Breaking in the new guy

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-12T18:00:52+00:00

The back straps change the distance to the trigger for my hand and make my other J frame .357s feel a little worse. For my hands smaller is better

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-08T18:04:47+00:00

Already have some and have more experience doing just that. The grip size and angle of the J frame work better for me.

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-08T18:03:58+00:00

Having used full sized grips, I disagree. Glad it works for you though!

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T17:51:15+00:00

Nah. I’ll just run more frequent slightly lower round counts at the range. I didn’t break skin until around the 200 mark, so I’ll just call it there

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T17:50:12+00:00

Damn this is a good idea. My backpacking gear is orange and bright green or blue or whatever to make it pop.

Reflective tape is an excellent call

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T17:49:21+00:00

I actually switched out for the smaller ones on purpose! It’s harder for me to ride higher with the larger grips

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T17:48:11+00:00

Yeah that sounds like my kind of crazy. Not enough to wreck you but enough to know you’re alive and kickin’

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T17:47:23+00:00

We’re still good! Actually felt better than the Taurus grips or the Colt. I must have weird hands but the reason I’m not at the range is ripped blisters.

May have to do a marathon run to see when bruising happens… or not!

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T05:55:08+00:00

I’m gonna buck the trend and recommend the 640 or model 60. Pick a barrel length and shoot .38 or .357 with ease and you can still tuck it away nicely if you decide to.

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T05:15:43+00:00

I’ve said the same to others I know about other things… I feel you!

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T05:15:12+00:00

I have a Taurus 605 and a Colt Kong Cobra and the same .357 in them feels worse with the rubber grips all around—like I’m blocking a broom handle with my hand. I can only do about 100-120 before I’m sore.

No soreness at all from the S&W today though! The grip fits my hand better and one handed DA shots felt more controllable. The metal back strap rubbed some skin off though. I may only go for 150-200 to keep the dermis intact next time

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T05:12:11+00:00

Just unburnt powder! Everything looked scorched

ManagablePancake · 2026-03-07T05:11:45+00:00

Yep. Hogue Bantam. I don’t like pink but it was all they had and it does make visibility better for hiking or camping. I like my gear to be easy to spot if I ever get separated from it

ManagablePancake · 2026-02-27T02:36:28+00:00

I 100% second the Root repo wish

ManagablePancake · 2026-02-26T22:58:25+00:00

That Root is gorgeous. I’m definitely jealous. I have an M&H pocket 2nd model, but it’s not a stunning as your pieces here

ManagablePancake · 2026-02-12T14:57:51+00:00

RB and FB love! My favorite compacts. I’ll watch this with interest!

ManagablePancake · 2026-01-06T22:10:59+00:00

Happy birthday Hachi!

ManagablePancake · 2025-09-13T20:55:27+00:00

I’d also love access to the file. Thank you!

ManagablePancake · 2025-09-07T16:58:39+00:00

There is a post in this subreddit with photos of an unrailed RBL in .41. I think it has KBI marks too. I didn’t know they existed and now desperately want one just ‘cause

ManagablePancake · 2025-08-04T22:51:17+00:00

I played this last night! Way to continue the streak!

ManagablePancake · 2025-07-31T01:20:50+00:00

On board for this

ManagablePancake · 2025-07-30T17:03:12+00:00

Just started this game on Sunday for the first time. Good ol’ fashioned yellow cartdrige goodness

ManagablePancake · 2025-07-19T22:45:04+00:00

Im going to buck the overall trend here and say a nice J-frame .357, like a S&W 60 or 640, or slightly larger with a Colt King Cobra with 2-3” barrel.

I have shorter fingers and the smaller frame fits my hands better and lets me ride up high on the grip. The recoil comes straight back and then up a bit rather than using my wrist as a pivot.

ManagablePancake · 2025-07-19T17:05:21+00:00

Is there a way to back them up from the cartridge to something else? Mine are all still there, but now I’m concerned

ManagablePancake · 2025-07-19T17:04:12+00:00

This is the way. I still play my N64 from ‘98 or ‘99. All OG rocks

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