New 642 and first trip to the range

[davidtx]

The only problem I have is keeping my thumb(s) out of the way so that my index finger doesn't get blocked on that LONG trigger pull.

Yep, I didn't check the 1st post.
Do the grips cover the back of the grip frame? You may need to lock your thumb down to keep it out of the way. I sorta lock/curl the firing hand thumb down and point the support hand thumb toward the target. I just returned from a snubby specific handgun class @ K R training and we covered that. It was a great class I'll post a review in the training section soon.

Yep, the grips cover the back of the grip frame. Thanks for he advice on thumb placement - I look forward to your review.

[casingpoint]

You can't have a descent conversation about handgun grips without Esmeralda coming up. Who else makes grips like these:

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[tommy]

nice...

[davidtx]

Those are definitely some gorgeous grips!

I finally dug my wife's Rebel out and took a better picture so folks can see the grips that came on the gun.

[fm2]

David, those are some nice looking grips. It looks like on the backstrap they taper pretty sharply.

[fenster]

hi David,

I did the lock-removal using the youtube vide you linked to. it took about 20min and a few basic tools (properly fitting screwdriver, soft-face mallet, curved needle-nosed pliers). after removal, there was a new, small hole that was once occupied by the lock pivot-point. see red arrow below:


not too big a deal for me, but might be for some.

here's the grips I put on mine. I really like them. very compact. figuring out a proper way to grasp them was initially painful. but now putting 50rds thru it at the range is genuinely fun.


hmm.. looking at the picture I see I've definitely put some hard carry miles on mine.