Wood versus Rubber Grips

Wood versus Rubber Grips for Comfort

  • Rubber much more comfortable

    Votes: 28 49.1%

  • Rubber somewhat more comfortable

    Votes: 10 17.5%

  • They're about the same

    Votes: 3 5.3%

  • Wood somewhat more comfortable

    Votes: 8 14.0%

  • Wood much more comfortable

    Votes: 8 14.0%
  • Total voters
    57
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Got wood? :D
 
What about for big-bore woods guns? I think there's not much prettier than a 629 Mountain Gun with wood grips, but do wood grips need special care when out in the elements? Also, how does .44 Magnum recoil compare between wood and rubber?
 
Virtually all of my revolvers wear Hogue rubber grips, as do quite a few of my semi-autos.

Not the best looking, but far more functional.

I do, howver, have a set of faux ivory grips for my 4" Model 28. They look absolutely spectacular.

I'm going to get a set of the faux ivory grips for my 2.5" Model 19, and a set for my Browning High Power, as well.
 
Carbine

I purchased both of these grips from Eagle Grips. The finger grooves on the Ruger Service Six cost $59.00. The no groove grip on the SW66 cost $69.00. I have wood Houges on my GP-100. I like the Eagles better, and less money.
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I've a Kimber Stainless Classic 1911 that looked decent when brand new, even with the factory rubber Hogue (style) diamond stocks. I always intended to replace them with ebony. Finally my father gave me a set of ebony stocks. They looks spectacular on it.

And yet, I leave the (now beat and chewed to hell) black rubber grips on it. Why? Because it shoots sooooooo well with 'em. I just can't change.

Guess I'll have to buy another pistol for the ebony stocks... :)
("Honey! I bought a new pair of shoes on sale! 50% off! It would be losing money to turn them down. Susan and I are going shopping for the outfit to match tomorrow!" [/wife]) :)
 
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