HogueOverMolded Rubber Grip for S&W 460, 500, & Governor Round Butt (Tamer Conversion), K, L, N, X, & Z Frames, Black - 19022

Perfect fit on my 629 Stealth Hunter

Purchased and installed on a S&W 629 (round butt). Installation took about a minute and required only a screwdriver. Grip is sized to fit medium to large size hand. A shooter with a small hand or short finger reach may find this grip a bit too large. Grip shape and texture is perfect...provides a sure hold of the revolver while drawing, shooting, and re-holstering. Because this grip completely covers the gun's backstrap, I'm pleased to report no more painful shooting sessions with the .44 magnum. Highly recommended for softening the recoil of hard-kicking wheelguns.

I have installed these grips on all my K, L, N, and X frame Smith & Wesson revolvers they are a perfect fit for my hands. They provide comfort and stability for me to shoot accurately.

For me the most important feature of this grip is that it completely covers the backstrap of the revolver grip frame. This not only moderates felt recoil, but also protects the metal backstrap from rust-inducing hand oils and sweat.Now for the SWITCHEROO - the grip I first received was NOT an Overmolded Grip, but instead was a different Hogue grip (looked like a Hogue Smith Wesson S&W K or L Frame - 19002) that had been put into the Overmolded package. I suspect that a wily customer had kept the Overmolded grip that he ordered, put his old Hogue 19002 grip in the package, and sent it back for a refund. Fortunately, I immediately noticed that the grip had an OPEN BACKSTRAP and returned it for the genuine article. The switcheroo probably went back into inventory and will be probably be sent out again, so be on the lookout for those rogue Hogue grips!BTW, another good feature of this grip is that it is good for people with large hands.

My 2nd shot out of the box with the factory grips gave me this blister. See the circled pyramid shape of the factory grips in the pics. That comes into contact with my hand, which I suspect is what caused the ripped skin on my 2nd shot out of the box.I bought these Hogue grips immediately after returning from the range. Notice from my video that the blistered area does not come into contact with the grips.The installed Hogue grips don’t feel any softer than the factory grips, but they are noticeably more comfortable when handling the gun. This elimination of the “pyramid” may be why Hogue grips appear to reduce recoil.I haven’t shot the gun with the Hogue grips yet. So, a final comparison is not available. But, I’ll give you an update when I do.

These grips work great and fit is correct. I was a little concerned by the reviews that stated that there were gaps around the frame, but I thought I'd take the chance. When I initially put them on, there indeed were gaps around the frame. After I studied the problem for a minute, I realized 2 things.1. You must hold the grips in the position that they should be in and push up on them while tightening. 2. If gaps start to appear, you have over tightened them. Back the screw off until there are no gaps. I have used the Smith with these grips on it and everything was/is fine. The grips are secure, no problems

Nice fit on my S&W Model 69. Takes the sting out of the recoil. Allows a nice purchase on the grip to accurately fire the revolver.

The back is open not closed as it shows in the picture. The one in the picture is the same as the one on a S&W X-frame. The one I was sent was an open back not what I wanted.