Author Topic: Large Frame Revolvers (Read 1135 times)

Keith · « **on:** February 05, 2003, 07:39:34 AM »

I have been hunting several years with larger frame revolvers but have always had a problem due to my very small hands. I can shoot but it is very fatiguing and sometimes inaccurate. Any particular recommendations for smaller frame handguns.

keith

KN · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2003, 12:53:12 PM »

CONTENDER!! Any caliber you want in a wheel gun, and some you don't. The choices are all most endless. KN

1badmagnum · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2003, 04:40:19 PM »

most manufacturers produce medium frame wheel guns,in big bore calibers also,just dont shoot full house loads for safety concerns.I like taurus firearms for the money,and you cant beat a lifetime warranty.most are ported to furthur reduce recoil.

Straight Shooter · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2003, 03:26:15 AM »

Have you tried different grips/stocks on your large frame gun? I have 3 different pair for my S&W M-629 and they all fit my hand a little differently. I know through Herrett they want a traceing of your hand sent to them so they can make a custom set for your hand(s) specifically.

Ken in SENM · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2003, 06:44:59 AM »

Keith,

Are you aware that all newer Smith & Wessons, both K and N Frames, are being produced with the same sized round butt frame? This allows you to have a very small grip installed, compared to the older square butted frames. A small grip that allows the backstrap of the frame to be exposed puts your hand about as close to the trigger as possible on anything, and the various grip styles available can allow good control of recoil, etc. when you find one that fits your hand.

I also have handled some Taurus revolvers that really impressed me with how they felt in my hands. I have no experience with the using of the Taurus guns, but I hear lots of good things about them, particularly the Tracker series for hunting. I would think that you could come about as close to getting a decent fit with the round butt frames on the newer Smiths, if you like a revolver. I personally think the Smiths are pretty hard to beat!

Mikey · « **Reply #5 on:** February 07, 2003, 04:01:27 AM »

Keith: Ken in SENM and the Straight Shooter have given you the best advice and this is the best place to start. Quite often all most people need is a grip change. My large frame Smith and Wessons all came with the large magnum grips which are just to large for me to grip comfortably for anything except heavy load testing. After I've tested the loads I switch back to the regular size grips (service panels they call them) and a Tyler T-Grip, and that is what I use for most of my shooting. Hope this helps and good luck. Mikey.