Dangling Pinky vs comfort, concealability

[MOONDAWG]

Not even Richard Simmons can realistically answer that as...

The size of the tool shed/love handles will determine how comfortable the carry will be.

[badge851]

Thanks David, I did a hasty search on the internet for Pachmayrs, they seemed to be comparatively scarce and more expensive than the Hogues. Both however got good reviews, perhaps the Pacs got better but no serious complaints on either. I don't know how I feel about the exposed back strap, the look does not bother me and the cushioning qualities of the factory grips is nearly nonexistent. The UL is gonna buck regardless. I'm mostly wanting someplace to put my pinky for the added leverage during recoil and a bet better control.

I hope the Houge® Monogrip™ works for you. If not, I can loan you a set of Pachmayr®s to try.

[DDDWho]

Preciate that Badge, I gotta get um and use um for awhile before I decide if I like um.

I watched a video on YouTube of the installation of the Houges. There is a small pin the guy had trouble keeping track of, it fell out a few times on him. On mine the pin is firmly attached like it was driven in, it looks knurled to hold it in place. The only problem I can think of is the pin is driven nearly all the way thru leaving just a small amount on one side. The pin is driven in so far as to cause a bulge on the grip.

Edit... OK so I used a nail set because it had a dimpled head so I wouldn't flatten the pin, laid the gun over a crack in my work bench and hit it sharply with a hammer. The pin moved after a few strokes. Its pretty well centered now. I watched the YouTube video again, I'm sure I worked on the right pin and will not have the problem the poster had when I install the new grip.

[AdesteAnimo]

The Houge® Monogrip™ will give you the length that you want. It will not however cover the back strap as the Taurus® factory boot grip will. I personally do not care for the Houge® grip because of that fact. For my wife, daughter, and daughter-in-law however; it works perfect, and is the grip they choose for all their several Taurus® small frame revolvers.

If the Hogue®s work for you, great. If not look at getting Pachmayr® Compac™ Presentation Grips #03396. They will cover the back strap, support all three fingers, and are no longer than the Hogue® Monogrip™. See the difference here..........
Pachmayr® Compac Presentation Grips

Hogue® Monogrip™

One thing I noticed Hogue vs Pachmyer vs Taurus, the Hogue without the extra back strap padding placed my hand to far forwards on the revolver frame thus displacing my trigger finger to far forwards. The Taurus fit well although deletes the pinky and less control the Pachmeyer was the best of both worlds: good hand placement on the frame, good control.