Pros and Cons Of Finger Grooves?

[enefgee]

I kinda had the thought that finger groves would work semi well in duty/combat situations. Where you had to grab the gun quick and draw. The groves helped get the hand grip more where it should be.

I had the the chance years ago to try out S&W Model 10s with various grips and them. And this is what my thoughts were from that experience.

The problem with finger grooves on combat pistol is that you might get a really bad grip on the gun coming out of the holster (gunfights have a referee, and his name is Murphy) and be unable to shift your grip to get a decisive shot off.

 

[shawn]

I kinda had the thought that finger groves would work semi well in duty/combat situations. Where you had to grab the gun quick and draw. The groves helped get the hand grip more where it should be.

I had the the chance years ago to try out S&W Model 10s with various grips and them. And this is what my thoughts were from that experience.

I found the opposite. Finger grooves just dont work out for me with gloves on and I had to constanly re-adjust my grip because they didnt line up with my fingers.

Shawn

 

[crackerbarrel2]

I have them on my .357 Dan Wessan and my CZ Shadow..I find they suit some firearm's more then others...

 

[Max Owner]

I spent almost an hour playing with a bunch of guns with factory and aftermarket grips. Doing quick draws and such.

There was a Hogue grip (longer than the others) that worked best for me.

 

[enefgee]

Revolvers and Autos are very different when it comes to this - I use Pachy Presentations on revolvers, but just wouldn't dream of using finger grooved grips on a semi. I think it's because of the different hand position and grip used with revolvers.

 

[Max Owner]

Good thought.....