Hogue Rubber Monogrip Revolver Rubber Grips with Finger Grooves for Ruger SP101

The Hogue Rubber Grip Ruger SP101 Rubber Monogrip is an outstanding "upgrade" for the stock grip on the Ruger SP101 revolver. Although not as aesthetically pleasing as the stock grips with their wooden inlays, the Hogue rubber grip provides a longer grip with added space for the pinky finger, as well as finger grooves for enhanced grip. It is also shaped to fill in the space behind the trigger guard to prevent it from slamming against the middle finger when shooting high recoil .357 magnum loads. Overall fatness of the grip is not substantially larger than the stock grips, so if you like the small stock grip for small hands, you'll probably find this grip small enough to manage as well; yet at the same time, shooters with larger hands will find this to be a noticeable upgrade because of the additional length.The grip attaches very securely and easily to the revolver, with no gaps, wiggle, or slop in the fit. The pebble pattern rubbery texture allows for a very comfortable, confident grip on the weapon, and also seems to reduce felt recoil a little. The only downside here, as other reviewers have noted, is that the texture is more likely to snag and "print" through clothing if you're carrying a snubbie SP101 for concealed carry. For that purpose, you would be better served with the NYLON version of this grip, though it won't be as comfortable as the rubber version. My SP101 has the 4.2" barrel and is used as a trail gun, not for concealed carry, so the rubber grip was an obviously preferable choice in my case.When ordering this grip, be very careful to read the product heading carefully. As of March 10, 2015 (the date of this review), there was still a listing that incorrectly read "Hogue Rubber Grip Ruger SP101 Nylon Rubber Grip" and if you ordered it, you would receive the nylon, NOT the rubber version. If you're looking for the rubber version, make sure the listing only says "rubber" and does not contain the word "nylon."This is the second best upgrade I've made to my Ruger SP101 revolver. The best upgrade was a Wolf spring kit to lighten the trigger pull, which made a huge difference in my wife's ability to shoot accurately in double action (and improved her accuracy in single action as well). Very highly recommended!(I've included a photo to help illustrate the size and shape difference between the stock grip and the Hogue rubber grip.)

This grip is an absolute necessity! It shocks me that it does not come like this from the factory... The grip is extremely easy to put on and feels perfect, I cannot recommend it enough! Feels great, looks perfect, easy to install, makes for better use when shooting and doesn't leave you sore like the stock grip does with repeated shots like at the range. Buy this now!Only thing I would say is that if you plan on conceal carrying an SP101 then the grip is bigger so it may make that harder, but frankly this gun is already a bit too big to conceal carry anyway so I don't see it as a big deal. Might as well make the gun function better for what it is as opposed to making it something is sort of isn't.

I recently purchased an SP101 2.25" and was having trouble with getting a proper grasp. I'm about 5'10", my fingers are relatively long and thin, so with a good tight grasp on the stock grip the trigger was in the middle of my second phalange. My pinky always ended up dangling off the end of the grip even though my hands are not particularly wide. Managing recoil with 38 HP 110gr wasn't terrible, but 357s of any kind were hand-numbing and difficult to get back on target. I saw similar complaints online, so I decided a grip replacement was in order.Installing this grip only took a few minutes, including removing the old one. The adapter and pin went on the frame easily. It was a little tight to slide up the frame, took a little wiggling to get the adapter lined up in the grooves, and the rubber wanted to catch on the hinge pin tab so I had to walk it over. All-in-all, maybe five minutes. The grip mates nicely to the frame, feels tight whereas the stock grip seemed a little wiggly by comparison. Looking at it you'd think it could just as easily be stock unless you already knew.After taking it out shooting a few times, I can say the Hogue grip makes a world of difference, and is a fantastic value for the price. It properly fills my hand, my trigger finger ends up hitting the trigger on the last phalange correctly, I can get a full grip with my pinky, my hand aligns better so the hammer is easier to pull back for SA, DA trigger pull is steadier, recoil is much easier to control with hot 357 loads and doesn't leave my hand buzzing.Overall my range experience (as much range as you get with a snub nose) has improved significantly since upgrading with this grip. This may as well be considered a necessity for the SP101, unless you have very small hands in which case the stock grip may work for you.

Fits great (read the instructions, I almost missed that there is a little bracket you need to use) and offers much better grip security that the stock grip. Changes the unit aesthetically, but that's not the point right? Easy to install and great upgrade. I ordered this and the nylon one, and this one fits better and it's slippery in-hand like the nylon one. If you're decided between the two, get this one.