Pachmayr
Pachmayr has been the standard name in American firearm grip products since 1947—producing recoil pads, rubber grip panels, Grip Gloves (slip-on grip covers), and related accessories for pistols, revolvers, and long guns. Pachmayr’s Decelerator recoil pads are the most widely used aftermarket recoil pad in shotgun and rifle stocks, and their rubber grip panels for 1911 pistols and revolvers established the template that most competitors have followed for decades. For shooters who want improved grip texture, reduced recoil, or a more comfortable hold on any firearm platform, Pachmayr produces the product.
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Decelerator Recoil Pads: The Standard
The Pachmayr Decelerator is the most copied recoil pad design in the firearms market—a Sorbothane-compound rubber pad that absorbs and disperses recoil energy more effectively than standard hard plastic or rubber buttplates. Available in slip-on and screw-on configurations for most rifle and shotgun stocks, the Decelerator reduces felt recoil by a measurable percentage with heavy loads. For turkey hunters who shoot heavy 3” or 3.5” loads, trap shooters who fire 100–200 shells per session, or any shooter who finds recoil affecting their enjoyment or accuracy, the Decelerator is the most effective single accessory upgrade available.
Grip Gloves: The Instant Grip Upgrade
Pachmayr Grip Gloves are slip-on rubber covers that fit over existing factory grips on revolvers and semi-automatic pistols, adding texture and cushioning without permanent modification. They fit most major revolver and pistol frames including S&W J, K, L, and N frames, Ruger revolvers, 1911 pistols, and common semi-automatic platforms. Installation takes seconds and requires no tools. For shooters who want improved grip on a carry or range pistol without replacing factory grips, the Grip Glove is the most accessible and reversible option available.
1911 Rubber Grip Panels
Pachmayr produces rubber grip panels for 1911 pistols that replace the factory wood or plastic grips with a high-friction rubber surface. The Signature series provides a deeply checkered texture optimized for competition use; the Presentation series adds palm swells for a fuller hand-fill. Pachmayr 1911 grips use standard 1911 grip screw spacing and fit any full-size Government or Commander-length 1911 without modification. For 1911 shooters who find their factory grips slipping under sustained fire or in wet conditions, Pachmayr rubber panels are the standard fix.
Revolver Grips and Custom Fit
Pachmayr’s revolver grip lineup covers virtually every production double-action revolver including S&W J, K, L, and N frames, Ruger SP101, GP100, Super Redhawk, and Blackhawk, and Colt Python and Detective Special frames. Grip styles range from compact boot grips for pocket and ankle carry through full target grips for competition. Pachmayr’s Gripper series adds a distinctive soft rubber overlay over a hard polymer chassis for a combination of structure and cushion that many shooters prefer over pure rubber designs.
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