.22 lr oversized grips vs holster grip

blackbelt22 · September-19-12 19:09

If any one has pictures of these models and can take pictures of both from different angles like back and side in a .22 lr mini and write some pros and cons to having these that would be great..

Im wanting to use this gun as a ccw still but just wanting to get a bigger better grip so i still need quick access.. Seems like holster grip might take a sec to get open but once it open it looks like a great grip. And oversized grip im wondering how fat it is? But it looks like a good grip to but im not wanting a big lump in my pocket.. Or id carry one of my 9mm.. Thanks for your help.

Uncle_Lee · September-20-12 04:09

Sounds like an assignment for shop class.

leatherneck70 · September-20-12 05:09

i had the folding grip on my lr. its a neat concept but adds too much bulk imo. also as u said it takes a second to unfold and that could make a diff. i got the boot grips. it is about 1/4 longer than stock grips. probably not as good as oversized but better than stock.

stevez · September-20-12 05:09

Have the oversized rubber grips on a .22WMR 1 1/8th and the holster grip on a .22lr 1 1/8th. Have "medium" sized hands according to my motorcycle gloves.



   On the .22WMR the aditional size really stabilizes firing and accuracy for me. The gun still fits well in an Uncle Mike's #2 pocket holster and have no visibility issue. Have a holster grip for it also, but rarely use it since the .22lr is already equipped with one.



   On the .22lr the holster grip also stabilizes firing and accuracy. Once is a while I will clip it IWB-style, but for the most part I have a small leather pouch I use as a pocket holster for it. The belt clip allows for easy reference when reaching in the pocket for it. Also, have practiced a lot to be able to snap-open one-handed it into firing grip position - so it's all one motion once my hand has cleared the pocket.

RogueTS1 · September-20-12 08:09

I am not a large sized person and the oversized grips fit well and comfortably in either my front or back pockets. I believe the roundness when combined with a good pocket holster makes for a more discreet pocket outline. Kind of blends the gun with the holster making it appear more wallet like as well as more comfortable while sitting since no sharp edges.

blackbelt22 · September-20-12 14:09

Pictures? Sounds like the oversized might be the way to go id like to see oversized grip on a lr ive saw tons of holster grips.. Id like to see both from back if possible to see width and side view for legnth

RogueTS1 · September-20-12 14:09

I have the magnum frames but will see what I can come up with.

mhg · September-20-12 15:09

I have the holster grip on my 22 magnum and I like the control I get with them

   I can easily have all three fingers on the grip

   With the tension just right it is easy to flip open.

   Mike

Kevin55 · January-09-13 18:01

When I took my NAA .22 lr to the range, I came away with the impression that while tiny with the stock grips, it pretty much was unshootable with any accuracy. Off to find a set of holster grips. When the grips were installed, the tiny revolver suddenly looked huge. Hmmm. What to do?

Studying the holster grip, it doesn't seem like there is that much bulk outside the actual profile of the revolver, but it just feels bigger. I finally decided to combine a few photo of the NAA .22 lr and scale them so they were a close match. This was not the most scientific way to compare the NAA .22 lr with and without the holster grip, but was close enough for my purposes. It convinced me that with the holster folded, the overall dimensions were not significantly larger. (maybe I'm wrong.)

NAA does a lot of good things, but they seem to be missing the boat when it comes to grips. An x-ray with the grip holster folded would be a good sales tool, showing the minimal addition to the revolver. The other is a medium sized grip for the .22 lr that adds another finger onto the grip; aka, the Cvang grip.

RogueTS1 · January-10-13 10:01

Secret Service grips sound like what you are looking for. They give great control of the gun but add very little to the overall dimensions of it.

ParaLarry · January-10-13 23:01

Quote from: stevez on September-20-12 05:09
On the .22lr the holster grip also stabilizes firing and accuracy. Once is a while I will clip it IWB-style, but for the most part I have a small leather pouch I use as a pocket holster for it. The belt clip allows for easy reference when reaching in the pocket for it. Also, have practiced a lot to be able to snap-open one-handed it into firing grip position - so it's all one motion once my hand has cleared the pocket.

Can you explain more about the one-handed snapping open with the holster grip?
I've been trying to get mine to open from the pocket like a folding knife but the action is too stiff. Sometimes if I can catch the barrel coming out of the pocket with the rear edge of the pocket it flips open but that seems too difficult to count on in times of stress.
Also can you provide a referral to the pocket pouch you mentioned?
Thanks

PJ Garrison · January-11-13 00:01

I find the holster grips to be too slow and unwieldy for CCW, though they're a nice choice for a plinker. While I agree that the slick wooden grips aren't the best choice for the minis, I can actually shoot with them. However, the rubber grip panels are much better without increasing bulk.

The PUG slipover grip is a little bigger and a little better, and the black widow/mini-master grip is quite good (though bulky). I prefer this grip to the holster grips, BTW. I mean to ger a pair of those C-Vang grips sometime soon because they seem to perfectly walk the line between comfort and concealability.