I Changed the Diamondback SDR to Hogue Grip - Big Difference!

To have better grip fit when in use, I changed the grip on the new for 2024 357 magnum Diamondback SDR revolver. It is a Hogue Monogrip J frame round butt rubber grip. You loose some concealability, but you gain a lot more.
Only the grip is different, nothing else.
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[@Padre_Kalibre]

So far you're the only guy that has a video on this revolver. And these are showing out of stock pretty much everywhere.

[@barrydraper]

I swapped my stainless Taurus 605 to the same Hogue grips you have. They are awesome, especially when using .357 ammo. They make a huge difference, even when using standard .38 ammo.

[@RandyWittmann]

Looking to get this revolver myself. great video!

[@buddysumner4022]

I think diamond back hit it out the ball park with this revolver,, man it’s a good looking outfit,

[@atoadigi]

I can't wait to get my hands on one of these SDRs!!!!

[@richki.24]

I'm so glad you did a review on this wheel gun, I'm liking it ...

[@DanTheWolfman]

I'm waiting anxiously to get one to evaluate @DiamondbackFirearms so much so I already have Blue Lok Grips for a lot of 357 shooting and some Rosewoood coming I hope from PremiumGunGrips and since I'm a bigger guy i think I'll be able to pocket carry w those too but get my pinky on. Now small grips that come on it are good for pocket carry which many will load .38+P like excellent Hydrashok Deep which I have Modern Meat Target tested twice and some Punch that I got to test from the SDR.

[@jaredvanbuskirk8064]

Just got mine to took it to the range and need the extend grip. So glad u made this video

[@FirstLast-ff7qx]

I had those hogues on my sp101. They really do work to help with recoil. I just hated the fact they have some creep in em when u give em a good squeeze. I got a gp100 with the hogue grip n it dosent have that problem. Take care

[@carlosmorris4510]

Absolutely; a good fitting grip for your hand size definitely helps. The Colt Cobra, for example, has a larger stock grip than most others on the market (one of the main reasons for why I purchased it)... And even though this competes more directly with the Kimber K6s, the K6s has a very small stock grip.

[@takumisato7126]

Its a concealed carry revolver, boot grips are the best for carrying, you can shoot accurately with practice with smaller grips

[@jaycamacho8179]

True. However, I’m a sucker for nice wood grips or even G10 on a revolver. I also prefer a 3 finger grip just for a bit more stability when shooting powerful .357 mag. I have one of these coming to my local FFL next week and this will probably replace my 360PD for edc.

[@GlenMones-le6yf]

I install hogue monogrips on all my j frames covers the back strap cushions recoil and gets all your fingers on the grip I carry my centennial Smith in my pocket in a DeSantis Nemesis pocket holster and I have no problem pocketing these larger hogue monogrips

[@josephmiani8328]

The Hogue recoil tamers are a great replacement for boot grips. Boot grips are specifically designed to help conceal the gun but are uncomfortable to shoot for extended range sessions.

[@kenhoward3512]

Diamondback was smart to design this new revolver to accept J-frame grips. I'd like for them to produce it with a satin finish, though.

[@HammerStriker]

@@kenhoward3512 they are now

[@livincincy4498]

Thanks !

[@newtquick1757]

Good morning from the Helderberg mountains of New York State

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Definitely much better.

[@digitalpunk5365]

The amount of time and money that can be spent on grips/stocks is just insane…i finally got a set of uncle mikes combat grips for my j frame last month and i ended up getting 3 more for my k’s and L frame. They are the perfect reach, comfort, and concealment for me. They’re definitely not pretty though

[@terryholloway9930]

Thanks for sharing beautiful revolver

[@finaloption...]

It must be an "eye of the beholder" thing. I think it's fugly.😅

[@jeffjones8285]

When is it going to be available to the consumer?

[@seniorp9444]

Looks like Diamondback can’t get these in production for some reason. It was promised for second quarter and this is still the only KZbin review. Not for sale anywhere.

[@jaycamacho8179]

I ordered one through my FFL here in eastern VA last friday. It’s arriving this week. Maybe yours can help out?

[@seniorp9444]

@@jaycamacho8179 thanks for letting me know. I actually like close to the factory but not seeing them anywhere. If they are shipping I’m surprised there are not more reviews..

[@jaycamacho8179]

@@seniorp9444 yeah same here but honestly most people are not into revolvers

[@derekrobinson2366]

Are these the nylon or rubber version of the hogue monogrip?

[@PassivePortfolios]

There is another video which showed a female shooting 38 Special revolvers with 2" barrels but with aftermarket grips which make them more shootable. The small factory wood grips are awful, especially with +P ammo.

[@kellycoo01]

how do you get the original grips off? I have one snd don't see any screw holes or anything and don't want to damage them in case I want to put them on later ☹️

[@chgofirefighter]

IMO using a .357 round for defensive purposes makes absolutely no sense especially out of a Snub Nose revolver. .38 Caliber has worked wonders for LE and has been a proven reliable cartridge that has wounded, killed, injured perhaps thousands or perhaps more.... .357 is extremely hard to control, and it kicks like a mule and when your adrenaline is pumping, and stress is at an all time rate your shoots need to be controlled~.

[@jaycamacho8179]

I agree but also disagree. I wouldn’t want to carry this with Buffalo Bore ammo at 600FPE out of a 2” barrel but there are plenty of other loads that can give you 300-400FPE which is pretty easy to manage out of a steel revolver. It’ll take practice but most can get used it.

[@frankpiccirillo5573]

I meant part number ...don't want to make a mistake

[@MrSmith-zy2bp]

The lines look great. Not a fan of the high polish, though. 😬

[@toddparsons2980]

👍

[@frankpiccirillo5573]

what model no. for the grips , thanks

[@Stew-rl9qk]

Next you should try swapping out the revolver for a k6s since that’s what they were going for anyways.

[@pg6576]

Funny. But logical.

[@bassandkeys8178]

I hope not. My 5 month old K6S has been back to the factory twice for firing pin issues which were supposedly solved 4-5 yrs ago.

[@Stew-rl9qk]

@@bassandkeys8178 never used the oem firing pin on mine, Tkc makes extended ones that work great. Over 5k rounds on mine without issue.

[@bassandkeys8178]

@@Stew-rl9qk Yeah somehow I think that a $1K revolver should work without aftermarket mods.

[@Stew-rl9qk]

@@bassandkeys8178 I don’t disagree with that, I went longer since this is my daily carry. If it was just the firing pin on yours why did it need to go to kimber?

[@crabbyturtle1594]

👍👍🇺🇸

[@mikedgg2]

First!