S&W J-Frame Boot Grips

The recoil absorption of rubber, with the carry comfort of wood.

$49.99 USD

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Size (Not sure? Please see sizing guide below) Standard Fit Large Fit

Finish Charcoal Cosmetic Blem (10% Discount)

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Product Description

For the ultra-minimalist revolver user who conceal-carries in the pocket: Ultra-concealable boot grips for the Smith & Wesson J-Frame line, optimized for pocket-carry. Recoil Rider grips are the the lightest boot grips available for the J-Frame, plus they absorb recoil with a slim profile and a snag-free draw. They also improve the grip angle of your S&W J-Frame for a more natural point-of-aim. If you're carrying your revolver the pocket, these boot 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 when pocket-carrying.
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: The slimmest and lightest boot grips ever made.
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 most lightweight boot grips ever made.

Compatibility

Boot Grips for J-Frame: Fully Compatible with all 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.
- DAO Only: Compatible with all shrouded hammer S&W J-Frame Humpback models including the S&W 638, 38, 49, 649, and 438 in double action, but not single action.
Also compatible with the Diamondback SDR-A.
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

If you are having difficulty installing or removing the grip, I recommend heating the grips lightly and evenly with a hair dryer on low heat. This will make them more pliable and easier to install and remove. Do not use excessive or prolonged heat, as this could cause discoloration.

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Promised Follow-Up

I double-checked my ammo today and did a side-by-side, live-fire comparison with two "no-dash" S&W 640 Centennial revolvers, one fitted with the Recoil Rider boot grip and one fitted with Hogue's Centennial Tamer grip.

With mid-velocity 148 gr. wadcutter handloads, I could feel no difference in recoil reduction. I'm unwilling to risk irritating an arthritic wrist to see whether the RR grip may surpass the Tamer grip in recoil reduction with a stiffer load.

After a couple of shots with the RR boot grip, to "get the feel," I noticed no difference in ergonomics, firing right-handed (two-handed). When I switched to firing left-handed, the three-finger Tamer grip won out on ergonomics. If I could give a 4½-star rating for the RR boot grip, I'd do so.

If I were to go back to carrying the heavier 640-1 models, I'd likely fit them with the slightly larger RR CCW grips but, as I mentioned previously, I purchased two of the RR boot grips as I've got two Centennials that only have the serial numbers on the bottom strap and I need to leave them exposed.

A Better Compromise Than I expected

For a few decades, most of my S&W Centennial revolvers wore hand-carved wooden Spegel boot grips. A few years back, worsening arthritis in the right wrist pushed me to swap for Hogue's Centennial Tamer Grip. However, a couple of my backup copies are old enough not to have the serial number stamped in the yoke cut on the frame, making it unwise to cover the serial number on the bottom of the grip frame with a grip that is difficult to remove. Once I discovered Recoil Rider grips, that prompted the purchase of a couple of the RR boot grips for those two guns.

I had intended to (and will in the near future) conduct a side-by-side live-fire comparison of two “no-dash” S&W Model 640's (with the earlier 1.875” barrel) – one with the RR boot grip and one with the Hogue Tamer. Unfortunately, I picked up the wrong container of handloads and had only 16 of my 148 gr. wadcutter loads for my range session, which was limited to the gun with the RR boot grip.

Recoil absorption was excellent, but I did not have enough rounds to get accustomed to the flatter profile of the RR grips – probably a useful concealment factor for carry in smaller pockets than the ones in my pants. Inasmuch as there are no fashion police where I live, the larger Hogue Tamer grip serves me well but I assume that users who wear pants with smaller pockets than mine would give these grips the full five stars.

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Really love this grip over stock! I’m getting another to replace the rubber grip by another

Really love this grip over stock! I’m getting another to replace the rubber grip by another company on my steel frame 357 as well. Good stuff!

A Must-Buy

They're lighter, they make .357 +P more manageable, and most importantly they fix the obnoxious J-frame point of aim. A must for your carry pistol.

340pd

It worked so well on my LCR I got one for my 340pd and my air weight. These grips give a much firmer and better placed grip than the stock or other grips I’ve used. I replaced laser grips with these. That’s how much better it is. Also, the recoil absorption makes 357 in the 340pd usable. Before I only dared 38+p since it is so light.

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