325 pd grips

[laktrash]

May carry 325pd on occasion very little. Which would be better choice between pachmayr decelerator or compac grips I already have hogues "pretty large" and wood ahrends "pretty slick" Not planning to be every day carry

[Guest Grout]

If it was me and I have used all the above mentiond grips I would go with the Compac Pachmayers.The Decelerators seem too "flat",I like the hand filling yet smaller bulk of the compac.

[laktrash]

Thanks for info I haven't seen either one first hand . so the compac is smaller but thicker and would be better for carry

[DaveTN]

Isn’t the 325PD an N frame?

I like the rubber grips for the range and the wood grips for carry because the rubber catches clothing and causes problems with concealment.

But that may not be a concern with an N frame.

[laktrash]

I think its a N frame round butt. Correct me if I am wrong. The wood ones are nice but they are a little slick and I worry about recoil. Honestly I haven't fired the gun yet. I know I should just experiment with the different grips just haven't had a chance yet thanks again for info

[DaveTN]

I think its a N frame round butt. Correct me if I am wrong. The wood ones are nice but they are a little slick and I worry about recoil. Honestly I haven't fired the gun yet. I know I should just experiment with the different grips just haven't had a chance yet thanks again for info

I believe the 325PD is a .45ACP with an Airlite Scandium frame. An aluminum frame is going to have a lot of felt recoil, but the N frame is pretty big, so it may not be too bad.

For revolvers I like the Hogue rubber grips over the Pachmayr, but that is just personal preference because of looks, both work great. Hogue has a few different sizes for that frame.

I think you would like the Hogue round butt conversion style rubber Monogrip for range sessions.

http://www.hogueinc.com/getgrip/merchant.ihtml?pid=1456&lastcatid=252&step=4

And maybe the Round butt Monogrip for carry.

http://www.hogueinc.com/getgrip/merchant.ihtml?pid=1351&lastcatid=261&step=4

The rubber grips are only $25 new and you can usually find them used on the S&W forum for $10-$15 shipped. Plus you might want to check over there for opinions from people that have already tried all the grips on that gun.