A very good grip, great fit, texture is good for these 82 year old hands. I would recommend this grip as it is much better than factory grips,also easy to install and very secure !
Its been 74 years since S&W introduced the J-Frame. Finally someone has made grips that dont suck. Grips that offer a grippy texture AND some cushion on the backstrap to offer any mitigation on an ultra-airweight .357. I've tried every offering from pachmyr, s&w, and hogue. Nothing felt good and offered any recoil mitigation. For years I've been using a crimson trace LG-405 just to get a boot grip with some cushioning on the backstrap on my S&W 340PD. Never even turned the laser...because lasers are dumb. $300 grips just to get semi-sucky.
Recoil Rider finally fixed this issue for my J-Frame. Now if they could do something for my Governor I can grow old and die with at least the small satisfaction that my life's quest to find non-sucky grips is complete.
When it comes to grips for my Kimber K6S I am reminded of the classic Goldilocks and the Three Bears fairy tale. The first was too hard (Kimber OEM), the second was too soft (Hogue Overmolded Monogrip), but the third was just right (Recoil Rider CCW Standard). Firearms is largely about personal preference and after years of trials and tribulations, Recoil Rider hit the mark for me. Simple install, excellent grip texture and comfort, improved recoil mitigation, reduced AIWB printing, and high-quality fit-n-finish. Well done, David — and thank you.
The Pachmeyer grip I was using was too "sticky" for concealed carry. Near impossible to get clear of clothing. This grip works well. Not as much recoil absorption, but less tacky. Fits my hand well. First time shooting full house .357 was a surprise, but manageable.
The material is perfect for a small pocket revolver. I was pleasantly surprised that the shooting angle is now more natural instead of having to point the barrel of the gun down to align the sights.
I recently switched out the stock Hogue grip on my Ruger LCRx (1.87" bbl .327 fed. mag) for the Recoil Rider grip (Large Grip - Charcoal). The Recoil Rider is only slightly larger than the Hogue but affords a three finger grip and allows for a much more secure draw from my holster. I can still easily conceal carry the Ruger as the Recoil Rider has no impact on concealability. I look forward to getting back over to the range with my Recoil Rider/Ruger set up!
Fit and finish on these grips are top of the line. It took less than 5 minutes to remove the old grips and install the new. I can’t wait to my Kimber to the range.
I am a young man in his seventies and have been a die hard 1911 .45 guy! Due to wrist issues as well as hip issues, I’ve gone to the light weight revolvers. I bought a set of these grips for a Kimber K6XS and must say WOW! They due mitigate recoil over the stock grips and even with + p ammo, makes the pistol much easier to shoot and control! Highly recommend the large size as they don’t have any impact on pocket carry! Five stars and if you’re on the fence about purchasing, don’t be! Go ahead and get a set. I love mine!
These grips cushion well, draw easily, and were easy to install. A nice mix of the original wood grips and Hogue rubber grips.
I ordered the large size, I just met the hand measurements given for large. I wear XL gloves. In short, it works. A lot more durable than it appears and I can still pocket carry/draw with no issues. Puts my trigger finger right where it should be, which is usually good. I have arthritis in my fingers so I may order the smaller size to get more finger on the trigger. Felt recoil in the hand is significantly reduced, I can shoot full house mags all day and not regret it for the next week. Well worth the money in my opinion.
I highly recommend RECOIL RIDER GRIPS!!
They transformed shooting my S&W 340PD .357 Magnum, making it much more manageable and enjoyable. The grips feel great in your hand, provide excellent control, and look fantastic as well.
If you’re looking to improve comfort and shootability without sacrificing appearance, these grips are definitely worth considering.
I got the large grip for a Taurus 856. Gives a natural length of pull. Also improves grip angle, reduces weight of gun and it's made in the USA. Thank you David
There is no doubt these grips reduce felt recoil. When I first purchased my J-frame I was surprised how violent the recoil was and how much it can batter up your hand. These grips definitely make a difference. They are comfortable, light weight, and don’t wiggle around. Furthermore they feel like they almost change the way the revolver “points”, and in a good way. Highly recommended.
I love these grips, it's my third set of these grips. Now all my J Frame revolvers have your grips. These are the perfect grips for a snub nose revolver!
This is my second purchase from Recoil Rider. I really liked it on my model 360PD (EDC), so I am a repeat customer. I put the smaller size on my model 637 (my New Jersey reload).
I ran it through similar paces with both 125 grain .38 +P and 158 grain +P (100 rounds each). The event where a last ejected shell casing catches still exists as per my initial review, but I now have developed muscle memory to overcome this. Obviously not too troublesome as I outfitted a second J Frame revolver.
These grips most certainly have a positive effect on felt recoil.
I definitely recommend these grips for the person who carries a snub-nosed revolver of any make or model.
I was surprised to discover the shock absorbing properties of this new Recoil Rider Grip. The material that it is made of is different from any grip I have encountered in the past. It is not sticky at all, absorbs shock like rubber (but much more so) and feels more like a foam. It’s extremely light and the grip actually weighed in at less than an ounce. 23 grams or 8/10’s of an ounce to be exact.
I fired both 38 Special 148 gr Wadcutters and full house 158 gr 357 Magnum JHP Self Defense rounds and was quite impressed by the tamed “felt recoil”. Other highlights of this grip:
• I ordered the Large. (It comes in two sizes) Don’t be misled by the word large, this is a small grip. Basically a “Boot Grip” with a 3 finger purchase.
o I opted for the $10 discount for a cosmetic blem unit but can’t find a blem.
• The entire grip is shock absorbing but especially the entire backstrap.
• It is a precision fit. You slide it on the frame with a bit of force, and it snap fits into place at the end of travel.
• It’s removable, (albeit not too easily) but there is no reason to remove it once installed.
• It increases your reach by approximately ¼” and makes my SP101 3” feel a bit heavier at the muzzle. (A good thing to help counter muzzle rise, but something to be aware of as this may or may not work for you).
• Put your Recoil Rider equipped SP in a quality IWB holster and your SP will disappear under a loose fitting T-shirt.
o You may find yourself checking to see if you forgot to don your firearm.
• If (like me) you’ve tried every grip available for the SP101 and are still searching, I’d recommend you give this Recoil Rider a try.
I just installed the Recoil Rider revolver grips on my Taurus 856 and I'm very happy with them. I got the big grip and it feels so good in my hand. I would recommend this product to anyone that needs a grip that absorbs recoil like your product does. Thank you very much. Ron Cain
I wanted a small compact grip for edc but able to get a good grip when needed. Obviously any recoil reduction is a bonus. Recoil Rider grips delivered. Not only a great feeling grip (texture is somewhat soft yet grippy). It has extra rubber padding up the back strap really taking the bite out of recoil for defensive loads. The grip angle is very good. I considered factory grip angle fine. But after having the Recoil Rider grip changes the angle slightly. The result is a more natural point of aim. As soon as I throw the gun up, I am looking straight down the sights, every time. These grips are awesome! I have a Ruger SP101 3” 38 spl I will be buying a set of these grips for it. Great product and quick shipping. Get behind family owned and operated businesses. They are our life blood.
Shoot Straight,
Ricky
Bought 1 for my Ruger LCRX. Great grip comfortable and helped with my shots / recoil. SO bought another for my 642 S&W. comfortable and also better on the recoil. I definitely recommend. both works with my speed loaders.
I bought a set for my Taurus 856UL and Immediately noticed a weight reduction. I put them on my scale and it was confirmed. Close to 2 once’s lower than with my old grips. It is also much more pleasant to shoot. Thank you for a great product folks!!
This is my third Recoil Rider grip. (I know there's a program for that) and I was not surprised to find it fit perfectly. I bought a blem this time, I swear I can't find what's the matter with it. I keep buying these because they're lighter, really absorb recoil and couldn't be made better. I use them on revolvers, all of which can all use with a little bit less weight. The last two have been a boot grip. Obviously I think these are the best on the market.
Very good feeling in the hand, it's soft without being sticky like the original grip on my LCR, making it a superior pocket carry grip option. 10/10 would buy again if another was needed.
I really am a huge fan of this grip. The reduced forces felt from heavy loaded 357 mag are very noticeable. The grip itself is more than enough to hang onto while also providing the correct make/texture to pull cleanly from concealed with no issues. I’ll be looking here first for grip upgrades every time.
Will add the customer service answering questions have been A+