Yep. It's Weird-looking.

[tinkerpearce]

The grip on my cut-down Taurus 85 worked well; though tiny it allowed me to control the gen very well, even with +P loads. But it has an Achilles Heel- it is difficult to deploy the gun quickly from the holster. It took a bit of working around to get my hand properly positioned. It was time for a change...


I came up with this Bocote wood grip as an alternative. I wanted something easy and intuitive to grab, and after some fussing around I arrived at this shape. It looks weird as hell but it works- it's very easy to get a proper hold on the gun, and it points naturally.


 


The question is, 'How is it to shoot?' As it turns out- it's good. I can maintain a secure grip, no shifting between shots so follow up shots come quickly and accurately. If it's weird and it works...


Yeah, OK. It's still weird.


PS- apparently there is a similar grip for a full-sized J-frame. It's also weird.

[2 Dogs]

Nothing weird about it. As a matter of fact, it looks like it would optimize pocket carry. Stay with it. Thinking outside of the box seems to be your strength.

[tinkerpearce]

Dec 4, 2018 0:29:35 GMT -5 2 Dogs said:

Nothing weird about it. As a matter of fact, it looks like it would optimize pocket carry.

Thanks! That's the primary use for this particular gun.

[bula]

Like like like.

[magnumwheelman]

yup... like it too, & you used some nice looking wood to boot

[Rimfire69]

Looks pretty good to me, and your selection of wood is great. I’m picturing the position of my hand while holding it, looks like I will be downstairs at some point today handling J frames and thinking about your grip.

[lazytcross]

I am on your side Tinker! It’s weird! Can’t say that I love the look,but I am a guy that is all about functionality. So if it works it is interesting, if it didn’t it would just be “weird”!

[johniv]

Nice work sir. "If it's weird and works , it aint weird"
John

[tinkerpearce]

Dec 4, 2018 10:51:07 GMT -5 Rimfire69 said:

Looks pretty good to me, and your selection of wood is great. I’m picturing the position of my hand while holding it, looks like I will be downstairs at some point today handling J frames and thinking about your grip.

He re's a quicky video of handling and gripping it. Your J-Frames will be a bit different- this one has a shortened grip-frame.

[coldtriggerfinger]

Looks totally useful and practical.
Good looking too !
Good job !

[bula]

Abbreviation taken to a new level, practical not lost upon the way. I slept good last night. 

[tinkerpearce]

Had Linda take some video of me shooting this gun this afternoon. The rounds I'm shooting are a 140gr. TMC-FP over a maximum standard-pressure load of Unique.