Ideas for Revolver grip

[Patched]

I have a 38 Sp/357 revolver - S&W Frame. It currently sports boot grips that I want to change out for a full size grip. I am going to set it up for my wife to use as a HD handgun. Because of arthritis, I am looking to get a grip with cushioning. However, because of latex allergies, I can't use rubber. Any ideas for a cushy grip that has no rubber? Hogue is out as an option.

 

[Leadeye]

Cast silicone rubber is very tough and non allergenic.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Cast silicone rubber is very tough and non allergenic.

Yeah, what about something from the Lyman catalogue?

(Lyman bought Pachmayr years ago)

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[DoggyDaddy]

Yeah, what about something from the Lyman catalogue?

(Lyman bought Pachmayr years ago)

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Those don't look very cushioned, except for one option which has rubber (latex).

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Those don't look very cushioned, except for one option which has rubber (latex).

I have them on .357 and .44 mags, work well enough but I do not have arthritis.

 

[mcapo]

What about something like this?

Custom Silicone Gun Grips for Virtually all Firearms - C & M Rubber Co.

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[W3s]

Maybe try casting your own, using your existing grips to make a mold? I'm pretty sure you can buy diy silicone molding kits.

 

[Lpherr]

Maybe try casting your own, using your existing grips to make a mold? I'm pretty sure you can buy diy silicone molding kits.

RTV silicone can be used, but there's various shore hardness.
It will likely require a backing plate and screw spacers. My guess is it would be best to purchase them, if they're available.

 

[W3s]

Silicone sleeve?

 

[warren5421]

Don't waste your money. If she is having Arthritis in her hands the .38/.357 will cause a lot of hurt. Go to a .32 ACP in one of the larger guns, 1903 Colt Hammerless or Walther PP. It is better than a .22! If you wonder why this recommendation, I have Arthritis in my hands. Don't let the gun writers wanting to sale magazines influence you belief about the .32.

 

[92FSTech]

See if you can find one of these...S&W 31-1 in .32 S&W Long. It's a 6-shot J-Frame with mild recoil, and absolutely no rubber (the BK Grip adapter is hard plastic). It'll fire and extract .32 ACP, too.

My wife and kids like shooting this one because it doesn't recoil much more than a .22, but being center-fire it is sprung lighter than my rimfire revolvers.

 

[HCALREF]

I agree with above on a 32 S&W long revolver. No slide to rack, hard for women, usually 6 shot revolver, and very mild recoil.

 

[blain]

Friction tape for grip only, no other reason.

 

[Patched]

Thanks to all for the ideas. I am going to look into a number of the options suggested. The last time I shot my S&W revolver, I was shooting SD rounds. I remember the discomfort from the exposed metal backstop. I would also benefit from a more cushioned grip. I'll see if C&M Rubber has an option for an N frame. if not, it will be a Pachmayr Deccelerator with tape.

I've never shot or even handled a 32 S&W revolver, so I'll have to look into that. If ballistically adequate and with lower recoil, it would be a great option.

Thanks again!!

 

[Leadeye]

Don't waste your money. If she is having Arthritis in her hands the .38/.357 will cause a lot of hurt. Go to a .32 ACP in one of the larger guns, 1903 Colt Hammerless or Walther PP. It is better than a .22! If you wonder why this recommendation, I have Arthritis in my hands. Don't let the gun writers wanting to sale magazines influence you belief about the .32.

Tough to beat the Colt 1903, they look good and are very reliable. There are also the Savage semi autos from the same era.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Tough to beat the Colt 1903, they look good and are very reliable. There are also the Savage semi autos from the same era.

Those are neat little guns. I've got a 1907 and a 1917. They both point very naturally.

 

[Magyars]

Thanks to all for the ideas. I am going to look into a number of the options suggested. The last time I shot my S&W revolver, I was shooting SD rounds. I remember the discomfort from the exposed metal backstop. I would also benefit from a more cushioned grip. I'll see if C&M Rubber has an option for an N frame. if not, it will be a Pachmayr Deccelerator with tape.

I've never shot or even handled a 32 S&W revolver, so I'll have to look into that. If ballistically adequate and with lower recoil, it would be a great option.

Thanks again!!

Maybe low(er) velocity reloads?
Some 125 gr bullets down around 650-700 fps should be manageable

 

[warren5421]

The .32 S&W Long road on a lot of lawmen's hips in the 1920's and 1930's. I carry one in a shoulder holster a lot when traveling. I have both a Colt and a S&W in .32 they shot as easy as my 1903 Colt Hammerless and there is no slide. If using the .32 center mass or pelvic are the best area to shoot. A lot of medical reports show the .32 acting like a ping pong ball bouncing around the chest cavity. In the pelvic area the .32 breaks the pelvic bone putting the person on the ground with a lot of pain giving you time for the killing shot. The recoil so far is not hurting my hands. The grip on the Colt Police Positive .32 S&W Long or S&W 32 Hand Ejector Model will fit most women's hand better than a k frame S&W.

 

[Twangbanger]

Does anybody know which elastomers Hogue and Pachmayr use?

Just because something is rubber, doesn't necessarily mean it contains Latex.

 

[ECS686]

As far as small revolvers try running some full wadcutters in it. That’s a proven effective stopper from snubs and very easy to shoot on the hands. The full wadcutter doesn’t need speed it cuts full 38 caliber holes in sternums and gets to the goods.

Awls defense rounds are all blast and no night in small guns.

That said if grips is still a need some guys like the soft backstrap on crimson trace the bad news they don’t make them without the laser so how bad do you want the grips?

Good luck