Posted June 6, 2015 12:00 pm by Comments

By Jeremy S

Hogue-grooves

In March I finally got around to writing a review on the excellent Hogue G-10 grips that have adorned my CZ for years, plus the matching AR-15 grip and trigger guard that I picked up later. Hogue saw that review and reached out to see if there might be a different product I’d like to check out and, indeed, I’ve always wanted to gussy up my old Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Mag with some real purdy grips that not only looked nice but also helped with control and recoil. A few days later, a one-piece Rosewood Laminate with Strip Cap grip was at my door. . .

From the factory, the Ruger sported cowboy-style hardwood grips. One grip panel on each side, held together with a bolt through the frame.

These grips are relatively straight and narrow along the 1/2″-wide frame. Without a palm swell, finger grooves on the front, and/or some sort of checkering or any other texture, the factory grips don’t do much to help with the recoil of a stout .44 Magnum load. Even for a manly man who doesn’t notice the impact to the palm, it’s still difficult to prevent the revolver from rotating inside …read more

Source:: Truth About Guns

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