Founded in 1929 by Frank Pachmayr, the company has earned the respect of shooters, law enforcement professionals and gunsmiths, alike. This is no surprise as the Pachmayr family already had 3 generations of custom gunsmithing experience when the company started. Frank Pachmayr learned the trade from his father and grandfather who were trained in the rigorous, old world school of German gunsmithing.
Initially the company marketed a wide variety of outdoor products as well as doing defense work during World War II. As time went on, the Pachmayr gunsmithing tradition inspired the direction of the company. 1949 saw the introduction of the first Pachmayr recoil pad. As the company grew, it expanded it’s role in the shooting sports by supplying gunsmiths and sportsmen with more styles of pads and superior gunsmithing tools. Pachmayr has designed and produced the most respected recoil pads available.
Pachmayr rubber handgun grips, introduced to the market in the early 1960’s, revolutionized the handgun market. Innovative, patented designs and materials have been the foundation of the grip line. The accomplishments of decades of innovation were recognized in 1986 when Frank Pachmayr was elected as one of the top ten Outstanding American Handgunners. Sportsmen, law enforcement professionals and gunsmiths have come to rely on their performance and quality.
Pachmayr joined Lyman in 1996 and still produces their products in Southern California, not far from their original location. Pachmayr continues to grow and expand by listening to their customers and developing new products to meet their needs.
Gunsmiths and hobbyists around the world have benefited from the experience designed into Pachmayr products and after seventy-five years still turn to Pachmayr first for the recoil pads, handgun grips, tools and accessories they need.
