Kingair Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Any CAS shooters running these grip on the RNV please ? I noticed there is even an Evil Roy version All info appreciated ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Have them on mine and like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Sedalia Dave said: Have them on mine and like them. How are they compared to the original grip ? A lot thinner or . . . ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 They are thinner. Especially where your thumb contacts the grip. I am willing to bet at least one shooter at any match you attend has them on their pistols. Ask nicely and see if they will let you try them for yourself. Best test I know of is to shoot a plate rack with your pistols about 5 passes and record the number of misses. Now shoot 5 passes with a pistol that has the grips you are interested it. Compare the scores. Try to shoot each pass no matter the gun the same way you would shoot during match. BTW this only works if both guns are the same make and barrel length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawMan Mark, SASS #57095L Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Been running Eagle Gunfighter Checkered Rosewood grips on my Montados for about seven years. Love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: They are thinner. Especially where your thumb contacts the grip. I am willing to bet at least one shooter at any match you attend has them on their pistols. Ask nicely and see if they will let you try them for yourself. Best test I know of is to shoot a plate rack with your pistols about 5 passes and record the number of misses. Now shoot 5 passes with a pistol that has the grips you are interested it. Compare the scores. Try to shoot each pass no matter the gun the same way you would shoot during match. BTW this only works if both guns are the same make and barrel length. No clue if one of the shooters here hd them - but I will ask for sure ! Great info you gave me This CAS rookie learned something today - thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Reason for the comparison is I bought a pair of Remington Outlaws. They came with the factory grips and a very plain but thin set of grips. Went to the range and shot each pistol 5 times with each hand (I shoot Double Duelist) and recorded the number of misses with not only each hand but which grips I was shooting. While the thinner grips really didn't feel any better or worse than the factory grips I shot about 22% better with the thinner grips. Not saying the same will be true for everyone that is why I suggested you perform a similar test. BTW I bought a new to me set of Rugers in .38/.357 with 5.5 inch barrels that came with the gunfighter grips. I shoot then better than my previous set of Rugers in .38/.357 that had 4.6 in barrels and factory grips. To be fair, the comparison is not exact as the barrels are different between the two guns but for me at least, I feel that the thinner grips help me shoot better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 I think every little bit helps - especially for the mental game ! As you mentioned - going from 4 5/8 RNV with standard grips to 5.5 RNV with gunfigther grips - it improved your shooting apparently a lot Equipment makes difference for sure and if it gives you more confidence it's a win win game ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 The wife uses them and loves them on her RNV. She has SBH hammers. too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 OP have you actually tried the stock New Model Vaquero plastic grips? They are thin. In some dimensions they are actually thinner than many "gunfighter" grips. The "old" Vaquero grips were like 2 x 4s. The New Model Vaquero grips are very thin to start with. Before you invest $200.00 in two pair of grips try the stock ones. You may find you will be better off investing the $200.00 in ammunition and practicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 58 minutes ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: OP have you actually tried the stock New Model Vaquero plastic grips? Actually no I am just getting into CAS - I am a complete rookie . . . Picking up my pair of 4 5/8 RNV SASS on Monday So perhaps I might like the original grips Gonna follow your advice - try the stock ones first If I really don't like them . . . another set of grips is quickly ordered ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sedalia Dave Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Shoot your new Rugers at least 6 months before you start spending a lot of money on modifications. Just because a modification is popular doesn't necessarily meant that it will make YOU a better shooter. When you think you want to get a certain modification done. Try to shoot someone else's guns that have that modification for an entire match to see if it actually makes a difference. Once people get to know you the loaning of guns for an entire match is not all that uncommon. 6 months of dedicated practice at transitions will cut your stage times orders of magnitude more than any firearm modifications will. This does not include the modifications performed for reliability reasons. Remember you cannot shoot fast enough to make up the 5 seconds lost due to a miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: 6 months of dedicated practice at transitions will cut your stage times orders of magnitude more than any firearm modifications will. Remember you cannot shoot fast enough to make up the 5 seconds lost due to a miss. As you mentioned - transitions ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major BS Walker Regulator Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Altimont makes the grips on the NMV's for Ruger and they sell what they call a thin panel on their website which is just their name for a gunfighter grip. You can buy a pair for less than $100. They will make almost any configuration on their site in thin panel if you ask. These are what I run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, Major B. S. Walker said: Altimont makes the grips on the NMV's for Ruger and they sell what they call a thin panel on their website which is just their name for a gunfighter grip. You can buy a pair for less than $100. They will make almost any configuration on their site in thin panel if you ask. These are what I run. I just checked They have the : Ruger New Vaquero Slim Panel Super Rosewood Checkered Fleur-de-Lis for $ 38.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventura Slim, SASS #35690 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 I like the grips on the NMV, did change out springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Just now, Ventura Slim, SASS #35690 said: I like the grips on the NMV, did change out springs. Gonna try the stock grips There is also 2 pairs of Altamonte Imitation stag included - look nice And 2 sets of Wolf springs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventura Slim, SASS #35690 Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 had some stag grips but my hands sweat, would prefer perchata like the old colt ones but don't think anyone makes them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, Ventura Slim, SASS #35690 said: had some stag grips but my hands sweat, would prefer perchata like the old colt ones but don't think anyone makes them Do you mean Gutta Percha ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 9 hours ago, Major B. S. Walker said: Altimont makes the grips on the NMV's for Ruger and they sell what they call a thin panel on their website which is just their name for a gunfighter grip. You can buy a pair for less than $100. They will make almost any configuration on their site in thin panel if you ask. These are what I run. I ran these slim grips on my Ruger Old Armys and loved them. I've transitioned to smokeless and 5.5 RNV. I immediately ordered a set of slims for them. Used them one match and took them off. ?The original Ruger grips worked much better for me. As always, obviously, your mileage may vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 17 hours ago, Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 said: OP have you actually tried the stock New Model Vaquero plastic grips? They are thin. In some dimensions they are actually thinner than many "gunfighter" grips. The "old" Vaquero grips were like 2 x 4s. The New Model Vaquero grips are very thin to start with. Before you invest $200.00 in two pair of grips try the stock ones. You may find you will be better off investing the $200.00 in ammunition and practicing. Know little about Rugers, but trying to learn a little as Sassy will be shooting a pair soon. How do the SASS model NMV grips compare to standard NMV grips and to the thin (Gunfighter) grips referred to in this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 22 hours ago, Kingair said: Any CAS shooters running these grip on the RNV please ? I noticed there i even an Evil Roy version All info appreciated ! My wife has'em on hers, and she loves'em. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 2 hours ago, Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator said: Know little about Rugers, but trying to learn a little as Sassy will be shooting a pair soon. How do the SASS model NMV grips compare to standard NMV grips and to the thin (Gunfighter) grips referred to in this thread? IMO-The OEM Rugers has too much 'swell' at the bottom. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 1 minute ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: My wife has'em on hers, and she loves'em. OLG Maybe I should drive over to you Palmdale is not that far ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 19 hours ago, Kingair said: Actually no I am just getting into CAS - I am a complete rookie . . . Picking up my pair of 4 5/8 RNV SASS on Monday So perhaps I might like the original grips Gonna follow your advice - try the stock ones first If I really don't like them . . . another set of grips is quickly ordered ! My wife has these in blue-Dang good gunz. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 1 minute ago, Kingair said: Maybe I should drive over to you Palmdale is not that far ! We might be at RR Bar in Lucerne Vly on Sunday. Come on out and see our full working town. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Just now, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: We might be at RR Bar in Lucerne Vly on Sunday. Come on out and see our full working town. OLG I'll have to take a rain check ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 16 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: IMO-The OEM Rugers has too much 'swell' at the bottom. OLG Are the OEM grips of regular NMV and SASS models same in dimensions, just different in material? Swell and "thinness" the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Ours was the black checkered plastic. plastic. The only diff I found was the location of the locating 'pin' hole in the grip. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 22 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Ours was the black checkered plastic. plastic. The only diff I found was the location of the locating 'pin' hole in the grip. OLG Those with SASS logo on them? I am so used to shooting smooth micata grips on my revolvers (FAs) that the checkered grips are a new feel. Not bad, and certainly advantage in rain (remember a Winter Range a few years back where shooting in the rain with my revolvers was a tad scary). Sassy will soon have a pair of NMV (SASS model) revolvers when Boomstick finishes his work so I will certainly be giving them a try. She being a relatively new shooter, the swell will take some time to be considered as plus/minus. I'll be the "test guy" giving my personal thoughts. Who knows I might get serious in Ruger market after all these years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Billy-No, OEM Ruger with the Ruger logo. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 17 minutes ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Billy-No, OEM Ruger with the Ruger logo. OLG Mine are RNV SASS grips so they have the SASS logo No clue if they are any different compared to a regular RNV . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 Here you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 And here are the Altamont Imitation Stag grip on them Is it almost Monday 10:00 AM ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 10, 2017 Author Share Posted November 10, 2017 14 hours ago, Major B. S. Walker said: Altimont makes the grips on the NMV's for Ruger and they sell what they call a thin panel on their website which is just their name for a gunfighter grip. You can buy a pair for less than $100. They will make almost any configuration on their site in thin panel if you ask. These are what I run. These are the Altamont Ruger New Vaquero Slim Panel Super Rosewood Checkered Fleur-de-Lis Looks nice ! And $ 38.00 for a pair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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