light and absorbs .357 recoil very well, and the material doesn't grab clothes which is huge. These recoil rider grips are by far my favorite revolver grips.
Off the bat, I am a fan of these grips. The OEM rubberized grips on the Kimber K6xs have a weird boot that isn’t the best for deep conceal or pocket carry. They also felt a bit too rubbery and squishy, but not in a good way. These recoil rider grips feel a bit sturdier and have a tight profile that is perfect for pocket carry. The grip angle feels a little different as well. With the OEM grips, my natural point of aim upon draw had me pointing the gun a little high. These grips seemed to have fixed that without any changes on my part and now my natural draw is much closer to zero, or at least close enough for a snubby pocket 38. Overall, I am pleased. Pair these grips with some wadcutters and it’ll make a great little companion.
Great!
Well first off A Big Thanks! for the speedy delivery! I gradually warmed the grips with a hairdryer within 2 minutes the grips were on no problems, now off to the range 38+p first 5 rounds! Well not bad at all I had more control the grips as advertised did absorb some of the recoil now +p in a weapon (642) is very powerful with it only being 12 oz so it was very manageable then I used standard load at it actually felt very good so I ran about 20 rounds thru it and no hand issues! I love the way it sits in my IWB against my body and it hides very well! All in all I will give the grips an A+ Thank again!great job!
Great feeling grip that absorbs that recoil!
Works as advertised. Get one!
My quest is over! I’m 75 and arthritis in my hands had made it difficult to shoot my beloved J Frames. I had the factory rubber boot grips on my J Frames and they were very narrow and caused a good deal of pain in the web of my hand, even after I switched from +P to standard pressure loads.
I purchased a pair of grips that are currently very popular and they were even worse. The finish on them is very course and covers the entire grip surface. They are the lower set of grips in the attached photo. Note the straight line that begins the speed loader clearance. This also had an abrasive texture and this was where my thumb rested. After 5 shots the skin on the inside of my thumb was gone.
On the Recoil Rider grips (top of photo) the finish is smooth except for texture panels on the flat side panels. Shot with them for the first time today and I shot 35 rounds with no pain and I still have the skin on my thumb,
As far as the pain I used to have on the web of my hand, these are “high horn” grips that are much wider at the top than just the bare frame.
One tip, installation is a little different so read the instructions on their website.
This grip fits the J Frame snugly without having to remove grip pin, easy to install and the Grey color is not as light as it appears in photos. I referred to the sizing chart furnished on the website and I fell in the middle of the guidelines I chose the large CCW grips, glad I did, fit my pocket carry holster and my J frame is completely concealed in my pocket. Fits my hand perfectly and my pinky has a home. At this point I cannot speak to the durability of the grip, but I can't wait to put some rounds down range and experience the obvious recoil padding.
Ordered RecoilRider grips for my J-frame 638 so I could shoot Buffalo Bore 158 grain +P LSWCHPs without busting my hand open. They work great! Superior to stock boot grips, more comfortable than HamreForge grips for shooting this particular load. So far, my absolute favorite J-frame grips. I pocket carry 90% of the time, these feel great in the pocket - lightweight, non tacky feeling, awesome spongy feel. They feel great in the hand and dampen recoil significantly. Super comfortable.
Bought a S&W 640 Performance Center and installed these grips, they dampen .357 recoil out of a snub significantly too. Will absolutely buy more so I don’t have a naked J-frame. 10/10 recommend!
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Unlike other rubber grips, Recoil Rider grips have a non-tacky surface finish, so they won't print or snag your clothing or skin when carrying AIWB.
Designed for Appendix and Pocket Carry
Choose between the compact three-finger CCW grip or the ultra-minimalist Boot grip.
Lower Weight
Shed over an ounce compared to traditional grips, offering the lightest carry experience available.
Very easy to get a repeatable grip. Your fingers just fall into place where they need to be.
-Michael, Owner & Firearms Instructor at Vinco Precision LLC | Deatsville, AL
If I had these grips years ago, I wouldn't have sold my J-Frame.
-Kirby, Range Safety Officer at The Hillside Rifle Range| Deatsville, AL
The recoil mitigation is noticeable. It shoots more like a rubber grip but without the downsides.
-Former Air Force Special Operations Colleague | Fort Walton Beach, FL