Description
The Hogue Tamer Bantam Boot Grip is built for folks who love the Ruger LCR but want a smaller package for pocket or IWB carry. It trims down the width and length compared to the factory finger-groove grip, so the gun tucks away easier and clears leather without hanging up on the draw. The tradeoff you get in exchange is a grip that disappears in a pocket while still giving you real control when it counts.
What the Tamer Bantam Does Behind the Scenes
Hogue molds these grips from a durable synthetic rubber that isn't spongy or sticky, and the star of the show is the soft cushion insert tucked into the backstrap. That insert sits right where the frame kicks back into your palm, so it takes the edge off the sharp recoil these lightweight snubbies are known for. Inside the grip is a reinforcing insert that locks directly onto the LCR frame, giving you a solid, rattle-free fit rather than something that shifts around under recoil.
Grip Feel and Texture on the Bantam Boot
This version skips the finger grooves, which is a big deal if the factory grooves never lined up with your fingers. A smooth, open frontstrap lets you place your hand where it naturally wants to go, and a lot of shooters with smaller hands find they can finally get all their fingers on board. The Cobblestone texture wraps the grip in a non-slip, non-irritating pattern that holds up when your hands are sweaty or you're firing a longer string, without chewing up your palm like aggressive stippling can.
Fitting the Tamer Bantam to Your LCR
This grip is a direct-fit replacement for the Ruger LCR family with the enclosed hammer design. Swapping it on is a simple job with the single grip screw, no gunsmithing needed. It's a popular choice for concealed carry and range training alike, and the matte black rubber keeps a low, no-shine profile that fits the LCR's everyday-carry personality.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Hogue
- Manufacturer Part Number: 78050
- UPC: 743108780503
- Model: Tamer
- Product Type: Bantam Boot Grip
- Material: Overmolded Synthetic Rubber
- Texture: Cobblestone
- Finger Grooves: None
- Color: Black
- Finish: Matte
- Fits: Ruger LCR (enclosed hammer design)
- Recoil Cushion: Soft rubber backstrap insert
- Length: 8.05 in (packaged)
- Shipping Weight: 0.26 lb
What’s Included
- Hogue Tamer Bantam Boot Grip for Ruger LCR (Black)
- Grip mounting screw
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Tamer Bantam grip fit my Ruger LCRx?
This grip is designed for the Ruger LCR family with the enclosed hammer design. Because the LCRx has an exposed hammer, the top of the grip can interfere with pulling the hammer back for single action, though the pistol still functions fine in double action. Some owners have carefully trimmed a small channel in the backstrap to clear the hammer, but out of the box it's built around the enclosed-hammer LCR.
How is the Bantam Boot grip different from the standard Hogue grip that comes on the LCR?
The Bantam Boot is smaller in both width and length than the factory finger-groove grip, which makes it noticeably easier to conceal for pocket or IWB carry. It also drops the finger grooves for an open frontstrap that suits more hand sizes. You give up a little of the cushioned bulk of the larger grip in exchange for a slimmer, snag-free profile.
Does this grip actually help with felt recoil on the LCR?
Yes. The Tamer's soft rubber insert sits inside the backstrap right where the frame drives into your palm, so it takes the sting out of the sharp recoil these lightweight revolvers are known for. The synthetic rubber isn't spongy or tacky, so you get that cushioning without losing feel or accuracy.
Is the Hogue Tamer Bantam grip easy to install?
It is. This is a direct-fit replacement that goes on with the single grip screw, no gunsmithing or special tools required. A reinforcing insert inside the grip locks onto the frame for a tight, rattle-free fit.




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