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Post by cmonti77 on Mar 9, 2021 13:33:50 GMT -5
For the past couple years I’ve had a Hogue nylon grip on my Ruger Redhawk. I definitely like the nylon material better than rubber or wood, but I’m not so crazy about the asymmetrical design of the grip. The left hand side of the grip is nicely contoured at the top edge, while the right hand side has an obtrusive lump at the same spot. Ordinarily this wouldn’t be a deal-breaker, except that I shoot left-handed. The lump on the right hand side distorts my grip to the point that my shots have a tendency to pull to the left. Since these grips are made in a such a way that they can be shaped per an individual’s particular needs, does anyone here know of a grip maker who can carve out that lump to match the other side of the grip?   |
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Post by JM on Mar 9, 2021 14:46:40 GMT -5
Maybe a drum sander, or one of those disk/belt sander combos.
Remove material slowly & test fit often.
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Post by bradshaw on Mar 9, 2021 15:01:35 GMT -5
"Since these grips are made in a such a way that they can be shaped per an individual’s particular needs, does anyone here know of a grip maker who can carve out that lump to match the other side of the grip?”
----cmonti77
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My experience cutting into rubberized Hogue grips reveals a nylon armature, which puts the crimp on a re-contour effort. Better to fetch a Pachmayr Gripper for the Redhawk; if you don’t like the finger grooves, slice ‘em off with a sharp paring knife and subtle sawing motion.
Pachmayr grips are solid neoprene, reinforced at grip frame with a sheet steel backing. You have more room to shape a Pachmayr. I have excellent Pachmayr Grippers on several revolvers, along with the T/C Contender. However, the Pachmayr Gripper for the Redhawk has widely-spaced finger grooves, which spread my fingers and cause vertical stringing. By shaving off the finger grooves the Gripper soaks up heavy loads, with accuracy.
David Bradshaw
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Post by cmonti77 on Mar 9, 2021 15:14:28 GMT -5
David bradshaw These are actually the solid nylon version of the Hogue grip (sku: 86100). I’m looking for a grip maker who could just shape the right hand side to the same contour as the left, because I otherwise really like the feel of this particular grip.
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Post by jfo4 on Mar 9, 2021 16:34:53 GMT -5
Put them in the freezer and use a dremmel tool.
Obviously, this is easier to do in winter if you live in a cold climate.
~J.O.
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Post by bradshaw on Mar 9, 2021 16:36:00 GMT -5
David bradshaw These are actually the solid nylon version of the Hogue grip (sku: 86100). I’m looking for a grip maker who could just shape the right hand side to the same contour as the left, because I otherwise really like the feel of this particular grip. ***** If so, certainly an improvement. I’d remove the Hogue and sand the the high part with coarse sandpaper on a piece of wood or sanding block. David Bradshaw |
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Post by junebug on Mar 9, 2021 21:57:16 GMT -5
I've taken part of the palm swell off a couple but I can't seem to make them pretty again which doesn't bother me in the least. I have pretty grips to put back on if I need to. Be careful how deep you grind.
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Post by bradshaw on Mar 10, 2021 10:24:45 GMT -5
I've taken part of the palm swell off a couple but I can't seem to make them pretty again which doesn't bother me in the least. I have pretty grips to put back on if I need to. Be careful how deep you grind. ***** I’d buy lipstick to wipe a pig’s lip before trying to make the Hogue grip pretty. My experience is limited to skeletonized Hogues covered with plastic or a rubbery compound, which leave very little material to sand. Everything about Hogue synthetics rubs me the wrong way, from looks & feel to construction & attachment. If it can be sanded to fit one's hand, it has a home. David Bradshaw |
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Post by richard on Mar 11, 2021 19:18:55 GMT -5
For the past couple years I’ve had a Hogue nylon grip on my Ruger Redhawk. I definitely like the nylon material better than rubber or wood, but I’m not so crazy about the asymmetrical design of the grip. The left hand side of the grip is nicely contoured at the top edge, while the right hand side has an obtrusive lump at the same spot. Interesting, I have the nylon Hogues on my 3” GP-100 and they are nearly symmetrical. The right side is just slightly thicker but follows the same general contour and doesn’t bother me shooting left handed.  |
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Post by matt56 on Mar 12, 2021 18:59:10 GMT -5
I hate the big shield on the side of some hogue grips. A lot of the S&W square butt grips are like that
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Post by JM on Mar 12, 2021 21:49:56 GMT -5
You mention that you are not a fan of the wood grips, but they may be easier to modify to fit your hand.
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Post by rkcohen on Mar 13, 2021 8:19:34 GMT -5
...don't forget, the right side holds the trigger pin in place in some rugers, check first...
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Post by cmonti77 on Mar 13, 2021 15:57:29 GMT -5
...don't forget, the right side holds the trigger pin in place in some rugers, check first... I don’t think the pin would walk out absent that part of the grip covering it up. After all, the Hogue bantam grips that came standard on it were completely symmetrical, with both sides of the pin exposed. |
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Post by rgp on Mar 31, 2021 13:46:20 GMT -5
It might be easier to buy a pair of the current Hogue nylon grips. My .45 cal. Redhawk (#5027) has them and they're pretty symmetric with a right side that matches the speedloader cutout.
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Post by cmonti77 on Apr 5, 2021 13:04:17 GMT -5
It might be easier to buy a pair of the current Hogue nylon grips. My .45 cal. Redhawk (#5027) has them and they're pretty symmetric with a right side that matches the speedloader cutout. Can you post a pic? What year did you buy the new one? I wonder if Hogue changed the design recently. |
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