Review of Ergo Delta Grip -- Part 2

This is a follow-up to the recent post giving my initial impressions of the Ergo Delta Grip. The photo on top is my J-frame with the Ergo Grip installed; below is the original factory grip.

As I noted in my original post, the Ergo Grip is obviously larger and gives a more solid grip on the firearm. It forces you to take a high grip on the pistol which may be different for most people. I've always favored a high grip on the revolver, so it was not much of a change.

The real proof is in the shooting. The Ergo Grip is supposed to provide better accuracy and reduce muzzle flip. I conducted my tests at about 5 yards shooting, obviously, 5-shot groups, all double-action and free hand. My best group with the Ergo Grip was smaller than with the regular grip--if I didn't count a flyer. In fact, I tended to have one shot that opened up the groups when using the Ergo Grip. Also, I was shooting slightly high and to the right with the Ergo Grip. This is probably something that could be corrected with practice. Overall, though, I wasn't left with the impression that the Ergo Grip helped me with shooting accuracy. It wasn't really worse, but it wasn't really any better, either.

Muzzle flip, though, was something again. Although this is obviously a subjective conclusion, I felt that Ergo Grip helped considerably with muzzle flip. This obviously meant that I could shoot a bit faster and didn't have the cylinder release gouging me in the thumb. Also, as I noted in my earlier post, I felt that I had better leverage for pulling the trigger. However, other reviewers were correct that the recoil seems to go more directly into the muscle below your thumb.

In short, I didn't find an advantage as far as accuracy. However, muzzle flip, and thus speed of follow up shots, improved. As I stated in my earlier post, it is not quite as concealed-carry friendly as the smaller factory grip because it seems to catch my shirt. However, it seems fine when using a pocket holster. I think that this grip would be useful for someone with larger hands, but may not be as useful for someone with smaller hands.

For now, I plan on continuing to use the Ergo Grip. To me, the mechanical advantage I get on the trigger pull is worth it.