Rubber grips for 686?

[Chipperman]

Sorry if this has been asked a thousand times, but the search function is down at the moment.

Anyway, I have a *&* 686 that I like well enough, except for the stock wooden grips. I despise them. :barf:

What are the best brand of rubber grips to fit it? I would like the kind with a groove for each finger, and they must be ambidextrous.

Thanks

 

[Stoic]

Hogue Monogrips.

www.getgrip.com

 

[Torpedo]

Might also take a look at Pachmayr grips. www.pachmayr.com They come in several different profiles. As they say, variety is the spice of life. Can't hurt to take a look.

 

[bountyh]

Grips

My 686 came with the Hogue grips and the finger grooves bugged me because it forces your hand position... and not necessarily to where you want it. I got Pachmahr Decelerator grips and I find them to be perfect. BTW: Cheaper Than Dirt has the best prices on grips.

 

[Ala Dan]

I have Hogue Monogrips on both, my 686 and 629. They
work well for me.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member

 

[rock_jock]

monogrips

 

[MADISON]

Rubber grips for 686

I have rubber grips,[Pachmyer and Hogue] for my 686. The Pachmyer grips are thicker and absorb more recoil. The Hogue can be a little trouble to get on and off on a regular basis.

I have the Hogue on the gun NOW. The Pachmyer's grip screw gets in the way of S&W's leaf spring.

 

[LBC]

Another vote for the Hogue Monogrip. I just put a Hogue "Bantam" Monogrip on my Model 19 snubnose.
In my experience, I believe the rubber trades a slight CCW grabbiness over wood, though I shoot better with the rubber.

 

[Chipperman]

Thanks for the replies. I'll try to find a store that has both in stock so I can do a direct comparison.

 

[Tamara]

Eeww! Lookit that picture!

There's black stuff on that gun where the wood's supposed to be!