S&W J-Frame Boot Grips
S&W J-Frame Boot Grips
The recoil absorption of rubber, with the carry comfort of wood.
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Assembly Video
Product Description
For the ultra-minimalist revolver user who conceal-carries in the pocket: Ultra-concealable boot grips for the S&W J-Frame Line line, optimized for pocket-carry. Before, wheelgun shooters had to choose between shooting comfort (sticky rubber grips) or carry comfort (rigid wood or G10 grips). Recoil Rider revolver grips provide both, combining the recoil absorption of rubber grips with the snag-free carry comfort of wooden grips. Plus, Recoil Rider grips are the the lightest boot grips available for the S&W J-Frame and improve the grip angle for a more natural point-of-aim. If you're carrying your revolver the pocket, these boot these grips deliver an upgraded shooting and CCW experience.
What is the difference between the CCW Grip and the Boot Grip?
Features
- Recoil Absorption: Covers the backstrap with a cushioned, shock-mitigating material that tames even hot ammo.
- Snag-free Concealment: Unlike traditional rubber grips, Recoil Rider grips have a non-tacky exterior that glides against cover garments to prevent printing, shirt grabbing, or chafing your stomach during AIWB carry.
- Natural Point-of-Aim: Corrects the classic J-Frame "pointing-down" angle, allowing your sights to align naturally like a modern semi-auto.
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Low-Profile: The slimmest and lightest boot grips ever made.
- Optimized Trigger Reach: Adds backstrap depth for repeatable, comfortable index finger placement on the trigger.
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Featherweight Carry: Saves over an ounce compared to factory grip options, making your snubnose feel effortless in a pocket or waistband.
Compatibility
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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 compatibe.
Weight Comparison
- S&W 642/442 Airweight (stock): 15 oz
- S&W 642/442 Airweight (Recoil Rider): 13.7 oz
Sizing Guide

- Standard Fit: Best for small and medium-sized hands. (At or below chart measurements).
- Large Fit: Best for larger hands (At or above chart measurements). Thicker backstrap improves recoil reduction.
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Concealment Note: Both sizes are fully optimized for AIWB and pocket carry. Choosing Large only increases grip width and backstrap thickness - overall length remains the same.
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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I ordered this grip for a Smith and Wesson 640. It fits great and really reduces felt recoil. I am very impressed with the texture, it grips to your hand like rubber but does not get snagged on your clothes. It was hot and humid when I was shooting, so I sweated a lot but I did not have any issues holding onto it. I also like how it changes the grip angle, it produces a much more comfortable and natural aiming. I use a speed bees speed loader and it works very well with these grips, they do not interfere at all. I ordered the larger size and glad I did, it increased the length from the trigger to the back of the grip and makes it much easier to shoot.
I placed the order and within a couple hours got a notification that it had shipped. It did get lost at the post office and took about 2 weeks to get, but at no fault to the company. While watching the tracking, it seemed to be stuck at the post office it shipped from, so I emailed the company asking if they would be willing to contact the post office. The owner, David, emailed me back right away, he said he contacted the post office and would handle it for me, and he did. He stayed in contact the whole time, and let me know when they found it and that it was on its way to me.
The grip itself is amazing, I would buy it again in a heartbeat. But the customer service is what really impressed me, it is unheard of today. To not only take care of a shipping issue but the owner himself did it.
I have been through a lot of revolver grips, especially smaller frames. Your grips truly are a game changer. At first I thought the angle would be hard to learn but, it's great. The recoil reduction truly isn't marketing. It simply works.
These grips are amazing reducing recoil and they feel great!
Tried these J Frame Standard Boot grips on a .38 and .32 H&R versus the stock grip and a VZ grip. Definitely can tell a difference shooting .38+P, much more comfortable. Didn’t notice a difference shooting the .32 H&R in recoil, but these grips do have more clearance for speedloaders, which is a plus. Putting them on is easy, taking them off takes a little more effort. I didn’t have a towel with me at the range to use as is suggested in the video for removal, that probably helps. Ordering another grip just got to decide another Boot or try the CCW grip.
Love my new J-Frame Boot Grips. They are much lighter and thinner, and much easier to carry in my front pants pocket. I couldn’t be happier. Thanks so much for what you do!