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Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins
Beautiful old Python you've got there.
I know tastes vary a great deal, but I've never been much of a fan of rubber grips on revolvers. I know a lot of shooters like them because they feel they reduce the "sting" of recoil a bit with the cushioning affect they offer. I have found, however, that for me they are actually very uncomfortable to shoot. I don't like the way they grab the skin and twist it.
I also don't think that checkering is all that great of an idea on wooden grip. Then we get that "cheese grater" affect that is pretty uncomfortable. So, my favorite after many years of experimentation, is smooth, uncheckered wood.
Here is my Python, outfitted with a set of "Roper" grips from Steve Herrett of Idaho. Steve will even cut these to size for you if you send him an outline of your shooting hand. I have these on a Model 19 as well, and really like them on both guns.
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Jeff, I agree with your assessment of the cheese grater affect of the checkered wooden grips! I like the fat rubber grips because of the finger slots and they fit my large hands much better. I will save your info on the “Roper”grips from Steve Herrett if I change my mind.
My Python is a 1980 model. What year is yours? I’m glad you shoot it!