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Post by cas on Nov 1, 2023 19:19:16 GMT -5
.41 magnum after not too many rounds. The original shaped latches are even worse for me.  Do we have any other members of this club here? |
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Post by cas on Nov 1, 2023 19:21:12 GMT -5
Originally did one like this for my .44 Mountain gun. Made one or two others over the years that have migrated from gun to gun. Need to do some more, but with regular basement tools it's no fun.  |
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Post by kevshell on Nov 1, 2023 20:49:54 GMT -5
Can't say I've ever had that problem. But it's clear that you can take 10 people from this forum and they won't all like the same grip frames or configurations. The only problem I've had with Smith revolvers is with the X-Frames. They are like a sledgehammer to the palm of my hand and my elbow is not much of a fan of them either.
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Post by wendigo on Nov 1, 2023 21:41:38 GMT -5
Hate to admit it, but yes, I've had that problem with the traditional latch and the 29 at full throttle unless I keep my thumbs wrapped and locked down. I haven't had an issue with the newer latch or anything less than a top end 44 load though.
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gnappi
.375 Atomic
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Post by gnappi on Nov 1, 2023 22:24:34 GMT -5
It's the first time I heard of this and I have and have had a LOT of S&W's many are and were large calibers. I admit I don't have big mitts and I wonder if it's a contributing factor?
Anyway, if I did have this issue I'd be de-horning a replacement until I stopped getting whacked.
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Post by cas on Nov 2, 2023 18:44:02 GMT -5
Not freakishly large, but large. 625 and an old cropped match photo.  |
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Post by magman on Nov 2, 2023 18:48:12 GMT -5
Nope, left handed. No latch cuts.
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Post by bigbore5 on Nov 2, 2023 21:03:47 GMT -5
Never had the problem, but I don't use a semiautomatic style grip on the revolvers either.
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Post by cas on Nov 2, 2023 21:36:08 GMT -5
If that were my semi auto grip, my right thumb would be much higher.  (I do shoot my FA97 that way some times, with my thumb way up on the recoil shield. but only lighter loads for obvious reasons) |
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Post by junebug on Nov 2, 2023 23:19:35 GMT -5
Take a screwdriver, file, sandpaper and remove offending cylinder latch button. Then file, and polish off anything that hurts you. Its your gun make it shootable for you. P.S. Wipe the blood off its hard on the finish. LOL Just remember pain is only temporary and chicks dig scars.
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rvolvr
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Post by rvolvr on Nov 3, 2023 5:47:47 GMT -5
Nope, left handed. No latch cuts. Yes, one of the too few benefits of left-handedness. |
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Nov 3, 2023 6:53:45 GMT -5
Turn your shooting hand thumb down!
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Post by x101airborne on Nov 3, 2023 7:55:57 GMT -5
That was the first thing I noticed also. You are using a semi-auto grip for a revolver. Wrap your right thumb down and put it under the base of your left thumb. Do not wrap you left thumb over the top of your right hand. Use it to pin that right thumb tight to the grip. If you want to shoot single action, use your left thumb to cock the hammer.
That is the way it was explained to me but someone else might have a better idea.
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Post by bigbrowndog on Nov 3, 2023 9:43:37 GMT -5
I have no issues shooting my S&Ws with the same grip, however. Your grip in the photo looks weak, it looks like very little grip tension is taking place, perhaps that is normal for shooting a revo at speed, I don’t know. But allowing that much gun movement in recoil without better control in my opinion is what causes your bleeding.
BTW, I shoot all my handguns with that “USPSA” style grip, 22’s to 500Max, no issues on bleeding or control.
Trapr
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Post by domino300 on Nov 3, 2023 11:03:48 GMT -5
Does your left thumb get burnt by the cyl. gap too?
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