Pachmayr 03140 Presentation Grip, Ruger Redhawk

The original grips on my Ruger Redhawk in .45 Colt were extremely uncomfortable to shoot with using the original loading of 250-255 grain bullets. The back strap of the handle would batter my hand and I had to re-grip the revolver after each shot as it would slip around uncontrollably in my hand. After going through a box of 50 rounds my hand would ache and I would be flinching on the last half of the box. The only solution I had was to use reduced loads using 200-225 grain bullets and that only partially solved the problem. I was ready to sell it when I decided to try some new grips. Chose this over the Hogues as they covered the back strap. The difference was as between night and day. After the first six rounds I had to check the box to confirm I was using 250 grain bullet loads. Never had to re-grip the gun after shots and the recoil was more of a gentle push. Plus the fit was perfect, no gaps between the halves of the grips. Highly recommended.

I give it 4 stars. Almost perfect. My new ruger Blackhawk 44 came with the Hogue Bantman grips. The only issue with those is I hate the finger groves. They just never work for me since do not line up with my fingers right. I spent hours on forums and researching grips from wood ( aesthetically nicer but not as practical on this) to hogue, to pachmayr, to uncle mikes and many more. Came to the conclusion that the Blackhawk is for some reason tougher to find grips for. Hogue has the most but which most are not in stock anyway and 98 percent wood. I figure give these a try considering people had said they were way bigger. I took a chance and suprised that although not as asthetically pleasing they do offer me the best grip compared to the hogue. These grips do u like the hogue offer the covered back strap. This grip is a solid rubber type material as well. My hands aren’t big but average medium to large. I love the non finger grooves since my had does now fell more wrapped around the grip. My index finger rises higher and deep so feel more stable. As u can see fit like a glove. They are bigger compared to the hogue. This isn’t my carry piece so comfort and stability is all I cared about. Add few more ounces as well to the weight. I tried the houge again to compare and to me this new grip just feels right.