SP101 Grips

[otis24]

Recently picked up a Ruger SP101 9mm. I tried a set of Pachmayr Diamond Pro grips. They were pretty good but not quite what I wanted. Ideally, I would go with a set of Trausch TJ101 grips if I could find them. Has anyone tried the Recoil Rider SP101 grips?

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

They are hard to find, and not inexpensive but you are on the right track with the Trausch grips. I’m very fortunate to have some thanks to some good people. They give you serious control with recoil.

 

[otis24]

Many moons ago, Mr Trausch contacted me after I ordered a set of his grips for the SP101. He sent me about 30 various sets of grips for K frames and other revolvers which I gave away on this forum. Including the TJ101. Not too long ago, I saw some SP101 police trade-ins that had the Trausch grips. I was tempted to buy one just for the grips. I wish now that I had.

 

[Uncle Howie]

Not too long ago, I saw some SP101 police trade-ins that had the Trausch grips. I was tempted to buy one just for the grips. I wish now that I had.

I suspect I have seen some of those same revolvers. I saw that some of the Trausch grips were pretty rough condition.

 

[JimHPTN]

I'm going to throw out a stupid idea here. Would it be possible to laser scan a set of Trausch grips, a couple of different vintages of SP101 grip stub as they changed size from my understanding, and then have the grips printed in polyurethane?

 

[kelljor]

Recently picked up a Ruger SP101 9mm. I tried a set of Pachmayr Diamond Pro grips. They were pretty good but not quite what I wanted. Ideally, I would go with a set of Trausch TJ101 grips if I could find them. Has anyone tried the Recoil Rider SP101 grips?

I have them for an LCR, they fit nice, are easy to conceal in the pocket. They are a tad slick for my taste and don't really help much with the recoil. Only shoot about 20 rounds per range session; for carry they are fine. I wrapped the rider grip with some pickleball raquet tape and carry the LRC that way.
I would imagine the 101 would proportionally be the same. If it were me I would take a long look at the Hogues.

 

[Fox Mike]

Are those Trausch grips available anywhere?

 

[hittman]

In haystacks

$100-plus if/when you can find a nice set.

 

[Fox Mike]

In haystacks

$100-plus if/when you can find a nice set.

Thanks. I assume they are next to the needles.

 

[otis24]

Ideally, if you could find a police trade-in SP with the Trausch grips, maybe you could grade them. Buy a set of Hogue grips in-store and maybe pay a little difference.