Pachmayr "Presentation Compac" vs "Compac"

[Carmady]

Other than a possible difference with medallions they look the same to me. Are they the same size?

 

[weblance]

yes, they are... Good grip by the way. They tame the felt recoil the most, on my 44 Bulldog.

 

[Carmady]

Thanks.

 

[Dave Chuppa]

I may be wrong but, I don't think the Presentation Modle has a Backstrap. This leaves the Grip Frame exsposed. I would check before ordering.

 

[natman]

I may be wrong but, I don't think the Presentation Modle has a Backstrap. This leaves the Grip Frame exsposed. I would check before ordering.

You are at least partially wrong. The Compac and the Presentation are two completely different grips. The Compac is a small grip for concealed carry, the Presentation is a larger grip for target / service use.

I suspect what you're thinking of is the Compaq Professional grip, which is an open backstrap, extra small version of the Compaq.

http://pachmayr.com/home/revolver-grips.php

 

[Carmady]

"The Compac and the Presentation are two completely different grips."

Here's an official Pachmayr "Presentation/Compac" grip. It's made from two separate pieces, not the clam deal.

Maybe Pac changed the models/names over the years.

 

[Carmady]

Inside view:

 

[natman]

Maybe Pac changed the models/names over the years.

It would appear so.

 

[L-2]

For an S&W J-Frame, I have the older 2-piece "Presentation/Compac" also. I don't see these on Pachmayr's current website. I also believe the current Pachmayr grips will have the medallions, but will otherwise feel the same.