J framed .357 mag / new grips

Microgunner

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I own a S&W 340PD, this is the scandium alloy frame / titanium cylinder 11.4 oz .357mag J frame.
This revolver is shipped with rubber boot grips and as you might expect it kicks like a three legged ninja. OUCH!
In an effort to improve control without going to .38spl ammo I've been searching for new and improved grips.
I decided to give the new Ergo Delta Grip a try.
They're hideously ugly but feel really good in my hands.
While being very nearly the same lenght as the factory S&W grips they allow three fingers on the grip instead of the two for the S&W factory grip.
The angle feels good in the hand and makes stroking the trigger easier.
The backstrap is now rubber covered.
The rubber is soft and tactile giving a very secure grip.
But my hands do not instictively go to a proper grip, yet. I have to make adjustments.
The new grips interfere with my Don Hume pocket holster but work fine in my Galco belt holster.
I like them so far but the proof will be in the shooting.

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My but they are butt ugly grips. Give us an update after you run a few round, will be interesting to know how well they work.
 
For 357 I'd go with a heavier gun. Something that light is marginal in 38+P.

Do let us know how you like the grips.
 
Well that IS one way to help with the recoil!!!!

But no, I'll just use my 640-1 all steel .357 J. and wood boot grips.

Deaf
 
I have the exact same revolver and do carry 357 rounds in it. I went to a Crimson Trace model 305
http://www.crimsontrace.com/products/type/lasergrips/01-1150

They work get for comfort, carry, and useability. The main problem with these J-frame revolvers are the exposed frame grip. It transfers all the shock directly to the web of your hand. By upgrading to any grip that has a cushion or barrier between you and the frame will help and the more the better.
 
These Bianchi grips are the most comfortable to shoot with on my .357 J frame.
And I pocket carry with these in Kramer pocket holster.

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