pachmayr grips Ruger Redhawk

[castmiester]

The presentation grip.... I noticed when decocking the hammer you kinda loose grip with stock grips. The pachmayers are wider, and have more depth. Does this prevent loosing grip when manipulating trigger/hammer and have a better grip over all ?

[pietro]

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Yes.

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[georgerkahn]

The presentation grip.... I noticed when decocking the hammer you kinda loose grip with stock grips. The pachmayers are wider, and have more depth. Does this prevent loosing grip when manipulating trigger/hammer and have a better grip over all ?

I had a redhawk (long traded, gone) with Pachmayr recoil grips -- no problems other than, as yours, too wide/big for my hand. Interestingly, I traded for a then must desired by me S&W Model 610, 10mm Auto Revolver which came with similar Pachmayr grips on it. First trip to range I noted it did not always fire -- it was quite random -- with every shot! It turned out the cause was the grip screw was contacting the main spring! I changed grips and all problems ceased! Since, with all grips -- specially Pachmayrs -- I visually ascertain their screw is nowhere's near said revolvers main spring!
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[castmiester]

I had a redhawk (long traded, gone) with Pachmayr recoil grips -- no problems other than, as yours, too wide/big for my hand. Interestingly, I traded for a then must desired by me S&W Model 610, 10mm Auto Revolver which came with similar Pachmayr grips on it. First trip to range I noted it did not always fire -- it was quite random -- with every shot! It turned out the cause was the grip screw was contacting the main spring! I changed grips and all problems ceased! Since, with all grips -- specially Pachmayrs -- I visually ascertain their screw is nowhere's near said revolvers main spring!
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Hey thanks for the heads up, appreciate that ! The stock grips are kinda on the slender side, and my index finger touches the trigger guard.

[Kosh75287]

My Redhawk came with Pachmayrs, and no original grips/stocks. I tend to carry both thumbs high and on the left side, so I suspect that OE grips/stocks would cause my thumbs significant abrasion with .44 Magnum-class loads from my revolver.
I could probably shoot 18.5/2400/255 gr. RNFP all day long with any type of grip/stock on the piece. 19.5+/2400/255 RNFP and above would likely require the Pachmayrs or other custom grips/stocks.

[castmiester]

maybe gloves would do me justice rather than different grips.

[georgerkahn]

Back in my walking/hunting days I ONLY wore gloves once, and I cut the trigger-finger glove-tip off. The "choice", imho, would be to have gloves thin enough to enable trigger function but do not much else; or, gloves that keep hands warm, provide a better grip, etc. -- but are just toooo fat for trigger function. I'd be thinking (my favourite!!! sport) "HOCKEY". Most decent sporting goods stores (or, on-line) purvey a tape hockey players use for wrapping about their sticks. This tape I've found more than ideal for revolver/pistol grips. Matter of fact, I used some on my S&W Model 52 when I shot Bullseye!
Look into this tape? A real added benefit is it comes off, too, when YOU want it to -- with no sticky residue.
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[wilecoyote]

Back in my walking/hunting days I ONLY wore gloves once, and I cut the trigger-finger glove-tip off. The "choice", imho, would be to have gloves thin enough to enable trigger function but do not much else; or, gloves that keep hands warm, provide a better grip, etc. -- but are just toooo fat for trigger function. I'd be thinking (my favourite!!! sport) "HOCKEY". Most decent sporting goods stores (or, on-line) purvey a tape hockey players use for wrapping about their sticks. This tape I've found more than ideal for revolver/pistol grips. Matter of fact, I used some on my S&W Model 52 when I shot Bullseye!
Look into this tape? A real added benefit is it comes off, too, when YOU want it to -- with no sticky residue.
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...it seems naive, sure not new but, except fast-draw &c., by avoiding completely cutting the trigger-finger glove , instead practicing a half-cut only, it would allow to enjoy the best of both worlds...

[castmiester]

Half cut, yes. Unless l can find thin profile fingers with a thick enough padded glove in the palm area.

[georgerkahn]

...again, I'd try the hockey tape. A range buddy, too, pirated a buffer disc (used for floor maintenance) and cut pieces to apply to his (.45acp auto)grips. Ed touted that ir added the extra sizing with the sand-paper-like texture making it slip-free. Bion, I used bicycle-riding gloves -- these have fingers from centre-knuckle free -- but did not care for them.
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[castmiester]

Got houge grips coming tomorrow

[Three44s]

They have been out of production for several years now but every now and then the rubber grips that Uncle Mike's sold for the Redhawk are for sale used on the net.

My RH wears a set and for average large sized man hands they fir me to a tee. I tried the Pachmyers were too narrow for good control.

Three44s

[castmiester]

Just got my Nylon Houge grips. Didn't noticed it said on the pack "durable nylon", was expecting rubber. I had to remove the spacer from the stirrup for the retaining screw to reach it. Pretty tight fit too. Nice manipulation decocking it. It has the common drop down part of the grip behind the trigger guard, as of before the gap that would cause the guard to smack your knuckle.