S&W J-Frame CCW Grips
S&W J-Frame CCW Grips
The recoil absorption of rubber, with the carry comfort of wood.
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Assembly Video
Product Description
"Zero-compromise" concealed carry grips for the Smith & Wesson J-Frame line. Before, wheelgun folks had to choose between shooting comfort (rubber grips) or carry comfort (wood or G10 grips). Recoil Rider revolver grips provide both, featuring the recoil absorption of rubber grips with the snag-free comfort of wooden grips. Plus, they reduce the weight for easier carry and improve the grip angle of your S&W J-Frame for a more natural point-of-aim. If you're carrying your revolver AIWB or in the pocket, these utilitarian grips will provide a superior shooting and CCW experience.
What is the difference between the CCW Grip and the Boot Grip?
Features
- Absorb recoil: Recoil Rider revolver grips cover the backstrap with a rubbery material that mitigates shock. The hotter the ammo, the greater the reduction in recoil.
- Snag-free: Unlike traditional rubber grips, Recoil Rider revolver grips won't snag your clothing or rub against your skin when carrying AIWB or in the pocket.
- Natural point-of-aim: Improved grip angle mitigates the J-Frame's "Point-Down" feeling which required bending the wrist at an unnatural angle.
- Low-Profile: Conceals like boot grips but provides a three-finger grip with a spot for your pinky.
- Optimized trigger reach: Backstrap thickness provides a more natural and comfortable trigger finger placement.
- Lighter weight: Reduce the weight by over an ounce compared to traditional grips, offering the easiest CCW experience available.
Compatibility
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Internal Hammer Grips: Fully Compatible with all round-butt internal-hammer S&W J-Frame models including the Ultimate Carry (UC), 642, 442, 632, and 432 Airweights, 340, 342, 640, 940, 40, 42, and 43.
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External Hammer Grips: Fully Compatible with all round-butt external-hammer S&W J-Frame models including 637, 360, 36, 60, 63, 317, 351 and 631.
- Shrouded Hammer Grips: Fully Compatible with all round-butt shrouded hammer S&W J-Frame Humpback models including the S&W 638, 38, 49, 649, and 438.
- Speedloader Clearance: Tested compatible with the HKS 36A Speedloader.
Weight Comparison
- S&W 642/442 Airweight (stock): 15 oz
- S&W 642/442 Airweight (Recoil Rider): 13.7 oz
Sizing Guide

- Standard Fit: Optimized for small and medium-sized hands. If your hand is equal or smaller than the measurements above, choose this size. This size offers the easiest draw for pocket carry due to the narrower width.
- Large Fit: Optimized for larger hands. If you hand is equal or larger than the measurements above, choose this size. This size offers the most recoil reduction due to the wider and thicker backstrap.
- Note that the sizes differ in width and backstrap thickness (not length).
Assembly
Assembly Video: Shrouded Hammer Grips
Assembly Video: External Hammer Grips
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Hands one of the best products andcompanies i have ever worked with and I will be buying more products from them
I recently came across these J Frame grips as I own about five different grips for my CCW J Frame (Pachmayr, Hogue, G10, VZ, etc.), and they are either comfortable to shot with, but are too large and soft to get in and out of a pocket, or too hard and beat the crap out of the webbing of my thumb and index finger
So I purchased the large version of the Recoil Rider CCW grip and it is a game changer. Slick enough to get in and out of a pocket, thin enough to conceal, and the 1911 style grip angle eliminates that “pointing down” angle with traditional grips. The front sight is buried down in the rear notch when presenting, and the rubber on the back of the frame eliminates that recoil bite.
I installed it very easily, and took it to the range and was very impressed. To me, this is the goldilocks of J Frame grips. Highly recommended for sure.
There was apparently a lot of serious thought, that went into the design of these grips. I can only speak for myself. I have been carrying a j-frame appendix for a very long time, and have gone through my share of grips over the years. With a good firm grip when the gun is raised to eye level while looking directly at the target, the sights come up perfectly aligned, and on target. My trigger finger is in a good position, and the gun does not shift, while firing +Ps with my strong hand. If necessary to cock the hammer, my thumb, is in a good position, and it is much easier to cock, and stay on target. The grips also handle recoil very well, to say the least. They carry, and draw well too. They definitely work for me. Enough said.
These grips feel exceptionally well in the hands! I was a tad skeptical at first since it changed the grip angle a little but after getting it and holding it that was completely erased. It now points naturally on target every single time, and your wrist doesn’t feel torqued At a downward angle!! Love them will be getting them for all my revolvers!!! Also the large grip fills my whole hand and I have quite large hands that most grips don’t fill all while still keeping a very compact low profile.
Great grip. Great veteran owned company