642 grip

hollowpointt · February 14th, 2009, 10:52 AM

A friend has a Colt Detective Special quite old that has wood colored plastic grips and the right side the grip is raised from the frame to allow the gun to be carried IWB by sliding over the top of you pants or belt. It makes carry in my opinion more secure. I have a Smith 642 and would like to find the same thing. He bought the gun this way so he is of no help.

P7fanatic · February 14th, 2009, 11:02 AM

Something to think about.
Sounds like there'll be nothing protecting the trigger. If that's the case, it doesn't sound very safe to me.
I won't be carrying that way.

Just my opinion.

hollowpointt · February 14th, 2009, 11:06 AM

I carry my 642 by slipping it in my waistband with just the rubber grip above the belt. I feel quite safe that way.

JD · February 14th, 2009, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hollowpointt

A friend has a Colt Detective Special quite old that has wood colored plastic grips and the right side the grip is raised from the frame to allow the gun to be carried IWB by sliding over the top of you pants or belt. It makes carry in my opinion more secure. I have a Smith 642 and would like to find the same thing. He bought the gun this way so he is of no help.

It's called the Barami Hip Grip.

sass20485 · February 14th, 2009, 12:31 PM

Sliding a gun in your waist band, without a holster to secure it in place is a dangerous practice and asking for trouble at some point.

TX-JB · February 14th, 2009, 01:54 PM

Used one of those years ago, when carrying off duty. It was secure and comfortable. I pocket carry my 642 these days in a Mika holster.

T Bone · February 14th, 2009, 02:36 PM

Y'all need to think about the double action force needed to pull the trigger on a revolver (and the fact that the cylinder will need to rotate 60 to 72 degrees!).

These things (Barami Hip Grip) have been used for decades by LEO's and others. In fact it was also common to wrap several rubber bands around the wood grip of a small frame revolver and carry IWB "Mexican" (I think we really need to develop another term for that

).

Personally, I've never heard of an incident from them. Might've happened in the rare case (wouldn't surprise me if there was a finger involved....) but they are generally considered to be safe. If you don't wish to use it due to the open trigger, I understand, and commend your resolve and dedication to your principals. But to call a proven product unsafe is irresponsible. (Besides, hey- it's a Michigan product, we've got enough economic woes here... j/k

). I think I need to buy one of these for my Bulldog (to prove my point). Off white, or black? Anybody?

jframe38 · February 14th, 2009, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sass20485

Sliding a gun in your waist band, without a holster to secure it in place is a dangerous practice and asking for trouble at some point.

Yeah just ask "Plexiglass" from the Giants.

I would look for a good pocket holster like the Mika but let me add something else.
This gun is tough enough to shoot w/o a good grip to protect some of the recoil. Not sure the Barami provides that. Just something to think about.

hollowpointt · February 14th, 2009, 04:58 PM

Hey JD thats just what the guy had on his colt. Thanks for posting it. SASS sorry man we just do not agree, but thanks for the opinion.

Thumper · February 14th, 2009, 06:02 PM

Someone gave me one for a J Frame... they work but I don't care for them. I don't feel the gun is very secure.

February 14th, 2009, 10:52 AM	#1
hollowpointt Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mi Posts: 19	642 grip A friend has a Colt Detective Special quite old that has wood colored plastic grips and the right side the grip is raised from the frame to allow the gun to be carried IWB by sliding over the top of you pants or belt. It makes carry in my opinion more secure. I have a Smith 642 and would like to find the same thing. He bought the gun this way so he is of no help.

February 14th, 2009, 11:02 AM	#2
P7fanatic Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texan in NWFlorida Posts: 1,462	Something to think about. Sounds like there'll be nothing protecting the trigger. If that's the case, it doesn't sound very safe to me. I won't be carrying that way. Just my opinion. __________________ "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." -Thomas Jefferson "Liberalism is a Mental Disorder." -Michael Savage GOOD Gun Control is being able to hit your target! -Myself

February 14th, 2009, 11:06 AM	#3
hollowpointt Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mi Posts: 19	642 I carry my 642 by slipping it in my waistband with just the rubber grip above the belt. I feel quite safe that way.

February 14th, 2009, 01:54 PM	#6
TX-JB VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 3,182	Used one of those years ago, when carrying off duty. It was secure and comfortable. I pocket carry my 642 these days in a Mika holster. __________________ *"We're in Texas....Things are different here."* *NRA Life Member*

February 14th, 2009, 02:36 PM	#7
T Bone Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Metropolitan Detroit Posts: 1,984	Y'all need to think about the double action force needed to pull the trigger on a revolver (and the fact that the cylinder will need to rotate 60 to 72 degrees!). These things (Barami Hip Grip) have been used for decades by LEO's and others. In fact it was also common to wrap several rubber bands around the wood grip of a small frame revolver and carry IWB "Mexican" (I think we really need to develop another term for that ). Personally, I've never heard of an incident from them. Might've happened in the rare case (wouldn't surprise me if there was a finger involved....) but they are generally considered to be safe. If you don't wish to use it due to the open trigger, I understand, and commend your resolve and dedication to your principals. But to call a proven product unsafe is irresponsible. (Besides, hey- it's a Michigan product, we've got enough economic woes here... j/k ). I think I need to buy one of these for my Bulldog (to prove my point). Off white, or black? Anybody? __________________ Regards, T Bone. "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety". Benjamin Franklin

February 14th, 2009, 12:31 PM	#5
sass20485 Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,937	Sliding a gun in your waist band, without a holster to secure it in place is a dangerous practice and asking for trouble at some point.

February 14th, 2009, 04:58 PM	#9
hollowpointt Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: mi Posts: 19	Hey JD thats just what the guy had on his colt. Thanks for posting it. SASS sorry man we just do not agree, but thanks for the opinion.

February 14th, 2009, 06:02 PM	#10
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,600	Someone gave me one for a J Frame... they work but I don't care for them. I don't feel the gun is very secure. __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

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