ISSF CF revolver grips

Brian James · Post by **Brian James** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 11:14 am

During the last several months there has been lots of discussion about what to shoot for CF. There are proponents of semi-autos and revolvers.

I'm in the revolver camp currently since selling my SP20 RRS and have decided to stick with my modified S&W model 14-3. The only issue I have with shooting a revolver is the grip.

I've tired the Morini grip, Herrets, have a another set of anatomical grips (unknown maker - NRA style). I'm looking for something else with at least a slight grip angle.

I'm wondering what people are using on their revolvers and if they know of any grip makers for revolvers.

I enjoy a more angled grip angle - like modern target pistols. I've seen manuals for Russian target revolvers and their grips appear to be more angled. I'd like something like that, unless there is a reason why its not advisable.

http://www.potfire.com.au/compend/sptoz36.htm
http://www.potfire.com.au/compend/sptoz49.htm

Brian James · Post by **Brian James** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 12:10 pm

I'm aware of the following grip makers for revolvers

http://www.jnb.com/~funggrip/revolver.html[/url]

Morini
http://www.morini.ch/[url] Nill http://www.nill-griffe.com/Revol ... .html[url][/url]

JamesH · Post by **JamesH** » Wed Dec 30, 2009 6:26 pm

The metal butt and non-adjustable trigger of revolvers mean the grip options are quite limited.
Toz revolvers have less metal than a S+W so there is more flexibility.
I'll post some pics later.

John Kasaian · Post by **John Kasaian** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:36 am

When I had my Python (late 70's early 80's) Herrett's carved some custom grips for me that fit like a glove. They can do some pretty amazing things compared to what you'll find in the "stock" models. You might give them a call and tell them what you're looking for. IIRC the prices were very reasonable and the finish rivaled the finest furniture.

JamesH · Post by **JamesH** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 2:07 am

In my experience and angled grip is good for precision, a vertical grip better for duelling.

For comparison:
K38 - The flare are the bottom of the butt makes life difficult.

Toz49, allows a bit more latitude in grip design.

Think this was a KN grip on a K38, a fairly old and odd one though.

Brian James · Post by **Brian James** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 8:09 am

James,

Thank you for posting the photos for myself and everyone else to see. You have quite the nice set of target revolvers!

Brian

paulo · Post by **paulo** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 12:18 pm

Have you seen this before http://www.marschalgrips.com/index.php? ... aurus357-1
I bought a pair of grips from them and was very satisfied with the grips and price, it takes time to process and you have to pay through paypal, but the process works.
Their Large is more like the American large than the European Large.

Brian James · Post by **Brian James** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 1:24 pm

Paulo,

I tried a pair of Marchals Revolver grips and the angles appear to be all wrong. I've owned several of his grips and have been happy with them all except that one pair. They wouldn't even fit in the ISSF.

I agree the fit on them is larger than comparable European sizing.

Brian

Walter · Post by **Walter** » Wed Jan 06, 2010 9:46 pm

While not as angled or orthopedic as much as you might like, I am trying out these old Fitz grips I recently picked up on ebay for about $30 US.

j-team · Post by **j-team** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:57 am

Or if, like me, you've got a model 31 you can take to the frame with a hacksaw!

JamesH · Post by **JamesH** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 6:08 am

I was tempted to hack the frame of my K38, but sold it so its not an issue.