DeSantis Clip Grip, Fits Round Butt S&W J-Frame Guns, Versatile Grip, Unisex, Right Hand Use, Black

Talk about a great product.I have used the product for several months and could not be happier with how well it works.You can now securely conceal carry (with carry permit if required of course) without any bulk from a holster. I was hopeful this would eliminate the need for a holster when I ordered this grip and I am truly impressed with its performance. It is secure, is designed to slip between your underwear and pant (clip rides over the pant and belt if your wearing one). You can very quickly draw and can wear this with shorts. I am thin and bought the .38 because of its low profile. With a holster the gun showed and I was uncomfortable carrying. With this grip, the gun is completely concealed as it does not add size. The gun will also still fit in most holsters if you decide you want to ankle carry for example.As with any product, there are some drawbacks for an un-holstered gun.Since the gun is not in a holster, the steel is exposed to you skin and sweat. You need to keep the gun wiped down from time to time.Also, if the steel is hot from being secured in your vehicle, you not going to want to put it on right away, you'll feel it!Did notice that the holster isn't a perfect fit, just a slight overhang at the palm but does not degraded performance.Also, the solid clip piece does slightly change the angle your trigger finger lines up with the trigger, again not an issue for me. If you have short fingers, it may be an issue.I would highly recommend this product and I am surprised more people aren't using it. It is secure, better than pocket and holster carry and is a very quick draw.

First of all, as others have pointed out, these grips are made of hard plastic, most likely glass reinforced nylon. They may look like black rubber but they are not.Second of all, the grip portion of this device is made in the style of a Spegel boot grip. They provide reasonable control for shooting but are mostly designed for compactness and concealability.Thirdly, the generous pocket/belt clip portion of the grip does bear against the inside of the index finger on my right hand but in no way interferes with trigger manipulation. This might be an issue for shooters with very small hands but I kind of doubt it.I did read reviews which mentioned the brass DeSantis medallions coming loose during shooting. I don't remember if they are held on with a screw or nut but I know I applied a little red Loctite at the time of purchase and have never had a problem with them loosening or falling off.I know that my grips overhung the grip frame on my revolver ever-so-slightly and I used very fine grit sandpaper to dress up the corners a bit. I wouldn't say the grips "required fitting" but they did need some very minor work that didn't take more than 5-10 minutes. And then only because I was being very careful.I haven't used the Clip Grip for IWB carry but it works very well to keep my S&W 442 in position for a quick draw from the front pocket of my jeans. This is the easiest "grab and go" device I've found for running out of the house any time of the day to respond to alerts/alarms. I'm very satisfied.

This is a great thing to have when you want to stay as minimal as possible and forgo a holster. A few things though - this grip is hard plastic rather than the grippy rubberized grip that came on my 642. The sides of the grip also do not match up perfectly and have an edge right under the trigger. Also, there is a greater likelihood of an unintentional discharge. While the trigger pull is immense (thankfully), sometimes I get a dog or something jumping on me and digging their claws in. Due to the fact the trigger is not behind a leather or plastic holster, there is a slight possibility that something could potentially pull the trigger (imagine sitting on something abruptly if you keep it on your rear buttock and it pulls the trigger).

The Clip Grip was one of those accessories that I was a bit unsure about but took a chance anyway and I was glad I did. First off, these are hard plastic grips just to be clear beforehand for those who are used to rubber or wood grips. The grips make loading a regular HKS or Safariland speedloader a little more difficult but once you figure out a few minor adjustments you can use them fine with these grips. I have also gone to the range with these grips on and I was pleasantly surprised that they absorbed recoil quite well, I'd say better than the stock rubber and Hogue grips I have had in the past even.The actual clip part of the grip that you attach to your pants or on the belt as a makeshift holster worked better than I expected. Of course the type of pants and whether you have a belt changes the comfort and effectiveness of the Clip Grip. It's fine lounging around with the Clip Grip on over sports shorts, but I know that it is really clipped on securely when I'm wearing jeans and a gun belt. Lastly, the best part is that the Clip Grip does not interfere with any of my normal holsters for my J-Frame so far. I have replaced my grips on both my airweight and steel J-Frame with the Clip Grip.