J-frame Grip That Doesn't Interfere with Speedloaders

[Daekar]

One of the first things that I did upon receiving my S&W Model 60 and 63 was put matching Altamont Bateleur grips on them. I can shoot them better this way, they conceal well, and look like they're ready for a fancy BBQ. My wife loves them:


On the 22LR, I couldn't ask for anything better. However, on the 357, the grip interferes with extraction and I kind of have to convince the brass to come out a bit at a time. No possible way to quickly do anything, and attempting to use a speedloader gives one the same feeling as attempting to navigate modern health insurance. I know that the likelihood of needing to do a rapid reload in a real defense situation is very very slim, but it gets in the way during practice too. Just doesn't feel right.

If I sand these things down, am I going to have to make a deal with the devil to match a stain color and varnish sheen?

Does anybody sell similar grips that are relieved so they don't interfere with basic function of the gun?

[StrawHat]

Have you contacted the maker to see what they have to say?

Kevin

[imashooter2]

I use Hogue Bantams, but they aren’t going to impress at the BBQ.

[winelover]

Both of my J-frames wear Crimson Trace laser grips. The compact ones that resemble boot grips. IIRC, CT offers three different sizes. No issues with H&K Speed loaders. If you want to keep your grips unaltered. Try the Bianchi Speed Strips. I prefer them over the H&K because they lay flat in the pocket. Zeta6 also offers a rubber type that is another option that might solve your grip issue. I use the ones designed specifically for the LCR.

https://zetasix.com/product/j-clip/

Winelover

[pietro]

If I sand these things down, am I going to have to make a deal with the devil to match a stain color and varnish sheen?

The easiest way to determine that would be to remove the left grip panel and sand/etc a portion of the inside of the grip to see what you get.

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[david s]

Hogue on a round butt S&W 631 in 32 magnum, Herrett on a S&W 32 long square butt and another set of Hogues on a S&W 63 22 L.R., these all work with HKS speed loaders.

[Eddie Southgate]

I use the J strips .

[Daekar]

Have you contacted the maker to see what they have to say?

Kevin

I have, but haven't heard back yet. I don't feel like complaining particularly loudly, because they never claimed they were compatible with speedloaders. They have a Combat grip series that looks like it might feel similar in the hand and I asked if they suffered the same clearance issues. We shall see.

[stubshaft]

I use the J strips .

+1 - less bulky.

[Meatpuppet]

VZ Grips. Does the trick for my Scandium J-frame. Be aware they are made for concealment and not “hand filling".