Pachmayr Grips: Revolver, Handgun, Shotgun, Pistol Grips And Prices

Pachmayr grips are considered an industry standard. These pistol grip accessories were introduced in 1960 and have led the industry in soft, rubber grips for firearms. The pistol grip is the portion of a firearm shaped to fit the hand. Pachmayr grips integrate quality materials in their manufacturing. They are selected for superiority in recoil reduction, feel and control, durability and finish. Pachmayr Grips are designed for a multitude of handguns, including revolvers and shotguns.

Pachmayr revolver grips are manufactured with rubber compound and recoil absorption in seven categories: Gripper, Gripper Professional, Presentation, Decelerator, Compac, Compac Professional and Legend. Each category has slightly alternative features. The Gripper is equipped with finger groove styles, popular for hunting and combat shooting and slight palm swell. Gripper grips are designed for correct hand positioning which allows for steady shooting. Gripper professional grips are a smaller version of the revolver varieties. This grip is perfect for shooters with smaller hands and shorter fingers. The Presentation grip is the oldest of this revolver grip, and it is designed in a classic style.

The next in line is the Decelerator grip and it boasts of one of the softest grips with its breakthrough rubber material. Lymanproducts.com states that the Decelerator grip offers the best shooting experience on the market. The final two categories Compac and Compac Professional Legend are the Pachmayr grips commitment to concealing a handgun. Compac grips are made with a special rubber compound that has a non-slip finish for total control of the handgun. Revolver grips are reasonably affordable. Prices range from $22 - $40.

Shotgun Pachmayr grips are designated as Vindicator grips in the Pachmayr grips family of handgun accessories. The Pachmayr grips for shotguns have an air pocket recoil chamber to reduce shock. Shotgun grips aide shooters with a checkered rubber grip to enable better shooting accuracy. Vindicator shotgun grips come with a kit for installation; installation is 15 minutes or less. Vindicator Pachmayr grips prices range between $36 - $80.

Pachmayr grips also has a line of signature pistol grips. This Full Signature line of pistol grips is a popular choice among law enforcement and competitive shooters because of its full wrap around rubber design. Built-in steel inserts help maintain the shape of the grips. The Taurus, Ruger and Ruger MKII are classically designed grips. Another branch of the pistol grips are those designed specifically for semi-automatic handguns, called the Pachmayr Grips Signature line. They are also designed with full wrap around rubber design with finger grooves for accurate shooting and steel inserts. Prices for the Full Signature Pachmayr Grips line range from $26 - $36.

For handgun enthusiasts, Pachmayr grips are better than most brands because of their feel and strength. Pachmayr grips offer improved gun control shooters will appreciate. Pachmayr recommends Armor All for cleaning purposes.


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