Marshall grips beavertail extended question

[gilmaxter]

I am looking into getting some new grips. And I am liking what Marshall grips has. I wanna go for a plain extended version for better hand grip. And the beaver tail version. Because I don't wanna lose skin it happened once don't want a repeat. My question is does this also improves the recoil ? I can feel it on the web of my hand so does this help lessen the recoil a bit or is that wishful thinking?

Does anyone have any experience with those type of grips to confirm that ?

[Weasel640]

yes it would reduce the felt recoil some what. But the amount that it reduces it could be little to none depending on the gun and shooter.

[gilmaxter]

What's the best option with those grips then for better recoil?

[mosinmike]

I bought the beavertail grips and the beavertail portion broke off after firing less than 20 rounds. The guys who makes them in Hungary replaced them with the non-beavertail version at no cost. They do look good.

[gilmaxter]

Wait really is that common ? For them to break of after only 20 rounds ?

[mosinmike]

I doubt if it's common or he wouldn't be selling them. It may have had something to do with my grip of the pistol.

[Weasel640]

What's the best option with those grips then for better recoil?

There is a big debate on how much "felt" recoil is actually effected by things like changing the springs, and grips; as it is totally subjective. I believe (my opinion) that these grips absolutely do help with "felt" recoil. But you and others may disagree.

As far as them cracking I can't speak to that as I have never had a problem with mine. Other than mosinmike's post above I haven't heard of any others.

[Caniac92]

What about recoil for marshall grips without the beavertail? I order a set of those grips a few months ago and I am still waiting for them to show up.

[Curly1]

I still feel recoil with Marschals grips at the web of my hand I think due to where the seam of the grips meet under the tang.

[torpeau]

Wait really is that common ? For them to break of after only 20 rounds ?

The P-64 is very tough on grips. Some years ago Marschal sent me several sets to test. Several of them broke.

[HolmesZ28]

I bought a set from grips4u, I think they are much more comfortable then the stock plastic grips. I recently joined a local Izaak Walton League of America and shoot there, didn't seem my hand was as sore after 150 rounds then with the original grips. I own a .357, 9mm, and .380 but my P-64 is my favorite to shoot. Have yet to have any FTL's or FTE's with several different ammo makes. Just love this gun!

[gilmaxter]

Thanks guys
Guess I will stick to the stock one for now, but might get the grips later. I do enjoy shooting the p64 do wish people will stop asking if its a ppk though it gets old awhile. Where I am at they don't really order imports other then glocks.