What are boot grips?
The boot grip is a pair of wooden grip panels inletted to precisely fit a round butt J-frame S&W. He also does a few to fit the larger round butt frames and a few square butts. In the past, Craig made occasional pairs for the Colt D-frame, but has discontinued those with the passing of that revolver.
Which is more powerful a 38 special or 9mm?
Standard pressure . 38 Special only produces 264 foot-pounds of force (147-grain bullet at 900 feet per second out of a 4-inch barrel), while standard pressure 9mm can produce 365 foot-pounds of force (124-grain bullet at 1,150 feet per second). This is 38.25\% more energy at the muzzle in favor of the 9mm.
Are Smith and Wesson and Springfield Armory the same company?
These are two different companies. Smith and Wesson is located in Springfield Massachusetts, as was the original US Springfield Armory. Currently Springfield Armory, (Springfield, Inc.) is located in the state of Illinois.
Where are Pachmayr grips made?
Prescott Valley, AZ
In 2014, Pachmayr relocated its manufacturing plant to Prescott Valley, AZ., where they continue to grow and expand by listening to their customers and developing new products to meet their needs.
What is the best concealed carry caliber?
Handgun studies overall do not report a much statistical difference in “stopping power” between 9mm, . 40, and . 45 ACP cartridges, as long as quality HP ammo is used. Generally, I recommend the 9mm as the best all-around caliber for concealed carry licensees, but with HP ammo, +P load, and 124 grain weight.
Why do people hate Springfield Armory?
Springfield Armory is no stranger to controversy. In 2017, the company earned considerable ire from the gun-owning community for first opposing and then retracting its opposition to the proposed Illinois Gun Dealer Licensing Act (SB1657). Illinois gun dealers already require federal-level licensure.
Why is everyone boycotting Springfield Armory?
It all stems from the Gun Dealer Licensing Act in Illinois. As soon as people heard about this “deal,” they accused both Springfield and Rock River Arms, who are associated with the IFMA, of selling out the gun community.
Are Pachmayr grips still made?
In 1996, Lyman Products acquired Pachmayr and we have worked to continue his legacy in our line of Revolver Grips with classics like our American Legend Grips and innovative products such as the Diamond Pro Grip and our G10 and Renegade Grip line, as well as truly revolutionary concepts like our new GuardianGrips.
Who owns Lyman?
US LBM Holdings, LLC
In 2011, The Lyman Lumber Family of Companies was acquired by US LBM Holdings, LLC.
What are the best grips for the J-frame?
Not normally seen these days are the old Fitz Gunfightergrips for the J-frame. Certainly not “tactical” in looks, they do offer very good control of the snub in slow or quick shooting. They are thicker than the standard grips and cover the front grip strap.
What is the bateleur grip on the J frame?
The Bateleur Grip is an Oversized Combat (finger grooved) grip. The grip encloses the back-strap of the frame. Fortunately, the J Frame frame is small so this wrap around feature does not make the grip too large. It provides the most stability – contact with the hand – of any of the available J Frame grips.
How often do you shoot your J-frame?
I make it a point to shoot my J-frame at least once every other week and often more. The snub is shot slow-fire for practice at precision work, rapid-fire for when that might be essential, and a bit of point shooting is included. I also suggest some strong and weak hand shooting in additional to the usual two-hand hold.
What is a J frame revolver?
It was designed primarily for detectives and as a backup weapon for police. It has become an excellent choice for concealed carry. Revolvers with different features and calibers have been built on the J Frame platform. The J Frame started out as a Round Butt, but within a few years, a square butt frame was added.