Barami Hip Grip?
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swifter...
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On a 3" M-36 S&W, with a T-Grip and some racquetball racket tape... Not pretty, but effective as all hell.
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Rosco Benson
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These work great. I found them to be a little slick so I "stippled" their surface with the hot tip of a soldering iron. This gave them a nice texture.
Rosco
Rosco
I have a set of the plastic ones for my S&W
642. I like them because they do work well
holding the piece to the waistband or boot
top. However, I take them off when I am
going to shoot the 642 at the range, for two
reasons. They hurt like hell with +p ammo,
and I am not what you would call recoil
sensitive. These suckers HURT. Second
reason is that they are so slick, compared
to the rubberish boot-grips that came on the
642, that the revolver slips back/over my
thumb. Thus second shots are impossible
without first reestablishing proper grip.
The only other time I have had this problem
is with those micro-mini .22 revolvers
from NAA.
- DanM
642. I like them because they do work well
holding the piece to the waistband or boot
top. However, I take them off when I am
going to shoot the 642 at the range, for two
reasons. They hurt like hell with +p ammo,
and I am not what you would call recoil
sensitive. These suckers HURT. Second
reason is that they are so slick, compared
to the rubberish boot-grips that came on the
642, that the revolver slips back/over my
thumb. Thus second shots are impossible
without first reestablishing proper grip.
The only other time I have had this problem
is with those micro-mini .22 revolvers
from NAA.
- DanM
Rosco Benson
New member
DanM,
No flame or disrespect intended, but it seems to me that it is a bit unhealthy to carry the piece in one configuration and then practice with it in a easier-to-use configuration. This could lead to an inaccurate impression of what one can expect to do with the pistol.
This sort of practice used to be very common, in the form of police practicing/qualifying with mild .38 wadcutters and then stuffing their cylinders
with .357 magnums for duty.
It's best to practice like we fight.
Rosco
No flame or disrespect intended, but it seems to me that it is a bit unhealthy to carry the piece in one configuration and then practice with it in a easier-to-use configuration. This could lead to an inaccurate impression of what one can expect to do with the pistol.
This sort of practice used to be very common, in the form of police practicing/qualifying with mild .38 wadcutters and then stuffing their cylinders
with .357 magnums for duty.
It's best to practice like we fight.
Rosco
Rosco P. Coltrain
Moderator
No flame intended either, but I do not see it as safe to carry any pistol without a holster the fully covers the triger guard. I guess being a Glock owner would bias me.
Rosco: You are 100% correct. And the 642
is with me every day. But, I'm doing the
best I can.
Rosco: I have several holsters for the 642,
but the one I use is the cheap Uncle Mikes
pocket holster. I too am a Glock owner and
would never carry that without a holster.
But, for the hammerless Airweights, I do not
see a safety concerh with not having the
trigger covered.
Ken: Is it you opinion that the Tyler T
would help minimize the difficulties I find
with using the Barami? I have seen the
Tyler, but never shot with one. Do they
weigh a lot?
- DanM
is with me every day. But, I'm doing the
best I can.
Rosco: I have several holsters for the 642,
but the one I use is the cheap Uncle Mikes
pocket holster. I too am a Glock owner and
would never carry that without a holster.
But, for the hammerless Airweights, I do not
see a safety concerh with not having the
trigger covered.
Ken: Is it you opinion that the Tyler T
would help minimize the difficulties I find
with using the Barami? I have seen the
Tyler, but never shot with one. Do they
weigh a lot?
- DanM
RJT,
I've used the HipGrip on 2 different Taurus revolvers, the M85 .38 and the M605 .357. In both cases, it worked very well for me. I found that the Barami's were acceptable for use even with CorBon 125 gr. .357 "+P" loadings. The ports on the 605 help, and so does the fact that the short barrel prevents complete burn of the powder, therefore giving less velocity and recoil. It's not what I'd want to shoot all day, but it's OK for short practice sessions to keep you hand in. "Practice with what you carry."
Worn properly, the trigger guard is completely covered by the material of the pants, and becomes exposed only after presentation.
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Shoot straight regards, Richard at The Shottist's Center http://forums.delphi.com/m/main.asp?sigdir=45acp45lc
I've used the HipGrip on 2 different Taurus revolvers, the M85 .38 and the M605 .357. In both cases, it worked very well for me. I found that the Barami's were acceptable for use even with CorBon 125 gr. .357 "+P" loadings. The ports on the 605 help, and so does the fact that the short barrel prevents complete burn of the powder, therefore giving less velocity and recoil. It's not what I'd want to shoot all day, but it's OK for short practice sessions to keep you hand in. "Practice with what you carry."
Worn properly, the trigger guard is completely covered by the material of the pants, and becomes exposed only after presentation.
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Shoot straight regards, Richard at The Shottist's Center http://forums.delphi.com/m/main.asp?sigdir=45acp45lc
Ain't this a great site? I append to help
out a guy with my opinion, perhaps, and end
up learning something valuable myself. I
will be picking up the Tyler-T at the next
opportunity. Thanks guys.
Ken. I agree. I have more than a handful
of so called 'concealable' sized revolvers
and pistols. I have tried carrying them all.
Nothing comes close to the comfort, weight
and concealability of the S&W Airweights.
Old fashioned? Perhaps? Five shot only?
Yes. Not the strongest caliber? Yes. But
comfortable and concealable? Definitely.
Well, perhaps I exagerate. The KelTec .40
is equally concealable and light. I can't
explain why it stays in the safe but the
642 goes with me. Perhaps trust?
- DanM
out a guy with my opinion, perhaps, and end
up learning something valuable myself. I
will be picking up the Tyler-T at the next
opportunity. Thanks guys.
Ken. I agree. I have more than a handful
of so called 'concealable' sized revolvers
and pistols. I have tried carrying them all.
Nothing comes close to the comfort, weight
and concealability of the S&W Airweights.
Old fashioned? Perhaps? Five shot only?
Yes. Not the strongest caliber? Yes. But
comfortable and concealable? Definitely.
Well, perhaps I exagerate. The KelTec .40
is equally concealable and light. I can't
explain why it stays in the safe but the
642 goes with me. Perhaps trust?
- DanM
socialdysphoric
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If any manufacturers are listening, or if anybody knows any, we need a grip that mates a hip grip and a boot grip (we could call it a leg grip 
). This would give control and comfort while shooting and concealment and comfort while carrying. There would be no need for the Tyler t-grip or the sports tape.
I'm off to e-mail Barami this message. Maybe we all should.
). This would give control and comfort while shooting and concealment and comfort while carrying. There would be no need for the Tyler t-grip or the sports tape.I'm off to e-mail Barami this message. Maybe we all should.