Question for you Predator owners, did you have your riser made smaller?

[ballen28115]

Ive picked up two Hunters with nicely figured bubinga risers.  Both bows shoot as advertised, but I am considering sending in the risers for some grip reduction, wrist angle lowering and refnishing.  Has anyone else had this done to fit a medium sized hand??

[Bowwild]

In have not done this but I own Predators. Mike and Ron would be able to help you very quickly on the telephone.  Hunters Niche is their website. Great fellows who really know recurves.

[ballen28115]

Yes, I'd already called in and made the inquiry, reasonably priced work and a short turnaround time.  I was just wondering if anyone had found the grip to be on the large side, had taken it down and did you like the results?

[manitou1]

I ordered mine with a slightly smaller grip.  Perfect!  I couldn't be happier.  Personally, I like a full grip.  Not much of my hand makes contact anyway... mostly my area between the thumb and forefinger, so most of the grip is not a concern.  I ordered a slightly smaller throat and like it.

[ron w]

I have never had a Predator but the main reason I didn't was the grip, my hands are med to small and the grip was just to big for me. If you have it reduced let me know how it turns out.....maybe I would try one in the future!!

[ChuckC]

I have two Predators.  The first, with a narrow grip, and my favorite.  The second I bought used as a second set of limbs (and I got the riser too).  That one has a much thicker handle, and I hate it.  BUT. . .   I don't need it so it sits in a drawer.  

Predator is pretty well known for having large and small handles.  

By the way. . .  Predators are really pretty sweet shooting bows.  But if you get the handle you don't like on the first bow. .  well, it sours your taste of them.
ChuckC

[KHALVERSON]

large grip didnt fit my hand
but the smaller grip is awesome

[RBURNS]

They  worked on a used one I bought, I like it a lot better.  They reduced it quite a bit.  Had a very quick turnaround also.

[Coonbait]

I have the bigger handle and it took a little getting used to. I only use my thumb and pointer to grip my bow so it actualy became quite comfortable after some time getting my grip situated.
Glenn

[StickBowManMI]

I always wanted to try a Predator but I also found the grip too large for me. I did not realize that the Bowyer would customize the grip. I think that I will have to take another look at these bows.

[PeteA]

I bought a 67 Kodiak Hunter as a back up to my Bear Take Down. The 2 grips totally different with the KH grip being a lot thicker. Turns out it fits me better then the Bear Take Down. I since bought a Predator Hunter new. It has virtually the same grip as the KH. I have a med sized hand and i love this grip. I now hate the smaller grip of the Bear Take Down. Great bow the predator.