Barami hip grip

dolidog2000 · June 25th, 2008, 05:33 PM

I have a S&W 642 & want to know if anyone has tried the Barami Hip Grip? I carry a P11 with a belt clip & it is invisable with a golf shirt. There are times that I would prefer to carry the S&W.
Thanks

snowdoctor · June 25th, 2008, 05:36 PM

they also sell a clip for the 642...that might be an option for you.
but to answer your question...No...never tried one..as I use crimson trace grips.

JD · June 25th, 2008, 05:37 PM

I had the hip grips on a 642, made it nice to carry, not nice to shoot, I think if Iw were to go that route again, I'd add a Tyler T-Grip and a Hogue grip sleeve. I'd say that the only real draw back is that it's not being held securely, there's a lot of room between the gun and the tab of the grip that holds it on the waist band.

It's not like a clip where there's some tension holding it in place.

IIRC they do make the Clip Draw from J-Frames, that might be a better option.

AZ Husker · June 25th, 2008, 05:50 PM

A thick revolver cylinder against your skin with no protection is very uncomfortable. I'd stick with a good IWB holster.

BikerRN · June 25th, 2008, 06:55 PM

My Brother uses nothing but the Barami "Hip Grip" on his J-Frame.

I tried it, and it has it's place, but I prefer a Holster. The Tyler T-Grip and the Barami make a good combo if you're going to go that route.

Biker

JerryM · June 25th, 2008, 08:39 PM

I have one, but do not think it is secure enough. The few times I wore it I was always concerned it would come out of my pants.
Regards,
Jerry

semperfi.45 · June 25th, 2008, 10:44 PM

My hip grips are shelved since I just couldn't get used to carrying with them. I think the clipdraw is a better option and I may go that way if my Alessi APX doesn't work for me.

ev239 · June 26th, 2008, 01:01 PM

I wore a Charter Arms with the hip grip for a week while in Florida for vacation and I really liked it. For a secure ride you need to wear it appendix style with it in front of your hip bone. When it's there, the cylinder fits in the crease and was comfortable. It will shift some while you move, but that's a good thing because when you sit down you need a little movement to get it in the right comfort spot. I found as long as I had my shorts tightened then it was pretty stable. I liked wearing it there so much that I made a kydex holster for my PM9 so that I can wear it appendix style. Word of advice, use a stainless or nickel gun or else you risk lots of rust because of sweat.

June 25th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#1
dolidog2000 New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Edmond, oklahoma Posts: 2	Barami hip grip I have a S&W 642 & want to know if anyone has tried the Barami Hip Grip? I carry a P11 with a belt clip & it is invisable with a golf shirt. There are times that I would prefer to carry the S&W. Thanks

June 25th, 2008, 05:36 PM	#2
snowdoctor Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 1,208	they also sell a clip for the 642...that might be an option for you. but to answer your question...No...never tried one..as I use crimson trace grips. __________________ ----DOC----- --people ask why I carry, and I show them this picture. I think it says it all.-- NRA Certified Instructor--many disciplines

June 25th, 2008, 05:37 PM	#3
JD Senior Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 11,491	I had the hip grips on a 642, made it nice to carry, not nice to shoot, I think if Iw were to go that route again, I'd add a Tyler T-Grip and a Hogue grip sleeve. I'd say that the only real draw back is that it's not being held securely, there's a lot of room between the gun and the tab of the grip that holds it on the waist band. It's not like a clip where there's some tension holding it in place. IIRC they do make the Clip Draw from J-Frames, that might be a better option. __________________ Iowa Carry.ORG: Promoting Weapons Carry Reform in Iowa Forum Customs & Courtesies Forum Usage: Tips and Tricks

June 25th, 2008, 05:50 PM	#4
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,567	A thick revolver cylinder against your skin with no protection is very uncomfortable. I'd stick with a good IWB holster. __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

June 25th, 2008, 06:55 PM	#5
BikerRN VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: State of Discombobulation Posts: 3,705	My Brother uses nothing but the Barami "Hip Grip" on his J-Frame. I tried it, and it has it's place, but I prefer a Holster. The Tyler T-Grip and the Barami make a good combo if you're going to go that route. Biker __________________ If I knew I was going to get in to a gunfight I most ceratinly wouln't bring a handgun or two, and I don't know any smart person that does.

June 25th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#6
JerryM Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,666	I have one, but do not think it is secure enough. The few times I wore it I was always concerned it would come out of my pants. Regards, Jerry

June 25th, 2008, 10:44 PM	#7
semperfi.45 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Over here now! Posts: 3,333	My hip grips are shelved since I just couldn't get used to carrying with them. I think the clipdraw is a better option and I may go that way if my Alessi APX doesn't work for me. __________________ My art is different from yours; it consists not in defeating others, but in not being defeated.

June 26th, 2008, 01:01 PM	#8
ev239 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 367	I wore a Charter Arms with the hip grip for a week while in Florida for vacation and I really liked it. For a secure ride you need to wear it appendix style with it in front of your hip bone. When it's there, the cylinder fits in the crease and was comfortable. It will shift some while you move, but that's a good thing because when you sit down you need a little movement to get it in the right comfort spot. I found as long as I had my shorts tightened then it was pretty stable. I liked wearing it there so much that I made a kydex holster for my PM9 so that I can wear it appendix style. Word of advice, use a stainless or nickel gun or else you risk lots of rust because of sweat. __________________ Mine: S&W 908.....Wife's: Ruger SP101 3" ------Kahr PM9...............Sig P239 (it's her's now) ------Norinco 213...........Charter Arms Undercover Hidden Defense - Personal gun & holster designs/reviews.

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