M&P Bodyguard .38 Hogue Grip Install

[@gls3894]

Great vid. I did however remove my Hogue grips after a year and put the originals back on. This isnt a range gun and the original design is extremely smooth. No hang or snag. The trigger guard is even thinner then most S&W revolvers. So i opted for the thinner grips and frankly I have overcome the recoil to the point of understanding what the designers did. Extremely concealable and very easy to move from one carry place to another pertaining to situational awareness. I love this pistol.

[@juxtaposition7904]

It’s the most comfortable ccw I have. I seriously forget I’m carrying it half the time.

[@tonobaker601]

Can you elaborate on what you mean by understanding the recoil to the point where you get what the designers did?

[@gls3894]

@@tonobaker601 Sure, I said that I have overcome the recoil. Full power +P loads can Buck with this lightweight thin gripped revolver. So many opt for a thicker grip for better control. But this pistol is not a range gun I believe that S&W designed this pistol for ultra conceal ability no matter where you carry it. Super smooth draw, point and shoot accuracy from the hip or inside a pocket With devastating full power loads. That’s my understanding for what it’s worth. I’m far from a expert. But I know this. I can have this pistol IWB and be walking out of a establishment or to a ATM and move it to a pocket or palm it without my wife or anybody noticing

[@rickmuha4278]

Yeah, if you’re gonna shoot it, the soft grip is nice but if you’re gonna carry it, the original one doesn’t hang up !100% agree with you!

[@SSid-or8rv]

100% agreed. This video helped me out a lot when I put these grips on, thanks. However, I too went back to the factory grips too. I really liked the comfort of these Hogue grips; they're thicker so fit better in my bigger hands, grippier and softer for recoil control but when I started carrying AIWB the grip would pull on my skin/hair and also print more. I switched to wad cutters which shoot much softer so recoil isn't bad when doing 20 rnds worth of range practice. Def won't be shooting 100 rnds out of this in one session, that's not the point of this lightweight carry anyway. Now it did lock up on me once had to send it back to S&W for repairs but has been fine since oh and the cylinder doesn't always rotate after closing but that's another topic.

[@chiefhatuey]

I would not have been able to install the grip without the video. Thank you.

[@drewmaddox8653]

THANK YOU!!! This was extremely helpful. I was able to do my installation and then help a buddy with his, a few days later, with zero issues! Really appreciate you, sir!

[@OutlawAR15]

Nicely done video. Informative, and well-shot makes it easy to follow. Thanks.

[@bobwhitney6669]

Awesome video!! After watching it only took me about 15 min to get to the end cap. I got it on as far as I could get it then I used a Rubber Mallet. A couple good taps and it was good to go.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Glad it worked out. Appreciate the feedback

[@Darkknght83]

Very useful video. Just got this grip in today! 1st thing i looked at was the serial number u mentioned and thankfully i got it right. Small bits of information like this is extremely important. Thanks for the helpful video.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

RazorRon Many thanks RazorRon! Glad it was helpful

[@tburda823]

Thanks helps clear up the pictures in the instructions. Off to enjoy the fun part now.

[@anthonyhoward3397]

My grip went on flawlessly.no problems what so ever.very pleased with the houghe grip.

[@Detman329]

Anthony Howard same here,mines slid on no issues,love the way it feels in hand

[@raddude2001]

@@Detman329 Me too!

[@shawntucker443]

Just finished mines very thankful for your instructions very edifying .Good Job!

[@paracorddesigns9875]

shawn tucker thank you! Glad it was helpful

[@genebohen9022]

Perfect! Took me 10 minutes, thanks for your help.

[@mikepasquale7415]

I just did mine.. wow thank you so much. What a beautiful feel to the gun now.. now if I can get my hands on some extra 38 special lol I can try to shoot it and try for the first time.. much better

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Glad it helped Mike.

[@BrickLubowski]

1/4 inch socket works good in place of a .38 shell....

[@dougvigliotti4712]

Thanks for the help on the install......very well done

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Glad it helped. Appreciate the feedback

[@daranadams4108]

Great Job on the video - Got 1 coming to my mailbox today

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Glad you found it helpful

[@jimmythornton1000]

Man ten minutes tops thanks very much for the video 👍👍👍👍

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Appreciate the comment! Glad it was helpful

[@MS3927DK]

Definitely a more instrumental video. Thank you for sharing.

[@luismcarrillo2927]

Just did mine. Perfect instructions. Thanks

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Glad it helped!

[@ArmenAirapetovi]

Thank you very much your video helped me a lot 👍👍👍👍

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nashdrifter3629]

Great job on the video. Unfortunately I didn't listen closely enough and ordered a Houge 60000 listed for a S&W J frame. Amazon doesn't show the one you installed so back to searching online. Thanks for the information! btw it's a model 60020 and your have it in the description as 60200. Thanks again.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Appreciate the feedback and many thanks for the p/n correction.

[@403woak]

I just about ordered the wrong one, but thanks to Paracord, I got 60020 for my bodyguard 38. It looks and feels amazing!

[@paracorddesigns9875]

jed clampitt appreciate the feedback!

[@DannyCasino]

Thank u sir for your informative video imma follow your instructions step by step to install my Hogue grips for my MP Bodyguard ...when i receive them from Amazon ...

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Many thanks Sir!

[@apologist3574]

Thank you for the instruction. However, I noticed after installation that the grip still moved a bit and then realized that the part shown in step 6 of the instructions needed to be inserted separately and placed as far into the grip as possible. I then placed the last part onto the end of the grip. Once I took it apart and then redid this step, the grip became stable on the gun.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Great information and glad it worked out

[@carbonfibercrypto2919]

@@paracorddesigns9875 mine will never be secure

[@tcmulli1973]

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Appreciate the feedback, thank you

[@swamprat9018]

took one of mom's friends shooting and she brought that gun. 2 shells of wad cutters and she was bleeding from the recoil. got that grip on order and will drop her back to 38 long colts. it's hell getting old.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Certainly hope it helps!

[@dlloyd5522]

Well Done! Clear, very helpful. Thanks.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Thank you Dan! Appreciate the feedback

[@jaydo1879]

Thanks. I struggled a little more than you but got there nonetheless. Good video.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Appreciate the response and glad it worked out for you

[@ronaldrussell2048]

Thank you! Very helpful.

[@dewaynes7354]

Very good instructions!

[@Six_Rides]

A 4 in 1 screwdriver with the tip removed works quite well to get the bottom piece on.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Great suggestion!

[@jimwalsh5940]

Nice video - great comments!

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Roll of duct tape, works great, as a make shift armorers block.

[@danielb2993]

Thanks! It was a great help!

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful

[@rydeen42]

Thanks for the vid. Mine went on much easier than yours, wiggled right on, except removing the pin from the old grip.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

JJ thank you and glad it helped!

[@jaydo1879]

The pin on mine was a pain too

[@SenorSlacker]

Thank you for the great video

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Sandro Mad appreciate the comment! Glad it was helpful

[@Alycanj]

Looks like a nice grip ty

[@clint_davis]

Can we have this guy do all How To videos on KZbin from now on?

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Thank you for the kind words, greatly appreciate the feedback

[@mauricenunez73]

Why a 9mm socket? Why not a roll of duct tape to help support the weapon better as you punch the pin out? 👍🏼

[@ogarzabello]

Hello Sir! Is there a way to open the revolver for cleaning and a trigger job?

[@paracorddesigns9875]

I haven’t attempted to open the revolver yet. Perhaps a KZbin search for that may yield some results.

[@ELCLAVE300]

Do you know if this Hogue grip gets in the way when using a speed loader?

[@rafaone68]

Thanks for the tip 10:35 👍

[@kylewood8327]

5 43 man, that was a lot of work! Where’s the laser sight at, does it not work with the new grips? Think I’ll stick with my model 36

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Haven’t explored the laser option. Guessing there’s a trigger mounted laser out there that could be added.

[@kylewood8327]

@@paracorddesigns9875 didn’t one come with it? I thought the M&P .38 Bodyguard came with one.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Not with this one. There is one that comes with the laser.

[@sfinami]

Wow, "4 hours later!" Think I'll leave mine stock!!! (Good video though).

[@edbonito]

Now became a ruger lcr

[@mikemarch5249]

I’m installing this on an air weight 442. I can’t slide grip on with radial or any motion. Any suggestions? Should I remove what you removed on the body guard model? Thanks for any help you can progire

[@paracorddesigns9875]

I’m thinking you may have to remove the plastic pieces “molars” inside the grip. Since they’re not permanent, you can always reinstall them.

[@barrypeterson3472]

where the molars are does the whole thing come out so it is smooth inside or is there still part of the molar piece still in the grip?

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Barry Peterson just the “molar” comes out. The recess for the molar remains in the grip. But this doesn’t impede installation of the new grip. Hope this helps!

[@Theophilus1968]

Does the Hogue grip catch on your pocket?

[@bassmaster7874]

Nice job

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Thank you. Appreciate the feedback

[@diegomagallon321]

Can a laser be added to this particular configuration?

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Sadly, not sure about that. Appreciate the question and possibly a new idea for another KZbin vid!!

[@diegomagallon321]

Paracord Designs Thanks for the response

[@MrJohnsonD1]

Thanks alot

[@Risteard156]

Don't even bother getting these grips leave the original ones on you will be better off 😮

[@LA_Commander]

Wait until you start shooting with that grip. It makes the gun 100% better to shoot at the range!

[@Johntims83]

Thanks! These are the most ridiculous grips that I’ve ever installed. Once they’re on, they’re great. The installation process is dumb.

[@voltov1]

I am sure the reason you use 9mm socket because you lose your 10mm socket!

[@5moonunit]

Holy shit..... 22min video that could've took 5min.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Great feedback, thanks!

[@rob59641]

👍❤

[@krisromo8905]

Isn't recoil A bad thing?

[@curtisoverstreet7471]

So, there is nothing to fill that big hole in the bottom of the grip?

[@403woak]

You could go to Lowes or Menards. They have plastic hole covers for things like this.

[@curtisoverstreet7471]

@@403woak That's a great idea, thanks!

[@bruwhe6720]

Can you list the tool sizes needed to install the grips

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Bruce Wheatley I used a 3/32” roll pin punch, a 9mm shallow socket and a hammer. Also used some of the plastic from the grip package. Hope this helps

[@louiesoto5482]

What is the part number ?? Most important

[@paracorddesigns9875]

60020. I mentioned it in the video

[@derekdefor]

What size tool do you need for the laser?

[@paracorddesigns9875]

derekdefor not sure about that. This one doesn’t have a laser.

[@dwheeler016]

I will stay with my factory grip. The reason I bought this revolver was because my little finger is not dangling off the end like it would be with this replacement grip

[@raddude2001]

I have small hands, (and small feet, you know what that means,haha) with these new grips, my pinky does NOT dangle, at all. You should check them out, before making any judgements!

[@dwheeler016]

@@raddude2001 I have another 38 with a small grip and my pinkie dangles, so I know what I am saying. Not for me.

[@TacPanini8578]

WDYM? This replacement grip makes it so your little finger does NOT dangle off the end. The stock grip is a two finger gripper with a dangling pinky setup.

[@TheMikeharris7]

Totally can't see in their instructions or in your video what 'molars' to remove.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Look inside the grip, towards the top. Around 5:55 in the video is where I show location and how to remove them. Hope that helps

[@risteardwest3384]

I think those grips just look ridiculous they're oversized for this type of gun Smith and Wesson tested the gun with those gray grips on it and knew it would be perfect for this gun also with 38 + P ammo it also gives it a nice two-tone color how could you conceal this gun once you put heavy rubber grips on it like in the video this gun is made to put in your pocket as a backup gun I see a lot of police officers leave it the original way also you could put night sights on it it's made for the front sight to come off not like the other J frame guns out there like for instance the 642 order for for two there were one piece 👎

[@paulwilliams8555]

Why not use the .38 shell?

[@paracorddesigns9875]

paul williams instead of the socket? The shell has a sharper edge and could damage the grip. The socket has a rounded edge with minimal risk of impression damage to the grip. Something to consider though and greatly appreciate the idea!!

[@Motivatedmailman]

When I installed this grip on my gun it didn't fit properly. It wiggled around alot I had to put the original grip back on.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

jls511 sorry to hear that. Do you recall if the grip was seated firmly in the roll pin? It took a lot of pressure on mine to get the grip to lock in

[@Motivatedmailman]

@@paracorddesigns9875 I think it was. It didn't seem to take much pressure though.

[@quixoticmelancholic7141]

It's been an hour, I'm sweating and giving up. The video is great, but no matter how I tried, I can't get it to fit snugly against the frame. Going to have to seek professional help...for the gun, I mean....at least for now.

[@garyzworld]

@@quixoticmelancholic7141 I'm right there with you brother! Mine went exactly as yours, sweating and just about gave up, it was hard enough just getting the roll pin out of the original grip, even following the videos instruction and using correct tools. Then I could get the hogue grip to just about fit but it seemed "Stuck". I used the plastic from the packaging as guides, just as the video instructed. I too, was about to give up and take it to a reputable gun store, but would be embarrassed to have failed, and that a piece of rubber the size of my palm defeated me. So with one last gasp, with an hour's worth of frustration behind me, slowly reaching the anger stage, and literally all the strength I had, gave it one final push, and whaddya know, it slipped into place! With that finally done, I thought the end cap was going to be a pain in the ass as well, but someone posted a tip that helped greatly, and that is to use one AAA battery into the slot hole and force it down as far as it will insert, and the gap will open enough to slide it over the new rod pin. Don't give up, you can do this! And for the pros and more mechanically inclined who are laughing at this right now, who have posted that it took less than 5 minutes to install, well, good for you, you must live a charmed life, hahahaha.

[@quixoticmelancholic7141]

@@garyzworld Ok, man, just for you, gonna give it another go- thanks for the words of encouragement!

[@Koloherides]

SOFT HAMMER THE PIN SIDE TO SIDE I WOULDNT USE PIERS

[@itzyzaza1806]

This is too complicated. I might have to leave my pretty purple grip in the plastic for now.

[@raddude2001]

Really? It was way EASY to do!

[@gregoryhall2967]

😂 He used a 9mm because his 10mm ran away 😂

[@nickmclay]

20 minutes to replace the grip on this pistol? Dear God, get moving man! We’re falling asleep out here

[@williamcherry3262]

Waaaaay too much trouble!

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Sorry it didn’t work out for ya

[@raddude2001]

Really? I thought he made it super easy to follow! I'm glad I checked youtube before attempting, cause the enclosed instructions do spell it out, but make it look hard! I WAS gonna have someone else do it, but I thought I would look here first. Give it a try. What do you have to lose?

[@augieschultz2530]

You shoot the Bodyguard and you find out real quick that the stock grips offer little comfort for the recoil this little revolver has.

[@carbonfibercrypto2919]

This grip is a piece of junk, it has never actually "snapped into place" and falls off every time the gun is fired.

[@paracorddesigns9875]

Perhaps it’s defective or a bad install. Never had issues with mine. Sorry to hear.

[@carbonfibercrypto2919]

@@paracorddesigns9875 defective design if installation is really this ambiguous

[@paracorddesigns9875]

@@carbonfibercrypto2919 again. Sorry to read it didn’t work

[@JohnSmith-ws6jg]

I may be to tired to watch this video zzzzz