So I want to try a new route with grips on this gun and try the Hogues, so upon disassembly the other day for a cleaning I was looking at the grip to figure out how to take the stock ones off. Much to my dismay this thing looks like it has to be pried of, which I'm not too keen on. Does anyone out there own one that could give me some insight

I think all 3rd gens were the same.... so here is what I did on a 1076.

 

At the bottom rear of the grip, there is a pin, drive out this pin . Then pull the factory grip down and out. Make sure they are not slippery and you may need to use a brass screwdriver for wedging. It can be a beyotch the first time you try it. Getting them back on is trickier because you have to account for the main spring and the main spring plunger into the little pocket inside the new grip panels.

I think all 3rd gens were the same.... so here is what I did on a 1076.

 

Awesome gun. Felt like the strongest recoil spring EVER MADE. I would love a 1066.

I have a 4506 and the Hogue grips are a big improvement. Chris I keep having a debate in my head about any 10XX third generation S&W 10MM. Been arguing with myself for probably 10 yrs now.

Sorry, mine was a 1066... fat fingers or old brain. I would have loved a 1076 FBI with decocker like a SIG.

 

I liked it but it was concrete block heavy when loaded. And the recoil impulse when shooting really torqued your wrist. It seemed like the spring was so stoudt, the recoil had to find somewhere to go and up was the easiest. It was unholy accurate, but not pleasant to shoot alot of. I found the Tanfolgio to ab easier shooter and the G20 the easiest. Plus almost as accurate and lighter and carried more rounds.

 

I will say it possibly every day from now till the day I die.... Two of the best guns ever designed are the G19 and the G20, and both are the best in their categories.

I will say it possibly every day from now till the day I die.... Two of the best guns ever designed are the G19 and the G20, and both are the best in their categories.

 

Agreed. The G29 deserves a good look too.

I think all 3rd gens were the same.... so here is what I did on a 1076.

 

At the bottom rear of the grip, there is a pin, drive out this pin . Then pull the factory grip down and out. Make sure they are not slippery and you may need to use a brass screwdriver for wedging. It can be a beyotch the first time you try it. Getting them back on is trickier because you have to account for the main spring and the main spring plunger into the little pocket inside the new grip panels.

Drive it up or down? If down do I have to take the hammer assembly out, I should say I'm new to the handgun world I know rifles inside and out