Author Topic: OK---FURTHER ADVICE SOUGHT (Read 1391 times)

williamlayton · « **on:** April 18, 2011, 03:15:40 AM »

I have a couple of grips from grashorn's and they are good--lovely, by any account.
I have shot them side by side in two different Smith's, interchanging the grips with target grips.
I shoot better with the larger grips--but there is a draw back. I don't like the roughness of the wood panels over a lot of shooting. The smooth panels of the stag are much better.
Where--maybe, who is a better question--can I go to for smooth target grips for the "N" frames?
Blessings

us920669 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 18, 2011, 03:56:08 AM »

I'm just a casual handgunner so this might sound ignorant, but I bought some SW grips on ebay. I needed I think it's I frame - the 5 shot K frame - but they had N as well. They were from Asia, pretty cheap, made from the native hardwood and quite attractive. They fit perfectly - had to push just a bit and then they snapped on with no motion even without the screw. After a few shots the gun is moving in the hand, as they are perfectly smooth and pretty slender - maybe more of a carry grip than what you are looking for. I hope buying these is not controversial - we live in a global market, might as well make it work for us.

Bigeasy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:01:46 AM »

High quality grips..

http://ahrendsgripsusa.com/

Larry

williamlayton · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2011, 02:22:37 PM »

Big easy
I am looking at Ahrends, and I like them.
I read that their retro grips are slimmer--so i called the this morning and was told the are quiet a bit slimmer than S&W target grips.
I don't know if I want to experiment again.
Do you have personal experience with them?
Blessings

Bigeasy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:11:44 PM »

William

I have a pair on my 4 inch 629. Yes, they are slimmer then factory targets. They feel good to me, just a little different. Very well made, and a perfect fit. I have average length fingers, but big hands, and wear a size 20 ring. If you want the exact same feel as factory, you might want to look for a pair on this site, or ebay / gunbroker. Eagle grips makes a model that are supposed to replicate the factory target "coke" style, but I have not tried them. People also speak highly of the factory targets available from S&W they are using on some of their retro revolvers, and they are only about $60.00 I believe, but they are checkered only. I once had a beautiful pair of smooth targets that came on a S&W 27 I once owned. They were blond color, with dark swirls. Like an idiot, I gave them to a friend after replacing them with a set of rubber grips as I was carrying it as a duty gun at the time.

Larry

mcwoodduck · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2011, 04:18:12 PM »

These are Factory.
Go to the website they are about 80 but if you check arounf with some gun shops you can find them.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_764804_-1_758002_757843_757837_ProductDisplayErrorView_N
The other option is to get the checkerd target stocks and modify them. Most shops have a pair or two that came off an 80's 29 for the pachmyer rubber grips.
A) fill in the checkering with epoxy. Ugly but effictive
B) grab a file and shape your own grips
Oh the ones on the 28 4" I found in a shop in the late 90's for $25 bucks. new in the plastic box. I should have bought all three.

williamlayton · « **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2011, 08:31:52 AM »

Called S&W about the smooth grips--only round butt to square
Called their supplier Altamonts--no smooth grips in square butt target.
CAN get the retro in checkered--when they have them.
I may take a chance on the Ahrends.
OR I can get the retro which i know I like--but not crazy about the checkered panels.
What do you think.

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #7 on:** April 19, 2011, 08:50:50 AM »

How about hogue ? they make them both ways.
If you really want nice check out www.Esmeralda.cc , A friend got some for his S&W they were very nice.

williamlayton · « **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2011, 08:55:23 AM »

Now--I do like Esmarelda--talk about soft-porn.
Didn't know she would do grips the size wanted.
May have to give her a jingle.
Thanks &
Blessings

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2011, 08:57:27 AM »

His were for a J frame and very nice.

mcwoodduck · « **Reply #10 on:** April 19, 2011, 09:35:29 AM »

last night I was looking at the brownells catalog, the have retro target grips for 60 that are smooth sided
good luck

williamlayton · « **Reply #11 on:** April 19, 2011, 03:08:25 PM »

MC
Do you remember who made them ?
Blessings

williamlayton · « **Reply #12 on:** April 19, 2011, 03:09:57 PM »

I am even considering those german made grips.
Blessings

mechanic · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2011, 04:37:55 PM »

Took a look at that Esmerelda site. Didn't find any grips.....................

The Happy Kaboomer · « **Reply #14 on:** May 15, 2011, 05:57:25 PM »

Go to the CDNN wedsite and order the smooth cocobolo grips made by Herrett. Made for both K&N frames. Smooth with S&W medallions installed. $40.00/pr. I have several for both K & N frames and like them alot.

drdougrx · « **Reply #15 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:19:06 AM »

Hey Will,

Ever think of Jordan Troopers from Herrett???

mcwoodduck · « **Reply #16 on:** May 16, 2011, 04:38:50 PM »

dad wanted my 28 for his house and did not like the big tgt grips. Stuck the rubber grips from Dr doug on them, do you want to buy the S&W smooth grips?

Mikey · « **Reply #17 on:** May 17, 2011, 01:47:59 AM »

mcwoodduck: if you are selling a pair of S&W factory smooth magna grips, pm me, I am interested. Thanks.

drdougrx · « **Reply #18 on:** May 17, 2011, 03:56:26 AM »

I knew you'd find some use for them Duck!!!!

williamlayton · « **Reply #19 on:** May 17, 2011, 10:52:59 PM »

If they are target I will take them--if they are magma's or combat, I will pass.
Blessings

mcwoodduck · « **Reply #20 on:** May 18, 2011, 08:53:14 AM »

they are target but Mikey above called them first.

williamlayton · « **Reply #21 on:** May 18, 2011, 01:41:38 PM »

That is cool. I was hoping he did not want the Targets.
Let me know if the situation changes.
Blessings

mcwoodduck · « **Reply #22 on:** May 18, 2011, 02:50:11 PM »

Sorry, I am not sure of the rules here. I offered them to you but Mikey jumped in that he wanted them, I guess the first I'll take it rule still goes. If I do not see something from him with in the week I will reoffer them.

williamlayton · « **Reply #23 on:** May 19, 2011, 01:28:06 AM »

MC
Absolutely no problem. We are friends here.
Thanks for the offering.
Blessings
Bill

Keith L · « **Reply #24 on:** May 19, 2011, 01:20:36 PM »

Quote from: mcwoodduck on May 18, 2011, 02:50:11 PM

Sorry, I am not sure of the rules here. I offered them to you but Mikey jumped in that he wanted them, I guess the first I'll take it rule still goes. If I do not see something from him with in the week I will reoffer them.

Actually, the rules here is that this thread should have been removed. Classifieds (for sale or want to buy) are not allowed on a discussion forum. Discussion should have been by PM or the grips should have been put on a classified forum.

williamlayton · « **Reply #25 on:** May 19, 2011, 02:40:18 PM »

Well---thread drift happens from time to time---it is not an ongoing problem.
I think that is why. The conversation just happened without any premeditation.
Its cool.
Blessings