Put 50 rounds through the other day while we were at the range. To me, it seemed like there was more felt recoil, but it was more controllable. The new grips are just a little bigger, a little grippier, and the finger groove all do a much better job of keeping the gun firmly planted where it belongs.
Also, despite the grips being more efficient at transferring the recoil energy, my hands still felt better than they did after the 40 rounds a few days before with the factory rubber.
These are definitely worth looking into if you have a J-frame.
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Saturday, March 17, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Grip Therapy - OMG IT SPINS!! Edition
I finally got around to picking up some VZ Grips for the snubby, and I'm glad I did. I got a set of the Hyena Brown 320s in G10 laminate, because I like that they look like wood. The texture is smooth, but grippy enough, and with the finger grooves and general boot grip shape, they feel nice and secure.
They feel slightly wider than the factory rubber, but the relief behind the cylinder release is a bit deeper, and and the G10 is less grabby than the rubber, so I can actually use HKS and Safariland speedloaders now. I'm hoping they'll snag on my shirt a lot less now too.
Between these and the Apex kit, I'm really really liking my little J-frame.
They feel slightly wider than the factory rubber, but the relief behind the cylinder release is a bit deeper, and and the G10 is less grabby than the rubber, so I can actually use HKS and Safariland speedloaders now. I'm hoping they'll snag on my shirt a lot less now too.
Between these and the Apex kit, I'm really really liking my little J-frame.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Irish Coffee and J-frame
Another "Guns & Coffee" photo.
Got a new Irish Coffee Mug (from the dollar store, and made in the USA!) and new grips on the J-frame. Half a pan of mint frosted brownies to complete the picture. It is March after all! Also a 5 round Tuff Quickstrip. The new grips work a lot better with traditional Speedloaders, but the strips lay in a pocket a lot better.
Got a new Irish Coffee Mug (from the dollar store, and made in the USA!) and new grips on the J-frame. Half a pan of mint frosted brownies to complete the picture. It is March after all! Also a 5 round Tuff Quickstrip. The new grips work a lot better with traditional Speedloaders, but the strips lay in a pocket a lot better.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Specialty Tools
Between the J-frame upgrade last week, and today's vanity top/sink/faucet replacement, all I can say is specialty tools are generally worth it.
Last week I stabbed the crap out of my thumb with a screwdriver because I didn't have a Rebound Slide Tool (in my defense, I hadn't found one for less than $20 before this one...) Needless to say, next time I order anything from Midway USA, that's getting tossed in with the order.
Today Dad helped me out with yanking off the old vanity top and faucet in the bathroom, and strongly suggested a Basin Wrench was a worthwhile investment. We found one at a local place for about the same price, and the frustration saved was well worth $8, even if I never replace a sink again.
Last week I stabbed the crap out of my thumb with a screwdriver because I didn't have a Rebound Slide Tool (in my defense, I hadn't found one for less than $20 before this one...) Needless to say, next time I order anything from Midway USA, that's getting tossed in with the order.
Today Dad helped me out with yanking off the old vanity top and faucet in the bathroom, and strongly suggested a Basin Wrench was a worthwhile investment. We found one at a local place for about the same price, and the frustration saved was well worth $8, even if I never replace a sink again.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
J-Frame & Apex
I just finished installing the Apex J-Frame spring kit in the 442, and for now let's just say, it's pretty sweet. Where there once was stacking and a pretty heavy trigger, there's now a somewhat lighter one, that's smooth and consistent throughout. (Need to find my trigger gauge to see how much lighter it is now though.)
I followed the two videos Apex has on YouTube, and they're pretty good for walking you through the install. I will also second the advice that you invest in this tool if you plan on doing the install. My thumb would have thanked me, rather than had a screwdriver blade jammed under the nail. First time in a while I wanted to pass out while doing some gunsmithing.
I followed the two videos Apex has on YouTube, and they're pretty good for walking you through the install. I will also second the advice that you invest in this tool if you plan on doing the install. My thumb would have thanked me, rather than had a screwdriver blade jammed under the nail. First time in a while I wanted to pass out while doing some gunsmithing.
Monday, November 28, 2011
S&W 442 Video
Short video of a few rounds from this morning.
Yeah... I need to work on reloads a little, and I am not responsible for the actions of Fudds in the background.
Overall, most round hit the little steel Practical Plinger, although a few went just left (need more dryfire time.) I've got a little tender spot on the base of my right thumb that may or may not bruise, but really not too bad after 105 rounds (only 5 +P though.)
Now to get some dies and whatnot to reload for it. Already have a bullet mold...
Yeah... I need to work on reloads a little, and I am not responsible for the actions of Fudds in the background.
Overall, most round hit the little steel Practical Plinger, although a few went just left (need more dryfire time.) I've got a little tender spot on the base of my right thumb that may or may not bruise, but really not too bad after 105 rounds (only 5 +P though.)
Now to get some dies and whatnot to reload for it. Already have a bullet mold...
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